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BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Central Cee

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Happy Birthday to Central Cee, who turns 28 today. He was born on June 4, 1998 in London, UK.

CRIME NEWS

Tory Lanez Files Another Emergency Motion

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Tory Lanez has filed yet another emergency motion as his fight for freedom takes a troubling twist. His legal team has raised serious concerns about

CRIME NEWS

Keefe D Reportedly Addressed His Role In Tupac’s Murder During Jail Calls

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At one point, many assumed Tupac Shakur‘s murder would remain unresolved, but Duane “Keefe D” Davis now finds himself at the center of a high-profile

NEWS

Jim Jones Labels Drake As The GOAT

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The ongoing discussions about Drake show no signs of slowing down, with fans and peers firmly rallying behind the rap superstar despite the divisive reception

NEWS

Rich Homie Quan’s Dad Speaks On Young Thug

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Rich Homie Quan’s father, Corey Lamar, has opened up about the emotional challenges following his son’s untimely passing, reflecting on key moments that left a

GOSSIP NEWS

Fans Track Down Lil Wayne’s Alleged Fiancée

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Fans are abuzz with rumors about Lil Wayne’s personal life amid anticipation for the eventual release of “Tha Carter VII”. Recently, TMZ reported that the

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty’s Father Released From Jail

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Pooh Shiesty‘s father is set to be released from federal custody following his arrest in connection with an alleged robbery and kidnapping incident involving Gucci

NEWS RELEASES

Katy Perry And Chief Keef Unite 13 Years After Feud

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13 years after their infamous online clash, Katy Perry and Chief Keef have surprisingly teamed up for a track. The pop star enlisted Sosa for

NEWS RELEASES

Latto Shares Reason Behind Her Retirement Decision

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Latto shared that postpartum depression played a significant role in her recent decision to announce her retirement from the rap industry. During an interview with

NEWS RELEASES

Young M.A Shares First Studio Album Since 2017

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Young M.A is making her presence felt once more, but she’s clear about one thing — it’s not a comeback. The Brooklyn-born rapper returned to

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Mo3

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Happy Birthday to Mo3, who would have turned 34 today. He was born on May 31, 1992 in Dallas, TX. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Waka Flocka Flame

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Happy Birthday to Waka Flocka Flame, who turns 40 today. He was born on May 31, 1986 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Remy Ma

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Happy Birthday to Remy Ma, who turns 46 today. He was born on May 30, 1980 in New York City, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Big L

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Happy Birthday to Big L, who would have turned 52 today. He was born on May 30, 1974 in New York City, NY. R.I.P.

INTERVIEWS

Ice-T – Where Survival Becomes Story, And Story Becomes Legacy

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Before hip-hop became corporate nostalgia and streaming-era fast food, Ice-T was turning South Central survival into sharp, cinematic storytelling. Long before “gangsta rap” became a

NEWS

Soulja Boy Thinks He Inspired Drake Dropping Three Albums

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Soulja Boy believes he may have influenced Drake’s decision to release three albums simultaneously, suggesting that Drake has, once again, borrowed heavily from his style

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty’s Legal Team Gets Federal Case Declared “Complex”

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Federal prosecutors are intensifying their case against Pooh Shiesty, marking a pivotal development in a high-profile federal prosecution that has drawn significant attention within the

GOSSIP NEWS

Lil Wayne Secretly Engaged To Mysterious Woman

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Lil Wayne is reportedly ready to embark on a new chapter in his personal life. According to a report from TMZ dated Tuesday (May 26),

NEWS RELEASES

YG Announces New Album “The Gentlemen’s Club”

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YG has drawn inspiration from a familiar setting for his latest venture, announcing his upcoming seventh studio album, “The Gentlemen’s Club”. The Compton rapper, well-acquainted

CHARTS NEWS RELEASES

Drake’s “Janice STFU” Lands At #1 On Billboard

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The highly anticipated numbers for Drake’s “ICEMAN” trilogy are in. On Tuesday (May 26), after an extended holiday weekend, Billboard announced that the Canadian rapper’s

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Jadakiss

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Happy Birthday to Jadakiss, who turns 51 today. He was born on May 27, 1975 in Yonkers, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Andre 3000

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Happy Birthday to Andre 3000, who turns 51 today. He was born on May 27, 1975 in Atlanta, GA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lisa Lopes

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Happy Birthday to Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, who would have turned 55 today. She was born on May 27, 1971 in Philadelphia, PA. R.I.P.

INDIES NEWS RELEASES

Buddah Baby Strikes With New Banger “Better Than I Ever Been”

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Buddah Baby, widely known as The DMV Reppa, is quickly emerging as a notable force in the Hip-Hop scene out of Washington D.C. With his

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty Trial Date Set In Gucci Mane Kidnapping, Robbery Case

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Pooh Shiesty’s trial date has been officially set in the federal case involving allegations of kidnapping and robbery related to Gucci Mane. According to documents

NEWS RELEASES

Lil Wayne Confirms “Tha Carter VII” Is “Coming Soon”

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Lil Wayne has reaffirmed his status as one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures by teasing the release of new music. Recently, however, the rapper has

CRIME NEWS

Cam’ron And J. Cole Settled Their Legal Dispute

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Cam’ron and J. Cole have resolved their legal dispute concerning their 2024 collaboration, “Ready ’24”, putting an end to the lawsuit surrounding the track. Cam’ron

CHARTS NEWS

Drake Reacts To Breaking Michael Jackson’s Record

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Drake is no stranger to trophies and record-breaking achievements. On May 26, the rapper celebrated a major milestone, surpassing Michael Jackson for the most #1

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lauryn Hill

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Happy Birthday to Lauryn Hill, who turns 51 today. She was born on May 26, 1975 in East Orange, NJ.

NEWS

Chris Brown Granted Honorary Doctorate

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Chris Brown has officially earned the title of “Dr. Breezy.” The renowned singer recently revealed on Instagram that he was awarded an honorary doctorate in