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UK Rapper Komander Drops Apocalyptic, Religion-Inspired Track “Mardek”

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Hailing from the streets of Cornwall, UK, rising rapper Komander, a former elite soldier, is making a name for himself as a rising force in

NEWS

Drake Addresses Fans While The Wait For “Iceman” Continues

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Drake addresses his admirers in a cryptic social media post as anticipation builds for his upcoming project, potentially titled “Iceman.” The rapper shared a poignant

NEWS VIDEOS

Bruno Mars Makes A Grand Comeback With “I Just Might” Music Video

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After nearly a decade, the wait is finally over. Earlier this week, Bruno Mars officially launched a new chapter in his career with the release

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige

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Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 55 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.

CRIME NEWS

Fetty Wap Released From Prison 11 Months Ahead Of Original Sentence

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Fetty Wap has been released from prison 11 months earlier than anticipated. He will continue his sentence, which the Bureau of Prisons reports will end

NEWS

Ray J Hospitalized Due To Pneumonia And Heart Pain

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Ray J has reportedly been hospitalized in Las Vegas due to pneumonia and heart pain, according to TMZ. The singer was admitted on Tuesday (January

NEWS

Bruno Mars Announces First Solo Album In Almost 10 Years Titled “The Romantic”

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Bruno Mars is making his highly anticipated return to solo music with the announcement of his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new release marks

CRIME NEWS

6ix9ine Serving Time In Same Prison As Nicolás Maduro And Luigi Mangione

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6ix9ine announced he will serve his upcoming prison sentence at the same facility as Nicolas Maduro and Luigi Mangione, beginning today (January 6). The rapper

NEWS RELEASES

Hit-Boy Drops New Song Following Break-In Incident At His Studio

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Hit-Boy channels adversity into creativity as he transforms a recent break-in at his studio into fuel for new music. On the morning of Sunday (January

INDIES NEWS

Trub Drops Boastful “Big Business” Single Ft. DJ Swamp Izzo

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Fast rising Memphis rapper Trub teams up with DJ Swamp Izzo for their boastful joint single titled “Big Business”. This track combines the immense talents

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Polo G

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Happy Birthday to Polo G, who turns 27 today. He was born on January 6, 1999 in Chicago, IL.

NEWS

Kanye West’s Team Stated There Will Be No AI On New Album “Bully”

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Kanye West‘s upcoming album, “Bully”, will not include any use of AI, as confirmed by sources close to the artist. Over the weekend, music manager

NEWS TOUR

Kid Cudi Announces Plans For An Australian Tour

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Kid Cudi has hinted at the possibility of a full Australian tour following his recent return to the country after more than a decade. The

EDITORIALS

Rap’s Touring Success Reached New Heights In 2025

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In 2025, Rap solidified its stronghold on the live music industry, reaching unprecedented milestones by raking in a staggering $693.4 million from tours. This impressive

NEWS

Blueface Puts His California Mansion On The Market For $1.2 Million

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Blueface has officially listed his California residence for sale, with an asking price of $1.2 million. Located in Canyon Country, California, the multi-level, single-family home

NEWS

Diddy’s Sons Dropping Documentary On Their Dad’s Legal Drama

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Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian Combs, are preparing to share their perspective on their father’s legal controversies in an upcoming docuseries. The brothers announced their

NEWS

Jill Scott Prepares For Comeback With First Album In Over A Decade

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Jill Scott is gearing up to make a highly anticipated return in 2026. The Philadelphia-born artist has announced her plans to release “To Whom This

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Bryson Tiller

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Happy Birthday to Bryson Tiller, who turns 33 today. He was born on January 2, 19930 in Louisville, KY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ice Spice

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Happy Birthday to Ice Spice, who turns 26 today. She was born on January 1, 2000 in Bronx, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Tank

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Happy Birthday to Tank, who turns 50 today. He was born on January 1, 1976 in Milwaukee, WI.

NEWS

Drake Sets Up Recording Studio Inside A Houston Strip

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Drake establishes a recording studio in a Houston strip club as he wraps up his highly anticipated album, “Iceman.” Drake shared clips on social media

INDIES

Rising Indie Rapper J-KaL Kalifornia Gears Up For New Album “Talking To 2Pac”

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Rising indie rapper J-KaL Kalifornia is gearing up for the release of his most ambitious project to date. As the driving force behind FMR Records,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Pimp C

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Happy Birthday to Pimp C, who would have turned 52 today. He was born on December 29, 1973 in Port Arthur, TX. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday John Legend

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Happy Birthday to John Legend, who turns 47 today. He was born on December 28, 1978 in Springfield, OH.

NEWS VIDEOS

Travis Scott Collaborates With Tyla And Vybz Kartel For “PBT” Visual

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Travis Scott has teamed up with Tyla and Vybz Kartel for his single “PBT,” which now comes with an accompanying music video. Directed by Nabil,

NEWS

NLE Choppa Announces Engagement In Festive Instagram Post

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NLE Choppa officially revealed his engagement to Erica Ravén, sharing a series of proposal photos on Instagram during the holiday season after months of public

INDIES

Natalie Nunn Premieres Music Video “Doin What I Want”

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The top-tier baddie, Natalie Nunn, returns with yet another daring and unapologetic visual release. She’s ready to unveil the official music video for her latest

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday DaBaby

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Happy Birthday to DaBaby, who turns 34 today. He was born on December 22, 1991 in Cleveland, OH.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Latto

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Happy Birthday to Latto, who turns 27 today. She was born on December 22, 1998 in Columbus, OH.

NEWS

Lil Durk’s Attempt To Dismiss Federal Murder-For-Hire Case Has Been Denied

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Lil Durk‘s effort to dismiss his federal murder-for-hire case has been rejected. According to legal documents, the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks,