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Nas Says “Ultra Black” Was Not A Doja Cat Diss
Nas has insisted that he has no beef with Doja Cat following the release of his recent single “Ultra Black.” On the song, which is
Etoc Reaches Into His Soul & Heart On New Single “Too Late”
The rising and determined Orlando-based artist is set to release his new single “Too Late.” The powerful and heartfelt song is like a musical diary
C-Murder: I Slept For The First Time In 19 Years
Incarcerated rapper C-Murder is getting help from Kim Kardashian after his ex-girlfriend and R&B singer, Monica, contacted the reality star. The New Orleans rapper claimed
Kanye West Congratulates Kamala Harris On VP Nomination
Ye hopped on Twitter on August 14 and shared a touching congratulatory message to Kamala Harris, who was recently selected by Joe Biden as his
Cardi B To Drop Diss Track Against Husband Offset
Yo! Raps has learned that Cardi B is planning to drop a diss track against her cheating husband Offset! An insider told us that the
Rick Ross Says Kanye Has To “Clarify Some Things”
Kanye West has been stirring the pot lately with his controversial antics. Rick Ross is casting his doubt and speaking out on his friend’s behavior.
Akon Confirms “Locked Up Pt. 2” Will Be On Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Album
Akon has confirmed the rumors that the sequel of his popular single “Locked Up” will be featured on Tekashi 6ix9ine’s new album. That’s not going
Adrien Broner Blasts Meek Mill Over Sample Clearance
Professional boxer Adrien Broner is calling out Meek Mill claiming that his label is refusing to clear a sample. I guess I’m go have to
Nicki Minaj: ‘So Grateful’ Husband Is Allowed At Baby’s Birth
As we reported, it was unclear if Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth “Zoo” Petty, could attend the birth of their first child together since he is
New York Rapper Joe Dirrt Aims High With New Single “King “
Joe Dirrt put his musical career in overdrive in the first quarter of 2020 with the release of his critically acclaimed single “Push,” which received
Former Bad Boy Rapper Loon Released From Prison
Former Bad Boy rapper Loon has been released from federal prison due to the coronavirus pandemic after serving eight years for his role in a
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
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