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UK Artist LTtheMonk Drops New Music Video “Four Seasons”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 23, 2021
- 9.427 Views
With a name that announces his meditative dedication to craft, LTtheMonk describes himself as ‘London Made, East-Coast Trained’, a tribute to both his home city
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Atmosphere Announce New Album “WORD?” Due Out October 8
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 20, 2021
- 5.188 Views
Underground Hip-Hop titans Atmosphere confirm that a new album entitled “WORD?” is on the way, set for release on October 8 via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The
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DaBaby Blasts Haters, Says His Next Album Will Be No. 1
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 19, 2021
- 9.614 Views
DaBaby continues to put in work with his upcoming project and is putting his haters on notice. The Cleveland-born rapper has big plans in store
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King Von Named By Police As 17-Year-Old Gakirah Barnes’ Killer
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 16, 2021
- 6.867 Views
For years, the Chicago Police Department has been investigating the death of 17-year-old Gakirah Barnes. Barnes was a member of the Gangster Disciples before she
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Pop Smoke’s “Faith” Album Tracklist Revealed
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jul 15, 2021
- 8.158 Views
Pop Smoke’s second posthumous album, “Faith,” is scheduled to be released on Friday (July 16). With just a few days until release, the tracklist for
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Lil Durk’s Home Raided By Feds
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 14, 2021
- 13.913 Views
Lil Durk may be dealing with more criminal issues. The popular Chicago rapper is facing jail time, if the new rumors that Yo! Raps is
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DMX’s Official Cause Of Death Revealed
- By Big Melly
- . Jul 12, 2021
- 8.013 Views
DMX’s official cause of death has been revealed as a cocaine-induced heart attack that left his brain dead, according to Vulture. The Westchester County medical
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Lil Baby Arrested In Paris For Allegedly Transporting Narcotics
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jul 12, 2021
- 6.375 Views
Rap star Lil Baby has been traveling with NBA player James Harden, who was also frisked by Paris police, but not arrested. While in Paris
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New Jersey Rapper JP da iLList Pays Homage To “Diamond Cuban Links”
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jul 7, 2021
- 7.165 Views
Aspiring Hip-Hop artist JP da iLList is making an impact on the independent music scene. Part of what makes him so intriguing is his ability
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Experimental Artist Agat Works On Sophomore Album
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 7, 2021
- 10.898 Views
While not entirely divorced from the here and now, Agat delivers a welcome diversion from mainstream pop. Her music fuses electronic motifs, aggressive yet seductive
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Tom MacDonald Drops New Video “Don’t Look Down”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 3, 2021
- 10.834 Views
Hip-Hop needed a villain, but it got so much more from Tom MacDonald. After courting all kinds of controversy, fanning the flames of independent thought,
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Rico Nasty Is Back With “Magic”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 2, 2021
- 4.874 Views
The DMV’s one and only Punk Rock Princess, Rico Nasty, is back with a fantastic new summer banger entitled “Magic.” “Magic” heralds a new era
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Platinum Producer Kenny Money Presents “Up To The Top” By IamJaybo ft. BillyCeo
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 2, 2021
- 3.742 Views
Hip-Hop is life, power, and expression. Hip-Hop transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.
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Eclectic Hip-Hop Artist KeithWritesMusic Makes Impact With “Celebrate”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jul 2, 2021
- 1.742 Views
Eclectic, mesmerizing, and dynamic are the adjectives being used to describe emerging Hip-Hop artist KeithWritesMusic. He is a young music maverick impacting the lives of
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Jim Jones Releases New Single “Hip Hop”, Returns To eOne With ByrdGang Deal
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 30, 2021
- 5.037 Views
Platinum-selling rapper and entrepreneur Jim Jones releases the new single “Hip Hop” with Dyce Payso and Shoota. The single is the first release through Jones’
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RZA Releases New Single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 30, 2021
- 6.469 Views
RZA has unveiled a new single “Saturday Afternoon Kung Fu Theater,” the first release from his forthcoming album “RZA vs Bobby Digital.” The project is
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Chris Brown Responds To Reports Of Battery Accusation From Woman
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 25, 2021
- 5.016 Views
On Tuesday (June 22), Chris Brown trended on Twitter after it was revealed that he is under investigation for battery after a woman claimed that
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50 Cent Tells Young Buck To Just Be Gay
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2021
- 5.698 Views
The public discourse between G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent and his former signeee Young Buck has been ongoing for years. Adding to the wide divide
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R. Kelly Extradited From Chicago To New York To Face Sex-Trafficking Trial
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 25, 2021
- 4.792 Views
R. Kelly has been moved from a prison in Chicago to a federal facility in New York as his trial is set to begin this
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Rapstress Little Boss London Soars Above The Competition With “Bossed Up” EP
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 23, 2021
- 3.733 Views
Captivating, dynamic, driven, and determined are the adjectives being used to describe budding rap star London Vaughan aka Little Boss London. The Hackensack, NJ raptress
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Harlem Emcee TruuWoo Is The Leader of The Pack With “Gifted”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 23, 2021
- 6.095 Views
An emcee embodies the heart of a rapper, but a rapper can never embody the soul of an emcee. In a rap music world that
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Bronx Rapper S.Deniro Heats Up The Charts With “More Than Rap“
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 23, 2021
- 4.613 Views
Great achievers have a sense of destiny, and a burning passion to leave a legacy. For recording artists, their music is their legacy. It’s a
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Jack Harlow Announces “The Creme De La Creme Tour”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 23, 2021
- 6.307 Views
Grammy Award-nominated rapper Jack Harlow is returning to the road for the first time in nearly 2 years with “The Creme De La Creme Tour,”
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Gucci Mane Celebrated Father’s Day With New Album ”Ice Daddy”
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 21, 2021
- 4.332 Views
Multi-platinum rapper Gucci Mane has celebrated Father’s Day with the release of his latest studio album, “Ice Daddy.” Executive produced by Gucci Mane’s 6-month-old son,
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Emerging Houston Rapper MZY Ralpho Makes An Impact With Debut Single “Y3AH“
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 18, 2021
- 7.534 Views
Aspiring artist MZY Ralpho is a determined rapper with national appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for
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Nipsey Hussle To Be Honored With Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 18, 2021
- 8.669 Views
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nipsey Hussle will be honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Hussle is among a list of 38
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Kodak Black Wants Donald Trump To Be President Again
- By Jay Spitty
- . Jun 17, 2021
- 4.977 Views
It seems like that Donald Trump has a forever fan in Kodak Black. The controversial Florida rapper is still grateful to Trump for commuting his
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Dr. Dre Opens Up About His Brain Aneurysm: ‘I Never Saw That Coming’
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2021
- 9.188 Views
Dr. Dre made headlines five months ago after he had a brain aneurysm and came close to death. Thankfully, the super producer made a full
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Asian Doll Addresses Woman Having The Late King Von’s Baby
- By Big Melly
- . Jun 16, 2021
- 6.695 Views
Female rapper Asian Doll and King Von had an on-and-off relationship prior to his November 2020 murder. Since the Chicago artist’s death, she adopted the
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Rapper JayDaYoungan Drops “23 Is Back” Mixtape & “Murder” Music Video
- By Mac Dee
- . Jun 15, 2021
- 4.338 Views
JayDaYoungan has been making big moves out of Louisiana as of late and now he is back with a brand new 13-track project. The emerging
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