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BigXthaPlug And 600 Entertainment Are Turning Heads With “6WA”

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BigXthaPlug and 600 Entertainment are turning heads in Texas with their latest offering, “6WA”. The rising rapper, who had an explosive year thanks to his

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Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Harassment Suit

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Will Smith has requested that a judge dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former tour violinist, who alleges that the acclaimed

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Diddy Might Be Named As Star Witness In 2Pac Murder Trial

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Diddy might serve as a vital witness in the upcoming trial related to the murder of rap legend 2Pac, potentially playing a key role in

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DJ Quik’s Son Sentenced To 15 years To Life For Deadly Shooting

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DJ Quik‘s son, David Marvin Blake Jr., has been sentenced to a significant prison term for his involvement in the 2022 fatal shooting of Julio

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Wiz Khalifa’s Romanian Drug Possession Appeal Rejected

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Wiz Khalifa could face prison time after a Romanian court declined his appeal against a drug possession case. This follows his attempt to overturn a

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Young Thug Addresses Viral Video Of Him Dancing With A Woman

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Young Thug has spoken out to clarify a viral video that shows him dancing with a woman, responding to social media chatter claiming his fiancée,

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Ice Spice Opens Up About Depression-Related Weight Loss

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Ice Spice has shared her struggles with depression, revealing that it significantly impacted her weight in 2024. Addressing speculation on social media that she used

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T.I. Hits 50 Cent With Another Sharp Diss track

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T.I. continues to ramp up his feud with 50 Cent, showing no signs of backing down. T.I. released his fourth diss track, “Lessons,” directly targeting

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Tory Lanez’s Appeal To Review His Shooting Conviction Was Rejected

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The California Supreme Court has rejected Tory Lanez‘s bid to overturn his shooting conviction, leaving the verdict intact. The court denied Lanez’s petition to review

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Rick Ross Joins Ongoing Feud Between 50 Cent And T.I.

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Rick Ross has waded into the ongoing conflict between 50 Cent and T.I. with an unexpected request — a T-shirt featuring an image of 50

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Wu-Tang Clan Honors Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant

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Last week, the Wu-Tang Clan shared a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their longtime collaborator Oliver “Power” Grant. Grant held a significant role within

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Wu-Tang Clan And Lauryn Hill Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have earned nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The iconic Staten Island rap collective and the celebrated

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The Cause Of Death For Lil Jon’s Son Has Been Disclosed

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The cause of death for Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, has been officially disclosed. The 27-year-old passed away in February, and the Fulton County

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The Top Independent Artists To Watch For 2026

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Exploring new music is one of the most exciting aspects of being a music enthusiast. Unlike the standard playlists that often repeat familiar chart-toppers, some

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Bruno Mars Makes A Comeback With His New Album “The Romantic”

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Bruno Mars makes a striking return to the solo music scene with his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new project comes ten years after

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Juvenile And Megan Thee Stallion Release New Single “B.B.B.”

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After going viral and to the top of the streaming charts with the original incarnation of “B.B.B.,” the internet has spoken its will into existence,

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Four Injured In Shooting At Memorial For Lil Poppa In Florida

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A memorial service for the late rapper Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Florida, turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured. According to a

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Lil Durk’s Murder-For- Hire Trial Postponed Again

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Lil Durk‘s trial has been delayed once more, now scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026. During a pretrial hearing held Monday (February 23) in

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Busta Rhymes And J Dilla Set To Release New Album “Dillagence 2”

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Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are coming together once again for a new album set to drop this year. The Flipmode Squad leader hosted an

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T.I. Escalates 50 Cent Beef With Hard-Hitting New Diss Track

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T.I. intensifies his feud with 50 Cent, releasing a brutal new diss track. Building on the tension between the two, T.I. has dropped a second

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Los Angeles Rapper Luci4 Dead At 23

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Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has passed away at the young age of 23. The rising artist died at a private residence, according to a L.A.

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Baby Keem Drops Music Video For “Birds & The Bees”

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Baby Keem has dropped the music video for “Birds & The Bees”, featuring Lara Raj from KATSEYE. The release marks the first visual offering from

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Jay-Z Launches New Website Celebrating 30 Years Of Music

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Jay-Z has unveiled a new platform to honor his remarkable 30-year journey in the music industry. The legendary rapper launched a website, JayZ30.com, coinciding with

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Lil Poppa’s Cause Of Death Ruled A Suicide

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The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Lil Poppa’s death as a suicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the head. The autopsy was

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Lil Jon Writes Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Son Nathan

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Lil Jon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his son, Nathan Smith. The iconic crunk artist shared a touching tribute on social media on February

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Baby Keem Wins Big With New Album “Ca$ino”

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Baby Keem shines with his latest release, “Ca$ino”, marking a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus since 2021’s “The Melodic Blue”. This sophomore effort reinforces

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T.R.U.B. Shares Introspective And Inspiring “No Plays” Music Video

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Trailblazing Memphis rapper T.R.U.B. continues to cement his place as one of the most dependable and exciting names in the Hip-Hop scene. With his newest

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Gunna Reportedly Set To Release A New Netflix Documentary

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Gunna is reportedly gearing up to release a new documentary on Netflix, titled “The Last Wun”. Although details about the project remain scarce, an image

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NBA YoungBoy Denies Talking To Someone Else’s Girlfriend

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NBA YoungBoy has addressed recent rumors claiming he uses a burner account to contact other men’s girlfriends, categorically denying the allegations. The rapper took to

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Eminem’s Ex-Wife Faces Charges For Driving Under The Influence

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Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, is facing legal issues after being charged with driving while intoxicated. On February 17, TMZ reported that Kim is in trouble