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Soulja Boy Boldly Claims He Started The New Wave In Hip-Hop

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Soulja Boy claims that he started the new wave in Hip-Hop culture. Hip-Hop celebrated its 50 anniversary on August 11 and Soulja Boy claims he

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Timbaland’s Former Rap Partner Magoo Dies At Age 50

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Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland’s longtime collaborator, has died Sunday (August 13). The “Up Jumps Da’ Boogie” performer’s cause of death is

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Tory Lanez Issues Statement Following Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez – real name Daystar Peterson – has issued a statement following his prison sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Speaking to the judge,

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Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer For Next Album

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Iggy Azalea’s three-page letter to Judge David Herriford regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full. The popular female raptress said that she hired Lanez

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Eminem And Dr. Dre’s New Artist Ez Mil Unveils “DU4LI7Y: REDUX”

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Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.

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Tom MacDonald Blasts Woke And Cancel Culture On “Your America”

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“Your America” is the follow-up to the chart-topping song “American Flags,” once again Tom MacDonald teams up with fellow rapper Adam Calhoun. The anti-woke artist’s

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Gucci Mane’s Latest Signee Sett Drops Debut Mixtape And New Music Video

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Memphis rising star, Sett, has released his debut mixtape, “Life Of A SlimeCrook,” via The New 1017/Atlantic Records. The two discs project features 19 brand-new

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Janelle Monáe Expands “The Age Of Pleasure Tour”

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Janelle Monáe has expanded her blockbuster “The Age of Pleasure Tour,” adding new dates at Indianapolis, IN’s Egyptian Room at Old National Centre (September 10),

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Cordae Returns With “Make Up Your Mind”

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Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning rapper Cordae is back with his long-awaited new single entitled “Make Up Your Mind.” Produced by Dr. Luke (Doja Cat, Latto, Nicki

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Kevin Gates Unveils New Music Video “I Don’t Apologize”

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Kevin Gates releases his latest single and visual for “I Don’t Apologize.” On the track, Kevin inspires his fans and takes them on a journey

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Busta Rhymes Says Weight Loss Was Inspired By ‘Asthma Attack’ During Sex

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Busta Rhymes has revealed that an “asthma attack”-like experience after having sex inspired him to lose weight. The legendary rapper has lost over 100 pounds

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Boosie Badazz Checks Himself Into Anger Management

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Boosie Badazz recently took to social media to reveal that he’s been attending anger management classes. “TODAY I WENT [AND] CHECKED MYSELF INTO ANGER MANAGEMENT

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Post Malone Writes His Best Songs On The Toilet

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Post Malone is getting candid about his bathroom habits, stating that he writes his best songs lyrics while he’s on the toilet. “Sometimes I’ll bring

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Lizzo Releases Statement Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Lizzo broke her silence on social media after a lawsuit was filed against her by three former dancers who have accused her of sexual and

GOSSIP NEWS

Eminem Fires Shots At Melle Mel And The Game On New Song “Realest”

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Eminem hopped on his Shady Records signee Ez Mil’s new single entitled “Realest” where he clapped back at critics who were upset that the Detroit

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LL Cool J Denies Being Dissed By Biggie On “Who Shot Ya?”

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LL Cool J addressed journalist Bonsu Thompson’s belief that iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 diss track “Who Shot Ya?” was about him. “I need him

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50 Cent Says 78-Year-Old Oscar Winner Helen Mirren Is “Sexy”

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50 Cent linked up with Men’s Health for Hip-Hop’s 50th anniversary, where he recalled how he met Oscar-winning actress and his long-standing celebrity crush, Helen

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Meek Mill Alleges Record Labels Pay Rappers To Promote Violence

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Philly rapper Meek Mill spoke at the NAACP’s discussion panel “Hate Has No Home Here – A Moderated Conversation on Racism, Antisemitism, and Building Bridges

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Gunna Shares New Music Video For “rodeo dr”

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Four-time Grammy Award-nominated Atlanta rapper Gunna dropped the official music video for “rodeo dr,” off of his latest album “a Gift & a Curse.” Drawing

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Lizzo Accused Of Sexual Harassment And Weight-Shaming By Former Dancers

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Superstar Lizzo is being sued by three former tour dancers who accuse the popular singer of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment through

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Enthralling Rapper JP Da illist Is Back With New Single “Coming Through”

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Rising Hip-Hop phenom JP Da illist unveiled his brand new single, “Coming Through,” a sensual and introspective song from the skillful New Jersey artist. Released

GOSSIP NEWS

Boosie Badazz Claims Kodak Black Was In Protective Custody In Prison

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Boosie Badazz clapped back at Kodak Black who recently called him a “clown” on social media. Their beef dates all the way back to Kodak

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Gillie Da Kid Breaks Silence Following Tragic Death Of His Son

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Gillie Da Kid has finally spoken out after the tragic death of his son, YNG Cheese. A heartbreaking funeral was held in North Philadelphia on

GOSSIP NEWS

Offset Details Cheating On Cardi B

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Offset opened up about the time he cheated on Cardi B and almost ended their marriage during an interview with Angela Yee. “When I did

GOSSIP NEWS

Fat Joe Talks About Past 50 Cent Beef

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Fat Joe sat down with Cam Capone News where the Bronx rapper opened up about his past beef with fellow NY rapper 50 Cent. “Although

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Travis Scott’s “UTOPIA” Sets New Record As Most-Streamed Album In 2023

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Travis Scott has set a new Spotify record as his brand new album, “UTOPIA,” officially became the streaming service’s most-streamed album in a single day

GOSSIP NEWS

Wack 100 Calls Out Boosie Badazz Over Kodak Black And 6ix9ine Collabo

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Wack 100 addressed Boosie Badazz after the Louisiana rapper slammed the collab between Kodak Black and Tekashi 6ix9ine. It is rumored that Yak was paid

NEWS VIDEOS

Tom MacDonald Delivers New Music Video “American Flags”

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One of the most successful independent rappers, Tom MacDonald, releases an anti-woke “American Flags” video in the wake of Jason Aldean hatred and backlash. The

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Lizzo Drops Alternate “Bad Day” Version Of Her “Barbie” Song “Pink”

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An alternative version of Lizzo‘s Barbie song, “Pink,” has been shared. A week after the movie Barbie smashed box office expectations, Lizzo has dropped the

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Tech N9ne Delivers Thought-Provoking Music Video “Drill Sergeant”, Drops New Album

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Ascending to another stratosphere, chart-topping rapper and the most successful independent rapper of all-time, Tech N9ne, presents his anxiously awaited new full-length album entitled “BLISS”,