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Drake Says He’s Taking A Break From Music Due To Health Issues
Drake just dropped his latest album entitled “For All The Dogs” and is currently wrapping up his “It’s All A Blur” tour with fellow rapper
Drake and Lil Yachty Have “Another Long Night” In New Music Video
Drake and Lil Yachty have premiered a music video for their “For All The Dogs” track, “Another Long Night.” The clip is helmed by Cole
Jermaine Dupri Claims He Invented Making It Rain
The question is: Who started throwing a stack of bills in or around the vicinity of strip club dancers? In a new interview with Estelle
DJ Akademiks Blasts Nicki Minaj As “Wannabe Thug”
DJ Akademiks blasts Nicki Minaj after showing off her goons on social media. According to inside sources, Nicki has flaunted her ties to the Bloods
Burna Boy Invites Quavo To “City Boys” Music Video
Burna Boy has released another track off his 7th studio album, “I Told Them…” For the song “City Boys,” the Nigerian rapper hit the streets
Nicki Minaj Warns Her Enemies
Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, may be off the streets but she has a gang of followers that she can call if needed. Petty was
Tory Lanez Sent To Violent Prison Known For Murders
It’s a tough week for Tory Lanez, whose real name is Daystar Peterson, as he was transferred to North Kern State Prison in California and
Jeezy Files For Divorce From Jeannie Mai
The summer of celebrity splits has found its latest victim. Jeezy has filed for divorce from his wife and TV host, Jeannie Mai, on September
Tyrese Denies Sending “Disrespectful Texts” To DJ Envy’s Wife
Popular singer and actor Tyrese took to Instagram to deny DJ Envy’s allegations that he sent disrespectful text messages to his wife. “I’ve lost a
DJ Envy’s Wife Recalls Tyrese’s “Disprectful Texts”
After Tyrese’s interview with “The Breakfast Club” where DJ Envy said he blocked him over disrespectful texts to his wife, the popular singer and actor
Trey Songz Fighting $10 Million Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Trey Songz is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit accusing him of sexually assaulting a woman at a 2013 pool party. The suit
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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