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Rick Ross Contributes To “Slide” Movie Soundtrack
Prepare for an unforgettable soundtrack moment as Rain 910, Rick Ross, and Ron E. delivers an electrifying collaboration on “Often.” “Often” is the new single
Happy Birthday Aaliyah
Happy Birthday to Aaliyah, who would have turned 46 today. She was born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. R.I.P.
EST Gee Announces New Album “I Ain’t Feeling You”
Louisville rapper EST Gee is gearing up for his new album entitled “I Ain’t Feeling You.” The new project, which will be released on January
Lil Yachty Shares “Lunch Break Freestyle” For Lyrical Lemonade
Lil Yachty has just stopped by at the Lyrical Lemonade office in Chicago to contribute to their “Lunch Break Freestyle” series. Marking the second installation
Drake Withdraws Legal Petition Against Universal Music And Spotify
Drake has officially withdrawn his petition against Spotify and Universal Music Group after the Canadian artist accused them of inflating the numbers of Kendrick Lamar‘s
Happy Birthday Slick Rick
Happy Birthday to Slick Rick, who turns 60 today. He was born on January 14, 1965 in London, England.
Happy Birthday LL Cool J
Happy Birthday to LL Cool J, who turns 57 today. He was born on January 14, 1968 in Long Island, NY.
Sexyy Red Praises Doctor After Breast Surgery: “I’m Back Double D’d Up”
Sexyy Red says she’s “back double D’d up.” The St. Louis raptress kicked off 2025 going under the knife for a successful breast augmentation. Red
Kodak Black Says Rap Will Turn On Him Next: “They’re Gonna Do Me Like Drake”
It seems that Kodak Black is worried that Hip-Hop fans will turn on him just like what he says happened to Drake in his feud
Lil Baby Earns His Fourth #1 With New Album “WHAM”
Lil Baby collects his fourth #1 album on the Billboard 200 as his latest project, “WHAM,” opens atop the chart. His newest LP earns a
The LOX – “Money, Power, Respect”
27 years ago today, The LOX released their debut album, “Money, Power, Respect,” on January 13, 1998 via Bad Boy Records. The album featured production
NBA YoungBoy Gets Prison Release Date After Plea Deal
NBA YoungBoy will walk out of prison in July 2025 thanks to a plea deal related to a federal gun charge in Utah in 2024.
Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige
Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 54 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.
Da Band Rapper Chopper Recalls Diddy Threatening Freddy P’s Life
Da Band rapper Chopper recently talked about the situation where Diddy threatened fellow member Freddy P when they were filming “Making The Band.” In a
Jay-Z Has Filed A Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit Accusing Him Of Raping Girl
Jay-Z has filed a motion to dismiss the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by a woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by
Kanye West Drops Bizarre AI-Generated Music Video For “530”
Kanye West surprised his fans by dropping a new music video for his track “530” from the album “Vultures 2” with Ty Dolla $ign. Shared
Lil Baby Continues Attacking Gunna By Calling Him A “Rat”
Fans are convinced that Lil Baby took a jab at his former collaborator Gunna in a new song. The Atlanta rapper seemingly alludes to Gunna
The Official Tracklist For Mac Miller’s “Balloonerism” Has Been Revealed
The official tracklist for Mac Miller’s much-discussed album, “Balloonerism,” has been revealed. The anticipated project will drop on January 17 via Warner Records, just two
Ice Spice Generates Shockingly Low First Week Sales Numbers For “Y2K! (Deluxe)”
With many music fans being obsessed with numbers these days, anything less than a top 10 ranking is seen as a reason to poke fun
Ice-T Calls Police Officer A “F*cking Asshole” During Tense Traffic Stop
Ice-T was involved in a heated dispute with a New Jersey police officer during a traffic stop that was captured on bodycam footage. The argument
Will Smith To Star In New “Matrix” Movie?
Will Smith surprised his fans with a teaser suggesting he’s starring in the new “Matrix” movie, but sources are claiming that it has nothing to
Bay Area Legend Richie Rich Shares New Album “Richard”
Living Westcoast legend Richard “Richie Rich” Serrell returns to the limelight after a nearly five long years musical sabbatical. On his just released aptly titled
Happy Birthday Polo G
Happy Birthday to Polo G, who turns 26 today. He was born on January 6, 1999 in Chicago, IL.
Lil Baby Drops New Album “WHAM” Feat. Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage And More
Lil Baby is finally back. The Atlanta rapper has officially dropped his fourth studio album entitled “WHAM.” Short for ‘Who Hard As Me’, the new
Nicki Minaj Sued By Former Manager For Assault And Battery
Nicki Minaj has been sued for assault, battery and “intentional infliction of emotional distress” by a former tour manager. TMZ reports that Brandon Garrett, Minaj’s
Kanye West Teases New Album “Bully” With Studio Snippet
A new short clip of Kanye West in the studio has surfaced, offering fans another quick listen to the rapper’s upcoming album “Bully.” Ye has
Eminem Talks Joint Album With 50 Cent: “That Would Be Great”
An Eminem and 50 Cent project could be a possibility. Em and Fif are both Hall Of Fame talents in Rap with nothing left to
Gunna Goes Global In Music Video “Got Damn”
Gunna has shared a new music video for his recent single, “Got Damn.” As the Georgia rapper said in the “Got Damn” chorus, “I don’t
Kendrick Lamar Earned The Most #1 Hits On The Billboard Hot 100 This Year
Kendrick Lamar was officially the king of the charts in 2024. The Grammy-winning rapper topped the Billboard Hot 100, Spotify, and Apple Music, further fortifying
Pete Rock – Gettin’ Wreck With The Creator
Arguably one of, if not, the best albums of 2024, a collaborative effort between DJ-Grammy Award winning producer/rapper, Pete Rock, née Peter Phillips, and native
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