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Lil Wayne Confirms “Tha Carter VII” Is “Coming Soon”
Lil Wayne has reaffirmed his status as one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures by teasing the release of new music. Recently, however, the rapper has
Drake Reacts To Breaking Michael Jackson’s Record
Drake is no stranger to trophies and record-breaking achievements. On May 26, the rapper celebrated a major milestone, surpassing Michael Jackson for the most #1
Happy Birthday Lauryn Hill
Happy Birthday to Lauryn Hill, who turns 51 today. She was born on May 26, 1975 in East Orange, NJ.
Rich Homie Quan’s AI-Video For “Still Dead” Sparks Fan Reactions
Rich Homie Quan‘s AI-generated video for the new track “Still Dead” has sparked a strong reaction among fans. Released on May 22 by RHQ’s estate,
Drake Achieved Historic Milestone On Billboard 200
Drake has made music history by becoming the first artist to occupy the top three spots simultaneously on the Billboard 200 chart with his albums
Happy Birthday Rasheeda
Happy Birthday to Rasheeda, who turns 50 today. She was born on May 25, 1976 in Atlanta, GA.
21 Savage Shows First Look At Newborn Baby With Latto
21 Savage and Latto seem to have recently welcomed their first child together, and the Atlanta rapper may have offered fans a glimpse of their
“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59
“It Takes Two” rapper Rob Base has passed away at the age of 59. The artist, known for being one-half of the iconic duo Rob
Eminem – “The Marshall Mathers LP”
26 years ago today, Eminem dropped “The Marshall Mathers LP” on this day back in 2000. Released via Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records, the album
Big Banks Panics After Getting Exposed By 6ix9ine
In their latest interview, 6ix9ine and Big Bank went head-to-head, addressing snitching allegations, hip-hop feuds, and heated debates over loyalty. 6ix9ine has revealed that while
Drake Makes A Splash With Three New Albums
The wait is over! Drake season has officially returned, and this time he’s making waves with not one, but three new albums that dropped on
Lauryn Hill And Wyclef Jean Set For Fugees Reunion
Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean are set to reunite as part of Global Citizen’s return to Brazil next month, bringing a distinct Fugees flavor to
Ralo Tells Young Thug To “Shut Up” After Rich Homie Quan Comments
Young Thug has been making efforts to address lingering questions about his relationship with Rich Homie Quan. Via a series of Instagram stories, he’s aimed
Latto Says “Big Mama” Album Will Be Her Last
Latto has announced her plans to step away from music. On May 8, the Atlanta rapper shared that her forthcoming album, Big Mama, will mark
Jack Harlow Drops The Official Music Video For “Prague”
Jack Harlow has once again shown he’s not slowing down anytime soon. Riding the wave of success from his latest studio album, “Monica”, the Kentucky-born
Happy Birthday BigXthaPlug
Happy Birthday to BigXthaPlug, who turns 28 today. He was born on May 12, 1998 in Dallas, TX.
Second Foolio Murder Trial Ends With Guilty Verdict
All four defendants have been found guilty in the murder trial of Jacksonville, Florida, rapper Foolio. After a month-long trial, a jury in Tampa, Florida,
Foolio’s Mother Mocks His Convicted Killers After Guilty Verdict
Nearly two years after Foolio was tragically shot and killed while celebrating his birthday, his family is finally seeing justice served. This past Mother’s Day
Happy Birthday Coi Leray
Happy Birthday to Coi Leray, who turns 29 today. She was born on May 11, 1997 in Boston, M.
Kodak Black Freed On $75,000 Bond Amid Drug Trafficking Charges
Kodak Black has been released from jail after posting a $75,000 bond in connection to a drug trafficking case. The South Florida rapper, whose real
Kodak Black Arrested In Florida
Kodak Black, who has a long history of arrests and was sentenced to a three-year prison term on a firearms charge in 2019 before being
Chris Brown Drops New Album Featuring NBA YoungBoy & GloRilla
Chris Brown has made his return with the release of his 12th studio album, “Brown”, which debuted on Friday (May 8). The album title serves
Drake Announces Date For “Iceman” Episode 4 Livestream
Drake season is in full swing as the OVO boss continues to build anticipation for his latest project. On May 4, he revealed plans for
Happy Birthday Meek Mill
Happy Birthday to Meek Mill, who turns 39 today. He was born on May 6, 1987 in Philadelphia, PA.
Chris Brown’s “Brown” Album Features Revealed
Chris Brown‘s 12th studio album, “Brown”, is set to drop this Friday (May 8). On Tuesday, May 5 — marking his 37th birthday — the
Happy Birthday Chris Brown
Happy Birthday to Chris Brown, who turns 37 today. He was born on May 5, 1989 in Tappahannock, VA.
Foolio Murder Suspect Links Rapper’s Disses To Grandma’s Heart Attack
A suspect in the murder of rapper Foolio has alleged that diss tracks released by the artist led to his grandmother suffering a heart attack.
Fugees Rapper Pras Started Serving 14-Year Prison Sentence
Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel has officially begun serving a 14-year prison sentence for charges related to money laundering and illegal lobbying activities. The 53-year-old
Young Thug Says He’s Changing His Name Due To Jeffrey Epstein
Young Thug has announced that he’s considering a major change. On April 29, the Atlanta rapper took to X to reveal his plans to adopt
Drake’s “Take Care” Rolex Sells For $500,000
A devoted Drake fan has acquired a rare piece of “6 God” history, as the Rolex GMT Master II famously worn by the rapper on
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