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Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige
Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 54 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.
Kanye West Drops Bizarre AI-Generated Music Video For “530”
Kanye West surprised his fans by dropping a new music video for his track “530” from the album “Vultures 2” with Ty Dolla $ign. Shared
Ice Spice Generates Shockingly Low First Week Sales Numbers For “Y2K! (Deluxe)”
With many music fans being obsessed with numbers these days, anything less than a top 10 ranking is seen as a reason to poke fun
Will Smith To Star In New “Matrix” Movie?
Will Smith surprised his fans with a teaser suggesting he’s starring in the new “Matrix” movie, but sources are claiming that it has nothing to
Happy Birthday Polo G
Happy Birthday to Polo G, who turns 26 today. He was born on January 6, 1999 in Chicago, IL.
Lil Baby Drops New Album “WHAM” Feat. Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage And More
Lil Baby is finally back. The Atlanta rapper has officially dropped his fourth studio album entitled “WHAM.” Short for ‘Who Hard As Me’, the new
Kanye West Teases New Album “Bully” With Studio Snippet
A new short clip of Kanye West in the studio has surfaced, offering fans another quick listen to the rapper’s upcoming album “Bully.” Ye has
Eminem Talks Joint Album With 50 Cent: “That Would Be Great”
An Eminem and 50 Cent project could be a possibility. Em and Fif are both Hall Of Fame talents in Rap with nothing left to
Happy Birthday Bryson Tiller
Happy Birthday to Bryson Tiller, who turns 32 today. He was born on January 2, 1993 in Louisville, KY.
Mississippi Rapper SME Shares New Music Video “Heaven Sent”
Aspiring Mississippi rapper SME is well known for his lyrical ability and versatility as an artist. The multi-talented wordsmith is a trendsetting Rap artist who
Happy Birthday Ice Spice
Happy Birthday to Ice Spice, who turns 25 today. She was born on January 1, 2000 in Bronx, NY.
Kodak Black Drops New Album “Gift For The Streets”
Kodak Black has dropped a new album entitled “Gift For The Streets,” this time for the Christmas season. The project features guest appearances from Lil
DMX – “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood”
26 years ago today, DMX dropped his second studio album “Flesh Of My Flesh, Blood Of My Blood” on December 22, 1998 via Def Jam
Happy Birthday DaBaby
Happy Birthday to DaBaby, who turns 33 today. He was born on December 22, 1991 in Cleveland, OH.
Happy Birthday Latto
Happy Birthday to Latto, who turns 26 today. She was born on December 22, 1998 in Columbus, OH.
Gunna Drops New Single “Got Damn”
Ending 2024 on a high note, four-time Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna unveils a brand new single entitled “Got Damn.” The Atlanta artist initially teased a snippet
Tyga Announces Release Date For Solo Comeback Album
Tyga is gearing up for first album in six years. The rapper has announced a new project entitled “Not Safe For Work (NSFW)” via Instagram.
R.I.P. Drakeo The Ruler
3 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost Drakeo The Ruler on December 19, 2021. The popular Los Angeles rapper was stabbed backstage at around
Happy Birthday DMX
Happy Birthday to DMX, who would have turned 54 today. He was born on December 18, 1970 in Mount Vernon, NY.
Mac Miller Receives 26 New Platinum And Gold RIAA Certifications
Mac Miller has been awarded with 26 new platinum and gold certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The late rapper received the
Offset Drops Hypnotic Single And Visual “Swing My Way”
Offset continues his streak of captivating releases with his new single, “Swing My Way.” As a surprise ahead of his 33rd birthday, the former Migos
Alethea Crimmins Shares Motivational Music Video “Shine”
Alethea Crimmins‘ new single “Shine” is a vibrant anthem of self-confidence, pride, and unapologetic self-expression. This infectious dance track empowers listeners to break free from
Happy Birthday Offset
Happy Birthday to Offset, who turns 33 today. He was born on December 14, 1991 in Lawrenceville, GA.
DMX’s Prayers Get New Life In Posthumous Album
Rap legend DMX didn’t shy away from sharing his faith in his music throughout his career. His spirituality is highlighted in his new posthumous album,
Pusha T Says New Clipse Album Is Done
Pusha T promises that Clipse’s long-awaited comeback album, “Let God Sort Em Out,” is one for the books. The Bronx rapper revealed the news during
Happy Birthday Mos Def
Happy Birthday to Mos Def, who turns 51 today. He was born on December 11, 1973 in Brooklyn, NY.
Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda Question Jay-Z Rape Lawsuit
Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda have their doubts when it comes to the lawsuit accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl with Diddy.
Nelly Announces 2025 “Where The Party At” World Tour With Ja Rule And Fabolous
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of his classic debut album, “Country Grammar,” three-time Grammy winner Nelly is set to take the party global in 2025. The
GZA – “Legend Of The Liquid Sword”
22 years ago today, GZA released his fourth solo studio album “Legend Of The Liquid Sword.” The project was released on December 10, 2002 and
Redman – “Muddy Waters”
28 years ago today, Redman dropped his third studio album “Muddy Waters.” The project was released on December 10, 1996 via Def Jam Recordings. Production
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