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BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Nas

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Happy Birthday to Nas, who turns 51 today. He was born on September 14, 1973 in Brooklyn, NYC.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Tupac Shakur

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Rest in peace Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996). 2Pac was shot in Las Vegas, Nevada on the night of September 7,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Swizz Beatz

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Happy Birthday to Swizz Beatz, who turns 46 today. He was born on September 13, 1978 in Bronx, NYC.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Playboi Carti

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Happy Birthday to Playboi Carti, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 13, 1996 in Riverdale, GA.

RELEASES

50 Cent – “Curtis”

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17 years ago today, 50 Cent dropped his third studio album “Curtis” on September 11, 2007. The album features production from Dr. Dre, Eminem, and

RELEASES

Kanye West – “Graduation”

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17 years ago today, Kanye West released his third studio album “Graduation” on September 11, 2007. It was primarily produced by West himself, with contributions

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ludacris

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Happy Birthday to Ludacris, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 11, 1977 in Champaign, IL.

RELEASES

New Edition – “Home Again”

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28 years ago today, New Edition released their double platinum sixth studio album “Home Again” on September 10, 1996. It is the only album to

RELEASES

2 Chainz – “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time”

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11 years ago today, 2 Chainz released his second studio album “B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time” on September 10, 2013. It debuted at #3 on the

NEWS

Rich Homie Quan’s Father Says Rapper Was Working On New Album

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Rich Homie Quan was gearing up to release a new project when he suddenly passed away on September 5. The popular rapper, 34, was found

NEWS

The Weeknd Reveals “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Cover Artwork

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The Weeknd has revealed the cover artwork for his upcoming album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Announced earlier this week, the anticipated project will mark the third

RELEASES

M.O.P. – “Ante Up”

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24 years ago today, M.O.P. released their single “Ante Up” on September 9, 2000. The track is featured on the duo’s fourth studio album entitled

EVENTS

2Pac Was Shot In Las Vegas

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28 years ago, on the night of September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur was in the passenger seat of a black BMW driven by Death Row

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Mac Miller

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Rest in peace Mac Miller (January 19, 1992 – September 7, 2018). Born Malcolm James McCormick, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania rapper Mac Miller struggled with addiction and

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Eazy-E

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Happy Birthday to Eazy-E, who would have turned 60 today. He was born on September 7, 1964 in Compton, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday YK Osiris

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Happy Birthday to YK Osiris, who turns 26 today. He was born on September 7, 1998 in Jacksonville, FL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday N.O.R.E.

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Happy Birthday to N.O.R.E., who turns 47 today. He was born on September 6, 1977 in Queens, NYC.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Foxy Brown

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Happy Birthday to Foxy Brown, who turns 46 today. She was born on September 6, 1978 in Brooklyn, NYC.

NEWS

Rich Homie Quan Dead At 34

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Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, popular rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to a drug overdose. TMZ obtained the 911 call from Rich Homie

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Webbie

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Happy Birthday to Webbie, who turns 39 today. He was born on September 6, 1985 in Baton Rouge, LA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Famous Dex

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Happy Birthday to Famous Dex, who turns 31 today. He was born on September 6, 1993 in Chicago, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Xan

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Happy Birthday to Lil Xan, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 6, 1996 in Redlands, CA.

RELEASES

Mack 10 – “Paper Route”

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24 years ago today, Mack 10 released his fourth solo studio album “Paper Route” on September 5, 2000. It features guest appearances from Techniec, Big

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Rich Homie Quan

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Rest in peace Rich Homie Quan (October 4, 1990 – September 5, 2024). Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to

RELEASES

Big Sean – “Detroit 2”

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4 years ago today, Big Sean released his fifth studio album “Detroit 2” on September 4, 2020. The project serves as a sequel to Sean’s

RELEASES

Scarface – “Deeply Rooted”

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9 years ago today, Scarface released his eleventh studio album “Deeply Rooted” on September 4, 2015. The project features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Beyonce

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Happy Birthday to Beyonce, who turns 43 today. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, TX.

RELEASES

Travis Scott – “Rodeo”

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9 years ago today, Travis Scott released his debut album “Rodeo” on September 4, 2015. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, Future, 2 Chainz,

NEWS VIDEOS

Yeat And BNYX Release Long-Awaited Music Video “Go Again”

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Yeat and BNYX’s collabo “Go Again” is finally here. After teasing the track on tour, the rapper/producer duo has finally released the long-awaited “Go Again.”

NEWS RELEASES

Drake Shared “Circadian Rhythm” On Streaming Services

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Drake caught fans off guard by dropping a new track entitled “Circadian Rhythm.” The two-minute song, which features production from London Cyr, Ben10k, Eli Brown