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Articles
Juelz Santana Officially Launches Independent Label “I Can’t Feel My Face”
Dipset’s Juelz Santana is making the most of his time as a free man since getting off probation earlier this year. He officially launches his
Eli Brady Encourages His Friends Through Hard Times With “We Up”
New York Hip-Hop artist Eli Brady premieres his brand new single “We Up,” an upbeat, pop-melodic track produced by Qua Z Mo that comes on
Charlie Puth Unveils Third Studio Album “Charlie”
Grammy-nominated singer Charlie Puth announced his forthcoming third studio album titled “Charlie,” due October 7 via Atlantic Records. His first full-length project since his 2018
Atlanta Rapper Shinin’ Returns With Inspiring New Single “That Way”
Shinin’s break is officially over! The emerging Atlanta rapper is throwing his hat in the ring for the song of the summer. After a hiatus
Westside Gunn Announces Release Date For Madlib-Assisted Mixtape “Peace Fly God”
Westside Gunn has announced the release date of his upcoming mixtape, “Peace Fly God,” with the help from Madlib whom he worked with numerous times
Sonny Digital Unveils Visual For “Since 91”
Multi-platinum producer and artist Sonny Digital has announced the release of “Since 91 (ft. $lugg).” This is the second single off his 2022 full-length debut
Jason Derulo And Kodak Black Drop Music Video “Slidin'”
Global superstar Jason Derulo teams up with Kodak Black for his blockbuster hit “Slindin’”. Directed by Michael Garcia, the visual is not far from Jason’s
Gucci Mane And Lil Baby Flex “All DZ Chains”
Multi-platinum rapper Gucci Mane is again teaming up with Grammy-Award winning artist Lil Baby for “All Dz Chains,” a flexing track from the massive rap
The Game Drops Hit-Boy-Produced “Violence” As “Drillmatic” Has Been Pushed Back
“Violence” is the first preview of The Game’s long-awaited 10th album “Drillmatic,” which will now be released on July 8 via Prolific/eOne, after being pushed
Cardi B Announces Release Date For New Single “Hot Shit”
While the 2022 BET Awards were in full swing at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 26), Cardi announced to her 136
Dizzy Wright Announces “Smoke Out Conversations 10 Year Anniversary Tour”
Rapper Dizzy Wright has announced his upcoming summer tour dates for his “Smoke Out Conversations 10 Year Anniversary Tour.” This tour follows the successful release
22Gz & Kodak Black Team Up On “Up N Stuck”
Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz found himself in major trouble lately after he was arrested on a second-degree attempted murder charge for a March 2022 shooting
Emerging Atlanta Rapper Taz Forte Unveils New Music Video “Giant Problem”
Taz Forte is no stranger to life’s hard lessons, which has taught him to be triumphant when obstacles are placed in his path. His songs
French Montana Recruits Jadakiss & Benny The Butcher For “Bricks & Bags”
Ahead of the release of his upcoming Harry Fraud-produced album “Montega,” which is slated to land on streaming services on Friday (June 24), French Montana
Beyonce’s New Album “Renaissance“ Is Coming
It’s been six years since Beyonce blessed the world with “Lemonade” in 2016. The 40-year-old singer will release her anticipated new album “Renaissance” on July
Mary J. Blige Announces The 23-City “Good Morning Gorgeous Tour”
One of Time magazine’s icons listed in “The 100 Most Influential People of 2022” and the recipient of the 2022 “Billboard ICON Award,” the undisputed
Lizzo Drops Infectious New Track “GRRRLS”
Grammy Award-winning artist Lizzo is dropping another infectious song with the brand-new “Grrrls.” “Grrrls” is the second track from Lizzo’s upcoming album “Special,” following the
RZA Set To Release “Bobby Digital And The Pit of Snakes” Graphic Novel & Soundtrack
Rapper, producer, actor and filmmaker RZA brings back his alter ego, Bobby Digital, once again for a brand new graphic novel and soundtrack, “RZA Presents:
DIRRT500 And DJ BOriginal Heat Up The Streets With New Song ”Money Call”
Los Angeles based Rap juggernaut DIRRT500 is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to
Gucci Mane Gets Wife Keyshia Ka’oir To Star In Visual To “Mrs. Davis”
Nearly five years after Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir tied the knot, the power couple showcases their love in the music video for the Atlanta
Atlanta Rapper Taz Forte Unleashes New Album “It’s Not Rocket Science”
Taz Forte is a captivating Hip-Hop artist from Atlanta where he has grown an overwhelming fanbase. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his
Yo Gotti Says 50 Cent Advised Him Not To Call His Record Label Cocaine Muzik
In an extensive new interview with Billboard about his music career and record label, Yo Gotti revealed that 50 Cent gave him some integral advice
Diddy Refuses To Believe That His Daughters Are Dating
It looks like Diddy isn’t too fond of his teenage daughters dating. During a recent interview with Ellen, Sean “Diddy” Combs says that his kids
Cypress Hill’s Sen Dog Has Been Hospitalized
Infamous rap group Cypress Hill has been back on the road, this time with the controversial heavy metal band Slipknot. But on Thursday (May 19),
Nipsey Hussle’s Legacy Lives On With “The Marathon (Cultivation)“
Nipsey Hussle’s extraordinary legacy continues with the premiere of “The Marathon (Cultivation),“ a feature-length documentary exploring the life of the late, great rapper/entrepreneur and the
Jason Derulo And Kodak Black Heat Up The Summer With “Slidin’”
Multi-platinum artist Jason Derulo is back with his new summer anthem, “Slidin’ (ft. Kodak Black).” Self-Produced by Jason Derulo, Shawn Charles, Jason Evigan, Lionel Crasta,
Burna Boy Announces “Love, Damini Summer 2022 Tour”
Shortly after his record-setting, sold-out debut at Madison Square Garden, Grammy-award-winning Burna Boy has announced plans to hit the road for his “Love, Damini Summer
Kevin Gates Announces Release Date For New Album “Khaza”
Kevin Gates has announced the long-awaited release of his third studio album, “Khaza,” due to arrive via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records on June 17. “Khaza”
Burna Boy Unleashes New Music Video “Last Last”
After teasing the arrival of his forthcoming album titled “Love, Damini” at his record-setting, sold-out debut at Madison Square Garden, Burna Boy returns to unleash
Jack Harlow Announces The “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour”
Grammy nominated rapper Jack Harlow will hit the road for the “Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour,” presented by Live Nation. Kicking off on
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