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Slim Thug Shares New LP “Thug Life”, Tested Positive For COVID-19

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Slim Thug breathes nothing but “Thug Life” on his brand new album. The LP’s release comes just a few days after the Houston Hip-Hop veteran

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Scarface Infected With COVID-19

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Unfortunately Scarface has joined the growing list of people infected with the Coronavirus and he is a high risk patient. The veteran emcee linked up

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Joyner Lucas Releases “ADHD” Album

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With the much-delayed “ADHD” album, which finally dropped, Joyner Lucas has released his first full-length project since 2017’s “508-507-2209.” With Lucas out of his Atlantic

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T.I. Announces “Rhythm + Flow” Season 2

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Netflix’s Hip-Hop sensation “Rhythm + Flow” wrapped its first season in the fall, but fans are dying for a second one. The renewal of the

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Beef Alert: Drake Calls Funkmaster Flex Straight “Pussy”

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During DJ Spade’s Instagram Live session, Drake was beefing with Funkmaster Flex. The bad blood between the two has been bubbling for years so it

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Pure Stupidity: Trick Daddy Goes On Coronavirus Rant Because He Can’t Go To The Strip Club

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The Miami-born rapper is obviously having a hard time adjusting to social distancing life. In a recent Instagram video posted on Wednesday (March 25), the

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Big Sean Announces New Album “Detroit 2”

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Big Sean is returning to the Rap game and officially announced his next album “Detroit 2”. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper released a trailer in support

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Cardi B Calls Out Coronavirus-Related Racism

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Cardi B once again uses her star power on social media to address her political views during the COVID-19 pandemic. The female rapper posted an

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50 Cent Warns Rappers About Using Gang-Related Lyrics

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It isn’t a new phenomenon that rap lyrics are being used as evidence in criminal cases, but G-Unit head honcho 50 Cent wants to remind

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Thinks He’ll Die From Coronavirus In Jail, Wants Out Now

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is worried about getting infected with the coronavirus while behind bars. The rapper has just over 3 months left on his 24-month prison

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Rick Ross Urges Social Distancing To Avoid The Coronavirus Fungus

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Hip-Hop superstar Rick Ross is the latest celebrity to issue a public service message about staying inside the house for extended periods of time to

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Drake Tests Negative For Coronavirus

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Hip-Hop superstar Drake has tested negative for COVID-19 during his self-imposed quarantine. In an Instagram Live session with his father Dennis Graham, the Toronto rapper

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MC Eiht Drops Double Album “Official” ft. Xzibit, Problem & Tha Chill

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Legendary rhymespitter MC Eiht returns to the rap game with a new double album called “Official.” The 27-track project is real West Coast gangsta rap.

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John Legend Is Taking “Actions”

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John Legend released his new song “Actions.” The track follows his latest #1 song “Conversations in the Dark,” both of which are going to appear

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Lecrae Drops New Single & Video “Set Me Free”

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It’s been a while since we have heard from Lecrae but now the Grammy-Award winning artist released his new single “Set Me Free” via Columbia/Reach

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Paul Wall Releases “Mind Over Matter” LP

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Southern rapper Paul Wall has released a 13-track album titled “Mind Over Matter”. The Houston Hip-Hop veteran’s new LP is the follow-up to 2019’s “Give

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Fred The Godson Drops “Payback” Project

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New York rapper Fred The Godson has unveiled his brand new mixtape titled “Payback.” The project is the follow up to his “Training Day” collaboration

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The Weeknd Unveils “After Hours” Album

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Superstar The Weeknd is finally back with a new album titled “After Hours”, which is the follow up to 2018’s “My Dear Melancholy EP” and

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Kevin Gates Will “Always Be Gangsta”

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Multi-Platinum recording artist Kevin Gates recently guest-starred on Charlie Sloth’s Apple Music/Beats 1 Show, “Fire In The Booth” where he dropped an insane freestyle, “Always

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Kodak Black Calls Out Megan Thee Stallion

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During a recent episode of Strahan, Sara & Keke where Megan Thee Stallion participated, she was asked, “Which Hip Hop star created the catchphrase ‘Drive

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Young Thug Thinks The Bible Predicted COVID-19

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Rapper Young Thug is obviously searching for an answer of the Coronavirus pandemic in biblical scriptures. In a recent Instagram post, Thugger suggested the Bible

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Rico Nasty Releases A Futuristic Visual For New Record “Lightning”

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The Queen of the DMV, Rico Nasty, is well aware that her fans are waiting for her highly-anticipated debut. In the meantime, she’s managed to

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Westside Gunn Announces Signing Of Griselda Records’ 1st Female Rapper

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Female artist Armani Caesar has inked a deal with Westside Gunn’s Griselda Records. The Buffalo raptress is the first female signee to join the label.

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21 Savage Has Coronavirus?

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Rapper 21 Savage is convinced that he has Coronavirus although no rappers have revealed they have tested positive for COVID-19. During a video on Instagram,

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Chief Keef Reportedly Handcuffed In Mexico

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Footage surfaced of Chief Keef being handcuffed by a U.S. Custom & Border Protection officer. According to a post from DJ Akademiks, the Chicago rapper

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Buzzing Rapper Etoc Addresses Personal Battles On New Single “Bad Habits”

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Orlando based Rap juggernaut Etoc is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to his

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Lil Uzi Vert Releases Part 2 Of Second Studio Album “Luv vs. The World 2”

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Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Uzi Vert drops the deluxe version of his critically acclaimed studio album “Eternal Atake”, which includes part two of the album, titled

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Kehlani Releases Standout Single “Toxic”

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Grammy-nominated R&B star Kehlani is continuing her streak of recent releases with a brand new record, “Toxic,” available now. “Toxic” is her second official release

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Megan Thee Stallion Launches #CaptainHookChallenge

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Megan Thee Stallion has started a new social media dance challenge based on her song “Captain Hook.” The raptress is copying Eminem’s popular #GodzillaChallenge. “#captainhookchallenge

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Wiz Khalifa Teamed Up With Mustard On “Bammer” Single

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Hip-Hop superstar Wiz Khalifa joins forces with Mustard for a new single titled “Bammer.” The song blends jazz-based production with Mustard’s signature style as the