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KNOWLEDGE DROP

Nas – “I Am…”

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26 years ago today, Nas released his third studio album, “I Am…,” on April 6, 1999. The album incorporates a mix of hardcore Hip-Hop and storytelling,

NEWS

Kanye West Raps About Split With Wife Bianca Censori

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A track on Kanye West’s controversial new album entitled “WW3” indicates that the troubled rapper split with his wife, Bianca Censori, following a string of

NEWS

Kanye West To Release Controversial New Album “WW3”

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Kanye West is gearing up to release his new album in what has proved to be his most controversial LP. Alongside drawings of swastikas, Ye

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Young M.A

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Happy Birthday to Young M.A, who turns 33 today. She was born on April 3, 1992 in Brooklyn, NY.

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Reveals “Kush & Orange Juice 2” Tracklist

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Wiz Khalifa has big plans this spring. The seasoned Pennsylvania rapper has released the official tracklist for “Kush & Orange Juice 2,” due on April

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Quavo

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Happy Birthday to Quavo, who turns 34 today. He was born on April 2, 1991 in Athens, GA.

NEWS VIDEOS

Drake Shares New Video For “Nokia”

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After teasing the music video for “Nokia” last week, Drake has shared the visual on YouTube. Directed by Theo Skudra and shot in IMAX, the

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle

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6 years ago today, Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing, in South Central, LA at 3:18

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Gang Starr – “Moment Of Truth”

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27 years ago today, Gang Starr released their 5th studio album, “Moment Of Truth,” on March 31, 1998 following a four-year hiatus. It is widely

NEWS

Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dead At 39

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Young Scooter – signed to fellow rappers Future and Waka Flocka Flame – died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta after

NEWS

Playboi Carti’s “Music” Spends Second Week At #1 On Billboard 200

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Playboi Carti’s highly-anticipated new album, “Music,” spends a second week at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The Atlanta rapper’s latest studio effort earns

NEWS RELEASES

Bow Wow And Chris Brown Reunite For Summer Anthem “Use Me”

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Bow Wow is officially back. With over 10 million albums sold and hits like “Let Me Hold You” and “Like You,” the multi-platinum rapper returns

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday MC Hammer

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Happy Birthday to MC Hammer, who turns 63 today. He was born on March 30, 1962 in Oakland, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Fivio Foreign

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Happy Birthday to Fivio Foreign, who turns 35 today. He was born on March 29, 1990 in New York City, New York.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Fredo Bang

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Happy Birthday to Fredo Bang, who turns 29 today. He was born on March 29, 1996 in Baton Rouge, LA.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Young Scooter

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Today, Young Scooter – signed to fellow rappers Future and Waka Flocka Flame – died on his 39th birthday in his home town of Atlanta

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Juvenile

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Happy Birthday to Juvenile, who turns 50 today. He was born on March 26, 1975 in New Orleans, LA.

NEWS

Sauce Walka Injured In Shooting That Kills One Person

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Sauce Walka was injured and another person was killed in a shooting in Downtown Memphis on Saturday (March 22). According to FOX 13 Memphis, the

NEWS VIDEOS

Miami Rapper Klass Money Taps Mike Smiff For “Up Down” Music Video

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Continuing his rise as a new force on today’s Hip-Hop scene, prolific Miami rapper Klass Money is heating up the streets and clubs with his

TODAY IN HISTORY

The Notorious B.I.G. – “Life After Death”

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28 years ago today, The Notorious B.I.G. released his second and final studio album, “Life After Death,” on March 25, 1997. It was released 16

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Big Sean

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Happy Birthday to Big Sean, who turns 37 today. He was born on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica, CA.

NEWS RELEASES

Cam’ron Previews Track From Long-Awaited Joint Project With Ma$e

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Cam’ron has released the first track from his long-awaited joint project with Ma$e. The Dipset member recently previewed the song, “Tupperware Freestyle,” from their upcoming

NEWS VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Shares Powerful “RDV” Music Video

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Tech N9ne looks back and leaps forward with his nostalgic new single and music video “RDV” via Strange Music. The song’s slick keyboard loop and

NEWS TOUR

Dreamville Festival Unveils Lineup With J. Cole, Lil Wayne and 21 Savage

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J. Cole has unveiled the lineup for his 2025 Dreamville Festival, taking place on April 5 to April 6 at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Bun B

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Happy Birthday to Bun B, who turns 52 today. He was born on March 19, 1973 in Port Arthur, TX.

INDIES

South Central Rapper PX-TNE Drops “Who Da F** Is Dat Nigga In Dat Wheelchair?”

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Hailing from the crime-riddled streets of South Central, LA, rising rapper PX-TNE shares his new project entitled “Who Da F** Is Dat Nigga In Dat

GOSSIP NEWS

Cam’ron Addresses Mariah Carey Dating Rumors

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Cam’ron has cleared up longstanding rumors that he and Mariah Carey are dating. The songstress and the Dipset rapper have been romantically linked in the

INDIES

Krujay Drops Laid-Back Anthem “Why So Serious?”

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Rising Philly rapper Krujay drops his brand new track entitled “Why So Serious?”. This song taps into that moment when you realize not everything can

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Flavor Flav

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Happy Birthday to Flavor Flav, who turns 66 today. He was born on March 16, 1959 in Long Island, NY.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Nate Dogg

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14 years ago today, Nate Dogg died at age 41 in Long Beach of complications of multiple strokes. Another, or contributing, suspected cause of death