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Emerging Minnesota Artist Kíy Unveils Debut Single “Cuud Neva”

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In music, if everyone is going in one direction, sometimes it’s wise to go in the opposite way and create a whole new path. That’s

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Texas Rapper Hotboy Wes Unveils Debut Mixtape “Left For Dead Vol. 1”

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Waco, TX rapper Hotboy Wes has shared his eagerly awaited label debut mixtape entitled “Left For Dead Vol. 1”, available now via Gucci Mane’s The

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Tee Grizzley And Skilla Baby Release New Music Video “B&E Pt. 1”

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Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby unleash their follow up single “B&E Pt. 1” via 300 Entertainment/Grizzley Gang. The enticing street

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Kanye West Exits Presidential Race

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When Kanye West and his white nationalist adviser Nick Fuentes dined with Donald Trump last fall, the iconic rapper and quixotic 2024 presidential candidate managed

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Alicia Keys Unveils North American “Keys To The Summer Tour” Dates

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R&B superstar Alicia Keys is set to hit up North America this summer for her “Keys To The Summer Tour.” Set to kick off on

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Fat Trel Shares New Video “Art”

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DMV Rap icon Fat Trel has shared his latest single, “Art,” via Asylum Records. The track is joined by a rowdy official music video, directed

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Memphis Rapper Trub Joins Forces With Project Pat For Music Video “Real”

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Prolific Tennessee rapper Trub is back with his ferocious and haunting new single, “Real”, featuring legendary Three 6 Mafia affiliate Project Pat. Threading together airtight

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Tee Grizzley & Skilla Baby Release First Collabo Single “Dropped The Lo”

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Multi-platinum Detroit storyteller Tee Grizzley and rising Hip-Hop phenom Skilla Baby unleash their first-ever collaborative single entitled “Dropped The Lo” via 300 Entertainment/Grizzley Gang. The

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Baton Rouge Rapper TEC Drops New Music Video “Oasis”

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Baton Rouge rapper TEC is back with his ferocious new single, “Oasis,” via Asylum and Atlantic. “I can’t lie, I amaze myself sometimes,” says TEC.

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Tech N9ne Appears In Three Dimensions In New Video “3D”

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Crossing into another dimension, Tech N9ne shares a brand new single and music video entitled “3D” via his Strange Music label. Throughout the track, Tech

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From The Motor City, To NYC, To Mumbai; People Are Doing The “Work” Dance By TeeCee Rou’Lette

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What is star power? As an acronym, Star stands for (S)omebody (T)hey’ll (A)lways (R)emember, and Power equals (P)erformance (O)ptomized (W)ith (E)nhanced (R)ewards. The artist development

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Justin Love Joins Forces With Hit Producer The ATG For “No Friends”

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Finesse involves the unique ability to maneuver seamlessly around people or objects in a smooth manner. It’s the refinement of performance, execution, and artisanship. Breakout

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Don Toliver Announces “Thee Love Sick Tour 2023”

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Following the release of his third studio album entitled “Love Sick”, Hip-Hop soul artist Don Toliver announces “Thee Love Sick Tour 2023” featuring special guests

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BigWalkDog Release Deluxe Version Of “Trick City”, Drops Music Video “No Degrees”

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6’8” Magnolia State rapper BigWalkDog is back with an expanded edition of his breakthrough debut mixtape entitled “Trick City”, available now via The New 1017/Atlantic

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Burna Boy Announces Historic US Show

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As part of his monumental world-wide stadium tour, which includes stops at Paris La Defense, London Stadium, and GelreDome in The Netherlands, global superstar Burna

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Gucci Mane Brings Us Back To “06 Gucci” With 21 Savage And DaBaby

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Grammy-nominated rapper Gucci Mane featuring fellow East Side Atlanta rapper 21 Savage and DaBaby have joined forces for “06 Gucci”. Arriving alongside a throwback music

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6LACK Drops First Album In Five Years With “Since I Have A Lover”

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Baltimore rapper 6LACK has made his return with “Since I Have A Lover”, his first studio album in five years. Clocking in at roughly an

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Juice WRLD Searches For “The Light” On New Uplifting Single

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Late rapper Juice WRLD‘s last album is currently in the works and an uplifting new single entitlted “The Light” has been released in support of

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JP Da illist & Boom Blake Are Ready To Conquer The Rap Game

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Determined New Jersey rappers JP Da illist and his partner in crime Boom Blake are excited to present their blazing new album entitled “The New

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Baton Rouge Rapper Tec Drops New “Rewind” Music Video

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Baton Rouge rapper Tec has shared his new single entitled “Rewind”, released via Asylum/Atlantic. Threading together airtight rhymes, hovering melodies, and shimmering, soulful energy, the

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Atlanta Rapper Hunxho Releases New Album “22”

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Delivering an ambitious creative statement, critically acclaimed Atlanta rapper Hunxho presents his anxiously awaited new album entitled “22” via 300 Entertainment. On this 22-track blockbuster

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Three Men Found Guilty Of Murdering XXXTentacion In 2018

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Three men accused of killing 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion during a 2018 ambush robbery have been found guilty after a week of deliberations. A Florida jury

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Maryland Rapper Da Kid Emm Strikes With New EP “4 The Fam”

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Emerging Maryland rapper Da Kid Emm strikes with his latest EP entitled “4 The Fam”. The 5-track project is clocking in at roundabout 19 minutes

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Gospel Artist Titus Showers Drops Music Video “Name On It”

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Fast-rising Gospel artist Titus Showers is claiming all of his blessings in 2023 with lead single entitled “Name On It”, giving God all the glory

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Quando Rondo Unveils New “Tear It Down” Visual

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Quando Rondo continues his string of releases with the launch of the pre-order for his new album entitled “Recovery”, releasing on March 24. The 20-track

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Tech N9ne Celebrates Life With His “Things I Like” Video

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Coming through with what might just be his smoothest banger yet, Tech N9ne unveils a brand new single and music video entitled “Things I Like”

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Drake And Lil Baby Are Rumored Making A Joint Album

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A full-length collabo album from Drake and Lil Baby is reportedly in the works. The news was revealed by producer Black Coffee, who lately worked

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Lil Uzi Vert Says He’s Putting “Final Touches” On Long-Awaited “Pink Tape” LP

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This past weekend, Lil Uzi Vert took the stage at Rolling Loud California, delivering an anticipated performance. Wearing colored contacts, a red jacket and pants

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Travis Scott’s New Album “UTOPIA” Reportedly Dropping In June 2023

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Travis Scott‘s anticipated new album entitled “UTOPIA” is reportedly scheduled to drop this summer as previously reported. Epic Records chairperson Sylvia Rhone revealed the news

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New Jersey Rappers JP Da illist & Boom Blake Are Ready To “Break The Mold”

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Born and raised in New Jersey, intriguing rapper JP Da illist and his comrade Boom Blake have unveiled their brand new single entitled “Break The