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Lil Durk Talks His Mental State Behind Bars

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Lil Durk shared an update on his mental well-being and how he’s been staying occupied during his time behind bars through a recent message on

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Yeat Teams Up With Ice Spice For “Naked” Music Video

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Amidst the ongoing buzz surrounding Kanye West’s recent controversies, Yeat has also been making waves in the hip-hop scene. On Friday (March 27), the Oregon-born

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Young Dolph Killer Faces Sentencing Delay Over Safety Concerns

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The sentencing hearing for Cornelius Smith, the man who confessed to killing rapper Young Dolph, has been postponed due to concerns about his safety in

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Pooh Shiesty’s Family Home In Tennessee Targeted In FBI Raid

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On Wednesday (April 1), the FBI carried out a search and arrest warrant at Pooh Shiesty’s family home in Tennessee. According to a report by

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YNW Melly Awaits Hearing For Potential Jail Release Later This Month

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YNW Melly, whose real name is Jamell Demons, is set to appear in court later this month for a hearing regarding his potential release on

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Megan Thee Stallion Hospitalized During “Moulin Rouge!” Performance

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Megan Thee Stallion was taken to the hospital after falling ill while performing in the Broadway production of “Moulin Rouge! The Musical”. The Houston-based rapper

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Kanye West’s “BULLY” Projected To Debut At #2

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Ye’s album “BULLY” is on track to debut at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart next week, according to early predictions. Initial tracking data from

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Kanye West Honors His Late Mother Donda On “Bully”

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Kanye West’s latest album, “Bully“, has finally landed, and as expected, reactions are sharply divided. Much of this stems from the controversies that have surrounded

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Universal Defends Kendrick Lamar Labeling Drake As A Pedophile

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Universal Music Group stands firm in rejecting Drake‘s attempt to revive his defamation lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us,” which insinuates the Canadian

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Yeat Unveils North American Tour “The LOVE/LYFE Tour”

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Multi-platinum rapper and trendsetting artist Yeat is set to embark on a highly anticipated North American tour. Entitled “The LOVE/LYFE Tour,” this expansive journey will

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Kanye West To Headline All Three Days Of Wireless Fest 2026

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Kanye West is set to headline all three days of Wireless Festival 2026 in a groundbreaking announcement for fans and the music scene alike. The

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Dipset Collaborator Jha Jha Has Reportedly Passed Away

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The hip-hop community is grieving this weekend following the passing of Jha Jha, a cherished artist who played a pivotal role in Dipset’s ascent during

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Fat Joe’s Accuser Withdraws Rape, Child Trafficking And RICO Claims

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Fat Joe‘s accuser has dropped claims of rape, child trafficking, and RICO violations from a lawsuit. On March 26, lawyer Tyrone Blackburn revised the complaint

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Drake Sets Remarkable Spotify Milestone

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Drake has officially made history as the first artist ever to surpass 130 billion total streams on Spotify, solidifying his dominance in the digital music

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Bianca Censori Directs Kanye West And Travis Scott’s “Father” Video

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Kanye West has officially unveiled his latest album, “Bully”, along with the release of the highly anticipated music video for “Father,” featuring Travis Scott. The

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Kanye West Finally Drops New Album “Bully”

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After an extended period of anticipation, Kanye West has finally unveiled his new album, “Bully”. Over the past months, Ye kept fans guessing with cryptic

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Yeat Drops Anticipated Double Album “ADL”

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Yeat has unveiled his highly anticipated double album, “ADL”. Short for “A Dangerous Lyfe” and “A Dangerous Love”, this expansive project follows the success of

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Kanye West Reveals Tracklist For Upcoming Album “Bully”

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Kanye West remains one of the most influential artists in the world, even though the past few years have been turbulent for him. Controversies surrounding

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Rihanna Shooting Suspect Denies Attempted Murder Charges

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Ivanna Lisette Ortiz, arrested for allegedly opening fire at Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion on March 8, entered a not guilty plea to attempted murder charges

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Desiigner Taken Into Custody On Domestic Violence Charge

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Desiigner has been taken into custody on a domestic violence charge in South Carolina. The Horry County Sheriff’s Office booked the rapper, best known for

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Jack Harlow Heading Out On Tour With Latest Album

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Jack Harlow is gearing up to hit the road with his latest album ready to take center stage. The Louisville-born artist, known for his versatile

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J. Cole Shared Kendrick Lamar Originally Had Two Features On “The Fall-Off”

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J. Cole revealed that he had originally planned for Kendrick Lamar to feature twice on his album, “The Fall-Off”, but those plans were derailed after

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Nicki Minaj Faces Lawsuit Over $275,000 in Unpaid Concert Costs

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Nicki Minaj is embroiled in legal troubles as a production company has filed a lawsuit, alleging she owes $275,000 for various entertainment production services. As

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Fetty Wap Unveils Tracklist And Features For New Album

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Fetty Wap has wasted no time diving back into his music career following his recent release from prison. Earlier this month, he officially announced his

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Paying For Funeral Of Louisiana Girl

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again has stepped forward to cover the funeral expenses for a young Louisiana girl who tragically lost her life in an accidental

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OJ Da Juiceman Arrested For Pointing Gun At Georgia State Trooper

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OJ Da Juiceman, whose real name is Otis Whitfield Williams Jr., was taken into custody on March 15 in DeKalb County, Georgia, following a traffic-related

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Suge Knight To Release ‘Unapologetic’ Memoir About 2Pac’s Murder

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Suge Knight, a highly controversial figure in hip-hop, is preparing to share his side of the story from prison with the release of his memoir,

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Wu-Tang Clan Announce Another Leg Of Their “Final” Tour

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Wu-Tang Clan is making a highly anticipated return to North America with their new tour, “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber”. Spurred by immense demand, the

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Jay-Z Opens Up About Feeling “Fulfilled” Musically

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Jay-Z has broken his silence, but fans eagerly awaiting a new album may have to exercise more patience. In a rare and introspective interview for

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J. Cole Says He Has Genuine Love For Drake And Kendrick Lamar

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J. Cole shares heartfelt reflections on his relationships with Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In a rare interview, J. Cole opened up about his admiration for