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NEWS VIDEOS

Rakim Shares New Video “Not To Be Defined” And Announces “The Re-Up”

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Legendary rapper Rakim returns with the announcement of a new project entitled “The Re‑Up.” Setting the stage is the powerful first single, “Not To Be

INDIES

Azrael DiCaprio Pays Tribute With “Amen Chapter II”

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Philadelphia-based rapper Azrael DiCaprio‘s new track entitled “Amen Chapter II” gets a visual treatment. The music video features collaborators Dell-P, I-Know Brasco, Rob Stashiz, and

NEWS VIDEOS

Clipse And Kendrick Lamar Share Surreal “Chains & Whips” Video

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Clipse have dropped a powerful and surreal new video for “Chains & Whips.” A fan-favorite track off their long-awaited comeback album “Let God Sort ‘Em

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Benny The Butcher Drops New Project And Video “East Side Butch”

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Benny The Butcher is back. In August 2024, the Buffalo rapper re-emerged to hold you down for the rest of the summer with “Summertime Butch”,

NEWS RELEASES

Macy Gray Releases New Single And Announces Comeback Album

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Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is set to release a bold and heartfelt new album titled “Love Songs For Big Hearts And Robots”, which will

INDIES

Philly Rapper Teefy Bey Unveils New Album “Tasker Street”

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South Philadelphia’s Teefy Bey brings raw authenticity, street wisdom, and unmatched energy with the release of his latest album, “Tasker Street.” The rising rapper’s album

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Kim

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Happy Birthday to Lil Kim, who turns 51 today. She was born on July 11, 1974 in New York City, NY.

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Preddy Boy P Drops “Bounce Dat A$$” Music Video

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From the streets of North Carolina comes Preddy Boy P, a rising force in Hip-Hop with a name that suggests motion, impact, and momentum. The

INDIES

Janora Brown Releases Soulful New Single “Reel Me Back In”

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Powerhouse vocalist Janora Brown isn’t just chasing a career – she’s answering a calling. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Janora first captivated audiences on “The

NEWS VIDEOS

Drake Addresses Fake Friends In New Song “What Did I Miss”

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Drake has returned to the spotlight with a new solo single. The Toronto artist is gearing up to release a new album expected to drop

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 50 Cent

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Happy Birthday to 50 Cent, who turns 50 today. He was born on July 6, 1975 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday RZA

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Happy Birthday to RZA, who turns 56 today. He was born on July 5, 1969 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Fredo Santana

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Happy Birthday to Fredo Santana, who would have turned 35 today. He was born on July 4, 1990 in Chicago, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Post Malone

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Happy Birthday to Post Malone, who turns 30 today. He was born on July 4, 1995 in Syracuse, NY.

NEWS VIDEOS

Gunna Shares High-Energy Video “Won’t Stop”

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Gunna gets on his grind like never before in the high energy music video for his rising single “Won’t Stop”. Gunna teamed up with director,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Vince Staples

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Happy Birthday to Vince Staples, who turns 32 today. He was born on July 2, 1993 in Long Beach, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Burna Boy

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Happy Birthday to Burna Boy, who turns 34 today. He was born on July 2, 1991 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Plies

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Happy Birthday to Plies, who turns 49 today. He was born on July 1, 1976 in Fort Myers, FL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Missy Elliott

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Happy Birthday to Missy Elliott, who turns 54 today. She was born on July 1, 1971 in Portsmouth, VA.

NEWS

Fat Joe Slams Explosive Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Sex Acts With Minors

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Fat Joe’s former hypeman Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed a bombshell lawsuit against him with many allegations, including forcing him to perform over 4,000 sexual acts

GOSSIP NEWS

Drake Fires Back At T-Pain Over Graceful Exit Comments

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Drake has responded to T-Pain’s comments regarding the Toronto rapper allegedly not taking his own advice when it comes to “gracefully” exiting the Hip-Hop game.

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Tech N9ne Drops New Album And Music Video With Lil Wayne

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One of the most successful independent rapper of all time, Tech N9ne, presents his most open-hearted and honest album to date entitled “5816 Forest.” To

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Sauce Walka

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Happy Birthday to Sauce Walka, who turns 35 today. He was born on June 29, 1990 in Houston, TX.

NEWS

Cam’ron Inks $750,000 Memoir Deal With Simon & Schuster

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Cam’ron continues his ascension as an entrepreneurial force, this time in the literary world. The Harlem-born rapper has officially signed a $750,000 book deal with

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

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16 years ago today, the world lost the “King Of Pop” on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson was one of the best selling artists in

NEWS VIDEOS

GloRilla And Kirk Franklin Drop Inspirational “Rain Down On Me” Video

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GloRilla embraces her gospel roots with the help of Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music, and Kierra Sheard in her new track and music video for

NEWS

Lil Tecca’s “Dopamine” Debuts At #3 On Billboard 200

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New York rapper Lil Tecca has just achieved his highest charting album ever with “Dopamine” debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200. The project has

NEWS

Gucci Mane Returns With New Book And Album “Episodes”

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Opening up like never before, Gucci Mane will unveil his most ambitious project to date in 2025. The Alabama rapper uncovers his anxiously awaited seventeenth

NEWS

Cardi B Officially Announces Sophomore Album “Am I The Drama?”

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Cardi B has officially launched the next chapter of her career with the announcement of her anticipated sophomore album, “Am I The Drama?”, available September

GOSSIP NEWS VIDEOS

Pusha T Fires Shots At Travis Scott In Clipse Single “So Be It”

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Pusha T fires shots at Travis Scott in the new Clipse single, “So Be It.” The track hears Push and No Malice glide over production