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Articles
Snoop Dogg: “Master P Saved My Life!”
We are all familiar with Snoop Dogg’s long history in Rap. Now, the legendary Westcoast rapper revealed that he was once gearing up to release
Nicki Minaj’s Husband Asks Judge For Permission To Attend Birth Of His Child
Female raptress Nicki Minaj is pregnant and wants her husband Kenneth “Zoo” Petty to attend the birth of their first child together. But Petty is
6ix9ine Hasn’t Done Any Of His 300 Community Service Hours, Wants “Tight Security”
6ix9ine’s release from his house arrest is here and there is still a hefty task that he needs to complete that he apparently hasn’t even
Boosie Badazz: ‘R. Kelly Is A Bigger Star Than Michael Jackson Or Stevie Wonder’
Boosie Badazz is known for making controversial statements on social media. This time, the Louisiana rapper made it clear that he seems to be the
Etoc – The Next Generation MC
Etoc is a rap phenom who has music running through his veins and is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit. His clever lyricism, magnetic delivery,
Bobby Shmurda Coming Home Early Due To COVID-19
Bobby Shmurda has been locked away in prison for nearly six years. According to rumors, the “Hot Nigga” rapper is set to be released in
Meek Mill Posts Shady Comment About Nicki Minaj’s Pregnancy
Nicki Minaj trended online of Monday (July 20) after she unveiled several high fashion maternity shoot pictures announcing the news of her pregnancy. Former boyfriend
Master P: ‘Nick Cannon Shouldn’t Have Apologized’
Master P talked to TMZ and has spoken out in defense of Nick Cannon. The Hip-Hop mogul says that the actor and comedian should not
Big Sean Breaks His Silence On The Passing Of Naya Rivera
Big Sean is finally speaking about the passing of his ex-girlfriend Naya Rivera. The two dated for almost two years, and at one time, we’re
Kodak Black Apologizes To Nipsey Hussle Over Lauren London Remarks
Incarcerated rapper Kodak Black has written an open letter to the late Nipsey Hussle for his comments about his girlfriend Lauren London just days after
Sauce Walka: ‘I Only Date White Girls, It’s A Business Decision’
Rising Dallas, Texas rapper Sauce Walka – real name Albert Walker Mondane – is going viral after he claimed that he only dates white women.
YNW Melly Says He’s Coming Home Soon
Rapper YNW Melly posted an update to his fans via Instagram and says that he will be released from prison soon. Jus got a call
50 Cent Roasts DJ Clue For Not Playing Pop Smoke’s New Album
50 Cent took shots at DJ Clue for refusing to play music from Pop Smoke’s new posthumous album, “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The
Joe Budden Slams Tekashi 6ix9ine For Faking Numbers
Joe Budden is at it again! This time, the New York rapper lashes out at Tekashi 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks. He is accusing Tekashi of
Rapper Plies’ Car Getting Shot During Violent Weekend in Atlanta
On early Sunday morning, two people were shot on Edgewood Avenue and it has been reported that during that shooting, Plies’ car was hit with
50 Cent Labeling Black Women As “Angry”
Hip-Hop superstar 50 Cent is in the headlines again after he made a controversial claim that he prefers “exotic” women over “angry” black women. During
Tekashi 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj’s “TROLLZ” Faces Historic Falloff On Billboard Charts
According to Forbes, Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s hit single “TROLLZ” broke the record for the biggest fall from the charts in its history ever
Tekashi 6ix9ine: 34 Days Until My House Arrest Is Over
Tekashi 6ix9ine is once again in the headlines. The controversial rapper – real name Daniel Hernandez – announced on social media that he will be
Etoc Portrays The Pain Of A Breakup On Dynamic New Single “Shattered”
Orlando-based rapper Etoc is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his music and
Polo G Denies Selling His Soul To The Devil
Rapper Polo G shared a post on Instagram showing his newest jewelery, a Baphomet-style chain. The symbol has long been linked to Satanism. Now, the
Joe Budden Responds To Eminem’s “Bang” Diss
Eminem and Joe Budden’s feud is back in the headlines. Over the weekend, an alternate version of Conway the Machine and Eminem’s collaboration “Bang” leaked
Troy Ave: Meek Mill Should Stop Talking About 6ix9ine Unless He’s Going To Kill Him
During his infamous podcast, Troy Ave is once again speaking about controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. This time, the Crown Heights artist says that Meek Mill
Lil Wayne Goes Instagram Official With Model Denise Bidot
As we previously reported, Lil Wayne is in love with plus-size model Denise Bidot. Now, the Young Money boss is making it official on Instagram.
Fabolous & Emily B Expecting Baby Girl
Fabolous and his wife Emily Bustamante aka Emily B shared happy news via Instagram on Sunday (June 21), which just happened to be Father’s Day.
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie – Bleed
Last week, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie apologized to his fans for the lengthy wait for the deluxe edition of “Artist 2.0,” which will be
Tekashi 6ix9ine Reacts To Breaking YouTube Record With “TROLLZ” Video
Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj have reportedly broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut on YouTube. The colorful music video for “TROLLZ” was released
Eminem Reveals His Picks For Greatest Rapper Of All Time
It has been an ongoing debate since decades who the greatest rapper of all time is. But when Hip-Hop superstar Eminem weighs in, people start
T-Pain – Get Up
With the fight against systemic racism still ongoing, T-Pain stepped forward and released a new music video for the anthem “Get Up.” The single, which
G-Eazy ft. Jahmad – Love Is Gone
G-Eazy shares the music video for the track “Love Is Gone” inspired by Black Lives Matter protests. The original version was released in 2017 with
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