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Megan Thee Stallion Drops Alternate Album Cover For “MEGAN”
Ahead of Megan Thee Stallion‘s upcoming release of the her new album entitled “MEGAN,” the Texas-born raptress has surprised fans with an alternate cover. On
Mustard Unveils Album Trailer For Upcoming LP “Faith Of A Mustard Seed”
Mustard is capitalizing on his success from producing Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us” and announced his fourth studio album entitled “Faith Of A Mustard Seed.”
Kanye West’s YouTube Channel Hacked As Numerous Songs Leak
It seems that Kanye West’s official YouTube channel may have been hacked as numerous songs leak online. A total of 13 tracks were uploaded on
Diddy’s Former Employees Describe ‘Culture Of Fear’ And ‘Mental Abuse’
More trouble for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Some of Combs’ former employees have spoken out about his allegedly abusive tendencies during their time working for him.
Eminem Transports Back In Time For “Houdini” Music Video
Guess who’s back? Eminem returns with “Houdini,” a hard-hitting new single accompanied by a fitting video. “Houdini” gives fans the first taste of Eminem’s 12th
Gunna’s New Album “One Of Wun” Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200
Gunna is joining this week’s Billboard 200 at #2 with his latest effort entitled “One Of Wun.” The Georgia rapper’s fifth studio album debuts with
Kendrick Lamar Spends Over $40 Million USD On New Brentwood Home
Kendrick Lamar reportedly spend more than $40 million USD for his new home in the affluent Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood, making it one of
Gillie Da Kid Declares Drake The Winner In Beef With Kendrick Lamar
Gillie Da Kid has caused an uproar online after declaring Drake the winner of his ruthless beef with Kendrick Lamar following his latest diss song
Yeat Joins Forces With Don Toliver For “Heavy stunts”
Footage of Yeat and Don Toliver together began circulating earlier this week. Now, the duo dropped off their collab track entitled “Heavy stunts.” “Uh, who
Tech N9ne And Stevie Stone Release New Music Video “Boomer Rang”
Upholding a creative hot streak, chart-topping Hip-Hop legend Tech N9ne shares a dynamic new collabo single entitled “Boomer Rang” with Stevie Stone and featuring K.A.A.N.
Cam’ron Says He And Ma$e Have Collab Album Recorded But They ‘Can’t Put It Out’
Cam’ron has revealed that he and Ma$e have recorded a collab album together but they are unable to release it. The Harlem native explained that
Offset Announces New Album “Kiari”
It seems like that Offset has more new music on the way. The former Migos rapper’s sophomore project entitled “Set It Off” hit streaming platforms
Busta Rhymes Joins Forces With Kodak Black For “Homage” Music Video
Busta Rhymes is giving Kodak Black thorough life advice in the music video for “Homage.” Directed by renowned filmmaker Benny Boom, the visual showcases Busta
Lola Brooke Shares “Shelter Baby (Be That Bi**h)” Music Video
Lola Brooke continues to bring the heat by dropping her new music video “Shelter Baby (Be That Bi**h).” The rousing track is featured on the
Tupac Shakur’s Estate Is Threatening To Sue Drake Over AI-Voice Imitation
Tupac Shakur‘s estate is threatening to sue Drake for using AI-generated vocals of the late rapper. The estate’s attorneys have sent a cease-and-desist letter to
Drake And Rick Ross’ Diss Records Excite Fans
Drake and Rick Ross’ diss records excite fans. A leaked diss track from the Toronto artist – which also targeted longtime rival Kendrick Lamar, among
Kodak Black Pours His Heart Out On “Stressed Out”
Kodak Black shares the music video to his latest track and just like us, he is stressed. Since releasing “No Flockin” in 2014, the 26-year-old
J. Cole Has Removed Kendrick Lamar Diss Track “7 Minute Drill”
Following the surprise release of his new album entitled “Might Delete Later,” J. Cole kept his word to remove the Kendrick Lamar diss track, “7
J. Cole Apologizes To Kendrick Lamar, Plans To Remove “7 Minute Drill” From Streaming
It seems that J. Cole is throwing up the white flag in his feud with Kendrick Lamar. The two-time Grammy winner apologized to Lamar for
Future And Metro Boomin’s “We Don’t Trust You” Debuts At #1
Future and Metro Boomin are on top of the charts. Their acclaimed collaborative project entitled “We Don’t Trust You” debuted at #1 on Billboard‘s 200
Beyoncé’s Album “Cowboy Carter” Projected To Debut At #1
Beyoncé‘s album “Cowboy Carter” is projected to open at #1 on this week’s Billboard 200. The superstar’s new project is expected to move 350k copies
Juvenile And Mannie Fresh Celebrate “400 Degreez” Anniversary With New Music Video
Juvenile has dropped a new music video, but the song is a decades old fan-favorite. The New Orleans rapper and hit producer Mannie Fresh rolled
Mac Miller’s Song “The Quest” Available On Streaming For First Time
It’s been nearly six years since Mac Miller died of an accidental overdose. The fan-favorite rapper and producer would’ve turned 32 in January. Fans of
Beyoncé Teases Travis Scott Collab On “Cowboy Carter” Album
Beyoncé and Travis Scott could be dropping a new collabo track on the former’s anticipated upcoming album entitled “Cowboy Carter.” A snippet of the collaborative
J. Cole Previews New Music In Second Volume Of “Might Delete Later”
J. Cole is still on the road as part of Drake’s “It’s All A Blur – Big As The What?” tour, but he is back
Yelawolf Buried Alive In “Make You Love Me” Video
Flexing his range once again, Alabama-born and Nashville-based rapper Yelawolf shares a new single and music video entitled “Make You Love Me.” On the track,
Playboi Carti Unveils New Video “Ketamine”
New music from Playboi Carti made its debut. For months now, the Atlanta rapper has been building up to the release of his new album
Quavo And Rich The Kid Drop “Real One” Music Video
Quavo and Rich The Kid joint forces for a hard-hitting single titled “Real One.” Over production from Benji Benji, Broadday and DAMN AJ, the two
Ice Spice Finished Recording Her Debut Album “Y2K”
Ice Spice announced that she finished recording her debut studio album entitled “Y2K,” which is slated to drop later this year. The buzzing Bronx rapper
Ty Dolla $ign Blasts Apple Music For Failing To Promote “Vultures 1”
Ty Dolla $ign has blasted Apple Music for what he claims is lackluster promotion of his collabo album “Vultures 1” with Kanye West. On Sunday
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