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Foxy Brown Promises To Pay Tribute To Cousin DJ Clark Kent

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Veteran deejay and hit producer DJ Clark Kent passed away at the age of 58 after a three-year battle with colon cancer. Among those grieving

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R.I.P. Jam Master Jay

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22 years ago today, Hip-Hop icon Jam Master Jay was murdered in his Queens, New York recording studio on October 30, 2002. Following the Run-DMC

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Tyler, the Creator Shares New Visual “Thought I Was Dead”

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Tyler, the Creator recently shared a music video for “Thought I Was Dead,” a song from his brand new album, “Chromakopia.” In the self-directed clip,

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Summer Walker Taps “Love Island” Winners For “Heart Of A Woman” Video

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Summer Walker has released a new single and music video entitled “Heart Of A Woman,” the lead song from her upcoming album, “Finally Over It.”

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Megan Thee Stallion Pays Homage To Houston In “Bigger In Texas” Visual

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Megan Thee Stallion pays homage to her hometown Houston. The Texas raptress proves everything is “Bigger In Texas” in her latest music video. Co-directed by

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Tyler, the Creator’s Album “CHROMAKOPIA” To Debut At #1

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Tyler, the Creator is topping the charts. The California rapper’s anticipated album entitled “CHROMAKOPIA” is projected to debut atop next week’s Billboard 200 chart. HITS

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Frank Ocean

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Happy Birthday to Frank Ocean, who turns 37 today. He was born on October 28, 1987 in Long Beach, CA.

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Termanology And Tek Announce New Joint Project “Teknology”

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Veteran emcees Termanology and Tek of Smif-N-Wessun announced their formation for a forthcoming collaborative project entitled “Teknology,” which will be released on December 13. In

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Lil Uzi Vert Reveals “Eternal Atake 2” Tracklist

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Lil Uzi Vert‘s “Eternal Atake 2” is coming soon, the sequel to 2020’s “Eternal Atake” and follow-up to last year’s “Pink Tape.” Over the weekend,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Schoolboy Q

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Happy Birthday to Schoolboy Q, who turns 38 today. He was born on October 26, 1986 in Wiesbaden, Germany.

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Lil Durk Has Been Arrested Over Murder-For-Hire Plot

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Chicago rapper Lil Durk has been arrested on murder-for-hire charges in Florida on Thursday night (October 24). The 32-year-old Grammy Award-winning rapper was held at

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DMX To Posthumously Release New Album “Let Us Pray: Chapter X”

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A posthumous album from DMX is coming soon. Entitlted “Let Us Pray: Chapter X” will be available on December 13 and is said to focus

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Babyfxce E Serves Up New Music Video “Fast Dudes”

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On the verge of a breakthrough as Michigan’s next heavyweight, rising Rap sensation Babyfxce E serves up his new single entitled “Fast Dudes”. The track

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Hunxho Drops Debut Album “Thank God”

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After stirring up widespread anticipation for its arrival, rising East Atlanta rapper Hunxho excitedly reveals his anxiously awaited new full-length sophomore album, “Thank God.” To

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Dave East And araabMuzik Tap Fabolous For “Buss Down” Single

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Having already produced several tracks on his Def Jam albums, araabMUZIK and Dave East have answered the fans’ calls, as the duo have collaborated for

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ciara

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Happy Birthday to Ciara, who turns 39 today. She was born on October 25, 1985 in Killeen, TX.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. DJ Clark Kent

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Rest in peace DJ Clark Kent (September 28, 1966 – October, 24, 2024). Veteran deejay and producer DJ Clark Kent died from colon cancer at

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Tyler, the Creator Announces “Chromakopia” World Tour

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Tyler, the Creator is taking the “Chromakopia” experience on the road. Less than a week ahead of the album’s release date, the California rapper has

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Kanye West Debuts Cover Artwork For New Album “Bully”

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Ye took to Instagram to share what he says is the cover artwork for his upcoming new album. “Bully” would be his first solo effort

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Lil Uzi Vert Reveals Retro-Inspired “Uzi The Earthling!”

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Fans haven’t seen much of Lil Uzi Vert lately. Now, the popular Pennsylvania rapper has returned with the first look into his new album “Eternal

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Monica

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Happy Birthday to Monica, who turns 44 today. She was born on October 24, 1980 in College Park, GA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Drake

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Happy Birthday to Drake, who turns 38 today. He was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Canada.

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Memphis Rapper Trub Teams Up With Three 6 Mafia And Project Pat

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Rising Rap sensation Trub joins forces with Oscar-winning Hip-Hop group Three 6 Mafia and Project Pat for an unforgettable show today (October 24) in New

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GloRilla Earns Highest-Charting Debut With “Glorious”

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GloRilla‘s anticipated debut studio album entitled “Glorious” has accumulated the highest first-week sales of any album released by a female rapper in 2024. “Glorious” premiered

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Tyler, the Creator Taps Ayo Edebiri For “Noid” Visual

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Tyler, the Creator is gearing up for the release of his anticipated album “Chromakopia” with the simultaneous release of his new music video for “Noid.”

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Kendrick Lamar Reveals Meaning Behind “Not Like Us”

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Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”, a diss track released this past May amid his ongoing feud with Drake, has changed the game. Since its release,

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Lil Yachty Surprises Fans With 3 New Music Videos

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Lil Yachty has surprised fans with 3 new music videos, which fits well with the laid-back singles. The tracks are titled “We Ball Forever,” “Cry

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 21 Savage

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Happy Birthday to 21 Savage, who turns 32 today. He was born on October 22, 1992 in London, UK.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Roddy Ricch

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Happy Birthday to Roddy Ricch, who turns 26 today. He was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Baby Keem

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Happy Birthday to Baby Keem, who turns 24 today. He was born on October 22, 2000 in Carson, CA.