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Articles
Tee Grizzley Releases Anticipated New Album “Post Traumatic”
Every trial, tribulation, loss, win, heartbreak, and triumph has brought multi-platinum Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley to this point. The Hip-Hop powerhouse cuts deeper than ever,
Thrilling Memphis Rapper Trub Remixes Three 6 Mafia’s Classic Hit “Who Run It”
Buzzing Memphis rapper Trub is back with a ferocious and haunting remix to Three 6 Mafia‘s hit single, “Who Run It,” the lead single from
Happy Birthday A$AP Rocky
Happy Birthday to A$AP Rocky , who turns 36 today. He was born on October 3, 1988 in New York City, NY.
Happy Birthday Proof
Happy Birthday to Proof, who would have turned 51 today. He was born on October 2, 1973 in Detroit, MI. R.I.P.
Atlanta Rapper Hunxho Drops 2 New Singles
Rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho unveils a new single entitled “Part Of The Plan” and another new single “Hold Me Down”. Capitalizing on his incredible
Tee Grizzley And J. Cole Drop Hard-Hitting Video “Blow For Blow”
Gearing up to make a career-defining statement, Detroit rapper Tee Grizzley announced the arrival of his anxiously awaited next full-length album “Post Traumatic” set to
Happy Birthday T-Pain
Happy Birthday to T-Pain, who turns 40 today. He was born on September 30, 1984 in Tallahassee, FL.
Happy Birthday Jeezy
Happy Birthday to Jeezy, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 28, 1977 in Columbia, SC.
Happy Birthday Trick Daddy
Happy Birthday to Trick Daddy, who turns 51 today. He was born on September 27, 1973 in Miami, FL.
Happy Birthday Lil Wayne
Happy Birthday to Lil Wayne, who turns 42 today. He was born on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, LA.
Method Man Claims Diddy’s Federal Indictment Not Related To Hip-Hop
Method Man stopped outside of ABC Studios in New York City for a brief chat with TMZ. The news network asked the Wu-Tang Clan rapper
Happy Birthday T.I.
Happy Birthday to T.I., who turns 44 today. He was born on September 25, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday Will Smith
Happy Birthday to Will Smith, who turns 56 today. He was born on September 25, 1968 in Philadelphia, PA.
The Weeknd Reacts To Nicki Minaj’s Praise
The Weeknd has reacted to very kind praise he received from Nicki Minaj. The Harajuku Barbie took to X on September 19 to promote her
Bad Bunny Shares Political Resistance Anthem “Una Velita”
Bad Bunny has dropped “Una Velita,” a polemic addressing the fallout from Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. The Puerto Rican singer drops
Happy Birthday Jermaine Dupri
Happy Birthday to Jermaine Dupri, who turns 52 today. He was born on September 23, 1972 in Asheville, NC.
Akon To Release First Single “Beautiful Day” After 10 Years Hiatus
Akon announces his first single in a decade entitled “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” due out on October 4, 2024 via Konvict Kulture Records. Known for his
Happy Birthday Moneybagg Yo
Happy Birthday to Moneybagg Yo, who turns 33 today. He was born on September 22, 1991 in Memphis, TN.
Kid Cudi Taps King Chip For “Don’t Worry” Music Video
Kid Cudi is celebrating the importance New York City has played in his artistic journey. Entitled “Don’t Worry,” the track is a nostalgic one, with
Happy Birthday Jason Derulo
Happy Birthday to Jason Derulo, who turns 35 today. He was born on September 21, 1989 in Miramar, FL.
Happy Birthday Tom MacDonald
Happy Birthday to Tom MacDonald, who turns 36 today. He was born on September 21, 1988 in British Columbia, Canada.
Happy Birthday Wale
Happy Birthday to Wale, who turns 40 today. He was born on September 21, 1984 in Washington, DC.
The Lox “Money, Power, & Respect” Certified Platinum
The Lox has a new plaque to add to their name. Two decades after its release, “Money, Power, & Respect” by The Lox featuring DMX
Happy Birthday Yung Joc
Happy Birthday to Yung Joc, who turns 44 today. He was born on September 20, 1980 in Atlanta, GA.
Happy Birthday The-Dream
Happy Birthday to The-Dream, who turns 47 today. He was born on September 20, 1977 in Rockingham, NC.
Happy Birthday Ugly God
Happy Birthday to Ugly God, who turns 28 today. He was born on September 19, 1996 in Miami Gardens, FL.
Rich Homie Quan Releases First Posthumous Track “Song Cry”
Rich Homie Quan has been gone for just under two weeks and fans already have new music from the late Atlanta artist. His first posthumous
MMG – “Self Made Vol. 3”
11 years ago today, Rick Ross released the third compilation album “Self Made Vol. 3” by MMG on September 17, 2013. The album features contributions
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested In New York After Grand Jury Indictment
Embattled Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces sexual assault lawsuits and a federal human trafficking probe, has been arrested in New York. The criminal
EPMD – “Back In Business”
27 years ago today, EPMD dropped their fifth studio album “Back In Business” on September 16, 1997. Production was handled by members Erick Sermon and
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