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Texas Rappers D-Gotti, Ave, ASB, & Z.I.G. Drop Music Video “I (Mannequin)”

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Texas is the home of many incredible Hip Hop artists. The song “I (Mannequin)” demonstrates the skills of some of Texas’ finest rhyme slingers. “I

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Scott Storch & Tyga Release Scorching “Fuego Del Calor” Video

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Hit producer Scott Storch is celebrating the release of his debut solo single “Fuego Del Calor (ft. Ozuna & Tyga)” with a fiery new music

GOSSIP NEWS

50 Cent Breaks Up With Girlfriend, Kicks Her Out Of His Mansion

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Hip-Hop superstar 50 Cent seems to be a single man again. Fif has been dating model and law student Cuban Link, real name Jamira Haines,

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Gillie Da Kid Slams Akon Over Tekashi 6ix9ine Collab

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Gillie Da Kid doesn’t seem to be a big fan of Akon’s collaboration with controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. Both recorded a remix to the classic

INDIES NEXT 2 BLOW

Rich Jame$ – Time Will Tell

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Rich Jame$ has been making music for several years. Born and raised in the South, Rich was influenced by the streets of Fayetteville, NC. Starting

INTERVIEWS

Sha Money XL – The Chain On The Bike

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Responsible for the sales of over 40 million records worldwide, we linked up with platinum-selling hit producer and G-Unit co-founder Sha Money XL to talk

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Avant Announces The Release Of His 9th Studio Album “Can We Fall In Love”

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A songwriter, producer, and label owner of MO-B Entertainment, Avant has traveled a long and steady path from being the first artist on Magic Johnson’s

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OG3Three Releases New Single & Video “Whoa”

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OG3Three releases the new single and video “Whoa.” The track will be featured on the mixtape “The Appetizer,” and in the accompanying documentary of the

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Houston Rapper Bigg Fatts Makes An Impact With “Afraid” ft. Z-Ro & Ronnie Spencer

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Great achievers have a sense of destiny, and a burning passion to leave a legacy. For recording artists, their music is their legacy. It’s a

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RiFF RAFF Gears Up To Drop Star Studded New Album “Vanilla Gorilla”

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RiFF RAFF aka Dale Dan Tony has joined forces with one of hip-hop’s most in demand producers Ronny J to bring you what fans are

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Problem Unveils New Music Video “Lamborghini”

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Compton rapper Problem shares the music video for his “Coffee & Kush Vol. 1” album track “Lamborghini.” On the hard-hitting Miles Rose and DJ Kai-produced

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Platinum Rapper JayDaYoungan Releases Debut Album “Baby23”

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Louisiana born platinum rapper JayDaYoungan has released his long-awaited debut album, “Baby23.” The album boasts 23 tracks, including singles “23 Island”, “Perky Activated”, “38K”, “Touch

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Texas Rapper Flight Dogg Drops “Raps & Reefer” Mixtape

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Aspiring Dallas, Texas rapper Flight Dogg has released his awaited mixtape “Raps & Reefer.” “Raps & Reefer” contains music for all different types of Hip-Hop

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Wu-Tang Clan’s 4th Disciple Says New LP Is A Prophesy

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Platinum producer 4th Disciple’s new LP “The Algorythm” is now available for pre-order on iTunes. The album features incredible tracks such as “Anarchy”, “Paradoxicalism”, “Erie

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Trey Songz Releases Powerful Single “2020 Riots”

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Multi-platinum R&B superstar Trey Songz is using his voice to shed light on the injustices faced in the black community at the hands of police

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DRA3thachoszen1 Slays The Competition With “Power Move”

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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. Rap

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DJ Battlecat Drops New Single “They Can’t Tame Us”

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DJ Battlecat is known for creating the Westcoast G-Funk sound with production credits such as Snoop Dogg, Faith Evans, 2Pac, Ice Cube, E-40, Nate Dogg,

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Rapper Itz Prof Soars Above The Competition With “Ring” Visual Ft. TiaCorine

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In order to achieve your dreams you need relentless drive and escape velocity to penetrate the atmosphere. North Carolina based rapper Itz Prof is soaring

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Super Producer Scott Storch Unveils Sizzling Solo Single

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Grammy Award-nominated hit producer Scott Storch has announced the release of his fiery solo debut single. “Fuego Del Calor (ft. Ozuna & Tyga)” is available

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Brian McKnight Announces The Release Of His 20th Album “Exodus”

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Multi-award winning singer Brian McKnight will releases his new album “Exodus” on June 26th via the SRG ILS Group/UMG label imprint. “Exodus” encompasses 13 tunes

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Gucci Mane & Lil Baby Unveil Music Video For New Song “Both Sides”

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Gucci Mane is back with “Both Sides” featuring Lil Baby and its companion video directed by Joe Yung Spike. The collaboration will appear on Gucci

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Skooly Taps Lil Baby For “Neva Know” Visual

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T.R.U. recording artist Skooly taps Lil Baby for the visual release of his breakout single “Neva Know” off his recently released LP “Nobody Likes Me.”

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Chicago Rapper Lud Foe Releases New Single “Fire”

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Produced by Just Spank, this gritty street track keeps Lud Foe in the pocket of his signature sound that has garnered his cult-like following. “Fire”

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Kevin Gates Introduces New Track “Grandmotha Grave”

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Multi-platinum recording artist Kevin Gates has announced the release of a lyrical new track, “Grandmotha Grave.” “Grandmotha Grave” arrives with a standout companion visual that

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Hip-Hop Activist & 2020 Presidential Candidate Deon D. Jenkins’ Message To The Democratic Party About Gender Division

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Hip-Hop Activist & 2020 Presidential Candidate Deon D. Jenkins’ Message To The Democratic Party About Gender Division 2020 presidential candidate Deon D. Jenkins is a

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Young Buck: I Shared A Jail Cell With Future’s Son

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Young Buck spent some months in custody and was recently released from jail. The G-Unit rapper revealed in an Instagram Live session with DJ Paul

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Tekashi 6ix9ine: Justin Bieber & Ariana Grande Are Cheating

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Justin Bieber addressed the allegations made by Tekashi 6ix9ine that he and Ariana Grande cheated their way to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot

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P.U.D. Empire Strikes Back With “Trenches” By See Green & “Out My Way” By Bigg Fatts

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Cutting Edge! That’s the word that describes rap juggernaut Big Pup. He is an artist and a business savvy, forward thinking budding music mogul. Big

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Dancehall Sensations The Gutta Twins Explore “The Balance” Of Life

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Eclectic, mesmerizing, and dynamic are the adjectives being used to describe the dynamic Fort Lauderdale, Florida based group The Gutta Twins.When two powerful musical forces

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Lil Skies Drops Music Video For New Single “Riot”

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Lil Skies is not slowing down any time soon, releasing his latest official single “Riot” (produced by CashMoneyAP), following recent releases “Havin My Way” (ft.