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Dr. Dre’s Debut Album “The Chronic” Re-Released On Streaming Services

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On December 15, 1992, Hip-Hop legend Dr. Dre unveiled his first solo full-length album following his departure from Rap group N.W.A, a 16-track effort titled

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Lil Wayne Announces 28-City “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour”

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Celebrated rapper Lil Wayne will be heading on tour this Spring. The “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” will be presented by Hip-Hop festival producer Rolling

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Burna Boy Releases New Music Video “Common Person”

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Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy has released an official music video for “Common Person.” The fan favorite track comes from Burna’s acclaimed sixth studio album, “Love,

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Lil Yachty Drops Bizarre Music Video For “Say Something”

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Lil Yachty is riding high following the release of his anticipated new album “Let’s Start Here,” out immediately through Quality Control Music and Motown Records.

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Ice Spice Shares “in ha mood” Music Video

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Female raptress Ice Spice has shared an accompanying music video for her single “in ha mood.” Helmed by Oliver Cannon and Chris Villa, the clip

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Cordae And Anderson .Paak Reunite On J. Cole-Produced Song “Two Tens”

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Grammy-nominated rapper Cordae kicks of 2023 with the release of his Anderson .Paak assisted single “Two Tens” with production by the notable J. Cole. “Two

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Swizz Beatz Names ‘Greatest’ Song He’s Ever Produced, Talks DMX’s Death

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Swizz Beatz has crafted chart-topping Billboard hits and received numerous awards, however there’s one track in particular he produced that he still considers his absolute

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Lil Yachty Drops “Department Of Mental Tranquility” Skit Ahead Of New Album

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In anticipation of his fifth studio album entitled “Let’s Start Here” via Motown Records/Quality Control Music, Lil Yachty has dropped a skit titled “Department Of

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Drake Teases Summer Tour With 21 Savage, Hints At New Album In 2023

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Drake might be hitting the road this summer season, however he won’t be performing solo. The Canadian rapper has shared that he’ll be going on

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Run DMC Announce Final Concert As A Group And New Documentary

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Run DMC have announced plans to play their final concert as a group in April at New York’s Madison Square Garden, an event that will

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Brooklyn Rapper Shake-A-Vel Drops “NY Hitter”

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Brooklyn rappers are known to bring the heat whenever they step in the booth. New York artist Shake-A-Vel is coming in hotter than bacon grease

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Ice Spice Releases Debut EP “Like..?”

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Ice Spice has debuted her anticipated freshman EP entitled “Like..?” The New York-born female rapper first found success with her viral drill hit “Munch (Feelin’

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Drake Signs First Female Artist To OVO Sound

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Drake has signed R&B singer Naomi Sharon to his label OVO Sound, making Sharon the first female artist he has signed. Drizzy announced the signing

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The Weeknd Drops “Nothing Is Lost” Video From “Avatar”

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The Weeknd has dropped an accompanying music video for “Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength),” his Swedish House Mafia and Simon Franglen-produced theme music

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Memphis Rapper T.R.U.B. Strikes With Music Video “Go”

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In a music industry where negativity can be the norm, it’s nice to have some light shed on the positive side of music. Music artist

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A$AP Rocky Drops Reworked “Angels Pt. 2” Music Video

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Hip-Hop superstar A$AP Rocky is celebrating 10 years of his debut studio album entitled “Long.Live.A$AP.” with a reworked “Angels” music video titled “Angels Pt. 2.”

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Trippie Redd Confirms New Album “Mansion Musik”, Executive Produced By Chief Keef

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Trippie Redd is following up 2021’s “Trip At Knight” and the deluxe LP entitled “Neon Shark vs Pegasus” with a brand new body of work.

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Ruffhouse Records Founder Chris Schwartz Accused Of Ponzi Scheme

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Industry wars over money, publishing, royalties are common. And here you go once again with more industry issues. Chinga Chang Records – better known as

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Gucci Mane & Kodak Black Head To The Club In New Music Video “King Snipe”

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Grammy Award-nominated rapper Gucci Mane and multi-platinum artist Kodak Black have joined forces once again for “King Snipe,” released  via Atlantic Records/The New 1017 Records.

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Dr. Dre Is Selling His Catalog For $200 Million USD

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Hip-Hop icon Dr. Dre is officially selling a portion of the collection of his music catalog to Universal Music Group. In a deal, confirmed to

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Freddie Gibbs Is Planning To Drop Four New Albums

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Freddie Gibbs is keeping himself busy as he plans to work on 4 new albums. The Indiana rapper confirmed the information to XXL Magazine, “Alchemist

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Shawn Archer Drops New Music Video “Blow The Bag”

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Philly rapper and member of the renown record label SKE Records, Shawn Archer returns with another visualizer for “Blow The Bag” featuring Martin Archer and

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Charismatic Rapper Dre Carter Releases LeBron James-Inspired Music Video “LA Bron”

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Dre Carter is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after rappers on the independent music scene. Some industry insiders are labeling him as an “East

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Hit-Boy Teases Offset Collaboration Dropping This Week

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Hit-Boy is about to drop a brand new collaborative track with Migos rapper Offset this week. The super producer took to social media to share

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French Montana To Detail His Life In Autobiographical Documentary, Executive Produced By Drake

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French Montana will be dropping an autobiographical documentary about his life and profession, executive produced by Drake. The Marocco-born rapper, who just released the brand

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UK Musical Pioneer Subject 13 Teams Up With Conscious Route For “Dripping Sauce”

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Music is the universal language and Subject 13 speaks it well. The UK bred artist is a visionary and music maestro, who is never limited

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Hit-Boy Claims He Has A Whole Album Worth Of Songs With Anderson .Paak

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Hit-Boy and Anderson .Paak could possibly be putting out a couple of collaborations someday soon. The frequent Nas collaborator and “King’s Disease” trilogy producer took

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SZA Releases Digital “SOS” Album With “PSA” And Her “Open Arms” Solo Version

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Given that SZA released “SOS” last month, the highly-anticipated album has actually continued to run up the streaming numbers. And to commemorate its chart-topping success,

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Future And Sony Music Resolve “High Off Life” Trademark Lawsuit

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Future’s production company, Freebandz Productions, and Sony Music have actually worked out a claim filed over his eighth studio album “High Off Life.” The fit

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Quavo Pays Tribute To Takeoff In Emotional Track “Without You”

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Quavo is remembering his nephew and Migos member Takeoff in a emotional new single entitled “Without You.” The Georgia rapper shared a link to the