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Mac Dee
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Jeezy Announces “TM:101 Live” Black-Tie Symphonic Tour
Jeezy is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album “Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101” with “TM:101 Live,” a black-tie symphonic tour. Kicking off
Happy Birthday Kehlani
Happy Birthday to Kehlani, who turns 30 today. She was born on April 24, 1995 in Oakland, CA.
Cardi B Says Her Next Album Is About To Get “Messy”
Cardi B gave her fans a new update about her anticipated sophomore album while speaking with Billboard at the Revolve Festival. “I almost want to
Snoop Dogg Drops New Music Video For “Last Dance With Mary Jane”
Snoop Dogg has dropped the new music video for his track “Last Dance With Mary Jane,” featuring Tom Petty and Jelly Roll. The track, which
Lil Wayne Confirms Star-Studded Features For His Album “Tha Carter VI”
The wait is nearly over. Lil Wayne has officially unveiled the cover artwork and name-dropped some of the features on his highly anticipated album “Tha
Happy Birthday Killer Mike
Happy Birthday to Killer Mike, who turns 50 today. He was born on April 20, 1975 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Suge Knight
Happy Birthday to Suge Knight, who turns 60 today. He was born on April 19, 1965 in Compton, CA.
Houston Rapper Bryso Splash Heats Up The Streets With “Kriteria” Video
Rising rapper Bryso Splash is shining a spotlight on the cinematic music video for “Kriteria,” on which he demonstrates his dynamic lyrical prowess and explosive
Happy Birthday Redman
Happy Birthday to Redman, who turns 55 today. He was born on April 17, 1970 in Newark, NJ.
Happy Birthday Akon
Happy Birthday to Akon, who turns 52 today. He was born on April 16, 1973 in St. Louis, MO.
Happy Birthday Sexyy Red
Happy Birthday to Sexyy Red, who turns 27 today. She was born on April 15, 1998 in St. Louis, MO.
Happy Birthday Da Brat
Happy Birthday to Da Brat, who turns 51 today. She was born on April 14, 1974 in Joliet, IL.
Playboi Carti’s “Music” Spends Third Week At #1
Playboi Carti is back at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his latest album, “Music.” His eagerly awaited project earns a total of 64,000
Happy Birthday Ty Dolla $ign
Happy Birthday to Ty Dolla $ign, who turns 43 today. He was born on April 13, 1982 in Los Angeles, CA.
Happy Birthday Ken Carson
Happy Birthday to Ken Carson, who turns 25 today. He was born on April 11, 2000 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Babyface
Happy Birthday to Babyface, who turns 66 today. He was born on April 10, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN.
R.I.P. DMX
4 years ago today, iconic rapper DMX, who left his gritty mark on #HipHop with the 1990s hits “Party Up,” “X Gon’ Give It To Ya,”
Happy Birthday Lil Nas X
Happy Birthday to Lil Nas X, who turns 26 today. He was born on April 9, 1999 in Lithia Springs, GA.
J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival Will Continue Under Different Name
J. Cole‘s annual Dreamville Festival will continue under a different name. The Raleigh festival was set to end this year after launching in 2018. Dreamville
Drake And 21 Savage Reunite On “Waiting To Exhale”
Drake and 21 Savage are back to reunite for their newest collaboration track entitled “Waiting To Exhale,” a song that has been making waves across
Happy Birthday Blac Youngsta
Happy Birthday to Blac Youngsta, who turns 35 today. He was born on April 8, 1990 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Dej Loaf
Happy Birthday to Dej Loaf, who turns 34 today. She was born on April 8, 1991 in Detroit, MI.
Nas – “I Am…”
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,
Kanye West Raps About Split With Wife Bianca Censori
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
Kanye West To Release Controversial New Album “WW3”
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
Happy Birthday Young M.A
Happy Birthday to Young M.A, who turns 33 today. She was born on April 3, 1992 in Brooklyn, NY.
Wiz Khalifa Reveals “Kush & Orange Juice 2” Tracklist
Wiz Khalifa has big plans this spring. The seasoned Pennsylvania rapper has released the official tracklist for “Kush & Orange Juice 2,” due on April
Happy Birthday Quavo
Happy Birthday to Quavo, who turns 34 today. He was born on April 2, 1991 in Athens, GA.
Drake Shares New Video For “Nokia”
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. Nipsey Hussle
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
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