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NEWS VIDEOS

GloRilla Looking For True Love in “I Luv Her” Music Video

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GloRilla has dropped the accompanying music video for “I Luv Her” featuring T-Pain. Directed by Benny Boom, the Memphis raptress meets the love of her

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Young Dolph

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3 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost Young Dolph on November 17, 2021. The popular Tennessee rapper was fatally shot in Memphis while visiting

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Aspiring New Jersey Rapper Brandin Tyrik Is Poised To Become Hip-Hop’s New Superstar

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Rising New Jersey rapper Brandin Tyrik aka The Light is making waves in the music industry with his unique sound and charismatic persona. At first

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Dr. Dre – “The Chronic 2001”

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25 years ago today, Dr. Dre released his second studio album, “2001,” on November 16, 1999 via Aftermath Entertainment and Interscope Records as the follow-up to

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Buddah Baby Heats Up The Streets With “Can’t Stop” Music Video

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Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa, the rising Hip-Hop artist from Washington D.C., is making waves with his distinctive sound, sharp lyricism, and an undeniable

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Drake – “Take Care”

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13 years ago today, Drake dropped his sophomore album, “Take Care,” on November 15, 2011. The album features guest appearances from The Weeknd, Rihanna, Kendrick

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Lil Peep

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7 years ago today, Lil Peep died on his tour bus before a scheduled performance in Tucson on November 15, 2017. The examiner’s office, which

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Ol’ Dirty Bastard

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Happy Birthday to Ol’ Dirty Bastard, who would have turned 56 today. He was born on November 15, 1968 in New York City, NY. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday B.o.B

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Happy Birthday to B.o.B, who turns 36 today. He was born on November 15, 1988 in Winston-Salem, NC.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday E-40

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Happy Birthday to E-40, who turns 57 today. He was born on November 15, 1967 in Vallejo, CA.

NEWS

Meek Mill Distancing Himself From Diddy: “Don’t Ever Disrespect Me”

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Meek Mill is distancing himself from jailed-friend Diddy amid the mogul’s sexual assault and trafficking case. On Wednesday (November 13), a video post of someone

NEWS

Doja Cat Hints New Album With Mysterious Tracklist

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It seems that a new Doja Cat album is on the way. The controversial female artist took to X on Monday evening (November 11) to

NEWS

Ice Cube Reveals Why Dr. Dre Did Not Produce On His Debut Album

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Ice Cube revealed that he wanted Dr. Dre to produce his debut album, “AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” but Eazy-E stopped it from happening The Los Angeles

NEWS VIDEOS

Gunna Shares New Visual “Him All Along”

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Gunna has released the music video for his latest single, “Him All Along.” Directed by Spike Jordan, the music video sees the Georgia artist stepping

INTERVIEWS

Joell Ortiz – Grown Up Rap

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Originally inked to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment, veteran Brooklyn, New York emcee Joell Ortiz has returned with his 9th solo studio collection, “W.A.R. (With All

NEWS

Metro Boomin Teases New Young Thug Music

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Young Thug is ready for a comeback. Hit producer Metro Boomin has been anticipating Thugger‘s release from jail. The St. Louis hitmaker posted a picture

NEWS

Rihanna Hints At Music Retirement

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Rihanna might be ready to leave her music career behind. The superstar fueled retirement rumors while deejaying at a Fenty Beauty event in her native

NEWS

Plies Sues Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B And GloRilla

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Plies has filed a lawsuit alleging that Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla jacked one of his songs for their hit collaboration, “Wanna Be,” which has

NEWS

Lil Uzi Vert’s “Eternal Atake 2” Lands #3 Spot On Billboard 200

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Lil Uzi Vert is charting high. The Pennsylvania rapper is opening this week’s Billboard 200 at #3 with his new album, “Eternal Atake 2.” “Eternal

NEWS

Here Are The 2025 Grammy Award Nominations

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The Recording Academy is proud to present the 2025 Grammy nominees, honoring both artistic and technical skill of the highest degree in music. Leading the

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Warren G

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Happy Birthday to Warren G, who turns 54 today. He was born on November 10, 1970 in LongBeach, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Big Pun

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Happy Birthday to Big Pun, who would have turned 53 today. He was born on November 10, 1971 in Bronx, NY. R.I.P.

NEWS RELEASES

Z-Ro Drops Smooth New Single “No Ice”

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Houston rapper Z-Ro drops his anticipated new single, “No Ice,” produced by Iceman Chamberlain, laced with bluesy guitar sounds that bring out a melodic, soulful

NEWS VIDEOS

Consequence Taps Chuck D For “What Has America Done” Music Video

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After joining A Tribe Called Quest at their induction into the Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame, Consequence releases a new single, “What Has America

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Scarface

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Happy Birthday to Scarface, who turns 54 today. He was born on November 9, 1970 in Houston, TX.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday French Montana

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Happy Birthday to French Montana, who turns 40 today. He was born on November 9, 1984 in Rabat, Morocco.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Pooh Shiesty

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Happy Birthday to Pooh Shiesty, who turns 25 today. He was born on November 8, 1999 in Memphis, TN.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Tech N9ne

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Happy Birthday to Tech N9ne, who turns 53 today. He was born on November 8, 1971 in Kansas City, MO.

NEWS

Hip-Hop Reacts To Donald Trump’s Win Over Kamala Harris

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Celebrities weighed in on the 2024 presidential victory of Donald Trump over Kamala Harris. Trump has defeated Harris in the 2024 presidential election and was

NEWS

Ice-T Says Rap Feuds Are Not Smart In The Social Media Era

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While beefing might be the name of the game, Ice-T thinks it has become too dangerous in Hip-Hop music. During an interview on the “Boss