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R.I.P. Chris Lighty
Rest in peace Chris Lighty (May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012). 12 years ago today, we lost Chris Lighty, music executive and co-founder of
R.I.P. Fatman Scoop
Rest in peace Fatman Scoop (August 6, 1971 – August 30, 2024). Fatman Scoop, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died on August
Juicy J Honors The Late Gangsta Boo In New Music Video
Three 6 Mafia rapper Juicy J took a surprising turn from his Crunk and Trap music to release his first Jazz Rap album. On Tuesday
Ghostface Killah Teams Up With Keurig For New K-Cups
Since revolutionizing Hip-Hop with the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has electrified the world with his words, fashion, and untouchable storytelling style. The best in his
Lil Baby Arrested In Las Vegas On Alleged Gun Charge
Lil Baby has gotten himself into some trouble. According to court records, the Atlanta rapper — whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones — was
Tee Grizzley And 42 Dugg Get Aggressive In New “Detroit” Video
Tee Grizzley shares a brand new single entitled “Detroit” featuring 42 Dugg out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. Both Tee Grizzley and 42 Dugg have
Benny The Butcher Shares “Buffalo Butch Vol. 1” EP Ft. Drake And Fabolous
It’s summer, anything goes! When Benny The Butcher dropped two weeks ago with “Summertime Butch,” he tried to tell you the summer wasn’t over until
X-Raided Releases New Album “A Sin In Heaven”, Drops Video Ft. Tech N9ne
Delivering an epic body of work befitting of his unbelievable story, underground rap phenomenon and Sacramento native X-Raided excitedly presents his new full-length LP, “A
Buddah Baby Pays Homage To Late Friend With Tribute Video “Find A Way”
Maintaining a consistent run this year of back-to-back releases, Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa returns with his second visual installment in 2024. Appropriately titled
Eminem Relives Parenting Regrets In “Somebody Save Me” Video With Jelly Roll
Eminem and Jelly Roll teamed up for the first time on the album closer of “The Death Of Slim Shady” entitled “Somebody Save Me.” The
Nicki Minaj Announces Deluxe Version Of “Pink Friday 2”
Nicki Minaj revealed on social media that she will be following up her fifth studio album “Pink Friday 2” with a deluxe LP. Originally released
Travis Scott To Re-Release “Days Before Rodeo” Mixtape
Travis Scott‘s mixtape “Days Before Rodeo” is getting re-released later this month with previously unreleased bonus tracks for the project’s 10th anniversary. The 12-song set
Mary J. Blige Drops Music Video For Feel-Good Single “Breathing” Featuring Fabolous
Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous. The Grammy-winning singer also dropped a music video for the feel-good song. On “Breathing”,
Gunna Drops Off Cinematic Music Video “today i did good”
Continuing a prolific run, Atlanta rapper Gunna has revealed the music video for his new single entitled “today I did good.” Once again, he re-teamed
Drake Drops Songs From “100 GIGS” On Streaming Services
Drake‘s new songs have hit streaming services just days after he premiered them in a trove of content from his 100 gigabytes archives. The Canadian
Quavo And Lenny Kravitz Rock Out In “Fly” Music Video
Quavo and Lenny Kravitz rock out together in the “Fly” music video after teasing their ultimate link up for over a week. After collaborating with
Benny The Butcher Releases New Project “Summertime Butch”
It’s been six months since Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning artist Benny The Butcher, a proud member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective, delivered his Def Jam Recordings
John Legend Announces New Album “My Favorite Dream”
12-time Grammy Award-winner John Legend announced that he will release “My Favorite Dream,” an album of sing-alongs and lullabies for children and families on August
Tech N9ne Unveils New Single “The Punishment (Lockdown)”
Opening up like never before, chart-topping rapper Tech N9ne shares a revelatory new single entitled “The Punishment (Lockdown)” via Strange Music. A thick bass-y bounce
Smif-N-Wessun Announce “Still Shinin’ Tour”
Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, “Dah Shinin’”, Smif-N-Wessun announce the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes
Gunna Releases “One Of Wun” Visual
Gunna unveiled the official music video for his title track “One Of Wun,” directed by Spike Jordan and filmed at the Overtime Elite Arena in
Ralo Shares New Music Video “Baby You Fine”
Maintaining a consistent run this summer of back-to-back releases, Atlanta rapper Ralo drops a brand-new song and music video entitled “Baby You Fine” via 300
2Pac’s Family Investigating Diddy’s Alleged Involvement In His Murder
2Pac’s family is reportedly deeply troubled by claims that Sean “Diddy” Combs may have been involved in the legendary rapper’s death and is committed to
Big Sean Leaves Roc Nation After A Decade
After spending 10 years with Roc Nation, Big Sean has inked a new management deal ahead of the release of his anticipated sixth album. Big
Ralo Unveils New Music Video “What’s Goin On”
Continuing a consistent year of releases, acclaimed Atlanta rapper Ralo drops a brand new single and music video entitled “What’s Goin On” via 300 Entertainment.
Rakim Releases New Single “Now Is The Time” Featuring B.G.
Rakim announced his first new project in 15-years entitled “G.O.D.’s Network (Reb7rth)” with the release of the project’s first single and video “Be Ill,” which
Benny The Butcher Is Back With New Track “Summer ’24”
It’s been almost six months since Benny The Butcher, the Grammy-nominated member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective, proudly presented his Def Jam Recordings debut album
Eminem’s New Abum “The Death Of Slim Shady” Is The Highest-Selling Rap Album Of 2024
Eminem opens this week’s Billboard 200 at #1 with his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).” The Detroit rapper achieves his
Metro Boomin Announces “Metro Boomin & Friends” Concert
Super producer Metro Boomin has announced his new show “Metro Boomin & Friends.” The “& Friends” add on is apparently a series, begging the question
Ice Spice Reveals Tracklist For Debut Album “Y2K!”
With “Y2K!” just 8 days away, Ice Spice revealed all 10 songs that will be featured on her anticipated debut album. The project comes complete
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