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NEWS VIDEOS

Tyler, The Creator Taps Clipse And Lebron James For “Stop Playing With Me”

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Tyler, The Creator has shared a new music video for his track “Stop Playing With Me.” Featured on his newly released album entitled “Don’t Tap

NEWS

Playboi Carti’s Album “Music” Sold Over 1 Million Units In 2025

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Playboi Carti‘s winning streak continues! The Atlanta rapper’s latest album “Music” is the first Rap album of 2025 to sell over 1 million units. The long-awaited

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Raekwon Returns With “The Emperor’s New Clothes” Ft. Nas And Method Man

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The Chef is back and he’s not coming quietly. Just hours after the Wu-Tang Clan wrapped their final tour stop in Philadelphia, the Eastcoast rapper

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Tyler, The Creator Drops Surprise Album “Don’t Tap The Glass”

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While he’s still on the road touring in support of “Chromakopia”, Tyler, the Creator has dropped his 9th studio album entitled “Don’t Tap The Glass.”

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Pop Smoke

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Happy Birthday to Pop Smoke, who would have turned 26 today. He was born on July 20, 1999 in Brooklyn, NY. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Kool G Rap

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Happy Birthday to Kool G Rap, who turns 57 today. He was born on July 20, 1968 in New York City, NY.

NEWS VIDEOS

Rakim Shares New Video “Not To Be Defined” And Announces “The Re-Up”

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Legendary rapper Rakim returns with the announcement of a new project entitled “The Re‑Up.” Setting the stage is the powerful first single, “Not To Be

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araabMuzik Announces New Album “Electronic Dream 2” And Drops Single

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araabMUZIK initially rose to fame as the “MVP of the MPC”, producing hit records for the Dipset, including Camron’s standout “Get It In Ohio.” He

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Kardinal Offishall And Rotimi Release Afrobeats Inspired Single “Soak”

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Kardinal Offishall is following up his return to music with the Afrobeats imbued track “Soak.” The song is featured on the multi-platinum artist’s awaited EP

INDIES

Azrael DiCaprio Pays Tribute With “Amen Chapter II”

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Philadelphia-based rapper Azrael DiCaprio‘s new track entitled “Amen Chapter II” gets a visual treatment. The music video features collaborators Dell-P, I-Know Brasco, Rob Stashiz, and

NEWS VIDEOS

Clipse And Kendrick Lamar Share Surreal “Chains & Whips” Video

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Clipse have dropped a powerful and surreal new video for “Chains & Whips.” A fan-favorite track off their long-awaited comeback album “Let God Sort ‘Em

NEWS

Metro Boomin Announces New Mixtape “A Futuristic Summa”

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Metro Boomin has set the release date for his new mixtape entitled “A Futuristic Summa”. The St. Louis hit producer has been teasing the DJ

NEWS

First Week Billboard 200 Projections For Clipse And Travis Scott Are Here

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The first week Billboard 200 projections for Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” and Clipse‘s “Let God Sort Em Out” albums are here. “Jackboys 2” is currently

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Benny The Butcher Drops New Project And Video “East Side Butch”

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Benny The Butcher is back. In August 2024, the Buffalo rapper re-emerged to hold you down for the rest of the summer with “Summertime Butch”,

NEWS RELEASES

Clipse Unleashes “Let God Sort Em Out”, First Album In 16 Years

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On their first album in 16 years, Pusha T and No Malice show that they are still at the top of the game. Clocking in

NEWS RELEASES

Macy Gray Releases New Single And Announces Comeback Album

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Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray is set to release a bold and heartfelt new album titled “Love Songs For Big Hearts And Robots”, which will

INDIES

Philly Rapper Teefy Bey Unveils New Album “Tasker Street”

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South Philadelphia’s Teefy Bey brings raw authenticity, street wisdom, and unmatched energy with the release of his latest album, “Tasker Street.” The rising rapper’s album

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Kim

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Happy Birthday to Lil Kim, who turns 51 today. She was born on July 11, 1974 in New York City, NY.

NEWS

Was Akon’s Futuristic Crypto City A Big Scam?

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Akon‘s plans to build a futuristic city in Senegal have been scrapped, according to reports. The Senegalese government has officially abandoned the singer’s proposal to

NEWS

Kid Cudi Announces New Album “Free”

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Kid Cudi has officially announced his next studio album entitled “Free.” The anticipated project has a confirmed release date coming at the end of August. The

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Preddy Boy P Drops “Bounce Dat A$$” Music Video

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From the streets of North Carolina comes Preddy Boy P, a rising force in Hip-Hop with a name that suggests motion, impact, and momentum. The

INDIES

Janora Brown Releases Soulful New Single “Reel Me Back In”

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Powerhouse vocalist Janora Brown isn’t just chasing a career – she’s answering a calling. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Janora first captivated audiences on “The

GOSSIP NEWS

Kodak Black Calls NBA YoungBoy’s Upcoming Album “Straight Trash”

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Kodak Black slams YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s upcoming album “MASA.” Yak dissed his former collaborator’s new album “Make America Slime Again” this past weekend, calling

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Travis Scott Taps Don Toliver For New Single “2000 Excursion”

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Travis Scott‘s “Jackboys 2” rollout is in full motion. While the anticipated album still doesn’t have a release date, Trav took to Instagram to share

NEWS VIDEOS

Drake Addresses Fake Friends In New Song “What Did I Miss”

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Drake has returned to the spotlight with a new solo single. The Toronto artist is gearing up to release a new album expected to drop

INTERVIEWS

Arrested Development – Life Music For The Ages

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Initially formed back in ‘88 by emcee-producer Todd “Speech“ Thomas and former member, then deejay, Timothy “Headliner” Barnwell, alternative Hip-Hop collective, Arrested Development, literally hit

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 50 Cent

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Happy Birthday to 50 Cent, who turns 50 today. He was born on July 6, 1975 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday RZA

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Happy Birthday to RZA, who turns 56 today. He was born on July 5, 1969 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Fredo Santana

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Happy Birthday to Fredo Santana, who would have turned 35 today. He was born on July 4, 1990 in Chicago, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Post Malone

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Happy Birthday to Post Malone, who turns 30 today. He was born on July 4, 1995 in Syracuse, NY.