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R.I.P. Nate Dogg

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15 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost the ‘King Of Hooks’ at the age of 41. The Long Beach artist, who was Grammy-nominated four

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday will.i.am

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Happy Birthday to will.i.am, who turns 51 today. He was born on March 15, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Common

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Happy Birthday to Common, who turns 54 today. He was born on March 13, 1972 in South Side, IL.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Jack Harlow

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Happy Birthday to Jack Harlow, who turns 28 today. He was born on March 13, 1998 in Louisville, KY.

INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

T.R.U.B. Is On A Winning Streak With New Music Video “Start Me Up”

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Fast-rising Memphis rapper T.R.U.B. continues to solidify his reputation as one of the most dynamic and consistent figures in today’s Hip-Hop landscape. The Iron Chef

INDIES

Christian Rapper IDEGO Drops “Pray Some” Single

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IDEGO recently released a song with conviction to not only be a form of Worship but also to reach the ears of everyone for his

CRIME NEWS

Cam’ron Discusses What Led To His Lawsuit Against J. Cole

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Cam’ron has opened up for the first time about his lawsuit against J. Cole, attributing it to a series of unmet promises spanning several years.

NEWS

Akon Claims His “Akon City” Project Is Being Unfairly Targeted

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Akon has revealed that he has stopped actively discussing his project, Akon City, stating concerns that it has become a target for misrepresentation and misinformation.

CHARTS NEWS

Drake Sets New Hip-Hop Streaming Record On Spotify

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Though his upcoming album “ICEMAN” has yet to be released, it’s evident that Drake’s music remains a powerhouse, with or without new material. Having ruled

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Timbaland

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Happy Birthday to Timbaland, who turns 54 today. He was born on March 10, 1972 in Norfolk, VA.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Bad Bunny

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Happy Birthday to Bad Bunny, who turns 32 today. He was born on March 10, 1994 in Vega Baja, PR.

NEWS VIDEOS

BigXthaPlug And 600 Entertainment Are Turning Heads With “6WA”

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BigXthaPlug and 600 Entertainment are turning heads in Texas with their latest offering, “6WA”. The rising rapper, who had an explosive year thanks to his

CRIME NEWS

Will Smith Asks Judge To Dismiss Sexual Harassment Suit

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Will Smith has requested that a judge dismiss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against him by his former tour violinist, who alleges that the acclaimed

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Bow Wow

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Happy Birthday to Bow Wow, who turns 39 today. He was born on March 9, 1987 in Columbus, OH.

CRIME NEWS

Diddy Might Be Named As Star Witness In 2Pac Murder Trial

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Diddy might serve as a vital witness in the upcoming trial related to the murder of rap legend 2Pac, potentially playing a key role in

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Tyler The Creator

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Happy Birthday to Tyler The Creator, who turns 35 today. He was born on March 6, 1991 in Hawthorne, CA.

CRIME NEWS

DJ Quik’s Son Sentenced To 15 years To Life For Deadly Shooting

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DJ Quik‘s son, David Marvin Blake Jr., has been sentenced to a significant prison term for his involvement in the 2022 fatal shooting of Julio

CRIME NEWS

Wiz Khalifa’s Romanian Drug Possession Appeal Rejected

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Wiz Khalifa could face prison time after a Romanian court declined his appeal against a drug possession case. This follows his attempt to overturn a

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Papoose

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Happy Birthday to Papoose, who turns 48 today. He was born on March 5, 1978 in New York City, NY.

GOSSIP NEWS

Young Thug Addresses Viral Video Of Him Dancing With A Woman

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Young Thug has spoken out to clarify a viral video that shows him dancing with a woman, responding to social media chatter claiming his fiancée,

NEWS

Ice Spice Opens Up About Depression-Related Weight Loss

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Ice Spice has shared her struggles with depression, revealing that it significantly impacted her weight in 2024. Addressing speculation on social media that she used

GOSSIP NEWS RELEASES

T.I. Hits 50 Cent With Another Sharp Diss track

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T.I. continues to ramp up his feud with 50 Cent, showing no signs of backing down. T.I. released his fourth diss track, “Lessons,” directly targeting

CRIME NEWS

Tory Lanez’s Appeal To Review His Shooting Conviction Was Rejected

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The California Supreme Court has rejected Tory Lanez‘s bid to overturn his shooting conviction, leaving the verdict intact. The court denied Lanez’s petition to review

GOSSIP NEWS

Rick Ross Joins Ongoing Feud Between 50 Cent And T.I.

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Rick Ross has waded into the ongoing conflict between 50 Cent and T.I. with an unexpected request — a T-shirt featuring an image of 50

NEWS

Wu-Tang Clan Honors Co-Founder Oliver “Power” Grant

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Last week, the Wu-Tang Clan shared a heartfelt statement mourning the loss of their longtime collaborator Oliver “Power” Grant. Grant held a significant role within

NEWS

Wu-Tang Clan And Lauryn Hill Nominated For Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have earned nominations for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The iconic Staten Island rap collective and the celebrated

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Method Man

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Happy Birthday to Method Man, who turns 55 today. He was born on March 2, 1971 in Long Island, NY.

CRIME NEWS

The Cause Of Death For Lil Jon’s Son Has Been Disclosed

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The cause of death for Nathan Smith, son of Lil Jon, has been officially disclosed. The 27-year-old passed away in February, and the Fulton County

INDIES NEWS

The Top Independent Artists To Watch For 2026

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Exploring new music is one of the most exciting aspects of being a music enthusiast. Unlike the standard playlists that often repeat familiar chart-toppers, some

NEWS RELEASES

Bruno Mars Makes A Comeback With His New Album “The Romantic”

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Bruno Mars makes a striking return to the solo music scene with his fourth studio album, “The Romantic”. This new project comes ten years after