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CRIME NEWS

Yella Beezy Mourns The Death Of His Mother Amid Ongoing Mo3 Murder Case

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Dallas rapper Yella Beezy is grieving the recent loss of his mother while navigating a significant legal battle. On January 18, Beezy took to social

CRIME NEWS

YNW Melly No Longer Facing Trial On Charges Of Witness Tampering

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YNW Melly will no longer face trial for witness tampering as prosecutors have decided to dismiss the charges. The Florida rapper was originally set to

NEWS TOUR

Bruno Mars Extends “The Romantic Tour” With 30 New Dates

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Bruno Mars is making sure his return to the stage is nothing short of extraordinary. Following the announcement of “The Romantic Tour”, his first global

INDIES

Nia Dorsey Unveils The Music Video For “Do About It”

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Rising rap artist Nia Dorsey is making major moves in the entertainment business. With roots in Memphis and currently residing in Los Angeles, Nia Dorsey

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Blueface

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Happy Birthday to Blueface, who turns 29 today. He was born on January 20, 1997 in Los Angeles, CA.

NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Has Become The Most RIAA-Certified Rapper In History

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NBA YoungBoy has officially claimed the title of the most RIAA-certified rapper in history, surpassing some of the biggest names in the industry with an

NEWS VIDEOS

T.I. Teases Final Album “Kill The King” With New “Let Em Know” Music Video

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T.I. gears up to close his storied career in hip-hop with the announcement of his final album, “Kill The King”, marked by the debut of

NEWS

Fetty Wap Returns To Performing After Prison Release

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Fetty Wap has made it clear that he has no plans to reflect on his prison experience in his upcoming music. Fans are now left

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Mac Miller

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Happy Birthday to Mac Miller, who would have turned 34 today. He was born on January 19, 1992 in Pittsburgh, PA. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Scrappy

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Happy Birthday to Lil Scrappy, who turns 42 today. He was born on January 19, 1984 in Atlanta, GA.

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

NBA YoungBoy Drops New Album “Slime Cry”

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again has introduced his latest album, “Slime Cry”, showcasing his unmistakable artistry. The Baton Rouge rapper, known for his relentless creative output,

NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

A$AP Rocky Appears To Diss Drake On New Track “Stole Ya Flow”

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A$AP Rocky seems to take shots at Drake in his new track “Stole Ya Flow”. On Friday (January 16), the Harlem rapper dropped his highly

CRIME NEWS

Mo3 Murder Trial Postponed Indefinitely

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The trial concerning the murder of Mo3 has been postponed until further notice. Yella Beezy, accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing of Mo3 by allegedly

NEWS

Kurupt Dealing With Serious Health Issues

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Westcoast rapper Kurupt is currently hospitalized, dealing with serious health issues. Reports from TMZ indicate that the revered Tha Dogg Pound rapper was admitted several

NEWS VIDEOS

J. Cole Shares First Music Video From New Album “The Fall-Off”

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J. Cole has unveiled the first single from “The Fall-Off” after announcing the album’s release. The track, titled “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2,” suggests

KNOWLEDGE DROP

Future – “Purple Reign”

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10 years ago today, Future dropped his “Purple Reign” mixtape, produced by DJ Esco and Metro Boomin. It is Future’s first non-commercial mixtape since the

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Lil Jon

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Happy Birthday to Lil Jon, who turns 55 today. He was born on January 17, 1971 in Atlanta, GA.

EDITORIALS

Every Travis Scott Album Ranked

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If you say “creative force,” “unpredictable,” and “hitmaker” in the mirror three times, Travis Scott will appear behind you blasting “goosebumps” through a boombox. One

NEWS

Kanye West Faces Setback In Legal Dispute Over $57 Million Mansion

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In 2023, Kanye West was sued by a construction consultant who claims he was subjected to “extreme danger” during his engagement with the artist’s property

NEWS

NBA YoungBoy Expands Into The Film Industry With 38 Films

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NBA YoungBoy is gearing up to share a new side of his story. The Baton Rouge rapper has taken his entrepreneurial spirit to the next

NEWS

Rare Tupac Shakur Demo Tapes From His Teen Years Go Up For Auction

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A rare piece of hip-hop history is now up for auction: Tupac Shakur’s earliest known demo tape and handwritten lyrics from his teenage rap group,

NEWS

French Montana Confronts Fat Joe About Money Owed For “All The Way Up”

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French Montana confronts Fat Joe regarding unpaid publishing royalties for “All The Way Up”. The atmosphere turned a bit charged during a recent episode of

CRIME NEWS

Lil Durk Freed From Solitary Confinement After Five Months

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Lil Durk has been moved out of solitary confinement after spending five months in isolation. As of Thursday (January 15), it has been confirmed that

CRIME NEWS

Finesse2Tymes Arrested On Drug Possession, Blames Moneybagg Yo

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Finesse2tymes has once again been arrested for drug possession, raising eyebrows as he directs blame at fellow rapper Moneybagg Yo. On January 15, Finesse2Tymes, whose

NEWS RELEASES

A$AP Rocky’s Album “Don’t Be Dumb” Has Finally Arrived

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A$AP Rocky’s eagerly anticipated album “Don’t Be Dumb” has finally arrived, marking a significant moment in the music world. It’s been a remarkable 2,793 days

NEWS

J. Cole Gives Fans A Glimpse Of His Upcoming Album “The Fall-Off”

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J. Cole has officially begun the countdown for his much-anticipated studio album, “The Fall-Off”. After years of hinting at this project as the closing chapter

NEWS VIDEOS

Earl Sweatshirt Delivers Visuals For “INFATUATION”

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Earl Sweatshirt has dropped the music video for “INFATUATION”, a track from his latest album, “Live Laugh Love”. While currently in the midst of a

NEWS RELEASES

Gunna Joined Forces With Chris Brown For Remix Of “WGFT”

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As 2026 begins, the stage is set for what promises to be another monumental year for Gunna who has recruited multi-Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Chris

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Aaliyah

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Happy Birthday to Aaliyah, who would have turned 47 today. She was born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. R.I.P.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Pitbull

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Happy Birthday to Pitbull, who turns 45 today. He was born on January 15, 1981 in Miami, FL.