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Lil Uzi Vert Blasts A Fan Who Tells Him To Find God
Lil Uzi Vert says don’t judge a book by its cover. On Saturday (June 10), The Shade Room posted a video of Lil Uzi Vert
Janelle Monáe Unveils New Album “The Age Of Pleasure”
Janelle Monáe, music’s foremost freeassmuthafucka, has shared her hugely anticipated new album entitled “The Age Of Pleasure” via Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records. Executive produced by
Boosie Badazz Details His McDonald’s Beef
Boosie Badazz is know to constantly having beef with someone. This time, he has problems with the junk food chain McDonald’s. The veteran Baton Rouge
Ty Dolla $ign Releases New Music Video “Motion”
Multi-platinum rapper Ty Dolla $ign returns with his new single entitled “Motion” via Atlantic Records. The Will Larsen and Stryv produced song is accompanied by
Ludacris Joins Drumma Boy And Snow Tha Product On “I Said What I Said”
Famed Southern rapper turned movie star Ludacris rides a speaker-rocking beat from Drumma Boy alongside Snow Tha Product in the high-energy video for “I Said
Nas Reflects On “King’s Disease III,” Says Hip-Hop Is His “Therapist”
Nas says that Hip-Hop has become his “therapist.” The legendary New York rapper discussed his career, working with Hit-Boy on “King’s Disease III,” and more
Machine Gun Kelly Engagement To Megan Fox On Pause
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox may have put their wedding on pause, but a source close to the couple claimed that they’re making an
Adidas Will Donate Yeezy Proceeds To Anti-Defamation League And George Floyd’s Family Foundation
Adidas has finalized a plan to sell off its remaining Yeezy inventory with the proceeds benefiting charities like the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and a foundation
Dave East & Papoose Talk Fatherhood & Postpartum Depression
Rappers Dave East and Papoose had an open and honest dialog about being fathers and postpartum depression in a recent sit-down interview. Released on Friday
Mary J. Blige Says She Would Collaborate With Method Man On Another Song
Mary J. Blige and Method Man are pure magic when onstage together. The famed New York-bred collaborators reunited during her second annual “Strength Of A
Travis Scott Shares An Update On “UTOPIA” Release
Travis Scott recently stopped by to play ball together with his favourite MLB team, the Houston Astros. A video of the Houston native in the
Post Malone Announces Self-Titled Album “Austin”
Post Malone – real name Austin Richard Post – has officially announced his fifth studio album entitled “Austin”. Set to drop on July 28, the
OhGeesy Drops Second Album “Geezyworld 2”
Multi-platinum West Coast rapper OhGeesy is proud to announce the arrival of his long awaited new solo album entitled “Geezyworld 2”, available everywhere now via
Jack Harlow Drops Third Studio Album “Jackman.”
Kentucky-born rapper Jack Harlow has dropped his latest album entitled “Jackman.” Clocking in at approximately 25 minutes, the record’s title is named after the multiple
The Weeknd And Future Reunite For “Double Fantasy”
The Weeknd and Future have unveilled off their newest collaborative project entitled “Double Fantasy.” Clocking in at roughly four-and-a-half minutes, the joint is produced by
Usher Gets 21 Savage To Sing “My Boo” During Las Vegas Show
Currently delivering standout performances with his Las Vegas residency, Usher delivered an unforgettable show by delivering an unexpected duet with 21 Savage on Saturday night
K. Michelle Unveils New Music Video “Wherever The D May Land”
Multi-talented singer-songwriter K. Michelle is not here to play any games. The popular Tennessee singer releases her new single entitled “Wherever The D May Land”,
“King Von: Rap’s First Serial Killer” Documentary Back On YouTube
A shocking documentary accusing late rapper King Von of committing 10 murders and being a serial killer has been re-uploaded to YouTube after being taken
Kash Doll Drops New Music Video “Legit” With Payroll Giovanni
Detroit rapper Kash Doll has teamed up with fellow Motor City rapper Payroll Giovanni to release a new music video for “Legit” featured on her
Tyler The Creator Drops New “Hot Wind Blows” Music Video
For the past week, Tyler The Creator has been sharing videos from the deluxe edition of his Grammy-winning 2021 album entitled “Call Me If You
Westcoast Legend DJ Quik Returns With New Single “Class”
Platinum-certified Westcoast Hip-Hop icon DJ Quik returns with a brand-new single entitled “Class”. It notably paves the way for his anxiously awaited 10th full-length LP
Quando Rondo Drops First Album In 2 Years With “Recovery”
Quando Rondo is ready to right his wrongs and lay it all out on the line with the release of his new album entitled “Recovery”.
Lil Uzi Vert Teases Unreleased Music With Playboi Carti
Lil Uzi Vert may be putting out some new music with fellow rapper Playboi Carti soon. While it’s too early to know an actual timeline,
Diddy Joins Metro Boomin’s “Creepin (Remix)” Featuring The Weeknd And 21 Savage
Diddy has joined forces with Metro Boomin for the remix of his The Weeknd and 21 Savage-assisted cut “Creepin”. Metro unleashed the remix on Friday
Zaytoven Releases New Album “Street Credentials”
Grammy award-winning producer Zaytoven has announced the release of his highly anticipated album entitled “Street Credentials” via Raven Music/MNRK Urban. The album features G-Herbo, Key
Snoop Dogg Inks Deal To Release Two Solo Albums With New Record Label
Snoop Dogg is teaming up with former Apple executive Larry Jackson to put out music under Jackson’s new label Gamma Records. The rapper shared the
Ruff Ryders To Honor DMX With “Ryde Out” Event In NYC
Ruff Ryders are gathering the family, friends and fans of the late DMX for their “Ryde Out” event. Set to happen on April 9 in
Lil Baby Delivers Heart-Wrenching Music Video “Forever”
Lil Baby has returned with a fully-fledged music video for “Forever,” featuring Fridayy. Directed by Cam Busby, the clip is set on a tropical beachside,
The Weeknd Releases New Album “Live At SoFi Stadium”
The Weeknd delivered his latest full-length album entitled “Live At SoFi Stadium” last Friday (March 3). The project, which features 31 tracks, was recorded live
J. Cole Taps Drake And Usher To Headline The 2023 Dreamville Festival
Festival season is upon us, and this year, J. Cole‘s annual Dreamville Festival is returning to his home state of North Carolina with a wealth
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