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Nicki Minaj Announces Launch Of Her Own Record Label
Nicki Minaj is officially launching her own record label. The superstar rapper revealed the news during the latest episode of her Queen Radio show, confirming key details about her newest
Nicki Minaj Drops Powerful New Single “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”
Nicki Minaj has released her first solo single of 2023 entitled “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”. Clocking in at approximately 3,5 minutes, the song features production work from Go Grizzly and
The Weeknd Becomes First Artist To Hit This Spotify Milestone
The Weeknd reached a new high-water mark on Spotify, making history. The streaming service confirmed on Twitter and Instagram that “[o]n February 27, The Weeknd became the first artist in
Nas And Wu-Tang Clan Expand “NY State Of Mind” Tour
Hip-Hop icon Nas and the legendary Wu-Tang Clan are hitting the road again with the expansion of their “NY State Of Mind” tour. “The Saga Continues Worldwide! The #NewYorkStateofMindTour is
Kid Cudi Hints At New Album In Fall 2023
Kid Cudi has revealed plans for a brand new album and world tour. The popular Cleveland artist took to Twitter to drop the information, confirming that the project’s singles will
Drake And 21 Savage Drop “Spin Bout U” Music Video
Drake and 21 Savage have dropped an accompanying music video for their “Her Loss” song entitled “Spin Bout U”. The clip is directed by Drizzy’s frequent collaborator Dave Meyers and
Latto Flexes Hard On Upbeat New Music Video “Lottery”
Female raptress Latto is following up her first Grammy wins with a brand new track. “Lottery” is an upbeat dance-ready song in which the artist proclaims that her future partner
Ice-T Receives Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
Ice-T, born Tracy Lance Marrow in Newark, New Jersey, has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For the occasion, the rapper donned a black fedora
Kash Doll Links Up With Sada Baby For “On The Flo” Video
Fresh from releasing her new Gangsta Grillz mixtape entitled “Back On Dexter”, Kash Doll, the queen of Detroit, drops a new video, “On The Flo” with Sada Baby. “Oh, it’s
Nipsey Hussle’s “Victory Lap” Celebrates 5th Anniversary With Double Platinum Certification
The life and musical legacy of the late, great Nipsey Hussle is being commemorated with the fifth anniversary of his landmark, now RIAA 2x Platinum-certified debut album entitled “Victory Lap”.
Judge Grants Drake’s Motion To Avoid Deposition In XXXTENTACION’s Murder Case
A judge has signed off on a motion that affirms Drake won’t be required to sit down for deposition in the ongoing XXXTentacion homicide trial. Last month, defense lawyer Mauricio
Post Malone Denied Entry To An Australian Bar Because Of His Tattoos
Over the weekend, Post Malone was allegedly turned away at a bar in Perth, Australia, because his tattoos did not meet the venue dress standards. Normally, Post can get into
Drake Ordered To Sit For Deposition In XXXTentacion Murder Trial
Rap superstar Drake has been ordered to sit down for a deposition or show up in court in the ongoing XXXTentacion homicide trial. The order was obtained by Rolling Stone
De La Soul’s Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54
Trugoy The Dove, co-founder of legendary Hip-Hop trio De La Soul, has died. He was only 54 years old. A rep for De La Soul confirmed the information but didn’t
Kash Doll Drops “Back On Dexter: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape” With DJ Drama
Kash Doll, the Queen of Detroit, is ready to resume her rightful spot. Giving fans a taste of what’s to come with the release of her sophomore album out later
Snoop Dogg Hints At New Music With Dr. Dre This Summer
Since “The Chronic”, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have established themselves as Hip-Hop’s most trusted hitmakers. Now, Snoop revealed that the two superstars are set to drop new music very
Benny The Butcher And Hit-Boy Announce New Collabo Album
Rapper Benny The Butcher and producer Hit-Boy are reuniting for a follow up to their 2020 collaborative album entitled “Burden Of Proof”. The Black Soprano Family founder took to social
Juice WRLD’s Final Album Is In The Works
Lil Bibby, the founder of Juice’s record label named Grade A Productions, has announced that late rapper Juice WRLD‘s last album is currently in the works. In an Instagram post
Trippie Redd Says Hackers Demanded $1 Million Ransom For His Music
Trippie Redd has opened up about the process of recording and putting out his newest album entitled “Mansion Musik” in a brand new interview with Apple Music 1’s Zane Lowe.
Cordae And Anderson .Paak Reunite On J. Cole-Produced Song “Two Tens”
Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae kicks of 2023 with the release of his Anderson .Paak assisted single “Two Tens” with production by the notable J. Cole. “Two Tens” finds Cordae trying to
Lil Yachty Drops “Department Of Mental Tranquility” Skit Ahead Of New Album
In anticipation of his fifth studio album entitled “Let’s Start Here” via Motown Records/Quality Control Music, Lil Yachty has dropped a skit titled “Department Of Mental Tranquility” on social media
Run DMC Announce Final Concert As A Group And New Documentary
Run DMC have announced plans to play their final concert as a group in April at New York’s Madison Square Garden, an event that will be captured as part of
Drake Signs First Female Artist To OVO Sound
Drake has signed R&B singer Naomi Sharon to his label OVO Sound, making Sharon the first female artist he has signed. Drizzy announced the signing on Thursday night, referring to
Memphis Rapper T.R.U.B. Strikes With Music Video “Go”
In a music industry where negativity can be the norm, it’s nice to have some light shed on the positive side of music. Music artist T.R.U.B., born Lawrence Johnson, has
Gucci Mane & Kodak Black Head To The Club In New Music Video “King Snipe”
Grammy Award-nominated rapper Gucci Mane and multi-platinum artist Kodak Black have joined forces once again for “King Snipe,” released via Atlantic Records/The New 1017 Records. “I triple crossed them ’cause
Freddie Gibbs Is Planning To Drop Four New Albums
Freddie Gibbs is keeping himself busy as he plans to work on 4 new albums. The Indiana rapper confirmed the information to XXL Magazine, “Alchemist and Madlib ain’t goin’ nowhere,
Hit-Boy Teases Offset Collaboration Dropping This Week
Hit-Boy is about to drop a brand new collaborative track with Migos rapper Offset this week. The super producer took to social media to share pictures of him with the
Hit-Boy Claims He Has A Whole Album Worth Of Songs With Anderson .Paak
Hit-Boy and Anderson .Paak could possibly be putting out a couple of collaborations someday soon. The frequent Nas collaborator and “King’s Disease” trilogy producer took to social media to share
SZA Releases Digital “SOS” Album With “PSA” And Her “Open Arms” Solo Version
Given that SZA released “SOS” last month, the highly-anticipated album has actually continued to run up the streaming numbers. And to commemorate its chart-topping success, the R&B artist has chosen
Future And Sony Music Resolve “High Off Life” Trademark Lawsuit
Future’s production company, Freebandz Productions, and Sony Music have actually worked out a claim filed over his eighth studio album “High Off Life.” The fit was submitted in October 2020
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