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50 Cent Achieves RIAA Diamond Status With “In Da Club”

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Curtis “50 Cent” Jacksons’ seminal 2003 smash “In Da Club” has officially reached RIAA Diamond status. It marks his very first Diamond certification. Thus far,

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NBA YoungBoy Calls Out YouTube

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again is calling out YouTube after the video-sharing platform flagged one of his new songs for copyright violation. YoungBoy announced his forthcoming

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Alleged 2Pac Killer Keefe D Did Not Get Beat Up In Jail

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Rumors have been circulating on the internet that Keefe D was beaten up in jail but the rumors are reportedly not true. “There’s a rumor

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Was Kodak Black On Narcotics During Drink Champs Interview?

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Kodak Black is going viral after appearing on the popular podcast “Drink Champs” by N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN, looking high and seemingly strung out on

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Kevin Gates Shares “God Slippers” Music Video

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Kevin Gates returns with the companion visual for his latest single “God Slippers.” “God Slippers” tells the story of battling inner demons and turning to

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AZ Releases New Single “This Is Why” And Announces Upcoming Album “Truth Be Told”

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Throughout his distinguished and influential career, AZ has been nominated for multiple Grammys, sold millions of albums, created hit singles and lent his velvety voice,

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South Carolina Rapper Skazz Shabazz Shares New Single “Pipe Down”

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Skazz Shabazz, born Travis Bernard Jackson Jr., is an emerging rapper hailing from South Carolina’s Lowcountry, born in Fairfax-Allendale. The 26 year old up-n-coming artist

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Is Jay-Z Signing Up-N-Coming Rapper Etoc?

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Yo! Raps has learned that there are rumors circlulating on the internet that legendary Hip-Hop powerhouse Jay-Z is looking to sign mystic Orlando-based newcomer Etoc.

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Sonny Digital Drops “Gotta Slide” Visual

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Sonny Digital has released his latest single “Gotta Slide.” The third drop from his upcoming album, “Dolores Son,” is also accompanied by a cinematic companion

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Tee Grizzley Shares New Music Video “Robbery 6”

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Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley shares his new single and music video “Robbery 6” out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. It picks up where he left

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Nicki Minaj Remixes Drake And Chief Keef’s “All The Parties”

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Nicki Minaj has released a new track entitled “For All The Barbz” featuring fellow rappers Drake and Chief Keef. It’s been over a decade since

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Jim Jones Shares Album “Byrdgang 2.0” On New Label

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Jim Jones is introducing the new incarnation of Byrdgang with the new project entitled “Jim Jones Presents Byrdgang 2.0.” Along with Jim Jones, the 16-track

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Jeezy Breaks Silence After Filing For Divorce From Jeannie Mai

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Jeezy is speaking out about ending his marriage to Jeannie Mai for the first time since filing for divorce in September. “The decision to end

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Blueface Claims He Saw Megan Thee Stallion’s Gunshot Wounds

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During a recent appearance on No Jumper, Blueface opened up about his alleged past encounter with Megan Thee Stallion. The controversial Los Angeles rapper claims

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50 Cent Continues To Troll Diddy Over Keefe D Arrest

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50 Cent is continuing to troll Diddy after Keefe D’s arrest for the murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996. Fif shared a clip to his

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Gucci Mane Drops New Album “Breath Of Fresh Air” With Posthumous Young Dolph Features

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Gucci Mane has released his highly anticipated 16th studio album, “Breath Of Fresh Air.” Initially slated to drop last week, the project was pushed back

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New Jersey Rap Renegade JP Da illist Drops New Single “Lose My Temper”

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New Jersey’s bright light, JP Da illist, has made a name for himself as an unapologetic, unrelenting rhymer, reverent of contemporary rap’s rules of engagement

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Sexyy Red Is Pregnant With Her Second Child

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Popular female rapper Sexxy Red revealed that she’s pregnant with her second child. The St. Louis artist took to Instagram on Saturday (October 14) to

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NY Singer Jo.jayno Releases New Single “Stir It Up”

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Today, emerging New York singer and songwriter Jo.jayno releases his brand new single entitled “Stir It Up.” The skillful Eastcoast artist leans into the pulsating

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Lil Eazzyy Shares New Music Video “On A Star”

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Chicago rap star Lil Eazzyy returns with new single, “On A Star (ft. FendiDa Rappa & Raiche).” With producer, Cody Got Beatz (Big Scarr) flipping

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Westside Gunn Releases New Album “And Then You Pray For Me”

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Westside Gunn, the acclaimed Buffalo rapper, has released his highly anticipated album “And Then You Pray For Me” via EMPIRE/Griselda Records. Following his standout appearance

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Birdman Confirms There’s No Beef Between Him And Rick Ross

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Birdman has responded to rumors that him and Rick Ross have been beefing for years. The Cash Money boss was invited to speak on Clubhouse

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Tory Lanez Files New Motion For Release On Bail

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Attorneys for Tory Lanez, real name Daystar Peterson, have filed a motion for his release on bail pending the appeal of his sentence in the

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Did Drake Record A Song About His Romance With Justin Bieber’s Wife Hailey?

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Drake‘s new album, “For All The Dogs,” is currently all over the internet and it features some controversial songs. On the track, “Bahamas Promises,” the

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Public Enemy Announce “It Takes A Nation” Vinyl Reissue

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Legendary Hip-Hop collective and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Public Enemy celebrate the 35th anniversary of their seminal sophomore offering, “It Takes A

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Tee Grizzley And Finesse2tymes Drop New Visual “Grizzley 2Tymes”

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Continuing a prolific run, Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley serves up a raw and reflective new single and music video entitled “Grizzley 2Tymes” featuring Finesse2tymes out

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Babyfxce E Unveils “The X Tape”

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Emerging Flint, MI rap sensation Babyfxce E drops highly anticipated mixtape, “The X Tape.” The project features 12 tracks including lead singles “Today,” “Charge It

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Memphis Rappers T.R.U.B. And Don Trip Drop New Single “Rip & Run”

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Buzzing Memphis rap sensation T.R.U.B. teamed up with fellow Tennessee rapper Don Trip for his blazing new single, “Rip & Run.” The anticipated release is

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Baby Jungle – Next In Line

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Rising rapper, Baby Jungle, who hails from the heart of Georgia, is definitely the one to watch throughout the remainder of 2023 and beyond. The

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Joe Budden Predicts The Future Of Hip-Hop Is ‘Dark’

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Popular rapper and podcast host Joe Budden spoke about the state of Hip-Hop and the future of the culture does not look too bright, according