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Blueface Claims He “Feels Bad” For His Newborn Son
Instead of trying to see his newborn son, rapper Blueface is still on X dragging Chrisean Rock’s parenting. “Rock is not dumb she’s actually very smart,” he wrote in tweets,
Hot Boys Rapper B.G. Released From Prison
B.G., whose real name is Christopher Dorsey, is a free man. The Hot Boys rapper has been released from prison after serving just over 12 years for gun possession and
The Game Trolls 50 Cent Over Mic-Throwing Incident
The Game wasted no time in trolling his longtime rival 50 Cent after allegations that he threw a microphone at a female fan during a New York show. “Curtis, yo
Styles P Preferred When Donald Trump Was In Office
Styles P recently appeared on the Touré Show, where he revealed that he’d rather have Donald Trump in the White House than Joe Biden. “I did prefer when Trump was
Burna Boy Unveils 7th Studio Album “I Told Them…”
Burna Boy releases his seventh studio album, “I Told Them…” via Spaceship/Bad Habit/Atlantic Records. The 15-track album includes appearances from GZA, RZA, 21 Savage, Dave, Seyi Vibez, J. Cole and
Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrest Video Surfaces Online
The bodycam footage of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s recent arrest has surfaced on the internet and it shows the “GUMMO” rapper trying to talk his way out of getting in trouble for
Gucci Mane Hosting “Gucci Mane & Friends” Concert In Atlanta
Gucci Mane announces his legendary, one-night-only concert, “Gucci Mane & Friends.” The historic show will include several of Gucci’s frequent collaborators and artists from his label, The New 1017. The
Nicki Minaj Slams Fellow Raptress Coi Leray
It seems that Nicki Minaj has issues with almost every other female rapper in the Hip-Hop circuit. In the last couple of years, the Trinidad und Tobago-born artist had beef
Tory Lanez Issues Statement Following Prison Sentence
Tory Lanez – real name Daystar Peterson – has issued a statement following his prison sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Speaking to the judge, Lanez said that he took
Cordae Returns With “Make Up Your Mind”
Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning rapper Cordae is back with his long-awaited new single entitled “Make Up Your Mind.” Produced by Dr. Luke (Doja Cat, Latto, Nicki Minaj) and co-written by Cordae,
Post Malone Writes His Best Songs On The Toilet
Post Malone is getting candid about his bathroom habits, stating that he writes his best songs lyrics while he’s on the toilet. “Sometimes I’ll bring a guitar in there,” he
Eminem Fires Shots At Melle Mel And The Game On New Song “Realest”
Eminem hopped on his Shady Records signee Ez Mil’s new single entitled “Realest” where he clapped back at critics who were upset that the Detroit rapper made it into Billboard
Offset Details Cheating On Cardi B
Offset opened up about the time he cheated on Cardi B and almost ended their marriage during an interview with Angela Yee. “When I did do that, I was in
Wack 100 Calls Out Boosie Badazz Over Kodak Black And 6ix9ine Collabo
Wack 100 addressed Boosie Badazz after the Louisiana rapper slammed the collab between Kodak Black and Tekashi 6ix9ine. It is rumored that Yak was paid $1 million for the blockbuster
Tee Grizzley And Skilla Baby Connect With City Girls For “Gorgeous (Remix)”
Multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising rapper Skilla Baby unveil the official remix of their buzzing banger, “Gorgeous”, featuring City Girls. “Gorgeous” follows the unprecedented explosion of the original
Boosie Badazz Says Southern Rap Fans Rate Him Above Jay-Z
Boosie Badazz says that in the south, he’s bigger than New York Hip-Hop legend Jay-Z. The popular Baton Rouge rapper responded to a tweet, which read: “nobody from the south
Jazmine Sullivan’s Mother Passed Away
Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Jazmine Sullivan’s mother Pam passed away this weekend, after a nearly two year long battle with an aggressive form of breast cancer. The singer revealed the
Gucci Mane Is Truly “Married With Millions”
For the latest cut off his forthcoming album, “Breath Of Fresh Air,” Gucci Mane is reminding Hip-Hop fans that he is cuffed and loaded on “Married With Millions.” The Atlanta
Kevin Gates Re-Releases “Stranger Than Fiction” Mixtape
RIAA multi-platinum certified rapper Kevin Gates re-releases his fan-favorite mixtape, “Stranger Than Fiction.” The re-release celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the Billboard 200 charting mixtape (peaked at #37). The newest
Quavo Connects With Future For “Turn Yo Clic Up” Music Video
After Quavo teased a Future collaboration on Instagram earlier last week, the Atlanta power duo dropped the music video for “Turn Yo Clic Up.” “He want the scoop, she want
Finesse2tymes Is Having Major “Revelations” On Latest Single
Back with a second summer banger, Finesse2tymes releases his latest single, “Revelations.” The song is accompanied by an official music video. “Revelations” comes on the heels of the Memphis rapper’s
Jack Harlow’s First Wax Figure Makes Its Debut At Madame Tussauds In Las Vegas
Another rapper has been immortalized in wax! Grammy-nominated artist Jack Harlow has revealed his first-ever wax figure at the world’s greatest wax museum, Madame Tussauds Las Vegas. The Louisville, KY
Explore Coi Leray’s Anime World In “Make My Day” Music Video
Boston raptress Coi Leray may have seen her latest LP entitled “COi”, released on June 23, premiere at her lowest position yet on the Billboard 200 at #102, but that
Lil Uzi Vert’s “Pink Tape” Projected To Debut At #1
Lil Uzi Vert‘s critically acclaimed album entitled “Pink Tape” might earn the honor of becoming 2023’s first #1 Hip-Hop album. According to HITS Daily Double, the 26-track effort will earn
Janelle Monáe Unveils Vibrant “Water Slide” Music Video
Janelle Monáe, music’s foremost freeassmuthafucka, has unveiled the music video for “Water Slide,” from her latest album entitled “The Age Of Pleasure.” The vibrant, sun-soaked visual exudes a playful and
Quando Rondo Shares Emotional Single “Feel This Way”
Quando Rondo continues his “Recovery” with an emotional new single entitled “Feel This Way,” where he reflects on his past trauma, shares plans to leave the pain behind him and
Lil Baby Addresses Gunna Taking Plea Deal In Unreleased Song
After being called out by Gunna on his new album “A Gift & A Curse”, Lil Baby seemingly addressed his plea deal on a new unreleased track. Gunna has faced
Angie Stone Releases Visual To Her Latest Single “Love The Feeling”
Angie Stone recently dropped her anticipated 10th studio album entitled “Love Language” under a new record label, a new look and a better point of view. “‘Love Language’ has far
Nicki Minaj And Ice Spice Share Cinematic “Barbie World” Music Video
Global megastars Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice have reunited to take over “Barbie World,” with their instantly iconic transformation of the legendary Aqua song “Barbie Girl.” First teased last month
Doja Cat’s New Music Video Has Our “Attention”
Doja Cat continues to prep for her upcoming album entitled “First Of All” with the release of her new single, “Attention.” Produced by Y2K and Rogét Chahayed, the track ushers
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