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NEWS

Tory Lanez’s Former Assistant Reveals His Condition Behind Bars

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Tory Lanez‘s former assistant, Ray Written, has provided an update on the incarcerated rapper’s condition. On Saturday (December 17) Lanez’s right-hand man took to Instagram

GOSSIP NEWS

Sexyy Red Addresses Sex Tape Leak

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Sexyy Red denied rumors that she leaked her own sex tape during an interview with The Breakfast Club. Co-host Charlamagne Tha God claimed that the

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Paul Wall Drops Anticipated Album “The Great Wall”

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Houston’s platinum-selling and prolific artist Paul Wall is excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated album, “The Great Wall.” Packed with smooth production,

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Lil Baby Drops Two Surprise Songs, Announcing New Album

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Lil Baby releases his first solo drop since 2022 with “Crazy” and “350,” two singles that remind us of what the Atlanta rapper artist does

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Playboi Carti Unveils Music Video For “2024,” Co-Produced By Kanye West

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Playboi Carti seems to be ready for 2024. The popular Atlanta rapper dropped off a new track and visual entitled “2024,” co-produced by Kanye West,

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Gucci Mane And B.G. Team Up For Collabo Album “Choppers & Bricks”

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Gucci Mane has returned with his latest project, “Choppers & Bricks,” in collaboration with B.G., who is fresh off a 12-year prison bid. Gucci teamed

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Finesse2tymes Closes His Monumental Year With “Crazy”

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Memphis’ own Finesse2tymes closes out his monumental year with the release of his latest single, “Crazy.” True to the single’s title, the visual depicts the

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Tom MacDonald Shares Music Video To Uplifting Single “Stronger Version”

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Buzzing independent Canada artist Tom MacDonald shares his brand new music video, “Stonger Version,” on YouTube. The Vancoucer-born entertainer delivers a beautiful and motivating song

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Burna Boy Named Most Streamed Artist Worldwide On Apple Music

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Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy is making history again being named the most streamed African Artist worldwide on Apple Music in 2023. He has also earned

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John Legend Is Dreaming On New Single “Don’t Need To Sleep”

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Grammy Award-winner John Legend shares his new single entitled “Don’t Need To Sleep,” out now via Republic Records. The single soars as a standout from

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Lil Eazzyy Unveils Visual For “Think I’m Stuntin”

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Chicago rapper Lil Eazzyy excites fans with an official visual of his newest release, “Think I’m Stuntin,” produced by Drvmlvrd. “Think I’m Stuntin” follows the

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Gucci Mane Artist BigWalkDog Shares New Mixtape “Playoff”

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One of the most hard-hitting and compelling new artists on The New 1017 roster, the Tutwiler, MS born BigWalkDog has unleashed a string of releases

NEWS

Nicki Minaj Announces “Pink Friday 2” Tour In 2024

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Nicki Minaj has announced her “Pink Friday 2” 2024 world tour in support of her LP of the same name. Kicking off in the US

GOSSIP NEWS

Blueface Claims Chrisean Rock Slept With Offset Who Denies The Allegation

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Blueface is still mad about Chrisean Rock joining forces with his baby mama, Jaidyn Alexis. Over the weekend, Blue claimed that Rock slept with Offset

NEWS

Kodak Black Pleads Not Guilty To Drug And Evidence Tampering Charges

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Kodak Black has run into more legal trouble in Florida, again involving his car and alleged drug possession. The popular Florida rapper, born Bill Kapri,

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Quando Rondo Arrested On Federal Drug Charges In Georgia

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Quando Rondo is back behind bars on drug charges. The controversial Georgia artist, born Tyquian Bowman, was arrested by the FBI in Savannah around midnight

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Saigon And Fredro Release New Video “Lyrical Genius” Featuring Grandmaster Caz

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In conjunction with the celebration of Hip-Hop’s landmark 50th anniversary, veteran Brooklyn rapper Saigon and Swedish multi-platinum producer Fredro have joined forces to create a

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Benny The Butcher Unleashes New “One Foot In” Music Video

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Benny The Butcher – the Grammy-Nominated and Emmy-Award-winning member of Buffalo’s acclaimed Griselda collective – unleashes a new single and music video entitled “One Foot

NEWS

2023 Yo! Awards: The Nominees Are…

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It’s that time of the year again! The 2023 Yo! Awards nominations have arrived. The year’s biggest artists will be awarded for their work, achievements

INDIES NEWS

Vibrant Female Artist Destiny Rydas Announces Blockbuster Single Featuring Offset

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Combining beauty, the ability to rap as good as any of her male counterparts, singing vocals, which serves the perfect blend, and fuels rapper, singer,

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The Game Explains Why He Didn’t Sign To Death Row Records

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The Game was close to signing a deal with Death Row Records back in the day, but says after hanging out with the label for

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Diddy Accused Of Drugging, Gang-Raping Of 17-Year-Old Girl

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is coming under fire again. The Hip-Hop mogul has been accused of drugging and gang-raping a 17-year-old girl in a new lawsuit,

GOSSIP NEWS

Chrisean Rock Claims Blueface Beat Up Her Female Babysitter

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After Blueface went viral for “kidnapping” his infant son, Chrisean Rock hopped on Instagram Live to allege the controversial rapper beat up her friend Marsh,

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Fat Joe Admits He Lied In 95% Of His Songs

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Fat Joe is coming clean about his lyrics. The South Bronx rapper says he lied in most of his lyrics about life in the streets

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Slim Thug Makes Heated Comments About Jewish People Owning Black Music

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Popular Houston rapper Slim Thug shared a controversial remark on Instagram that he “doesn’t like that Jewish people own Black music.” According to the southern

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Jack Harlow Breaks Records With 3rd Annual “No Place Like Home” Tour

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Grammy-nominated rapper Jack Harlow’s third annual “No Place Like Home” tour officially wrapped with an amazing show in Lexington’s Rupp Arena where he performed for

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Sexyy Red Shares Stacked Deluxe Edition Of “Hood Hottest Princess”

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Sexyy Red dropped the deluxe edition of her breakout mixtape, “Hood Hottest Princess.” On the upgrade, her fans are receiving 11 additional tracks, including the

NEWS

50 Cent Plans To Produce A “Surviving P Diddy” Documentary

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50 Cent — who has had a decades-long feud with Diddy — is planning to produce a is documentary about the embattled Bad Boy mogul

GOSSIP NEWS

Blueface Reportedly Breaks Up With Baby Mama

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Looks like Blueface is at odds with his baby mother Jaidyn Alexis. The controversial rapper has reportedly broke up with his longtime girlfriend and fiancée.

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Paul Wall Unveils Third Single “Swangin’ Glass” Featuring Lil Keke

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Paul Wall released “Swangin’ Glass,” the third single off his upcoming album, set to release on December 15. The track, featuring fellow Houston rapper Lil