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Preddy Boy P Demonstrates His Distinctive Style In “Me And Them” Video

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Preddy Boy P continues to put his stamp on the independent Rap game with his laid-back confidence and boastful attitude. Currently living in Thailand, the

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R.I.P. Ol’ Dirty Bastard

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21 years ago today, we lost one of Hip-Hop’s most fearless, unpredictable, and revolutionary voices. ODB collapsed just two days before his 36th birthday at

NEWS VIDEOS

Blueface Drops Music Video “Baby Girl” After Prison Release

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Blueface is making a comeback. The West Coast rapper has dropped the music video for his latest single “Baby Girl,” adding another high-profile chapter to

NEWS VIDEOS

Clipse Takes It Back To Their Gritty Roots In “F.I.C.O.” Music Video

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Clipse takes it back to their gritty roots in the “F.I.C.O.” music video, featuring a standout contribution from Stove God Cooks. Directed by Hannan Hussain,

EDITORIALS

10 Of The Best Posthumous Rap Albums

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When an artist passes away, their music often transforms into something far greater than just a collection of songs. In the world of Rap, a

NEWS

Travis Scott Shares His Thoughts On Not Winning A Grammy Yet

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Despite receiving 10 Grammy nominations over the course of his career, Travis Scott has yet to claim one of the prestigious awards. However, the Houston-born

NEWS

Wu-Tang Clan’s “Protect Ya Neck” Hits Platinum Status After 33 Years

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Following the celebration of the 32nd anniversary of their iconic debut album, “Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)”, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan continues to receive groundbreaking

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Eve

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Happy Birthday to Eve, who turns 47 today. She was born on November 10, 1978 in Philadelphia, PA.

NEWS

Max B Released From Prison After 15 Years

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Max B has officially regained his freedom. The 47-year-old Harlem rapper, born Charly Wingate, was released from Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey, on

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Diddy’s Legal Team Refutes Claims Of Alcohol Incident In Prison

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has rejected reports from TMZ claiming he was caught consuming alcohol at Fort Dix. A statement posted to the music mogul’s X

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Big Pun

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Happy Birthday to Big Pun, who would have turned 54 today. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Bronx, NY.

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Memphis Rapper T.R.U.B. Unleashes Inspiring “Lift” Music Video

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Powerful, passionate, and prolific perfectly capture Memphis rapper T.R.U.B., an artist determined to defy expectations. Once again, the celebrated performer has mesmerized audiences with his

NEWS VIDEOS

Quavo, Yeat And BNYX Embark On A “New Trip” To Las Vegas

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Quavo, Yeat, and producer BNYX have unveiled their latest track, “New Trip”, alongside a music video set against the vibrant backdrop of Las Vegas. The

NEWS

Drake Delivers Hilarious Return To Acting With Cameo In “The Office Movers”

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Drake brings the laughs in his latest return to acting with a cameo in “The Office Movers”. The Toronto rapper, known as the 6 God,

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Erick Sermon Taps Snoop Dogg And Nate Dogg For “Like That”

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Hip-Hop legend Erick Sermon, one-half of the groundbreaking duo EPMD, is returning this fall with his first new project in decades, a bold new project

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Buddah Baby Heats Up The Rooftop With “Can’t Stop” Performance Video

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Hailing from Washington, D.C., Buddah Baby is cementing his presence in the Hip-Hop scene by sharing a blazing rooftop performance video of his standout track

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Eminem – “8 Mile”

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23 years ago today, Eminem‘s movie “8 Mile” dropped. It stars the Detroit rapper in his film debut, alongside Mekhi Phifer, Brittany Murphy, Michael Shannon,

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R.I.P. Heavy D

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14 years ago today, we lost Hip-Hop icon Heavy D at the age of 44. He collapsed outside his home in Beverly Hills, California. The

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday SZA

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Happy Birthday to SZA, who turns 36 today. She was born on November 8, 1989 in St. Louis, MO.

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R.I.P. King Von

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5 years ago today,  Chicago rapper King Von was fatally shot in Atlanta, Georgia, at the age of 26, following an altercation outside a hookah

NEWS

“Billions” Of Drake Streams Were Fraudulent New Lawsuit Claims

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Drake’s position as one of Spotify’s top artists has come under scrutiny as a new class action lawsuit accuses the platform of ignoring widespread streaming

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 4batz

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Happy Birthday to 4batz, who turns 22 today. He was born on November 5, 2003 in Dallas, TX.

NEWS

Foolio Murder Case: Alicia Andrews Found Guilty Of Manslaughter

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Alicia Andrews, a 22-year-old woman accused of being involved in the 2024 murder of rapper Foolio, has been convicted of manslaughter. On Friday (October 31),

NEWS

D’Angelo Laid To Rest At Star-Studded Funeral In Virginia

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This past weekend, the life and legacy of D’Angelo were commemorated during a private funeral service held in Virginia. The iconic singer, who passed away

NEWS

Fugees Rapper Pras Ordered To Pay Government $64 Million

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Fugees member Pras has been ordered to pay a staggering $64 million to the U.S. government following his conviction on charges of illegal foreign lobbying

NEWS

Young Thug Stated He Doesn’t Know Who The Alchemist Is

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Young Thug has dashed fans’ hopes of a collaborative album with The Alchemist, admitting he has no idea who the producer is. The buzz began

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Nav

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Happy Birthday to Nav, who turns 36 today. He was born on November 3, 1989 in Toronto, Canada.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Nelly

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Happy Birthday to Nelly, who turns 51 today. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, TX.

EDITORIALS

Remembering The Stars We Lost In 2025

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As this year progresses, we pause to remember the extraordinary individuals who left us in 2025 — those whose lives touched and inspired us through

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R.I.P. Takeoff

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3 years ago today, the Migos rapper was shot and killed following a private party in Houston, Texas at the age of 28. May he