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Kevin Gates Shares Exclusive “Thinking My With Dick” Remixes
Platinum rapper Kevin Gates has unveiled two spectacular new spins on his chart-topping viral sensation, “Thinking with My Dick,” featuring Juicy J. The exclusive reworks see the RIAA gold certified
Lizzo Is Back With New Music Video “About Damn Time”
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo has shared her long awaited new single, “About Damn Time,” available now via Nice Life Recording Company/Atlantic Records. The confident, empowering track is joined by an
Florida Newcomer Big Mo “Keeps Going“
Born and raised in Maryland and now living in Florida, newcomer Big Mo is a freshman that just started his rapping career. Since an early age, the southern artist has
Jim Jones Taps Lil Wayne, Migos, DJ Khaled, And Juelz Santana For “We Set the Trends“ Remix Music Video
Jim Jones has gathered Lil Wayne, Migos, DJ Khaled, and Juelz Santana for the official remix of “We Set The Trends.” Directed by a talented group consisting of Shila The
PnB Rock Releases Fiery Music Video For “Fury“
Platinum certified rapper PnB Rock has shared the official music video for “Fury,” directed by Caseuno. “Fury” is a standout track from Rock’s recently released “SoundCloud Daze” EP. The 14-track
Silk Sonic Sweeps The 64th Annual Grammy Awards
Multi-Grammy Award winning duo Silk Sonic makes a clean sweep with Record Of The Year (“Leave The Door Open”), Song Of The Year (“Leave The Door Open”), Best R&B Performance
Gucci Mane Taps Key Glock And Young Dolph For “Blood All On It”
Grammy Award-nominated Rap superstar Gucci Mane is celebrating the release of his brand-new single featuring Key Glock and Young Dolph titled “Blood All On It.” The track is accompanied by
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Drops Two Versions of “Playa” With H.E.R. And Ella Bands
Multi-Platinum recording artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie released his latest single, “Playa” as a 2-track single; one featuring Grammy-award winning R&B singer H.E.R while the second features rising singer
Kehlani And Justin Bieber Join Forces On New Single “up at night”
Grammy-nominated singer Kehlani has released new single “up at night” ft. Justin Bieber off of her forthcoming third album, “blue water road,” which is set for release on April 29.
Cardi B Makes History… Again
Diamond-selling superstar Cardi B has just become the first female to achieve the milestone of having every single song on an album certified RIAA Platinum or higher. All 13 tracks
Lizzo Announces New Single “About Damn Time”
3x-Grammy Award winning artist Lizzo made an appearance on “The Late Late Show with James Corden” on Monday night (March 21) to tease eagerly-awaited new music; her upcoming single “About
North Carolina Rapper Manolo Drops New Single “Bag Talk“
Aspiring North Carolina rapper Manolo is excited to present his new single titled “Bag Talk,” which is featured on the Winston-Salem-born artist’s forthcoming EP “Adults Only.” The song and project
Young Dolph’s Autopsy Report Released
Rap heavyweight Young Dolph was fatally shot back in November 2021 while visiting his hometown of Memphis. Now, the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center has released his autopsy report. The
Tom MacDonald Feels Robbed of #1 Spot On Billboard 200
If a tree falls in the woods, does anybody hear it? If an independent artist sells the most albums of the week, does anybody report on it? Apparently not… Tom
UK Rapper Carasel Debuts Music Video “Flashback”
“Flashback” is the debut single from Carasel’s sophomore album “Dreams Of Paradise,” which is dropping later this year. The project is an explosive showcase of the Bristol emcee’s lyrical ability
Hit Producer Dubba-AA Unveils Debut Single “All I Need”
Dubba-AA (pronounced Double-A), the established Hip-Hp producer behind the chart-topping recording artists Kodak Black and YoungBoy Never Broke Again, makes his artist debut with a brand new single and music
Memphis Rapper Big Scarr Is Back With “Big Grim Reaper: The Return“
Chart-topping Memphis rapper Big Scarr is back with the arrival of his eagerly awaited new mixtape. “Big Grim Reaper: The Return” is available now via Gucci Mane’s 1017 Global Music
Kehlani Drops New Music Video “little story“
Grammy-nominated, singer and songwriter Kehlani has released “little story,” a new track off her highly anticipated third album “blue water road,” coming soon. The refreshing track is executive produced by
RZA And DJ Scratch Release New Music Video “Fate Of The World”
RZA and DJ Scratch release the anthemic track “Fate of the World.” This is the second track from their forthcoming, full-length album, “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” which will be
Four Of The Best Rappers Hailing From Florida In Recent Years
The Sunshine State of Florida may be the one U.S. state that has it all. Its residents can enjoy online sports betting Florida has tropical weather all year round, it
Pooh Shiesty’s Mixtape “Shiesty Season” Certified Platinum
On the 1-year anniversary of “Shiesty Season,” Pooh Shiesty celebrated yet another RIAA certification as his debut mixtape officially becomes platinum making this his 4th platinum certification – “Back In
Memphis Rapper T.R.U.B. Strikes With New Single “Lunchbag”
Buzzing Memphis rapper T.R.U.B. is known for his honest and authentic narratives about life. His music is colossal and cinematic. The dynamic southern wordsmith is a rap phenom who has
New Jersey Rapper JP Da iLLiSt Unveils New Music Video “Ace Of Spades“
Hard beats and hard rhymes; both have been core staples of Hip-Hop since the culture’s inception. And while artists of today often circumvent this with gimmicks, an artist that combines
Missy Elliott Makes History With Album “The Cookbook”
Grammy Award-winning icon Missy Elliott has made musical history once again with the RIAA platinum certification of 2005’s Grammy-nominated “The Cookbook” – her sixth platinum certified album to date, marking
Pink Sweat$ Rises With “Pink Moon”
Modern R&B sensation Pink Sweat$ is proud to unveil his long-awaited new project titled “Pink Moon.” “Pink Moon” is executive produced by Pink Sweat$ and includes the brand-new single, “Real
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Is Back With New Mixtape “Colors”
Multi-platinum certified rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again has shared a brand new mixtape “Colors” via Never Broke Again, LLC/Atlantic Records. “Colors” – which follows last year’s chart-topping, RIAA gold certified
RZA And Flatbush Zombies Release “Plug Addicts” Music Video
RZA and the Flatbush Zombies have established themselves as staples of New York’s storied Hip-Hop scene. Now, the old school and new school have finally collided with the release of
Bobby Fishscale And Quavo Chop It Up for “Huncho Fishscale”
Roc Nation Hip-Hop artist Bobby Fishscale debuted the official launch of his new music video “Huncho Fishcale” (ft. Quavo),” the lead single from his recently released EP project, “The Evolution.”
Quando Rondo Rounds Out The Year With “Shine” Music Video
Savannah, GA rapper Quando Rondo is wrapping up a knockout year with his latest release “Shine.” The new joint is being released to coincide with the second birthday of Quando’s
St. Louis Rapper 3Fifs To Release New Single “Smoke In The Breeze“ In Early 2022
Losing someone you love can be a traumatic and life-changing experience for some of us. Counseling a person who is dying or consoling a family who has suffered a death
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