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Kendrick Lamar Lands Spotify’s Most-Streamed Rap Album Of 2022
Kendrick Lamar has come out on top with his comeback album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.” According to new information from the music stream-tracking service Chart Data, the project
Future Drops New Music Video “Back To The Basics”
Future shows no signs of slowing down and is ringing in 2023 with an official music video for “Back To The Basics.” The Skeeboe-directed visual is his ninth from his
Wiz Khalifa Drops New Track “Never Drinking Again”
Ahead of New Years Eve, Wiz Khalifa has shared his new song “Never Drinking Again.” True to its name, the 35-year-old artist uses the track to detail his journey with
Pusha T Steps Down As President Of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music
Pusha T has revealed that he resigned as the president of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label in a new interview with XXL on Monday (December 19), seven years after assuming
Kevo Muney Gifts Fans With New Mixtape “Kevo Muney x Lil Muney”
20-year old Memphis rapper Kevo Muney, best known for his breakout RIAA gold-certified hit “Leave Someday,” has shared his eagerly awaited new mixtape entitled “Kevo Muney x Lil Muney,” available
Future Announces 2023 “One Big Party” Tour With Surprise Guests
Future has had a huge 2022 and is looking to continue the momentum into 2023. The 39-year-old will be embarking on his first headlining tour in over three years with
Sevyn Streeter Celebrates The Holidays With New Music Video “The Christmas Song”
As an early Christmas gift to her fans, R&B singer/songwriter Sevyn Streeter releases her rendition of the holiday classic “The Christmas Song” via Groundwērk/MNRK Urban. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie & Kodak Black Reunite On “Water“
Multi-platinum rappers A Boogie Wit da Hoodie and Kodak Black reunite on “Water (Drowning Pt. 2).” The new song sees the two Hip-Hop artists collaborating for the first time since
Doja Cat Teases New Album: “I Have A Project That’s Going To Be Quite Consistent”
Doja Cat has been teasing the release of her fourth studio album and fans are getting very excited. The “Woman” songstress dropped her third album “Planet Her” back in 2021,
Lil Baby Drops Music Video For “Pop Out” With Nardo Wick
Revisiting his “It’s Only Me” album, which was released on October 14, 2022, Lil Baby has dropped a video for “Pop Out” featuring Nardo Wick. The project boasted appearances from
YoungBoy Never Broke Again & Quando Rondo Drop “3860” Mixtape
Multi-platinum rappers Quando Rondo and YoungBoy Never Broke Again release their highly anticipated collaboration mixtape entitled “3860.” Fans have been patiently awaiting the project since 2018, when the two teamed
Kevo Muney Drops New Music Video “No Gravity”
Upcoming Memphis recording artist Kevo Muney releases the music video for his latest single “No Gravity.” The song is featured on his long-awaited forthcoming mixtape entitled “Kevo Muney Feat. Lil
Lil Uzi Vert Goes Intergalactic For Music Video “Just Wanna Rock”
After going viral with the track in the past few months, Lil Uzi Vert has now released the music video for his huge offering “Just Wanna Rock.” The high-energy visual,
Kendrick Lamar & Beyonce Dominate The 2023 Grammy Nominations
The 2023 Grammy Awards nominations have been revealed and have crowned superstar Beyonce the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. She ties with her husband Jay-, with a total of 88
Nas Announces First-Ever Show At Madison Square Garden
Nas has long been overdue for a headlining show at Madison Square Garden. On February 24, 2023, the Queensbridge emcee will finally be able to do so with tickets for
Offset & Quavo Deliver Emotional Speech At Takeoff’s Funeral
Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed earlier this month outside a Houston bowling alley. His uncle Quavo and cousin Offset, who rose to fame with him in
Nas & Hit-Boy Share Tracklist For Forthcoming Album “King’s Disease III”
Nas and Hit-Boy have released the tracklist for his highly-anticipated album, “King’s Disease III”, out this Friday, (November 11) via Mass Appeal. Executive produced by Nas and Hit-Boy, “King’s Disease
Dr. Dre Inducts Eminem Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (November 5). Dr. Dre bestowed the honor upon the Detroit rapper during the ceremony, which took place
Hip-Hop Community Mourns The Loss Of Takeoff
Takeoff’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop community. He was 28. According to reports, Takeoff and his uncle, fellow Migos member Quavo, were playing dice at a bowling alley
NBA YoungBoy Signs New Deal With Motown Records
NBA YoungBoy’s new record label home team has been revealed. After fulfilling his contractual obligations with Atlantic Records, the Baton Rouge rapper has signed a deal with Motown, a subsidiary
Juice WRLD Posthumously Releases “In My Head”
Juice WRLD has posthumously released a brand new single titled “In My Head.” The track is centered around the late artist’s rockstar lifestyle, which acts as an escape from past
B.o.B. Releases “Ted Talk” Diss Track Addressing Flat-Earth Debacle
After a hiatus from the mainstream industry, B.o.B. released his album “Better Than Drugs” and went on his first U.S. tour in 6 years titled “The Better Than Drugs Tour,”
Kodak Black Releases New Album “Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1”
Kodak Black is back with the release of his fifth studio album “Kutthroat Bill: Vol. 1.” The multi-platinum rapper’s brand new album is highlighted by the premiere of standout single
Roddy Ricch Finally Announces “Feed Tha Streets 3” Release Date
Roddy Ricch celebrated his 24th birthday with the announcement of the official release date of the highly anticipated mixtape, “Feed The Street 3,” dropping November 18. The announcement came a
West Coast Supergroup Mount Westmore Is “Too Big”
The West Coast’s very own supergroup, Mount Westmore, drops their first official single, “Too Big,” via the label Mount Westmore with MNRK Music Group. Clocking in at approximately three minutes
Roddy Ricch Pulls Up With Music Video For New Single “Aston Martin Truck”
Roddy Ricch kicked off his birthday weekend with the release of new music. A day before turning 24, the Diamond-certified rapper has shared his latest single, “Aston Martin Truck.” The
Lil Uzi Vert Drops New Single “Just Wanna Rock”
In preparation for his long-awaited “The Pink Tape” album, Grammy nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert surprised his fans with the release of his brand new single “Just Wanna Rock,” which
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Taps Roddy Ricch For New Single “B.R.O.”
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is back with new music. The multi-platinum, chart-topping artist returns with his new single “B.R.O. (Better Ride Out)” featuring Roddy Ricch, out now via Atlantic
Burna Boy Unleashes Music Video For “It’s Plenty”
Grammy Award-winning global superstar Burna Boy releases the official music video for hit single “It’s Plenty” off his sixth studio album “Love, Damini.” Produced by Grammy-winning producer Jae 5, “It’s
Cardi B Opens Up About Her Appearance Change: “Everything Is Swollen”
Cardi B looks a lot different and her fans have noticed her recent change wondering if she’s had work done to her face. The Bronx rapper recently explained the difference
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