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Scarface – “Deeply Rooted”

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9 years ago today, Scarface released his eleventh studio album “Deeply Rooted” on September 4, 2015. The project features guest appearances from Papa Reu, Z-Ro,

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Beyonce

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Happy Birthday to Beyonce, who turns 43 today. She was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, TX.

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Travis Scott – “Rodeo”

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9 years ago today, Travis Scott released his debut album “Rodeo” on September 4, 2015. The album features guest appearances from Quavo, Future, 2 Chainz,

NEWS VIDEOS

Yeat And BNYX Release Long-Awaited Music Video “Go Again”

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Yeat and BNYX’s collabo “Go Again” is finally here. After teasing the track on tour, the rapper/producer duo has finally released the long-awaited “Go Again.”

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Drake Shared “Circadian Rhythm” On Streaming Services

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Drake caught fans off guard by dropping a new track entitled “Circadian Rhythm.” The two-minute song, which features production from London Cyr, Ben10k, Eli Brown

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RZA Drops First Classical Album “A Ballet Through Mud”

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Wu-Tang Clan mastermind RZA is turning his hand to classical with the release of “A Ballet Through Mud.” Originally debuting as a ballet in 2023,

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Drake – “Certified Lover Boy”

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3 years ago today, Drake released his sixth studio album “Certified Lover Boy” on September 3, 2021. Its production was handled by frequent collaborators 40,

NEWS VIDEOS

Dyce Payso And Fatman Scoop Debuted New Music Video Before Passing

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Bronx rapper Dyce Payso teams up with the late Fatman Scoop for the new track, “Let It Go.” The single is set to ignite the

NEWS

Pusha T Says New Clipse Album “Let God Sort Em Out” Is A Masterpiece

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Earlier this year, Pusha T confirmed that the popular Rap duo were finally on one accord about a full-length project. “Let God Sort Em Out”

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DMX’s Ex-Wife Will Not Partner With Irv Gotti On Late Rapper’s Biopic

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Tashera Simmons has set the record straight. The family of DMX has yet to put their stamp of approval on any projects hoping to encapsulate

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Fatman Scoop Dead At 53: Hip-Hop Remembers The Legendary DJ

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Fatman Scoop, whole real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died at the age of 53. The legendary DJ collapsed while playing a show at

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OMB Peezy Is “Bulletproof” In New Music Video

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Gold-certified artist OMB Peezy is invincible on his new single “Bulletproof” featuring Slaughter Gang artist 21 Lil Harold and produced by multiplatinum hitmaker Will A

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Joe Budden

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Happy Birthday to Joe Budden, who turns 44 today. He was born on August 31, 1980 in Harlem, NY.

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Chris Lighty

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Rest in peace Chris Lighty (May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012). 12 years ago today, we lost Chris Lighty, music executive and co-founder of

R.I.P.

R.I.P. Fatman Scoop

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Rest in peace Fatman Scoop (August 6, 1971 – August 30, 2024). Fatman Scoop, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, has died on August

NEWS

Machine Gun Kelly Claims White People Stigmatize Him For Being A White Rapper

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Machine Gun Kelly believes the “stigma” surrounding being a white rapper comes from a specific audience. On a new episode of Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast,

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Irv Gotti Suffered “A Minor Stroke”

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On Wednesday (August 28), TMZ reported that Irv Gotti suffered a stroke. According to the news network, Wack 100 first broke the story during a

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Juicy J Honors The Late Gangsta Boo In New Music Video

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Three 6 Mafia rapper Juicy J took a surprising turn from his Crunk and Trap music to release his first Jazz Rap album. On Tuesday

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Ghostface Killah Teams Up With Keurig For New K-Cups

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Since revolutionizing Hip-Hop with the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has electrified the world with his words, fashion, and untouchable storytelling style. The best in his

NEWS

Lil Baby Arrested In Las Vegas On Alleged Gun Charge

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Lil Baby has gotten himself into some trouble. According to court records, the Atlanta rapper — whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones — was

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Common And Pete Rock Are “Dreamin’” In New Visual

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Common and Pete Rock share the music video for “Dreamin’.” The visual, directed by award-winning filmmaker Raven Jackson, features the two veteran musicians in New

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Travis Scott Reveals “Drugs You Should Try It” Video After Mixtape Re-Release

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Travis Scott is offering a music video for his single, “Drugs You Should Try It”, shortly after revisiting his mixtape “Days Before Rodeo” on its

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Tee Grizzley And 42 Dugg Get Aggressive In New “Detroit” Video

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Tee Grizzley shares a brand new single entitled “Detroit” featuring 42 Dugg out now via Grizzley Gang/300 Entertainment. Both Tee Grizzley and 42 Dugg have

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Ralo Serves Up Comeback Album “Welcome Home”

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Ralo’s emotional, triumphant, and transformational homecoming is complete with the release of his anxiously awaited new album, “Welcome Home,” out now via 300 Entertainment. The

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Benny The Butcher Shares “Buffalo Butch Vol. 1” EP Ft. Drake And Fabolous

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It’s summer, anything goes! When Benny The Butcher dropped two weeks ago with “Summertime Butch,” he tried to tell you the summer wasn’t over until

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X-Raided Releases New Album “A Sin In Heaven”, Drops Video Ft. Tech N9ne

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Delivering an epic body of work befitting of his unbelievable story, underground rap phenomenon and Sacramento native X-Raided excitedly presents his new full-length LP, “A

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Buddah Baby Pays Homage To Late Friend With Tribute Video “Find A Way”

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Maintaining a consistent run this year of back-to-back releases, Buddah Baby aka The DMV Reppa returns with his second visual installment in 2024. Appropriately titled

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Ashanti And Nelly Reveal Birthdate And Name Of Their Baby

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Ashanti and Nelly just dropped their ultimate hit: a baby. Their newborn came into the world a month ago on July 18, though fans are

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Eminem Relives Parenting Regrets In “Somebody Save Me” Video With Jelly Roll

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Eminem and Jelly Roll teamed up for the first time on the album closer of “The Death Of Slim Shady” entitled “Somebody Save Me.” The

GOSSIP NEWS

Juvenile Says “Fuck American Airlines” After Kicked Out Of First Class

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Juvenile fired shots at American Airlines following a recent incident where the New Orleans rapper and his wife were kicked out of first class on