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Doja Cat Flexes On New Single “Balut”
Doja Cat has unveiled her new single entitled “Balut” from her soon-to-be-released album, “Scarlet.” “Glass houses, I don’t really like to keep my stones there/ Oh, well, I’ll buy another
Drake Pushes Back “For All The Dogs” Album Release Date
Drake fans will have to wait another two weeks for the release of the Toronto rapper’s forthcoming album. Drizzle has changed the release date for his highly anticipated new album,
$NOT Shares New Music Video “Cruel World”
Processing his pain from behind his ever-present hoodie, $NOT is an introverted star in an extroverted genre. The rapper explains the wisdom behind his solitary philosophy in “Cruel World,” his
Kurupt – A Toast To The Coast
In our full-length interview with legendary Westcoast rapper Kurupt, we talked about his new project “Kurupt presents: A Toast To The Coast”, his latest single “Don’t Ask Me,” revamping his
Intriguing St. Louisan Rapper 3Fifs Shares Catchy New Single “Big Drip”
Exploding out of “The Lou” as the city’s next artist to break, buzzing St. Louisan rapper 3Fifs serves up a scorching new single entitled “Big Drip.” The gifted MTV-featured rhymespitter
Kendrick Lamar Disses Big Sean, Jay Electronica And French Montana
Kendrick Lamar has thrown some major shots at Big Sean, Jay Electronica and French Montana on a recently leaked song. An old Kendrick Lamar track, which appears to be an
Jacksonville Shooter Wanted To Kill Eminem And MGK
A racist gunman named Ryan Palmeter killed three Black people at a store in Jacksonville, FL on August 26. Yo! Raps has learned that the murderer had plans to kill
Jack Harlow’s “Denver” Music Video Stars Jamal Murray
Jack Harlow returns with the cinematic visual for “Denver,” from his acclaimed, third studio album, “Jackman.,” released in late April. The Eliel Ford-directed visual was filmed in Denver, Colorado and
Jim Jones And Hitmaka Team Up With Jeremiah For “If You Want Me To Stay”
The dynamic rapper and producer duo of Jim Jones and Hitmaka return with a lively single “If You Want Me To Stay” featuring Jeremiah. The visual has Jim and his
Reyna Roberts Releases New Single “One Way Street”
Breakout Country artist and showstopping performer Reyna Roberts releases her newest single, “One Way Street,” from her upcoming debut album, “Bad Girl Bible: Vol.1.” Written by Roberts, Natalie Stovall, and
Memphis Rapper T.R.U.B. Shares Anticipated New Single And Music Video “Sting”
Today, spellbinding and charismatic Memphis, TN rapper T.R.U.B. – who has already garnered praise from tastemakers like The Source, Yo! Raps, ThisIs50, and Respect Mag – unleashes his brand new
Blac Youngsta Shares Message To His Brother’s Killers
Blac Youngsta took to social media to announce the death of his brother and to seemingly swear revenge against his killers. “I love U baby brother rest up. I’m gon
Blac Youngsta’s Brother Killed In Memphis
Popular Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta’s younger brother, Tomanuel Benson, tragically lost his life after being shot near a B.P. gas station in South Memphis. Authorities stated that the man was
Rapper Young Capone Dead At 35
Young Capone – born Rodriguez Smith and a protégé of Jermaine Dupri – has died after he was reportedly feared missing. Earlier this week, news began circulating that the East
Eminem And Dr. Dre’s New Artist Ez Mil Unveils “DU4LI7Y: REDUX”
Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records. The Filipino-American rapper is the
Tom MacDonald Blasts Woke And Cancel Culture On “Your America”
“Your America” is the follow-up to the chart-topping song “American Flags,” once again Tom MacDonald teams up with fellow rapper Adam Calhoun. The anti-woke artist’s song blasts woke culture, divisive
Gucci Mane’s Latest Signee Sett Drops Debut Mixtape And New Music Video
Memphis rising star, Sett, has released his debut mixtape, “Life Of A SlimeCrook,” via The New 1017/Atlantic Records. The two discs project features 19 brand-new tracks with appearances from Key
Boosie Badazz Checks Himself Into Anger Management
Boosie Badazz recently took to social media to reveal that he’s been attending anger management classes. “TODAY I WENT [AND] CHECKED MYSELF INTO ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASSES. I DIDN’T WANT TO
50 Cent Says 78-Year-Old Oscar Winner Helen Mirren Is “Sexy”
50 Cent linked up with Men’s Health for Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, where he recalled how he met Oscar-winning actress and his long-standing celebrity crush, Helen Mirren, 78. “She’s sexy!” 50
Meek Mill Alleges Record Labels Pay Rappers To Promote Violence
Philly rapper Meek Mill spoke at the NAACP’s discussion panel “Hate Has No Home Here – A Moderated Conversation on Racism, Antisemitism, and Building Bridges to Fight All Hate” alongside
Gunna Shares New Music Video For “rodeo dr”
Four-time Grammy Award-nominated Atlanta rapper Gunna dropped the official music video for “rodeo dr,” off of his latest album “a Gift & a Curse.” Drawing from O.J. Simpson’s infamous car
Enthralling Rapper JP Da illist Is Back With New Single “Coming Through”
Rising Hip-Hop phenom JP Da illist unveiled his brand new single, “Coming Through,” a sensual and introspective song from the skillful New Jersey artist. Released via indie label Money First
Gillie Da Kid Breaks Silence Following Tragic Death Of His Son
Gillie Da Kid has finally spoken out after the tragic death of his son, YNG Cheese. A heartbreaking funeral was held in North Philadelphia on Monday (July 31) for YNG
Travis Scott’s “UTOPIA” Sets New Record As Most-Streamed Album In 2023
Travis Scott has set a new Spotify record as his brand new album, “UTOPIA,” officially became the streaming service’s most-streamed album in a single day in 2023. The news was
Lizzo Drops Alternate “Bad Day” Version Of Her “Barbie” Song “Pink”
An alternative version of Lizzo‘s Barbie song, “Pink,” has been shared. A week after the movie Barbie smashed box office expectations, Lizzo has dropped the “Bad Day” version of her
Tech N9ne Delivers Thought-Provoking Music Video “Drill Sergeant”, Drops New Album
Ascending to another stratosphere, chart-topping rapper and the most successful independent rapper of all-time, Tech N9ne, presents his anxiously awaited new full-length album entitled “BLISS”, via his Strange Music label.
Yella Beezy Is Back With New Visual “Motion”
Chart-topping Dallas artist Yella Beezy returns with his second official release of the year, “Motion.” The single is accompanied by a visual and is the second release from his upcoming
Tekashi 6ix9ine Claims He’s Been Blackballed
Controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine released his single “Shaka Laka” with Kodak Black last week but claims the song is being blackballed on the radio and on digital streaming platforms. “NO
Son Of Rapper Gillie Da Kidd Killed In Philadelphia Shooting
Devin Spady – the son of popular Philly rapper Gille Da Kid and inspiring rapper himself who went by YNG Cheese – was the victim of a triple shooting in
Vibrant Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops Anticipated Debut EP “The Commencement” Via R&S Records
Multi-talented Dallas, TX raptress Tainted Tazz unveils her highly anticipated debut EP, “The Commencement,” via iconic UK powerhouse label R&S Records. On “The Commencement,” the rising 21-year-old artist illustrates her
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