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EDITORIALS

NBA YoungBoy’s Family Tree Explained

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NBA YoungBoy got more kids than hits, fans joke. The southern rapper, born Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, has been steadily growing his family over the past

NEWS

Drama Around Diddy Receiving A Pardon From Trump

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The ongoing debate about whether former President Trump will pardon Diddy has stirred up significant drama. The discussion has persisted since before the Bad Boy

GOSSIP NEWS

Kevin Gates’ Former Wife Claims Family Has Been Financially Cut Off

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Kevin Gates‘ estranged wife, Dreka Gates, has accused the rapper of cutting off financial support for their family and is now requesting significant spousal and

NEWS

Sauce Walka And Sayso P Shooting Suspect Arrested In Tennessee

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U.S. Marshals have detained a suspect linked to the shooting of rapper Sauce Walka and the murder of fellow artist Sayso P. According to a

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Stella Standingbear Drops “Mmhmm” And Announces New Album “Rap Star”

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Stella Standingbear is shaking things up with the release of her new single, “Mmhmm,” the indigenous Lakota artist has just announced her much-anticipated upcoming album,

INDIES

Ashwin Gane And Babyface Ray Drop Flip Dat (Remix)”

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Billboard-charting Detroit artist Ashwin Gane has teamed up with hometown rap stalwart Babyface Ray for his first feature collaboration, delivering a trap banger titled “Flip

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Roddy Ricch

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Happy Birthday to Roddy Ricch, who turns 27 today. He was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 21 Savage

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Happy Birthday to 21 Savage, who turns 33 today. He was born on October 22, 1992 in London, UK.

NEWS VIDEOS

Rod Wave Strikes With Heartfelt “Leavin” Music Video

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Only few have tapped into the heartbeat of the culture quite like Rod Wave has. Rod Wave has struck a chord without comparison, and his

EDITORIALS

The 10 Best D’Angelo Songs Ranked

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D’Angelo passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his three children and leaves behind

NEWS

Playboi Carti Faces Assault Charges For Allegedly Punching Limo Driver

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Playboi Carti has been charged with assault following an incident earlier this month in Utah, where he allegedly attacked a limousine driver while on tour.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Doja Cat

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Happy Birthday to Doja Cat, who turns 30 today. She was born on October 21, 1995 in Tarzana, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Yella Beezy

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Happy Birthday to Yella Beezy, who turns 34 today. He was born on October 21, 1991 in Dallas, TX.

NEWS

Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are” Makes RIAA History

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Bruno Mars has carved a new chapter in music history, as his debut solo single, “Just The Way You Are”, has become the highest-certified song

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Snoop Dogg

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Happy Birthday to Snoop Dogg, who turns 54 today. He was born on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday NBA YoungBoy

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Happy Birthday to NBA YoungBoy, who turns 26 today. He was born on October 20, 1999 in Baton Rouge, LA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Durk

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Happy Birthday to Lil Durk, who turns 33 today. He was born on October 19, 1992 in Chicago, IL.

NEWS RELEASES

RZA Reunites Juice Crew & Drops New Single “Open Ya Eyes” Ft. Big Daddy Kane

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Hip-Hop history comes full circle as RZA, the iconic, visionary artist and founding architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, has united one of Rap’s most influential

NEWS RELEASES

Big L And Nas Connect On New Single “u aint gotta chance”

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Mass Appeal proudly announces “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”, the forthcoming posthumous album from Harlem legend Big L, which will be released on Halloween.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Eminem

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Happy Birthday to Eminem, who turns 53 today. He was born on October 17, 1972 in Saint Joseph, MO.

NEWS

Nicki Minaj Cancels New Album Release, Calls Out Jay-Z

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Nicki Minaj has left both fans and the music industry stunned by announcing the cancellation of her highly awaited sixth studio album. The rapper took

INDIES NEWS

Miami Rapper Klass Money Shares Caribbean-Infused “Plottin” Music Video

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As Bouyon music continues to gain recognition and popularity on the global stage, Klass Money has joined forces with one of Dominica’s most influential Bouyon

NEWS

Legendary R&B Singer D’Angelo Has Died Aged 51

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D’Angelo, the iconic soul and R&B artist, has reportedly died at the age of 51. Born Michael Eugene Archer, the celebrated musician passed away on

R.I.P.

R.I.P. D’Angelo

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Legendary R&B artist D’Angelo has sadly passed away after a private battle with cancer at the age of 51. May he rest in peace and

INDIES

British Artist Cookiie Shares “See Sum” Music Video

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British artist Cookiie delivers another amazing visual capturing the essence of discovery and ambition with her “See Sum” music video. Following her first arrival in

NEWS

Nas Provides Update On Collabo Album With DJ Premier

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Nas has shared an update on his much-anticipated joint album with DJ Premier, describing the collaboration as something “a long time coming” for both him

NEWS

Court Dismisses Drake’s Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG

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Drake‘s defamation case against Universal Music Group (UMG), concerning Kendrick Lamar‘s diss track “Not Like Us,” has been dismissed by a US federal court. District

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Cardi B

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Happy Birthday to Cardi B, who turns 33 today. She was born on October 11, 1992 in Bronx, NY.

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Mobb Deep Returns With Long-Awaited New Album “Infinite”

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Mobb Deep returns with their long-awaited new album “Infinite.” Marking the group’s first full-length release since the passing of founding member Prodigy, the project fuses

NEWS

Verzuz Returns With An Exciting Showdown: Cash Money vs. No Limit

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Verzuz is set to make a highly anticipated return this month with a monumental clash between two iconic Southern rap labels, Cash Money Records and