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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
Ne-Yo Catches Heat After Thanking George Floyd For His ‘Sacrifice’ At Funeral
The third and final memorial for George Floyd was held at the Fountain of Praise church in Houston on Tuesday (June 9). Floyd was killed
Lil Wayne Clarifies Controversial Comments About Police Brutality & Racism
Lil Wayne made some controversial comments while speaking to Fat Joe about the police killing of George Floyd on his Instagram Live show in May
RZA Drops “Be Like Water” Video Inspired By Bruce Lee Documentary
Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA teamed up with ESPN’s The Undefeated to release “Be Like Water,” a new song and video inspired by the Bruce Lee documentary
G Herbo Drops Deluxe Edition Of “PTSD” Album
Buzzing rapper G Herbo has dropped his original “P.T.S.D.” project a few weeks ago. Now, the Chicago rapper is back with an extended version. The
Future Tops Billboard 200 With “High Off Life”
Future’s acclaimed new album “High Off Life” bowed at # 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning the Freebandz boss his seventh leader on the
Migos Unveil New Single “Need It” ft. YoungBoy Never Broke Again
Hip-Hop super group Migos joined forces with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for a new single titled “Need It.” Clocking in at just a little over
Dr. Dre: Social Media Ruined Artist Mystique
Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have been partners since nearly three-decades. From Beats headphones to signing Eminem and 50 Cent, the duo is known for
Eminem Announces “The Marshall Mathers LP” 20th Anniversary Listening Party
Eminem released his infamous “The Marshall Mathers LP” on May 23, 2000 via Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records. The legendary LP debuted at #1 on
Gunna Insist He’s Not A Snitch After CNN Viral Video
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Gunna addressed allegations of snitching. Previously, a video of the Georgia rapper surfaced online of him participating in
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