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Westcoast Supergroup Mount Westmore Drops New Music Video “Free Game”

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The West Coast’s very own supergroup, Mount Westmore, drops a second single and visual for “Free Game” via the label Mount Westmore with MNRK Music

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2022 Yo! Awards Nominations: Check Out The Full List

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The 2022 Yo! Awards nominations have arrived with Lil Durk leading the pack with 6 nods in categories such as “Best Hip-Hop Album” and “Best

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Roddy Ricch &  Lil Durk Team Up For “Twin” Music Video

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Grammy Award-winning rapper Roddy Ricch shares the official music video for “Twin” featuring Lil Durk, off his new project entitled “Feed Tha Streets 3.” The

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Kevo Muney Drops New Music Video “No Gravity”

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Upcoming Memphis recording artist Kevo Muney releases the music video for his latest single “No Gravity.” The song is featured on his long-awaited forthcoming mixtape

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Lil Uzi Vert Goes Intergalactic For Music Video “Just Wanna Rock”

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After going viral with the track in the past few months, Lil Uzi Vert has now released the music video for his huge offering “Just

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Kodak Black Pays Tribute To XXXTentacion On “Falling Over”

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XXXTentacion has been gone for some time now, but his spirit has never left. June 18 marked the fourth anniversary of his death. In remembrance

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Southern Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated New EP “Motive”

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Aspiring southern rapper Pimpin Change has earned acclaim in his home state of Texas for bringing soul back into Hip-Hop with powerful songs written from

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Kendrick Lamar & Beyonce Dominate The 2023 Grammy Nominations

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The 2023 Grammy Awards nominations have been revealed and have crowned superstar Beyonce the most-nominated artist in Grammy history. She ties with her husband Jay-,

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Gucci Mane Shares Emotional New Music Video “Letter To Takeoff”

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Gucci Mane is channeling his pain into art with the emotional new music video for his track “Letter To Takeoff,” released on Tuesday (November 15).

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Blueface Arrested For Attempted Murder In Las Vegas

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Blueface was arrested outside a business in Las Vegas on Tuesday (November 15). The rapper, real name Johnathan Porter, was arrested on charges stemming from

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Cleveland Rapper Caine To Release New Album “My Thoughts”

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Caine is a buzzing rapper from Cleveland, Ohio, known for his witty wordplay and stellar lyrical ability to paint a vivid picture in his music.

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Announces “Me vs. Myself” Tour

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie will hit the road for the “Me vs. Myself” tour. Kicking off in Denver on February 2, the headlining trek

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Nas Announces First-Ever Show At Madison Square Garden

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Nas has long been overdue for a headlining show at Madison Square Garden. On February 24, 2023, the Queensbridge emcee will finally be able to

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21 Savage Responds To Nas Controversy

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21 Savage has responded to fans’ backlash regarding his recent comments on the relevancy of Nas. On Monday (November 14), the “Her Loss” rapper found

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Roddy Ricch Unveils “Feed Tha Streets 3” Tracklist Featuring Lil Durk and Ty Dolla $ign

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Roddy Ricch is gearing up for the release of his new album entitled “Feed Tha Streets 3,” which will be released this Friday (November 18).

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Hip-Hop Crew Renegades Worldwide Strike With New Album “World Domination”

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Renegades Worldwide is a Hip-Hop collective spearheaded by producer The Five1Hero. The emerging crew incorporates global emcess, vocalists and musicians including King Marino from Atlanta,

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Rihanna Returns With Second “Black Panther” Track “Born Again”

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It’s only been two weeks since Rihanna released her first new single in six years, and now she’s back with more. Yesterday (November 11), marked

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Nas & Hit-Boy Deliver New Album “King’s Disease III”

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Nas has officially released his latest album “King’s Disease III” including “Thun,” in which he jokes about his past beef with Jay-Z. Elsewhere on the

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Offset & Quavo Deliver Emotional Speech At Takeoff’s Funeral

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Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed earlier this month outside a Houston bowling alley. His uncle Quavo and cousin Offset, who rose

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Justin Bieber, Drake & More Remember Migos Rapper Takeoff At Star-Studded Funeral

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Funeral proceedings for the late rapper Takeoff, whose real name is Kirsnick Khari Ball, began at 12 p.m. ET Friday (November 11) as fans and

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Nas & Hit-Boy Share Tracklist For Forthcoming Album “King’s Disease III”

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Nas and Hit-Boy have released the tracklist for his highly-anticipated album, “King’s Disease III”, out this Friday, (November 11) via Mass Appeal. Executive produced by

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Tom MacDonald Drops Introspective Single & Music Video “Fighter”

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Buzzing rapper Tom MacDonald unveiled his introspective music video “Fighter,” directed by Nova Rockafeller. “Fighter” is the 10th single the Canadian rapper dropped in 2022.

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Takeoff’s Funeral To Be Held at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

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Funeral arrangements for Takeoff have been announced. The late Migos rapper will be laid to rest in his hometown of Atlanta. According to WSBTV, Takeoff’s

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Trey Songz Accused Of Beating Up Woman In New York Bowling Alley

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R&B singer Trey Songz is coming under fire once again. The “Mr. Steal Your Girl” crooner is accused of attacking and beating up a woman

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Dr. Dre Inducts Eminem Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Eminem was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (November 5). Dr. Dre bestowed the honor upon the Detroit rapper during

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Remembering Takeoff: 7 Of The Migos Rapper’s Hardest-Hitting Verses

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Takeoff was “the quiet” member of Atlanta Rap group Migos, but his demeanor belied a commanding presence. The ATL rapper, who was tragically killed at

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Drake & 21 Savage Release New Album “Her Loss”, First-Week Numbers Are In

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Six years after the duo released their first collaboration titled “Sneakin” in 2016, Drake and 21 Savage have united for a collaboration album, “Her Loss,”

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Releases New Song “Ballin” Following Decision To Delay Album Release

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Multi-platinum artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie releases his new song “Ballin,” which is featuring on his upcoming album titled “Me vs. Myself,” arriving everywhere

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Hip-Hop Community Mourns The Loss Of Takeoff

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Takeoff’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop community. He was 28. According to reports, Takeoff and his uncle, fellow Migos member Quavo, were playing

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Takeoff’s Cause Of Death Revealed By Coroner’s Office

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Takeoff’s death this week shocked the Hip-Hop community and now an autopsy report has revealed the 28-year-old Atlanta rapper’s cause of death. The Harris County