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Kodak Black Shares New Music Video “Walk”

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Multi-platinum rapper Kodak Black has returned with a brand new music video for his single “Walk.” Produced by Tye Beats, “Walk” is joined by an

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Tre Hoover Is Back With New Single “Space Coupe”

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Rising rapper Tre Hoover aka MopTopp was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. In the direction that music has been heading nowadays, it’s very rare

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PnB Rock Dead At 30 Following Los Angeles Shooting

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Popular rapper PnB Rock was shot at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles restaurant in the Inglewood neighborhood of Los Angeles on Monday (September 12). Los Angeles

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Benny The Butcher & BSF Release “Long Live DJ Shay” Album

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Benny The Butcher and his Black Soprano Family (BSF) have released their biggest compilation project to date, “Long Live DJ Shay,” which is now available. 

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Cleveland Raptress Ty Bri Unveils New Single “Bigger”

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Ohio’s top female raptress Ty Bri – born Ty’Juane Brijae Finley – is back with her latest hit titled “Bigger” featuring Pilly Mae. Produced by

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Lil Kim & Megan Thee Stallion Releasing Collabo Song Today

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Female Rap pioneer Lil Kim set the internet ablaze when she shared a picture of herself toasting with Megan Thee Stallion on a private jet.

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Quando Rondo Denounces Gang Affiliation Following Lul Pab’s Shooting Death

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Quando Rondo is turning his back on gang life following the death of his close friend Lul Pab, who was shot and killed at the

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DJ Khaled Celebrates 4th No. 1 Album On Billboard 200 With “God Did”

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DJ Khaled has done it again! The Miami-based hitmaker lands his fourth #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart as his new project “God Did”

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NBA YoungBoy Announces Surprise Mixtape “Realer 2”

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NBA YoungBoy takes no days off and lit up the internet  yesterday! The buzzing Baton Rouge rapper has announced that he will release a surprise

GOSSIP NEWS

Trae Tha Truth Caught Kicking & Punching Z-Ro In New Video

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Rappers Trae Tha Truth and Z-Ro were involved in an altercation earlier this week. Now, in a new surfaced video Trae can be seen kicking

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Veteran Atlanta Rapper Khujo Goodie Got “Bills” To Pay

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Veteran Georgia rapper Khujo Goodie has been a part of the Atlanta Hip-Hop scene since day one. He cut his teeth with the legendary Goodie

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Baton Rouge Rappers T.E.C. & Maine Musik Unveil Music Video “How I Came Up”

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Baton Rouge rappers T.E.C. and Maine Musik return with a new single and video for “How I Came Up” via MNRK Urban. Produced by GoGrizz,

INDIES NEWS

New York Artist Eli Brady Drops Music Video For “Standard”

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Westchester, New York artist Eli Brady drops the visual to “Started” with Brooklyn rapper Phresher. After generating a huge buzz online with the release of

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Rising Texas Rapper SIR COG Strikes With New Single “The Big Bring In”

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Aspiring Dallas rapper SIR COG possesses a complete package of artistry. His charismatic personality exudes swagger and he has gained the respect of Rap fans

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Quando Rondo Teams Up With Young Boy Never Broke Again For Heartfelt Single “Give Me A Sign”

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Multi-platinum rapper Quando Rondo is continuing his landmark year with the release of his latest rousing single, “Give Me A Sign,” featuring Young Boy Never

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Cam’ron & A-Trak Reunite For New Single “All I Really Wanted”

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Almost three years since the release of his last album, 2019’s “Purple Haze 2,” Cam’ron joined forces with Canadian deejay and producer A-Trak for his

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DJ Drama & Jeezy Return To The Trap On “I Ain’t Gon Hold Ya”

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It’s Labor Day Weekend and it’s time to turn up with the dynamic duo, DJ Drama and Jeezy, to get your weekend poppin’! The Grammy

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Atlanta Rapper Shinin’ Drops James Bond Inspired Mixtape “From the Eastside, with Love”

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Bond. James Bond! That’s how they call the most popular secret agent in film history. Shinin’. Johnny Shinin’! That’s how we call one of the

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2022 MTV Video Music Awards: See The Full Winners List

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The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards were presented on Sunday night (August 28) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, honoring the best artists

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Benny The Butcher Drops Music Video For “297 Parkside”

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Benny The Butcher and his Black Soprano Family (BSF) have announced their biggest compilation project to date, “Long Live DJ Shay,” which will be released

INDIES NEWS

DIRRT500 And DJ BOriginal Claim “Love Outweighs The Hate”

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DIRRT500 is a determined rapper with national appeal. His music combines a unique style with witty lyrics and a true passion for Hip-Hop. At first

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Kevin Gates Swings For The Fences On The Punishing “Major League”

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Just as Kevin Gates kicked off “The Big Lyfe” tour, the RIAA multi-platinum rapper released his latest single “Major League” via Bread Winner Alumni/Atlantic Records.

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Drill Pioneer 22Gz Locks In With SPMB Bills On “Why Would I Lack?”

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Despite his legal troubles, RIAA gold certified Brooklyn Drill pioneer 22Gz hasn’t lost his grip on the game. The Eastcoast rapper and Sniper Gang affiliate

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Bullet Brak – I Getz Busy

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Veteran rapper Bullet Brak is turning heads in the Hip-Hop circuit since over a decade with his dynamic delivery and witty wordplay. The spellbinding Maryland-born

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NBA YoungBoy Reportedly Signed $60,000,000 Deal With Birdman’s Cash Money Records

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NBA YoungBoy won’t be renewing his contract with Atlantic Records. According to Akademiks, the chart-topping rapper turned down $25 million to re-sign, bringing his time

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Silk Sonic’s Debut Album “An Evening With Silk Sonic” Earns RIAA Platinum Certification

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With the success of their debut album, “An Evening With Silk Sonic,” the superstar duo claims a platinum certification. This comes after having swept the

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Tank Releases 10th & Final Studio Album “R&B Money”

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Grammy Award winning singer Tank released his highly anticipated 10th and final studio album “R&B Money” via his label R&B Money/Atlantic Records. The album also

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s “The Last Slimeto” Debuts At #2 On Billboard 200

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The first week numbers for YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s new album titled “The Last Slimeto” have arrived. The multi-platinum rapper’s 30-track album has debuted at

INDIES NEWS

New Jersey Rapper JP Da iLLiSt Makes An Impact With New Album “Boss Talk”

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Rising New Jersey rapper JP Da iLLiSt is making an impact on the independent music scene with his latest album “Boss Talk: The Corporate Agenda,”

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Sonny Digital Drops Latest Single “Back 2 Back”

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Multi-platinum rapper and producer Sonny Digital has announced the release of “Back 2 Back.” The single features prolific Atlanta-based rapper and CEO/founder of 1080 Trademark