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ILoveMemphis Arrested Following Alleged Home Burglaries In Florida

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Rapper ILoveMemphis has been arrested for the second time within a week, facing accusations of burglary and causing a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood.

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Florida Rapper Lil Poppa Passed Away At Age 25

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Florida rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on February 18. The

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial

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A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his

NEWS

DJ Michael “5000” Watts Honored In Grand Memorial Service

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The late DJ Michael “5000” Watts, co-founder of Swishahouse and a pivotal figure in hip-hop, was celebrated in a grand memorial service on February 16

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Kanye West And Travis Scott Reportedly Collaborating On Joint Album

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Kanye West and Travis Scott may be secretly working on a joint album, according to insights shared by Havoc of Mobb Deep. In a recent

NEWS TOUR

J. Cole Announces Global “The Fall-Off” Tour For 2026

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J. Cole is hitting the road for an epic farewell. Following the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Fall-Off” — rumored to

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A New Nipsey Hussle Album Is Set To Drop This Summer

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A new album featuring Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux is on the horizon, and fans have already been treated to a sneak peek with the

CRIME NEWS

Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal

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The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.

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Wiz Khalifa Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Losing His Father

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Wiz Khalifa is grieving the loss of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, who passed away at the age of 63. The 38-year-old rapper took to

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NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Abused White Tiger, Claims Rescue Center

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An animal rescue center, Lions Tigers & Bears, has accused rapper NBA YoungBoy of abusing a white tiger he once owned. This claim surfaced in

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Apologizes For Viral Video With Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda

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Ja Rule has expressed his regrets for losing his composure during a recent altercation involving Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda onboard a plane. On February

NEWS

J. Cole Responds To Cam’ron’s $500K Lawsuit

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J. Cole has officially addressed Cam’ron’s lawsuit regarding “Ready ’24,” refuting claims that there was ever an agreement to collaborate on a future project in

NEWS VIDEOS

Central Cee Drops Anticipated “Iceman Freestyle” Music Video

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Six months after a teaser set the internet abuzz through Drake’s “100 Gigs” archive, Central Cee has finally unveiled the complete version of “Iceman Freestyle.”

CRIME NEWS

Lil Baby Involved In Altercation With San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White

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Lil Baby has been implicated in an altercation with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White, who was later shot during the same incident. According to

CRIME NEWS

Takeoff’s Murder Trial Set To Start In November

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The trial for the individual accused of killing Takeoff in 2022 is scheduled to begin this November. On February 10, Patrick Clark, the suspect identified

NEWS RELEASES

Baby Keem Announces New Album “Ca$ino”

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Baby Keem has officially announced the release date for his upcoming album, “Ca$ino”. The rapper shared the news on February 10, revealing that his sophomore

NEWS RELEASES

Jack Harlow Revealed “Monica” Album Release Date And Cover Art

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Jack Harlow has a special surprise for his fans this year. The Louisville rapper announced on February 10 that his fourth studio album, “Monica”, will

CRIME NEWS

Nardo Wick Reportedly Arrested In Georgia

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Nardo Wick has reportedly been arrested in Georgia, marking another encounter with legal troubles since his late teenage years. Details about the situation remain limited

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Kanye West’s Daughter North West Drops Her First Official Song

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North West, the daughter of Ye, has officially stepped into the music world with the release of her debut single, “Piercing On My Hand”. Following

GOSSIP NEWS

50 Cent Mocks Stefon Diggs Over Cardi B Split Speculations

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50 Cent stirred up Super Bowl aftermath discussions on February 9, by poking fun at Stefon Diggs following the New England Patriots’ loss in Super

CHARTS NEWS

Don Toliver’s “OCTANE” Secures Top Spot On Billboard 200

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Don Toliver’s latest album, “OCTANE”, secures the top spot on the Billboard 200 this week. The new studio project opens with 162,000 equivalent album units

NEWS

50 Cent Explains Why He No Longer Releases New Music

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50 Cent has shed light on why he no longer releases new music, addressing the topic during a recent interview with Rolling Stone. In the

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J. Cole Fans Revisit DMX’s Praise Of Him After “The Fall-Off” Homage

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J. Cole fans are reflecting on DMX’s past praise of the rapper after Cole paid tribute to the late hip-hop legend on his latest album,

NEWS VIDEOS

J. Cole Honors Fayetteville With “Two Six” Music Video

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J. Cole continues to reveal “The Fall-Off” by unveiling a compelling music video for “Two Six,” the opening track of the album’s first disc. Among

CRIME NEWS

Lil Jon Confirms His Son Has Passed Away

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Lil Jon has shared the heartbreaking news of his son, DJ Young Slade’s, passing after he went missing in Georgia earlier this week. The rapper

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J. Cole Resolves 2Pac And Biggie’s Beef On New Album “The Fall-Off”

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J. Cole’s latest album, “The Fall-Off”, has finally arrived, and it features a particularly poignant track that channels the perspectives of two of hip-hop’s most

NEWS VIDEOS

EsDeeKid Keeps The Energy Alive With New “Omens” Video

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Currently electrifying stages across North America, Liverpool-based rapper EsDeeKid has unveiled his new single, “Omens”. The enigmatic artist, who once sparked rumors of being Timothée

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J. Cole’s Final Album “The Fall-Off” Has Arrived

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After eight long years of anticipation, J. Cole‘s highly awaited album “The Fall-Off” is finally here. Introduced back in 2015, the record has been labeled

CRIME NEWS

Alleged Lil Durk Associate OTF Jam Claps Back At Critics From Prison

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Following Lil Durk‘s arrest in 2024, a picture of OTF Jam allegedly eating McDonald’s in an interrogation room quickly made the rounds online. Lil Durk

CRIME NEWS

Diddy’s Appeal Hearing Date Has Officially Been Scheduled

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Diddy’s appeal date has finally been set, marking a significant moment in the rapper and business tycoon’s ongoing legal battle. Reports reveal that his appeal