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Wu-Tang Clan Honors Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant

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Last week, the Wu-Tang Clan shared a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their longtime collaborator Oliver “Power” Grant. Grant held a significant role within

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Wu-Tang Clan And Lauryn Hill Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have earned nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The iconic Staten Island rap collective and the celebrated

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Method Man

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Happy Birthday to Method Man, who turns 55 today. He was born on March 2, 1971 in Long Island, NY.

CRIME NEWS

The Cause Of Death For Lil Jon’s Son Has Been Disclosed

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The cause of death for Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, has been officially disclosed. The 27-year-old passed away in February, and the Fulton County

INDIES NEWS

The Top Independent Artists To Watch For 2026

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Exploring new music is one of the most exciting aspects of being a music enthusiast. Unlike the standard playlists that often repeat familiar chart-toppers, some

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Bruno Mars Makes A Comeback With His New Album “The Romantic”

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Bruno Mars makes a striking return to the solo music scene with his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new project comes ten years after

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Juvenile And Megan Thee Stallion Release New Single “B.B.B.”

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After going viral and to the top of the streaming charts with the original incarnation of “B.B.B.,” the internet has spoken its will into existence,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Yeat

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Happy Birthday to Yeat, who turns 26 today. He was born on February 26, 2000 in Irvine, CA.

CRIME NEWS

Four Injured In Shooting At Memorial For Lil Poppa In Florida

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A memorial service for the late rapper Lil Poppa in Jacksonville, Florida, turned tragic when gunfire broke out, leaving four people injured. According to a

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk’s Murder-For- Hire Trial Postponed Again

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Lil Durk‘s trial has been delayed once more, now scheduled to begin on August 25, 2026. During a pretrial hearing held Monday (February 23) in

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Busta Rhymes And J Dilla Set To Release New Album “Dillagence 2”

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Busta Rhymes and J Dilla are coming together once again for a new album set to drop this year. The Flipmode Squad leader hosted an

GOSSIP NEWS RELEASES

T.I. Escalates 50 Cent Beef With Hard-Hitting New Diss Track

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T.I. intensifies his feud with 50 Cent, releasing a brutal new diss track. Building on the tension between the two, T.I. has dropped a second

CRIME NEWS

Los Angeles Rapper Luci4 Dead At 23

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Los Angeles rapper Luci4 has passed away at the young age of 23. The rising artist died at a private residence, according to a L.A.

NEWS VIDEOS

Baby Keem Drops Music Video For “Birds & The Bees”

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Baby Keem has dropped the music video for “Birds & The Bees”, featuring Lara Raj from KATSEYE. The release marks the first visual offering from

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Jay-Z Launches New Website Celebrating 30 Years Of Music

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Jay-Z has unveiled a new platform to honor his remarkable 30-year journey in the music industry. The legendary rapper launched a website, JayZ30.com, coinciding with

CRIME NEWS

Lil Poppa’s Cause Of Death Ruled A Suicide

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The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled Lil Poppa’s death as a suicide resulting from a gunshot wound to the head. The autopsy was

NEWS

Lil Jon Writes Heartfelt Tribute To His Late Son Nathan

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Lil Jon is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his son, Nathan Smith. The iconic crunk artist shared a touching tribute on social media on February

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Baby Keem Wins Big With New Album “Ca$ino”

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Baby Keem shines with his latest release, “Ca$ino”, marking a triumphant return after a five-year hiatus since 2021’s “The Melodic Blue”. This sophomore effort reinforces

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

T.R.U.B. Shares Introspective And Inspiring “No Plays” Music Video

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Trailblazing Memphis rapper T.R.U.B. continues to cement his place as one of the most dependable and exciting names in the Hip-Hop scene. With his newest

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Rihanna

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Happy Birthday to Rihanna, who turns 38 today. She was born on February 20, 1988 in St. Michael, Barbados.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Pop Smoke

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6 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost fast rising rapper Pop Smoke at age 20. The New York artist was shot and killed in

NEWS

Gunna Reportedly Set To Release A New Netflix Documentary

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Gunna is reportedly gearing up to release a new documentary on Netflix, titled “The Last Wun”. Although details about the project remain scarce, an image

GOSSIP NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Denies Talking To Someone Else’s Girlfriend

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NBA YoungBoy has addressed recent rumors claiming he uses a burner account to contact other men’s girlfriends, categorically denying the allegations. The rapper took to

CRIME NEWS

Eminem’s Ex-Wife Faces Charges For Driving Under The Influence

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Eminem‘s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, is facing legal issues after being charged with driving while intoxicated. On February 17, TMZ reported that Kim is in trouble

CRIME NEWS

ILoveMemphis Arrested Following Alleged Home Burglaries In Florida

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Rapper ILoveMemphis has been arrested for the second time within a week, facing accusations of burglary and causing a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood.

CRIME NEWS

Florida Rapper Lil Poppa Passed Away At Age 25

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Florida rapper Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25, as confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on February 18. The

INDIES

Miami Rapper 360Stizzy Taps Trick Daddy For “Trick Flow” Music Video

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Rising indie rapper 360Stizzy is revitalizing the Miami hustling music scene with the electrifying track “Trick Flow”, featuring Mike Smiff. Now, the remix with Trick

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk’s Lyrics And Video Screenshots Approved As Evidence In Murder Trial

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A federal judge has ruled that specific lyrics from Lil Durk’s songs and screenshots from his music videos can be presented as evidence in his

NEWS

DJ Michael “5000” Watts Honored In Grand Memorial Service

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The late DJ Michael “5000” Watts, co-founder of Swishahouse and a pivotal figure in hip-hop, was celebrated in a grand memorial service on February 16

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Kanye West And Travis Scott Reportedly Collaborating On Joint Album

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Kanye West and Travis Scott may be secretly working on a joint album, according to insights shared by Havoc of Mobb Deep. In a recent