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Queen Latifah Biopic Is In The Works

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Queen Latifah is preparing to bring her life story to the big screen with a new biopic. A groundbreaking collaboration was announced in the entertainment

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Bad Bunny Shares Political Resistance Anthem “Una Velita”

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Bad Bunny has dropped “Una Velita,” a polemic addressing the fallout from Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico in 2017. The Puerto Rican singer drops

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Gunna Announces “Wun Of Dem Nights” Live Shows

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Gunna is set to captivate audiences with a series of exclusive one-off shows in various cities this fall. These special performances aim to provide fans

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Akon To Release First Single “Beautiful Day” After 10 Years Hiatus

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Akon announces his first single in a decade entitled “Akon’s Beautiful Day,” due out on October 4, 2024 via Konvict Kulture Records. Known for his

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Kid Cudi Taps King Chip For “Don’t Worry” Music Video

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Kid Cudi is celebrating the importance New York City has played in his artistic journey. Entitled “Don’t Worry,” the track is a nostalgic one, with

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Placed On Suicide Watch At NYC Jail

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was placed on suicide monitor at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center where he awaits trial for his alleged sex crimes as the 54-year-old’s

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The Lox “Money, Power, & Respect” Certified Platinum

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The Lox has a new plaque to add to their name. Two decades after its release, “Money, Power, & Respect” by The Lox featuring DMX

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ScHoolboy Q Unveils Music Video For “THank God 4 Me”

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ScHoolboy Q continues to promote his latest album entitled “Blue Lips.” The project debuted in March as the rapper’s sixth album, following 2019’s “CrasH Talk.”

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Future Releases 17-Track Project “Mixtape Pluto”

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Future has officially dropped his first solo project of the year entitled “Mixtape Pluto” via Freebandz and Epic Records. The 17-track album features songs like

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Charged With Sex Trafficking And Racketeering

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Following Diddy’s arrest in New York, federal prosecutors on Tuesday (September 17) unsealed a criminal indictment against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for

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LL Cool J And Eminem Recreate Classic Moments For “Murdergram Deux” Video

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This cinematic music video is for the veteran Hip-Hop heads. LL Cool J and Eminem released a visual for their first-ever collaboration entitled “Murdergram Deux.”

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Kevin Liles Leaving His Post As 300 Entertainment CEO

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As revealed on Tuesday (September 17), Kevin Liles has stepped down as chairman and CEO of Warner Music’s 300 Entertainment. Liles will remain as a

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Rich Homie Quan Releases First Posthumous Track “Song Cry”

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Rich Homie Quan has been gone for just under two weeks and fans already have new music from the late Atlanta artist. His first posthumous

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Dame Dash Claims Drake Wants To Buy His Stake In “Reasonable Doubt”

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Dame Dash claims that Drake offered to buy his share of Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” album. In an interview with America Nu Network, Dame Dash says

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Eminem Blames Diddy For The Deaths Of Tupac And Biggie

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Eminem took some very serious shots at Diddy on his new album “The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de grâce): Expanded Mourner’s Edition.” The Detroit

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Nicki Minaj Announces “Pink Friday 3” Album

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Nicki Minaj is full of surprises. The Trinidad und Tobago-born artist announced that instead of releasing “Pink Friday 2 (Deluxe)”, she has decided to turn

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Arrested In New York After Grand Jury Indictment

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Embattled Hip-Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faces sexual assault lawsuits and a federal human trafficking probe, has been arrested in New York. The criminal

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Rick Ross Speaks On Ending Drake Beef

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Rick Ross may be open to reconciling with Drake, but the southern rapper made it clear that the timing has to be right. The Miami

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GloRilla Says Her Debut Album Is Dropping Soon

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After a series of mixtapes and blockbuster singles, GloRilla is ready to take the next step in her career. The buzzing Memphis raptress recently revealed

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Playboi Carti Drops “All Red”, Stirring Controversy Over ‘Satanic’ Lyrics

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Playboi Carti has dropped his new song “All Red” over the weekend. The track serves as the first single from his highly anticipated upcoming studio

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Luh Tyler Announces “The Mr. Skii Tour”

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Rising rap sensation Luh Tyler announced a major North American headline tour – his biggest live run to date. “The Mr. Skii Tour” begins October

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Lil Tecca Announces Fourth Studio Album “Plan A”

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Lil Tecca has been constantly putting out new projects. “Plan A” is expected to be Tecca’s fourth studio album dropping before the end of the

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Eminem Announces “The Death Of Slim Shady: Expanded Mourner’s Edition”

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Eminem has a surprise in store for this Friday the 13th. The Detroit rapper has taken to social media to announce “The Death Of Slim

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Diddy Is Selling His Beverly Hills Mansion For $61.5 Million

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Beverly Hills mansion is officially hitting the market amid sex trafficking and abuse allegations. The expansive 10-bedroom home, which hit the market

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Rich Homie Quan’s Father Says Rapper Was Working On New Album

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Rich Homie Quan was gearing up to release a new project when he suddenly passed away on September 5. The popular rapper, 34, was found

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Did A$AP Rocky Diss Drake On New “Ruby Rosary” Track Feat. J. Cole?

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A$AP Rocky continues his “Don’t Be Dumb” album rollout with the J. Cole-assisted track entitled “Ruby Rosary.” Produced by The Alchemist, Rex Kudo, Car!ton and

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Juice WRLD Released New EP “The Pre-Party”

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Juice Wrld‘s new EP entitled “The Pre-Party” is now available for streaming. Packaged as a two-pack, new cuts include “World Tour (Aquafina)” and “Lightyears” –

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The Weeknd Reveals “Hurry Up Tomorrow” Cover Artwork

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The Weeknd has revealed the cover artwork for his upcoming album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow.” Announced earlier this week, the anticipated project will mark the third

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Rich Homie Quan Dead At 34

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Born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, popular rapper Rich Homie Quan has passed away due to a drug overdose. TMZ obtained the 911 call from Rich Homie

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Lil Wayne Reuniting With The Hot Boys At Lil WeezyAna Fest

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Lil Wayne is reuniting with the Hot Boys, linking up once again with Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. The revered Hot Boys are set to reunite