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Mac Dee
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Articles
Young Thug’s Father Wanted His Son To Reject Plea Deal
Young Thug‘s father adressed that he isn’t happy about the conditions of his son’s release from jail. Atlanta news outlet 11Alive talked to Jeffrey Williams
Quincy Jones Dead At 91 Years Old
Quincy Jones, a legendary producer and songwriter who worked with stars from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has died aged 91. The news was announced
Westside Gunn Returns With DJ Drama-Assisted Album “Still Praying”
Westside Gunn is not letting his foot off the gas. The Buffalo rapper has released “Still Praying,” the anticipated follow-up to “And Then You Pray
R.I.P. Quincy Jones
Today, we lost the legendary producer and songwriter Quincy Jones, who died on November 3, 2024 at his home in Bel-Air, Los Angeles at the
Gang Starr Drops New Single “Finishem”
To commemorate and celebrate the fifth-anniversary of “One Of The Best Yet,” Gang Starr is back with a new single, “Finishem.” One of the most
Happy Birthday Nelly
Happy Birthday to Nelly, who turns 50 today. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, TX.
Happy Birthday NLE Choppa
Happy Birthday to NLE Choppa, who turns 22 today. He was born on November 1, 2002 in Memphis, TN.
Happy Birthday Lil Peep
Happy Birthday to Lil Peep, who would have turned 28 today. He was born on November 1, 1996 in Allentown, PA.
R.I.P. Takeoff
2 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost Migos rapper Takeoff. On November 1, 2022, following a private party at 810 Billiards & Bowling in
Happy Birthday Vanilla Ice
Happy Birthday to Vanilla Ice, who turns 57 today. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Dallas, TX.
Happy Birthday J.I.D
Happy Birthday to J.I.D, who turns 34 today. He was born on October 31, 1990 in Atlanta, GA.
Snoop Dogg And Dr. Dre Unite For Upcoming Album “Missionary”
Snoop Dogg has officially announced that his 20th studio album entitled “Missionary” will arrive on December 13. The Westcoast rapper revealed the release date with
R.I.P. Jam Master Jay
22 years ago today, Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay was murdered in his Queens, New York recording studio on October 30, 2002. Following the Run-DMC
Tyler, the Creator Shares New Visual “Thought I Was Dead”
Tyler, the Creator recently shared a music video for “Thought I Was Dead,” a song from his brand new album, “Chromakopia.” In the self-directed clip,
Tyler, the Creator’s Album “CHROMAKOPIA” To Debut At #1
Tyler, the Creator is topping the charts. The California rapper’s anticipated album entitled “CHROMAKOPIA” is projected to debut atop next week’s Billboard 200 chart. HITS
Happy Birthday Frank Ocean
Happy Birthday to Frank Ocean, who turns 37 today. He was born on October 28, 1987 in Long Beach, CA.
Termanology And Tek Announce New Joint Project “Teknology”
Veteran emcees Termanology and Tek of Smif-N-Wessun announced their formation for a forthcoming collaborative project entitled “Teknology,” which will be released on December 13. In
Happy Birthday Schoolboy Q
Happy Birthday to Schoolboy Q, who turns 38 today. He was born on October 26, 1986 in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Lil Durk Has Been Arrested Over Murder-For-Hire Plot
Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been arrested on murder-for-hire charges in Florida on Thursday night (October 24). The 32-year-old Grammy Award-winning rapper was held at
Hunxho Drops Debut Album “Thank God”
After stirring up widespread anticipation for its arrival, rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho excitedly reveals his anxiously awaited new full-length sophomore album, “Thank God.” To
Dave East And araabMuzik Tap Fabolous For “Buss Down” Single
Having already produced several tracks on his Def Jam albums, araabMUZIK and Dave East have answered the fans’ calls, as the duo have collaborated for
Happy Birthday Ciara
Happy Birthday to Ciara, who turns 39 today. She was born on October 25, 1985 in Killeen, TX.
R.I.P. DJ Clark Kent
Rest in peace DJ Clark Kent (September 28, 1966 – October, 24, 2024). Veteran deejay and producer DJ Clark Kent died from colon cancer at
Happy Birthday Monica
Happy Birthday to Monica, who turns 44 today. She was born on October 24, 1980 in College Park, GA.
Happy Birthday Drake
Happy Birthday to Drake, who turns 38 today. He was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Canada.
Memphis Rapper Trub Teams Up With Three 6 Mafia And Project Pat
Rising Rap sensation Trub joins forces with Oscar-winning Hip-Hop group Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat for an unforgettable show today (October 24) in New
GloRilla Earns Highest-Charting Debut With “Glorious”
GloRilla‘s anticipated debut studio album entitled “Glorious” has accumulated the highest first-week sales of any album released by a female rapper in 2024. “Glorious” premiered
Happy Birthday 21 Savage
Happy Birthday to 21 Savage, who turns 32 today. He was born on October 22, 1992 in London, UK.
Happy Birthday Roddy Ricch
Happy Birthday to Roddy Ricch, who turns 26 today. He was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, CA.
Happy Birthday Baby Keem
Happy Birthday to Baby Keem, who turns 24 today. He was born on October 22, 2000 in Carson, CA.
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