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NEWS TOUR

J. Cole Announces Global “The Fall-Off” Tour For 2026

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J. Cole is hitting the road for an epic farewell. Following the release of his highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Fall-Off” — rumored to

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Dr. Dre

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Dre, who turns 61 today. He was born on February 18, 1965 in Compton, CA.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Prince Markie Dee

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5 year ago today, Prince Markie Dee, a Hip-Hop pioneer, cultural icon, and one of the founding members of the legendary Fat Boys, has passed

EDITORIALS

Hip-Hop Project Sales Dominating 2026 So Far

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The hip-hop scene in 2026 is showing signs of resurgence after years of fluctuating momentum. A report from Billboard in late 2025 revealed a decline

NEWS RELEASES

A New Nipsey Hussle Album Is Set To Drop This Summer

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A new album featuring Nipsey Hussle and Bino Rideaux is on the horizon, and fans have already been treated to a sneak peek with the

CRIME NEWS

Last Suspect In Young Dolph’s Murder To Take Plea Deal

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The final suspect in the murder of rapper Young Dolph is poised to accept a plea deal, more than four years after the tragic incident.

NEWS

Wiz Khalifa Shares Heartfelt Tribute After Losing His Father

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Wiz Khalifa is grieving the loss of his father, Laurence W. Thomaz, who passed away at the age of 63. The 38-year-old rapper took to

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lupe Fiasco

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Happy Birthday to Lupe Fiasco, who turns 44 today. He was born on February 16, 1982 in Chicago, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ice-T

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Happy Birthday to Ice-T, who turns 68 today. He was born on February 16, 1958 in Newark, NJ.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday The Weeknd

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Happy Birthday to The Weeknd, who turns 36 today. He was born on February 16, 1990 in Toronto, Canada.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Megan Thee Stallion

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Happy Birthday to Megan Thee Stallion, who turns 31 today. She was born on February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, TX.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Birdman

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Happy Birthday to Birdman, who turns 57 today. He was born on February 15, 1969 in New Orleans, LA.

NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Allegedly Abused White Tiger, Claims Rescue Center

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An animal rescue center, Lions Tigers & Bears, has accused rapper NBA YoungBoy of abusing a white tiger he once owned. This claim surfaced in

GOSSIP NEWS

Ja Rule Apologizes For Viral Video With Tony Yayo And Uncle Murda

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Ja Rule has expressed his regrets for losing his composure during a recent altercation involving Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda onboard a plane. On February

NEWS

J. Cole Responds To Cam’ron’s $500K Lawsuit

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J. Cole has officially addressed Cam’ron’s lawsuit regarding “Ready ’24,” refuting claims that there was ever an agreement to collaborate on a future project in

NEWS VIDEOS

Central Cee Drops Anticipated “Iceman Freestyle” Music Video

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Six months after a teaser set the internet abuzz through Drake’s “100 Gigs” archive, Central Cee has finally unveiled the complete version of “Iceman Freestyle.”

CRIME NEWS

Lil Baby Involved In Altercation With San Francisco 49ers Player Keion White

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Lil Baby has been implicated in an altercation with San Francisco 49ers player Keion White, who was later shot during the same incident. According to

CRIME NEWS

Takeoff’s Murder Trial Set To Start In November

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The trial for the individual accused of killing Takeoff in 2022 is scheduled to begin this November. On February 10, Patrick Clark, the suspect identified

NEWS RELEASES

Baby Keem Announces New Album “Ca$ino”

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Baby Keem has officially announced the release date for his upcoming album, “Ca$ino”. The rapper shared the news on February 10, revealing that his sophomore

NEWS RELEASES

Jack Harlow Revealed “Monica” Album Release Date And Cover Art

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Jack Harlow has a special surprise for his fans this year. The Louisville rapper announced on February 10 that his fourth studio album, “Monica”, will

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Gucci Mane

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Happy Birthday to Gucci Mane, who turns 46 today. He was born on February 12, 1980 in Birmingham, AL.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Trugoy The Dove

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3 year ago today, the world of Hip-Hop mourned the loss of one of its most unique voices. As a co-founder of De La Soul,

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Whitney Houston

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14 year ago today, the world bid farewell to one of the most extraordinary voices in music history, Whitney Houston. At just 48 years old,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Brandy

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Happy Birthday to Brandy, who turns 47 today. She was born on February 11, 1979 in McComb, MS.

CRIME NEWS

Nardo Wick Reportedly Arrested In Georgia

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Nardo Wick has reportedly been arrested in Georgia, marking another encounter with legal troubles since his late teenage years. Details about the situation remain limited

NEWS RELEASES

Kanye West’s Daughter North West Drops Her First Official Song

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North West, the daughter of Ye, has officially stepped into the music world with the release of her debut single, “Piercing On My Hand”. Following

GOSSIP NEWS

50 Cent Mocks Stefon Diggs Over Cardi B Split Speculations

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50 Cent stirred up Super Bowl aftermath discussions on February 9, by poking fun at Stefon Diggs following the New England Patriots’ loss in Super

CHARTS NEWS

Don Toliver’s “OCTANE” Secures Top Spot On Billboard 200

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Don Toliver’s latest album, “OCTANE”, secures the top spot on the Billboard 200 this week. The new studio project opens with 162,000 equivalent album units

NEWS

50 Cent Explains Why He No Longer Releases New Music

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50 Cent has shed light on why he no longer releases new music, addressing the topic during a recent interview with Rolling Stone. In the

NEWS

J. Cole Fans Revisit DMX’s Praise Of Him After “The Fall-Off” Homage

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J. Cole fans are reflecting on DMX’s past praise of the rapper after Cole paid tribute to the late hip-hop legend on his latest album,