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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

GOSSIP NEWS

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

INDIES NEWS

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

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DJ Premier Drops Volume 3 Of His Acclaimed Forgotten Track Series

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DJ Premier is back with a bang, unleashing the third volume of his iconic series, “Beats That Collected Dust.” Renowned for his unmatched production skills,

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Cardi B Announces Break From Social Media

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Cardi B has decided to step back from the world of social media, citing the relentless negativity that has become a part of her online

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K. Michelle Shares Final R&B Album “I’m The Problem”

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Today marks a momentous occasion in the world of music as R&B singer K. Michelle releases her highly anticipated sixth and final R&B album, “I’m

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Adidas CEO Defends Kanye West

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Bjørn Gulden, chief executive of Adidas, has lamented the end of the company’s lucrative partnership with Kanye West. “I don’t think he’s a bad person,”

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Song Streams And Revenue

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It’s Thursday again and a new song revenue chart is here. According to Hits Double Daily, which tracks streaming revenue week over week, the information

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CL Smooth And Mr. HUBB Release New Visual For “Grown Man Business”

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New Jersey artist Mr. HUBB and Hip-Hop legend CL Smooth have come together to release their latest single “Grown Man Business,” which will be featured

INTERVIEWS

Ez Mil – The Next Big Thing

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Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.

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Rod Wave Announces “Nostalgia” Tour With Ari Lennox

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Rod Wave is gearing up to head out on tour in support of his fifth studio album, “Nostalgia,” which was released on Friday (September 15).

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Doja Cat Flexes On New Single “Balut”

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Doja Cat has unveiled her new single entitled “Balut” from her soon-to-be-released album, “Scarlet.” “Glass houses, I don’t really like to keep my stones there/

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Drake Pushes Back “For All The Dogs” Album Release Date

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Drake fans will have to wait another two weeks for the release of the Toronto rapper’s forthcoming album. Drizzle has changed the release date for

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$NOT Shares New Music Video “Cruel World”

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Processing his pain from behind his ever-present hoodie, $NOT is an introverted star in an extroverted genre. The rapper explains the wisdom behind his solitary

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INTERVIEWS

Kurupt – A Toast To The Coast

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In our full-length interview with legendary Westcoast rapper Kurupt, we talked about his new project “Kurupt presents: A Toast To The Coast”, his latest single

INDIES NEWS RELEASES

Intriguing St. Louisan Rapper 3Fifs Shares Catchy New Single “Big Drip”

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Exploding out of “The Lou” as the city’s next artist to break, buzzing St. Louisan rapper 3Fifs serves up a scorching new single entitled “Big

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Kendrick Lamar Disses Big Sean, Jay Electronica And French Montana

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Kendrick Lamar has thrown some major shots at Big Sean, Jay Electronica and French Montana on a recently leaked song. An old Kendrick Lamar track,

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Jacksonville Shooter Wanted To Kill Eminem And MGK

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A racist gunman named Ryan Palmeter killed three Black people at a store in Jacksonville, FL on August 26. Yo! Raps has learned that the

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Jack Harlow’s “Denver” Music Video Stars Jamal Murray

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Jack Harlow returns with the cinematic visual for “Denver,” from his acclaimed, third studio album, “Jackman.,” released in late April. The Eliel Ford-directed visual was

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Jim Jones And Hitmaka Team Up With Jeremiah For “If You Want Me To Stay”

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The dynamic rapper and producer duo of Jim Jones and Hitmaka return with a lively single “If You Want Me To Stay” featuring Jeremiah. The

INDIES NEWS

Reyna Roberts Releases New Single “One Way Street”

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Breakout Country artist and showstopping performer Reyna Roberts releases her newest single, “One Way Street,” from her upcoming debut album, “Bad Girl Bible: Vol.1.” Written

INDIES NEWS

Memphis Rapper Trub Shares Anticipated New Single And Music Video “Sting”

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Today, spellbinding and charismatic Memphis, TN rapper Trub – who has already garnered praise from tastemakers like The Source, Yo! Raps, ThisIs50, and Respect Mag

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Blac Youngsta Shares Message To His Brother’s Killers

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Blac Youngsta took to social media to announce the death of his brother and to seemingly swear revenge against his killers. “I love U baby