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Vince Staples Releases Eighth Studio Album “Dark Times”
Vince Staples released his eighth studio album, “Dark Times,” via Blacksmith Records/Def Jam Recordings. A new era in the prolific artist’s canon, the album is
Yelawolf Announces New Double Album, Drops Single Featuring Jelly Roll
Alabama-born and Nashville-based artist Yelawolf serves up a soulful and soaring new single entitled “Trailer In The Sky” alongside Jelly Roll. After teasing its impending
Megan Thee Stallion Teases New Music With Video Game-Inspired Artwork
Fans are looking forward to any new release from Meg. Megan Thee Stallion shared a couple of snake-inspired photos as a prelude to new music.
Kash Doll Drops New Single “Kash Kommandments”
Kash Doll, the undeniably reigning queen of Detroit, ignites the scene once again with her latest anthem, “Kash Kommandments,” via MNRK Music Group. Produced by
Ye’s Daughter North West Makes Directorial Debut With “Talking” Music Video
Just a few months after debuting on Billboard’s Hot 100 with “Talking,” the song is giving Ye’s daughter North West another “first,” with the 10-year-old
Lil Wayne Might Have To Testify In Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial
Lil Wayne might be called to testify in Young Thug‘s ongoing YSL Rico trial in relation to his 2015 tour bus shooting, despite having his
Scarface Claims Artists Are ‘Getting F*cked’ By Streaming Services
Scarface criticizes non-Hip-Hop related organisations who dictate how music is distributed via streaming. In an interview with Trick Trick for “The Fly Zone Radio Show,”
PARTYNEXTDOOR Shares New Music Video “For Certain”
PARTYNEXTDOOR has unveiled his new music video entitled “For Certain.” Directed by Edgar Daniel, the 30-year-old takes his chances looking for romance at a steamy
Coi Leray Pays Homage To Janet Jackson In Music Video “Can’t Come Back”
Coi Leray is paying homage to Janet Jackson in the music video for her new single entitled “Can’t Come Back,” giving it a steamy touch
Gucci Mane Disses Diddy With Relentless “TakeDat” Music Video
Gucci Mane raps “No Diddy” 119 times in his newly released diss track “TakeDat,” aimed at the 54-year-old Hip-Hop mogul. Guwop dropped the buzzworthy track
Quavo Shoots Back At Chris Brown With Fiery “Over H*es & Bi**hes” Diss Featuring Takeoff
Things are heating up between Quavo and Chris Brown. Unlike Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef, Chris Brown and Quavo‘s current back-and-forth is all systems go,
Rick Ross Unleashes Music Video For Drake Diss “Champagne Moments”
Rick Ross officially unveiled an accompanying music video for his Drake diss track entitled “Champagne Moments.” Helmed by Shula The Don, the visual sees the
Nicki Minaj Taps Travis Scott, Chris Brown And Sexxy Red For “FTCU (Sleeze Mix)”
Nicki Minaj teams up Travis Scott, Chris Brown and Sexxy Red for a “Sleeze Mix” of her “Pink Friday 2” cut entitled “FTCU.” Clocking in
Nas And DJ Premier Announce Collab Album With New Single “Define My Name”
Nas and DJ Premier reunite after 30 years for their new collaborative effort entitled “Define My Name.” Clocking in at approximately three minutes, the bass-heavy
Future And Metro Boomin “Drink N Dance” In New Music Video
Future and Metro Boomin premiered the accompanying music video to their “We Still Don’t Trust You” track entitled “Drink N Dance.” Directed by Loris Russier,
Babyfxce E Unveils Music Video For “County Time”
Babyfxce E unveils his latest music video for “County time.” Shortly after its release, the viral track jumped into the top 70 on Shazam’s Hip-Hop/Rap
Drake’s Kendrick Lamar Diss Track “Push Ups (Drop and Give Me 50)” Leaks Online
Days after J. Cole removed his track “7 Minute Drill” – loaded with shots at Kendrick Lamar – from streaming services, Drake‘s response to Lamar
Hitkidd And Lil Gotit Release Anticipated Video For “Secluded”
Grammy and BET Award nominated producer Hitkidd is once again making waves with his latest video release, “Secluded,” featuring Lil Gotit, a track from his
The Kid LAROI Teams Up With Lil Yachty For “Hatred”
The Kid LAROI has teamed up with fellow rapper Lil Yachty for a new song entitled “Hatred.” Featuring soulful string sounds, trap drums, and solid
Nas Returns With “Sitting With My Thoughts” Music Video
Nas has shared a music video for the “Magic 3” track “Sitting With My Thoughts.” The New York native is taking fans behind the scenes
Missy Elliott Announces Dates For First-Ever Headlining Tour Featuring Busta Rhymes, Ciara And Timbaland
More than three decades into her music career, Missy Elliott is gearing up for her first-ever headlining tour entitled “Out Of This World – The
Sexyy Red Taps Drake And Soulja Boy For “Get It Sexyy” Video
Sexyy Red unleashed the music video for her new single, “Get It Sexyy.” The snap rap-inspired track featured cameos from Drake, Soulja Boy, Adin Ross,
Travis Scott And Playboi Carti Premiere “FE!N” Music Video
Travis Scott has unveiled the official music video for “FE!N” featuring Playboi Carti. Helmed by Gabriel Moses, the hypnotic clip is mostly set against a
Diddy Releases Statement Regarding Home Raid In Sex Trafficking Investigation
Diddy and his attorney are firing back at the government for the recent home raids by homeland security in his sex trafficking investigation. Combs’ lawyer
Future, Metro Boomin And The Weeknd Team Up For “Young Metro” Video
Future and Metro Boomin unleashed a new music video for “Young Metro,” featuring The Weeknd. Following up last week’s “Type Shit” video with Travis Scott
Future And Metro Boomin Drop Joint Album “We Don’t Trust You”
Future and Metro Boomin have finally dropped off the first installment in their joint album series entitled “We Don’t Trust You.” The duo will release
Kash Doll Teams Up With Tee Grizzley For “Pressin'”
Detroit’s own Kash Doll ignites the airwaves once again with her latest release, “Pressin’,” with fellow Motor City rapper Tee Grizzley. This electrifying collaboration marks
Kanye West Claims Ice Spice’s Team Blocked Their Collabo “New Body”
Ice Spice‘s team reportedly banned the use of a verse she recorded for Kanye West‘s “New Body.” “New Body” was initially intended to be released
Method Man Says Every Era Of Hip-Hop Was Tough
Nelly made comments recently that the Rap era of 1999-2010 was the toughest of all-time. Now, legendary Wu-Tang emcee Method Man weighed-in and agreed to
Gunna And Offset Flex Their Designer Luxuries In “Prada Dem” Visual
Atlanta rapper Gunna drops a new track entitled “Prada Dem” featuring Offset, via YSL/300 Entertainment. Directed by Leff, the visual was prominently shot at the
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