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Metro Boomin Teases New Young Thug Music
Young Thug is ready for a comeback. Hit producer Metro Boomin has been anticipating Thugger‘s release from jail. The St. Louis hitmaker posted a picture
Here Are The 2025 Grammy Award Nominations
The Recording Academy is proud to present the 2025 Grammy nominees, honoring both artistic and technical skill of the highest degree in music. Leading the
Happy Birthday Warren G
Happy Birthday to Warren G, who turns 54 today. He was born on November 10, 1970 in LongBeach, CA.
Happy Birthday Big Pun
Happy Birthday to Big Pun, who would have turned 53 today. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Bronx, NY. R.I.P.
Z-Ro Drops Smooth New Single “No Ice”
Houston rapper Z-Ro drops his anticipated new single, “No Ice,” produced by Iceman Chamberlain, laced with bluesy guitar sounds that bring out a melodic, soulful
Consequence Taps Chuck D For “What Has America Done” Music Video
After joining A Tribe Called Quest at their induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, Consequence releases a new single, “What Has America
Happy Birthday Scarface
Happy Birthday to Scarface, who turns 54 today. He was born on November 9, 1970 in Houston, TX.
Happy Birthday French Montana
Happy Birthday to French Montana, who turns 40 today. He was born on November 9, 1984 in Rabat, Morocco.
Happy Birthday Pooh Shiesty
Happy Birthday to Pooh Shiesty, who turns 25 today. He was born on November 8, 1999 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Tech N9ne
Happy Birthday to Tech N9ne, who turns 53 today. He was born on November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, MO.
Hip-Hop Reacts To Donald Trump’s Win Over Kamala Harris
Celebrities weighed in on the 2024 presidential victory of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. Trump has defeated Harris in the 2024 presidential election and was
Freddie Gibbs Reflects On Diddy’s Connection To 2Pac In New Song
Freddie Gibbs has released a new single called “On The Set,” which will be featured on his newly released album, “You Only Die 1nce.” Produced
R.I.P. King Von
4 years ago today, Chicago rapper King Von was shot and killed in Atlanta, Georgia at age 26. Von and his crew were involved in
Young Thug’s Father Wanted His Son To Reject Plea Deal
Young Thug‘s father adressed that he isn’t happy about the conditions of his son’s release from jail. Atlanta news outlet 11Alive talked to Jeffrey Williams
Quincy Jones Dead At 91 Years Old
Quincy Jones, a legendary producer and songwriter who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died aged 91. The news was announced
Westside Gunn Returns With DJ Drama-Assisted Album “Still Praying”
Westside Gunn is not letting his foot off the gas. The Buffalo rapper has released “Still Praying,” the anticipated follow-up to “And Then You Pray
R.I.P. Quincy Jones
Today, we lost the legendary producer and songwriter Quincy Jones, who died on November 3, 2024 at his home in Bel-Air, Los Angeles at the
Gang Starr Drops New Single “Finishem”
To commemorate and celebrate the fifth-anniversary of “One Of The Best Yet,” Gang Starr is back with a new single, “Finishem.” One of the most
Happy Birthday Nelly
Happy Birthday to Nelly, who turns 50 today. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, TX.
Happy Birthday NLE Choppa
Happy Birthday to NLE Choppa, who turns 22 today. He was born on November 1, 2002 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Lil Peep
Happy Birthday to Lil Peep, who would have turned 28 today. He was born on November 1, 1996 in Allentown, PA.
R.I.P. Takeoff
2 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost Migos rapper Takeoff. On November 1, 2022, following a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling in
Happy Birthday Vanilla Ice
Happy Birthday to Vanilla Ice, who turns 57 today. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Dallas, TX.
Happy Birthday J.I.D
Happy Birthday to J.I.D, who turns 34 today. He was born on October 31, 1990 in Atlanta, GA.
Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Unite For Upcoming Album “Missionary”
Snoop Dogg has officially announced that his 20th studio album entitled “Missionary” will arrive on December 13. The Westcoast rapper revealed the release date with
R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
22 years ago today, Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay was murdered in his Queens, New York recording studio on October 30, 2002. Following the Run-DMC
Tyler, the Creator Shares New Visual “Thought I Was Dead”
Tyler, the Creator recently shared a music video for “Thought I Was Dead,” a song from his brand new album, “Chromakopia.” In the self-directed clip,
Tyler, the Creator’s Album “CHROMAKOPIA” To Debut At #1
Tyler, the Creator is topping the charts. The California rapper’s anticipated album entitled “CHROMAKOPIA” is projected to debut atop next week’s Billboard 200 chart. HITS
Happy Birthday Frank Ocean
Happy Birthday to Frank Ocean, who turns 37 today. He was born on October 28, 1987 in Long Beach, CA.
Termanology And Tek Announce New Joint Project “Teknology”
Veteran emcees Termanology and Tek of Smif-N-Wessun announced their formation for a forthcoming collaborative project entitled “Teknology,” which will be released on December 13. In
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