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Tyla Throws A Carnival Party In “Shake Ah” Music Video
Tyla continues her record-breaking 2024 streak with the release of the music video for “Shake Ah.” The South Africa artist takes it to Brazil in
Snoop Dogg Responds To 500lbs Rapper Dave Blunts Calling Him Out
Snoop Dogg has playfully responded to viral rapper Dave Blunts, who called him out at Juice WRLD‘s tribute concert. During the performance, the 500lbs artist
Juice WRLD’s Final Studio Album “The Party Never Ends” Dropped
Five years after his death, Juice WRLD‘s awaited final posthumous album has been released. Entitled “The Party Never Ends,” the late rapper’s fifth studio album
Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Projected To Debut At #1
Kendrick Lamar is looking to open at #1 on next week’s Billboard 200 with his brand new album “GNX.” Hits Daily Double delivered first-week projections
Drake Confirms Australian Tour In 2025
Drake has officially confirmed his return to Australia for the “Anita Max Wynn Tour,” marking his first visit to the country in eight years. The
Juice WRLD’s Final Album Has A Release Date
Juice WRLD fans, the wait is almost over. More information surrounding the Chicago rapper’s fifth and final album has surfaced. The late artist’s estate has
ScHoolboy Q Announces “Blue Lips Got New Songs” Tour
ScHoolboy Q is getting on the road in 2025. The German-born rapper is gearing up to bring ‘Blue Lips’ around the world to perform both
Kanye West Will Produce Playboi Carti’s “I Am Music”
Playboi Carti has officially confirmed that Kanye West will be producing his album, “I Am Music.” During a recent Las Vegas performance, Carti said that
Post Malone Announces His Biggest Headlining Tour Yet Featuring Jelly Roll
Post Malone is heading out on a major stadium tour next year and he is bringing some special guests along the way. Set to kick
Quando Rondo Shares Third Studio Album “Here For A Reason”
Multiplatinum Hip-Hop luminary Quando Rondo proudly presents his anticipated third studio album, “Here For A Reason.” Alongside the album, the Georgia rapper reveals the official
J. Cole Drops Debut Mixtape “The Come Up” To Streaming Services
J. Cole surprised Hip-Hop fans with the release of his debut mixtape entitled “The Come Up” hitting streaming services for the first time. Hosted by
Ice Cube Reveals Why Dr. Dre Did Not Produce On His Debut Album
Ice Cube revealed that he wanted Dr. Dre to produce his debut album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” but Eazy-E stopped it from happening The Los Angeles
Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B And GloRilla
Plies has filed a lawsuit alleging that Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla jacked one of his songs for their hit collaboration, “Wanna Be,” which has
Ice-T Says Rap Feuds Are Not Smart In The Social Media Era
While beefing might be the name of the game, Ice-T thinks it has become too dangerous in Hip-Hop music. During an interview on the “Boss
NoCap Unveils “Before I Disappear Again” Tour
Multi-platinum Alabama rapper NoCap has announced plans for a major US tour – his biggest headline run to date. Produced by Live Nation, the “Before
Don Toliver Shares “New Drop” Music Video
Don Toliver has shared another cinematic music video from his critically acclaimed album, “Hardstone Psycho.” Following the visuals for “Bandit,” “Deep In The Water,” “Attitude,”
50 Cent Rejected $3 Million To Perform At Donald Trump Rally
50 Cent revealed that he turned down a $3 million offer from Donald Trump and the Republican Party to perform at Trump’s Madison Square Garden
Summer Walker Taps “Love Island” Winners For “Heart Of A Woman” Video
Summer Walker has released a new single and music video entitled “Heart Of A Woman,” the lead song from her upcoming album, “Finally Over It.”
DMX To Posthumously Release New Album “Let Us Pray: Chapter X”
A posthumous album from DMX is coming soon. Entitlted “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” will be available on December 13 and is said to focus
Kanye West Debuts Cover Artwork For New Album “Bully”
Ye took to Instagram to share what he says is the cover artwork for his upcoming new album. “Bully” would be his first solo effort
Kendrick Lamar Reveals Meaning Behind “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”, a diss track released this past May amid his ongoing feud with Drake, has changed the game. Since its release,
50 Cent Announces First-Ever Las Vegas Residency
50 Cent has announced on Tuesday (October 15) that he will headline his first-ever Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino beginning December
Rich The Kid, Famous Dex And Jay Critch Drop New Mixtape “Rich Forever 5”
Rich The Kid, Famous Dex, and Jay Critch — collectively known as Rich Forever — have officially dropped their new mixtape entitled “Rich Forever 5.”
Eric Bellinger Embraces Afrobeats With “It’ll All Make Sense Later”
Eric Bellinger is making his long-awaited debut in the Afrobeats scene with the release of “It’ll All Make Sense Later,” an album fans have been
Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Breaks Record For Most Weeks At #1
The spectacular beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar continues to make history. Lamar’s diss track, “Not Like Us,” enters the record books with an unprecedented
Eminem Shares Emotional “Temporary” Music Video
Eminem reveals some big news. In his latest music video for the track “Temporary” featuring Skylar Grey, the Detroit rapper shares that his daughter Hailie
Queen Latifah Biopic Is In The Works
Queen Latifah is preparing to bring her life story to the big screen with a new biopic. A groundbreaking collaboration was announced in the entertainment
ScHoolboy Q Unveils Music Video For “THank God 4 Me”
ScHoolboy Q continues to promote his latest album entitled “Blue Lips.” The project debuted in March as the rapper’s sixth album, following 2019’s “CrasH Talk.”
LL Cool J And Eminem Recreate Classic Moments For “Murdergram Deux” Video
This cinematic music video is for the veteran Hip-Hop heads. LL Cool J and Eminem released a visual for their first-ever collaboration entitled “Murdergram Deux.”
Kevin Liles Leaving His Post As 300 Entertainment CEO
As revealed on Tuesday (September 17), Kevin Liles has stepped down as chairman and CEO of Warner Music’s 300 Entertainment. Liles will remain as a
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