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Kehlani – Toxic
Kehlani unveiled the new music video for her latest single “Toxic.” The singer filmed and self-directed the “quarantine style” visual, in step with coronavirus pandemic directives, while alone in her
Future Bails 17 Year Old Son Out Of Jail, Teen Faces 20 Years In Prison
Future’s 17-year-old son Jakobi Wilburn was arrested during a police bust in January. The police charged the teen with possession of a gun with an altered ID, meaning the serial
Beef Alert: 21 Savage Fires Back At Young Chop’s Disses
Drill music pioneer Young Chop called out 21 Savage and took some shots at him on social media. Now, 21 replied to the Chicago-bred producer’s disses via Instagram stories. “Make
Scarface Infected With COVID-19
Unfortunately Scarface has joined the growing list of people infected with the Coronavirus and he is a high risk patient. The veteran emcee linked up with fellow Geto Boys member
T.I. Announces “Rhythm + Flow” Season 2
Netflix’s Hip-Hop sensation “Rhythm + Flow” wrapped its first season in the fall, but fans are dying for a second one. The renewal of the Hip-Hop reality competition was confirmed
Cardi B Calls Out Coronavirus-Related Racism
Cardi B once again uses her star power on social media to address her political views during the COVID-19 pandemic. The female rapper posted an Instagram story on Sunday (March
Paul Wall Releases “Mind Over Matter” LP
Southern rapper Paul Wall has released a 13-track album titled “Mind Over Matter”. The Houston Hip-Hop veteran’s new LP is the follow-up to 2019’s “Give Thanks”, a Thanksgiving-inspired collaborative project
The Weeknd Unveils “After Hours” Album
Superstar The Weeknd is finally back with a new album titled “After Hours”, which is the follow up to 2018’s “My Dear Melancholy EP” and his first studio album since
Kodak Black Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion
During a recent episode of Strahan, Sara & Keke where Megan Thee Stallion participated, she was asked, “Which Hip Hop star created the catchphrase ‘Drive The Boat’ and what does
Westside Gunn Announces Signing Of Griselda Records’ 1st Female Rapper
Female artist Armani Caesar has inked a deal with Westside Gunn’s Griselda Records. The Buffalo raptress is the first female signee to join the label. Westside Gunn announced her signing
Chief Keef Reportedly Handcuffed In Mexico
Footage surfaced of Chief Keef being handcuffed by a U.S. Custom & Border Protection officer. According to a post from DJ Akademiks, the Chicago rapper was in Mexico when he
Method Man, Okwerdz & Young Collage – Know Me Like That
Four months ago, rappers Method Man, Okwerdz, and Young Collage filmed the music video for their collabo single “Know Me Like That” and now the visual has finally been released.
Rick Ross ft. Summer Walker – Summer Reign
Hip-Hop heavyweight Rick Ross dropped the visual to his “Port Of Miami II” joint “Summer Reign” featuring Summer Walker. The music video is somewhat of a champagne-fueled love story since
Juice Wrld’s Cause Of Death Revealed
After Juice Wrld shockingly passed away last month, the cause of his death has officially been determined. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner, the late rapper died from an
Smokepurpp ft. Denzel Curry – What I Please
Florida-bred brethren Smokepurpp & Denzel Curry teamed up for the music video “What I Please”, which is featured on Smoke’s charting debut album “Deadstar 2”. The clip for the record
2 Chainz ft. Future – Dead Man Walking
Hip-Hop superstars 2 Chainz and Future joined forces for the music video “Dead Man Walking” although the two haven’t released music together in years. The hit song, produced by Buddha
Yelawolf – You and Me
Former Shady Records signee Yelawolf dropped a music video for “You And Me”, a fan favorite song on his last album “Ghetto Cowboy”. Directed by Spidey Smith, the clip mostly
Royce 5’9″ Preps Upcoming Project with Visual For “Overcomer”
Royce 5’9″ prepares for the release of “The Allegory”, his newest full studio offering following the sensational “Book of Ryan”, with a controversial visual for “Overcomer,” featuring Shady/Griselda Records’ own
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