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INDIES

Ashwin Gane And Babyface Ray Drop Flip Dat (Remix)”

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Billboard-charting Detroit artist Ashwin Gane has teamed up with hometown rap stalwart Babyface Ray for his first feature collaboration, delivering a trap banger titled “Flip

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Roddy Ricch

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Happy Birthday to Roddy Ricch, who turns 27 today. He was born on October 22, 1998 in Compton, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday 21 Savage

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Happy Birthday to 21 Savage, who turns 33 today. He was born on October 22, 1992 in London, UK.

NEWS VIDEOS

Rod Wave Strikes With Heartfelt “Leavin” Music Video

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Only few have tapped into the heartbeat of the culture quite like Rod Wave has. Rod Wave has struck a chord without comparison, and his

EDITORIALS

The 10 Best D’Angelo Songs Ranked

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D’Angelo passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his three children and leaves behind

EDITORIALS

Rappers Who Dominated The Billboard Hot 100 With Longest Chart Runs

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The Billboard Hot 100 operates at breakneck speed, but a select few rappers have managed to treat the chart like their personal stomping ground, week

NEWS

Playboi Carti Faces Assault Charges For Allegedly Punching Limo Driver

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Playboi Carti has been charged with assault following an incident earlier this month in Utah, where he allegedly attacked a limousine driver while on tour.

NEWS

Drake Reflects On His New Chapter: ‘Every Action Has A Reaction’

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Drake embraces a new chapter in his journey, declaring a mantra for the times ahead: “Every action has a reaction.” With his upcoming project “Iceman”

NEWS TOUR

Wu-Tang Clan To Perform Final Australian Performances In 2026

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In a landmark announcement for Australian hip-hop fans, the Wu-Tang Clan has confirmed their return to Australia in March 2026 for what will be their

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Doja Cat

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Happy Birthday to Doja Cat, who turns 30 today. She was born on October 21, 1995 in Tarzana, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Yella Beezy

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Happy Birthday to Yella Beezy, who turns 34 today. He was born on October 21, 1991 in Dallas, TX.

NEWS

Nas Talks Potential Kendrick Lamar Collaboration

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Nas has expressed his openness to a potential collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, raising hopes among hip-hop fans for such a musical partnership. While speaking with

NEWS TOUR

YoungBoy Never Broke Again Cancels Second Atlanta Show On MASA Tour

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The “MASA” tour by YoungBoy Never Broke Again has encountered another hiccup. The rapper’s second show at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, originally scheduled for

NEWS

Bruno Mars’ “Just The Way You Are” Makes RIAA History

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Bruno Mars has carved a new chapter in music history, as his debut solo single, “Just The Way You Are”, has become the highest-certified song

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Snoop Dogg

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Happy Birthday to Snoop Dogg, who turns 54 today. He was born on October 20, 1971 in Long Beach, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday NBA YoungBoy

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Happy Birthday to NBA YoungBoy, who turns 26 today. He was born on October 20, 1999 in Baton Rouge, LA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Durk

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Happy Birthday to Lil Durk, who turns 33 today. He was born on October 19, 1992 in Chicago, IL.

NEWS RELEASES

RZA Reunites Juice Crew & Drops New Single “Open Ya Eyes” Ft. Big Daddy Kane

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Hip-Hop history comes full circle as RZA, the iconic, visionary artist and founding architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, has united one of Rap’s most influential

NEWS VIDEOS

Ice Cube And Scarface Deliver New “Act My Age” Music Video

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Icon meets icon as Ice Cube and Scarface unleash pure hip-hop mischief in their new video for “Act My Age”. Directed by Cube’s longtime partner-in-crime,

NEWS RELEASES

Big L And Nas Connect On New Single “u aint gotta chance”

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Mass Appeal proudly announces “Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King”, the forthcoming posthumous album from Harlem legend Big L, which will be released on Halloween.

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Ty Dolla $ign Reaches New Heights With Abum “TYCOON”

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Recognized as one of the music industry’s most sought-after collaborators, Ty Dolla $ign approaches his solo work with an intentional focus that sets him apart.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Eminem

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Happy Birthday to Eminem, who turns 53 today. He was born on October 17, 1972 in Saint Joseph, MO.

NEWS VIDEOS

Ice Spice Twerks With Anok Yai And Suni Lee In “Baddie Baddie” Music Video

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A Grammy-nominated drill rapper, an Olympian, and a supermodel come together — who commands the spotlight? That’s the focus of Ice Spice’s latest music video,

NEWS

Nicki Minaj Cancels New Album Release, Calls Out Jay-Z

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Nicki Minaj has left both fans and the music industry stunned by announcing the cancellation of her highly awaited sixth studio album. The rapper took

NEWS

D’Angelo And Angie Stone’s Son Reflects On ‘Rough and Sad Year’

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Michael Archer Jr., son of D’Angelo and Angie Stone, has shared a heartfelt statement in light of his father’s passing on Tuesday (October 14). This

NEWS

Beyoncé Pays Tribute To D’Angelo As ‘The Pioneer Of Neo-Soul’

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Beyoncé honored D’Angelo on Tuesday (October 14,) recognizing him as a pioneer of neo-soul after his passing from pancreatic cancer. “Rest in peace, Michael Eugene

NEWS

Release Dates For Nas x DJ Premier And De La Soul Albums Revealed

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Mass Appeal has unveiled the release timelines for highly-anticipated music projects involving Nas x DJ Premier and De La Soul. According to reports, the joint

INTERVIEWS

Mobb Deep – The Last Stand

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Iconic platinum-selling Hip Hop duo Mobb Deep’s swan song collection, “Infinite” [Mass Appeal Records], drifts like smoke over Queensbridge. Prodigy’s ghostly voice cuts through, Havoc

INDIES NEWS

Miami Rapper Klass Money Shares Caribbean-Infused “Plottin” Music Video

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As Bouyon music continues to gain recognition and popularity on the global stage, Klass Money has joined forces with one of Dominica’s most influential Bouyon

NEWS

Legendary R&B Singer D’Angelo Has Died Aged 51

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D’Angelo, the iconic soul and R&B artist, has reportedly died at the age of 51. Born Michael Eugene Archer, the celebrated musician passed away on