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Ugly God Reacts To Murder Charges

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Ugly God – born Royce Cornell Davison-Rodriguez – hopped on Twitter and broke his silence since being accused of killing his best friend’s dad. The

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Blac Youngsta Shares Message To His Brother’s Killers

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Blac Youngsta took to social media to announce the death of his brother and to seemingly swear revenge against his killers. “I love U baby

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LL Cool J Calls Out Rapper Who “Flirt” With Retirement

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Despite having an amazing career and legacy spanning several decades, LL Cool J makes it clear he’s not stopping anytime soon. The legendary artist is

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Rapper Blueface Hospitalized After Being Stabbed

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Rapper Blueface was stabbed while being in the gym preparing for an upcoming celebrity boxing match. At 10:33 am, police responded to a call about

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Blac Youngsta’s Brother Killed In Memphis

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Popular Memphis rapper Blac Youngsta’s younger brother, Tomanuel Benson, tragically lost his life after being shot near a B.P. gas station in South Memphis. Authorities

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Arrest Video Surfaces Online

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The bodycam footage of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s recent arrest has surfaced on the internet and it shows the “GUMMO” rapper trying to talk his way out

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Jamie Foxx “Feeling Like Himself” Again Following Health Scare

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Jamie Foxx hopped on Instagram to show his fans that he is back to his usual self 4 months after he was hospitalized with a

GOSSIP NEWS

Boosie Badazz Disses Kodak Black On New Track “Ungrateful”

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Boosie Badazz and Kodak Black have been beefing online ever since Yak’s collabo record with controversial artist Tekashi 6ix9ine hit the internet. On the Baton

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Gucci Mane Hosting “Gucci Mane & Friends” Concert In Atlanta

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Gucci Mane announces his legendary, one-night-only concert, “Gucci Mane & Friends.” The historic show will include several of Gucci’s frequent collaborators and artists from his

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Jack Harlow Announces “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour”

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Jack Harlow announces first-of-its-kind, “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and Production Simple, the Kentucky superstar will take his 3rd

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Lil Uzi Vert Expands “The Pink Tape Tour”

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Due to overwhelming demand, Grammy-nominated artist Lil Uzi Vert announced the addition of seven new dates on his “The Pink Tape Tour.” Produced by Live

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Rapper Young Capone Dead At 35

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Young Capone – born Rodriguez Smith and a protégé of Jermaine Dupri – has died after he was reportedly feared missing. Earlier this week, news

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Benny The Butcher Says He’s Voting For Donald Trump

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Benny The Butcher has proclaimed that he will vote for Donald Trump, prompting a backlash from his fanbase. The popular New York rapper took to

GOSSIP NEWS

Nicki Minaj Slams Fellow Raptress Coi Leray

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It seems that Nicki Minaj has issues with almost every other female rapper in the Hip-Hop circuit. In the last couple of years, the Trinidad

GOSSIP NEWS

Megan Thee Stallion Called Out Her Haters

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Megan Thee Stallion addressed her haters when she performed for the first time since Tory Lanez was sentenced to 10 years in prison. “I just

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Soulja Boy Boldly Claims He Started The New Wave In Hip-Hop

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Soulja Boy claims that he started the new wave in Hip-Hop culture. Hip-Hop celebrated its 50 anniversary on August 11 and Soulja Boy claims he

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Timbaland’s Former Rap Partner Magoo Dies At Age 50

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Rapper Magoo, who was best known as Timbaland’s longtime collaborator, has died Sunday (August 13). The “Up Jumps Da’ Boogie” performer’s cause of death is

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Tory Lanez Issues Statement Following Prison Sentence

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Tory Lanez – real name Daystar Peterson – has issued a statement following his prison sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Speaking to the judge,

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Iggy Azalea Hired Tory Lanez As Executive Producer For Next Album

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Iggy Azalea’s three-page letter to Judge David Herriford regarding Tory Lanez’s sentence is out in full. The popular female raptress said that she hired Lanez

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Eminem And Dr. Dre’s New Artist Ez Mil Unveils “DU4LI7Y: REDUX”

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Ez Mil turned a lot of heads in the urban music circuit when Eminem and Dr. Dre signed him to Aftermath, Interscope, and Shady Records.

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Tom MacDonald Blasts Woke And Cancel Culture On “Your America”

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“Your America” is the follow-up to the chart-topping song “American Flags,” once again Tom MacDonald teams up with fellow rapper Adam Calhoun. The anti-woke artist’s

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Gucci Mane’s Latest Signee Sett Drops Debut Mixtape And New Music Video

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Memphis rising star, Sett, has released his debut mixtape, “Life Of A SlimeCrook,” via The New 1017/Atlantic Records. The two discs project features 19 brand-new

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Janelle Monáe Expands “The Age Of Pleasure Tour”

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Janelle Monáe has expanded her blockbuster “The Age of Pleasure Tour,” adding new dates at Indianapolis, IN’s Egyptian Room at Old National Centre (September 10),

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Cordae Returns With “Make Up Your Mind”

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Grammy-nominated and Emmy-winning rapper Cordae is back with his long-awaited new single entitled “Make Up Your Mind.” Produced by Dr. Luke (Doja Cat, Latto, Nicki

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Kevin Gates Unveils New Music Video “I Don’t Apologize”

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Kevin Gates releases his latest single and visual for “I Don’t Apologize.” On the track, Kevin inspires his fans and takes them on a journey

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Busta Rhymes Says Weight Loss Was Inspired By ‘Asthma Attack’ During Sex

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Busta Rhymes has revealed that an “asthma attack”-like experience after having sex inspired him to lose weight. The legendary rapper has lost over 100 pounds

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Boosie Badazz Checks Himself Into Anger Management

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Boosie Badazz recently took to social media to reveal that he’s been attending anger management classes. “TODAY I WENT [AND] CHECKED MYSELF INTO ANGER MANAGEMENT

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Post Malone Writes His Best Songs On The Toilet

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Post Malone is getting candid about his bathroom habits, stating that he writes his best songs lyrics while he’s on the toilet. “Sometimes I’ll bring

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Lizzo Releases Statement Following Sexual Harassment Allegations

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Lizzo broke her silence on social media after a lawsuit was filed against her by three former dancers who have accused her of sexual and

GOSSIP NEWS

Eminem Fires Shots At Melle Mel And The Game On New Song “Realest”

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Eminem hopped on his Shady Records signee Ez Mil’s new single entitled “Realest” where he clapped back at critics who were upset that the Detroit