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Blueface Expected To Spend 6 Months Behind Bars

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Famed rapper Blueface turned himself in for a probation violation stemming from “baby mama drama.” He is expected to spend the next 6 months behind

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Benny The Butcher Releases New Music Video “Bron”

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Benny The Butcher unveils a new single and music video entitled “Bron” via Def Jam Recordings. It brings us another step closer to the arrival

GOSSIP NEWS

Soulja Boy Threatens To Shoot Blueface

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Soulja Boy jumped on X and threatened Blueface with bodily harm as their beef continues. The two controversial rappers have been at each other’s throats

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Kash Doll Drops Bossy Music Video For “Power”

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Rapper Kash Doll is bringing the fire for the new year with the release of her remix to label mate MDG’s viral hit “Power.” Looking

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French Montana Reveals “Mac & Cheese 5” Tracklist Featuring Ye, Drake, Future

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Today (January 5), French Montana will unveil the fifth installment of his popular “Mac & Cheese” series. The Casablanca-born rapper has been teasing fans who

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Kanye West And Ty Dolla $ign’s “Vultures” Has No Release Date

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“Vultures,” the highly anticipated collabo album of Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, was supposed to be released on December 15, but, to little surprise

GOSSIP NEWS

Metro Boomin Speaks On Drake Beef

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Metro Boomin was on X answering fans’ questions on the platform. At one point, the hit producer was asked if he was feuding with Drake.

INDIES NEWS

New York Rapper 5ive Mics Drops “Pump Up The Volume” Music Video

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With his recent signing to All Entertainment Media Group, New York rapper 5ive Mics drops the music video to “Pump Up The Volume.” This strategic

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YNW Melly’s Double Murder Retrial Delayed Again

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Opening statements in the double murder retrial for rapper YNW Melly are delayed once again at the request of the rapper’s legal team. Broward Circuit

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Playboi Carti And Travis Scott Share Music Video For “BACKR00MS”

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To kick off 2024 right, Playboi Carti has released a new song with Travis Scott called “Backr00ms” alongside a music video. “Backr00ms” is expected to

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Takeoff’s Father Joins $1M USD Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Takeoff’s father, Kenneth Ball, has attached himself to a wrongful death lawsuit against 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, the venue where the late Migos

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2023 Yo! Awards: The Winners Are…

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The 2023 Yo! Awards are over and here are the winners in our 9 categories. The year’s biggest artists were awarded for their work, achievements

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Kanye West Apologizes For Anti-Jewish Rants

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Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday

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Drake And Morgan Wallen Grab Dinner In “You Broke My Heart”

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Drake and Morgan Wallen enjoy a meal together before getting their just desserts in the new music video for “You Broke My Heart,” which is

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Scintillating Artist KÍY Shares Her Passion-Fueled Single “Vibe”

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Multi-talented Minneapolis artist Kíy closes out her career-defining year with the release of her brand new single, “Vibe.” True to the single’s title, “Vibe” is

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Kodak Black’s Lawyers Seek 90-Day Drug Treatment Program

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Kodak Black‘s lawyers have asked the courts not to put his client in jail. On December 19, Yak was in a Miami federal court with

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Metro Boomin And Drake’s Feud Getting Worse

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Super producer Metro Boomin has appeared to respond to Drake after the 6 God took aim at “tweet and deleters.” During a live stream over

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Tory Lanez’s Former Assistant Reveals His Condition Behind Bars

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Tory Lanez‘s former assistant, Ray Written, has provided an update on the incarcerated rapper’s condition. On Saturday (December 17) Lanez’s right-hand man took to Instagram

GOSSIP NEWS

Sexyy Red Addresses Sex Tape Leak

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Sexyy Red denied rumors that she leaked her own sex tape during an interview with The Breakfast Club. Co-host Charlamagne Tha God claimed that the

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Playboi Carti Unveils Music Video For “2024,” Co-Produced By Kanye West

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Playboi Carti seems to be ready for 2024. The popular Atlanta rapper dropped off a new track and visual entitled “2024,” co-produced by Kanye West,

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Gucci Mane And B.G. Team Up For Collabo Album “Choppers & Bricks”

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Gucci Mane has returned with his latest project, “Choppers & Bricks,” in collaboration with B.G., who is fresh off a 12-year prison bid. Gucci teamed

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Finesse2tymes Closes His Monumental Year With “Crazy”

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Memphis’ own Finesse2tymes closes out his monumental year with the release of his latest single, “Crazy.” True to the single’s title, the visual depicts the

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Tom MacDonald Shares Music Video To Uplifting Single “Stronger Version”

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Buzzing independent Canada artist Tom MacDonald shares his brand new music video, “Stonger Version,” on YouTube. The Vancoucer-born entertainer delivers a beautiful and motivating song

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Burna Boy Named Most Streamed Artist Worldwide On Apple Music

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Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is making history again being named the most streamed African Artist worldwide on Apple Music in 2023. He has also earned

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Lil Eazzyy Unveils Visual For “Think I’m Stuntin”

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Chicago rapper Lil Eazzyy excites fans with an official visual of his newest release, “Think I’m Stuntin,” produced by Drvmlvrd. “Think I’m Stuntin” follows the

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Gucci Mane Artist BigWalkDog Shares New Mixtape “Playoff”

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One of the most hard-hitting and compelling new artists on The New 1017 roster, the Tutwiler, MS born BigWalkDog has unleashed a string of releases

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Quando Rondo Arrested On Federal Drug Charges In Georgia

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Quando Rondo is back behind bars on drug charges. The controversial Georgia artist, born Tyquian Bowman, was arrested by the FBI in Savannah around midnight

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Saigon And Fredro Release New Video “Lyrical Genius” Featuring Grandmaster Caz

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In conjunction with the celebration of Hip-Hop’s landmark 50th anniversary, veteran Brooklyn rapper Saigon and Swedish multi-platinum producer Fredro have joined forces to create a

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2023 Yo! Awards: The Nominees Are…

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It’s that time of the year again! The 2023 Yo! Awards nominations have arrived. The year’s biggest artists will be awarded for their work, achievements

INDIES NEWS

Vibrant Female Artist Destiny Rydas Announces Blockbuster Single Featuring Offset

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Combining beauty, the ability to rap as good as any of her male counterparts, singing vocals, which serves the perfect blend, and fuels rapper, singer,