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Rakim Releases New Single “Now Is The Time” Featuring B.G.

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Rakim announced his first new project in 15-years entitled  “G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth)” with the release of the project’s first single and video “Be Ill,” which

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Benny The Butcher Is Back With New Track “Summer ’24”

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It’s been almost six months since Benny The Butcher, the Grammy-nominated member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective, proudly presented his Def Jam Recordings debut album

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Eminem’s New Abum “The Death Of Slim Shady” Is The Highest-Selling Rap Album Of 2024

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Eminem opens this week’s Billboard 200 at #1 with his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).” The Detroit rapper achieves his

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Metro Boomin Announces “Metro Boomin & Friends” Concert

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Super producer Metro Boomin has announced his new show “Metro Boomin & Friends.” The “& Friends” add on is apparently a series, begging the question

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Ice Spice Reveals Tracklist For Debut Album “Y2K!”

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With “Y2K!” just 8 days away, Ice Spice revealed all 10 songs that will be featured on her anticipated debut album. The project comes complete

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Tech N9ne Drops New Album “COSM”

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Tech N9ne unveils the latest installment from his “Collabos” series entitled “COSM (Class Of Strange Music).” To celebrate the arrival of the album, Tech shares

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Florida Rapper $NOT Shares Latest Album “Viceroy”

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Treating music as a vessel through which he can unleash his darkest thoughts, $NOT is never afraid to say what’s on his mind. The South

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NoCap Unveils “Yacht Party” Music Video

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Alabama rapper NoCap returns to release his second album single entitled “Yacht Party.” The new release arrives alongside an official companion visual directed by Red

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Grafh Drops “Rocafella Chain” Featuring Memphis Bleek, Freeway And Peedi Crakk

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Grafh and 38 Spesh will release a collaborative project entitled “God’s Timing” on August 2. Most recently, the duo released “Rocafella Chain,” which features a

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Kanye West Retiring From “Professional Music” According To Rich The Kid

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Is Kanye West calling it quits? According to Rich The Kid, the Hip-Hop and fashion mogul declared that he’s retiring from music. The 47-year-old revealed

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Will Smith’s Comeback Single “You Can Make It” Premieres On Billboard Charts

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Will Smith officially returned to the music scene with the empowering, faith-based single, “You Can Make It,” and the record has officially debuted on the

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Eminem Reveals Album Cover And Tracklist For “The Death Of Slim Shady”

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Eminem‘s anticipated album entitled “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” is set to release this Friday (July 12) and he recently unveiled the

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Eminem Enlists Cole Bennett For “Tobey” Video With Big Sean And BabyTron

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Eminem has dropped a grisly music video for “Tobey,” his new “Death Of Slim Shady” single with Big Sean and BabyTron. After unleashing “Tobey” last

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Quavo Hints At Sequel To “Huncho Jack” With Travis Scott

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It seems that fans of Quavo and Travis Scott can look forward to a sequel to their collaboration album, “Huncho Jack.” In a recent Instagram

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Yelawolf Shares High Octane Music Video For New Single “Flashlight”

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Alabama-born and Nashville-based artist Yelawolf uncovers the high-octane music video for his new single “Flashlight” out now. Of course, it graces the tracklisting of his

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Kendrick Lamar Releases Triumphant “Not Like Us” Music Video

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The wait is over. Kendrick Lamar unveilled the long-awaited music video for “Not Like Us,” his diss track targeting Drake and his OVO crew. The

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Eminem Shares New Song “Tobey” With Big Sean And BabyTron

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Eminem continues “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce)” rollout with his new song entitled “Tobey.” Em enlists two of Detroit’s most prominent voices

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Rising DMV Rapper Buddah Baby Premieres “Champion” Music Video

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Rising Rap phenom Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa returns with his first music video in three years for his infectious and media-praised single “Champion,”

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Ralo Pays Homage To Young Dolph With “Swimming With Dolphins”

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Taking flight with another honest and heartfelt anthem, acclaimed Atlanta rap powerhouse Ralo shares a brand new song entitled “Swimming With Dolphins,” featuring Kenny Muney,

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Tech N9ne Unveils New Music Video “The Birth”

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Kicking off what promises to be a prolific season, chart-topping rapper Tech N9ne serves up a powerful and personal new solo single entitled “The Birth”

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$NOT Releases New Music Video “Hilarious” Featuring Cochise

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Constantly experimenting and pushing himself to new limits, $NOT is one of the most innovative artists of his generation. Preparing to release his new album,

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Rakim Releases New Single “Be Ill” And Announces First Project In 15 Years

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Rakim returns with his first official single, “Be Ill,” and project in 15-years, showing the world his “G.O.D.” status extends to more than just lyricism.

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Post Malone Announces New Album “F-1 Trillion”

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A new Post Malone album is on the way. The Syracuse-born rapper has revealed the title and release date for his sixth full-length album. The

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Jay-Z And Alicia Keys Hint At New Collaboration

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Alicia Keys might have more than an “Empire State Of Mind.” The rumors about a new collaboration with Jay-Z spurred as Keys took to social

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Quavo Unveils Banging New Music Video “Mink”

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Quavo has found the formula to create bangers. At the end of the week, the former Migos rapper released his new track entitled “Mink.” Released

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Buddah Baby Unleashes Blockbuster Single “In The Trenches” Featuring Conway The Machine

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Hyping up audiences for a major moment this summer, charismatic and trailblazing rapper Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa has released his anticipated new single,

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Rick Ross Clowns Drake With New Cover Art For “Champagne Moments”

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Rick Ross still isn’t done beefing with Drake. Just when you thought the dust was settled, the Miami rapper refreshed the artwork for his “Champagne

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Philly Rapper Lady Boss Shares “Broken City” Freestyle

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North Philly emcee Lady Boss is determined to shift the narrative of Rap with her latest freestyle entitled “Broken City.” Floating over Boogie Down Productions’

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Yelawolf Delivers Cinematic “Legend” Music Video

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After building months of anticipation throughout the music industry, Alabama-born and Nashville-based rapper Yelawolf presents his new double-LP entitled “War Story.” To celebrate the arrival

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Tech N9ne Announces Upcoming Album “COSM”, Releases New Video “Drippy Drop”

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Ready to heat up the summer to a boiling point, chart-topping rapper Tech N9ne has announced the next offering from his popular “Tech N9ne Collabos”