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Ice Spice Announces Release Date For Debut Album “Y2K”

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Ice Spice has officially announced the release date for her upcoming freshman album entitled “Y2K.” The project, which drops on July 26, will feature her

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Bobby Shmurda Calls Out Streaming Platforms

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It’s been nearly two years since dropping his first post-prison project after serving over six years for gang conspiracy charges. However, Bobby Shmurda isn’t shying

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Lola Brooke Shares “Shelter Baby (Be That Bi**h)” Music Video

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Lola Brooke continues to bring the heat by dropping her new music video “Shelter Baby (Be That Bi**h).” The rousing track is featured on the

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Emerging Brooklyn Rapper Lotus Bomb Is ‘Getting Money’

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Aspiring Brooklyn raptress Lotus Bomb strikes with her latest single, “Get Money.” The New York-born rapper is currently heating up the streets of the Big

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Money Man Unveils New Album “Purple Heart”

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Money Man, renowned for his business acumen and record-breaking tracks, unveils his latest album “Purple Heart,” featuring Moneybagg Yo. The project features a mix of

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New York Rapper 5ive Mics Drops “Pump Up The Volume” Music Video

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With his recent signing to All Entertainment Media Group, New York rapper 5ive Mics drops the music video to “Pump Up The Volume.” This strategic

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NY Singer Jo.jayno Releases New Single “Stir It Up”

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Today, emerging New York singer and songwriter Jo.jayno releases his brand new single entitled “Stir It Up.” The skillful Eastcoast artist leans into the pulsating

INDIES

Brooklyn Rapper Shiest City Has Beef With “Everybody”

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Brooklyn rapper Shiest City has beef with ‘Everybody’ on his latest single of the same name. Expressing his frustrations with Hip-Hop’s social media culture, the

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Josh Stone – Real Vibez Only

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Josh Stone is originally from Long Island, NY and is the CEO of his multi faceted entertainment company Real Vibez Only Inc. Under the tutelage

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Trey Songz Accused Of Beating Up Woman In New York Bowling Alley

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R&B singer Trey Songz is coming under fire once again. The “Mr. Steal Your Girl” crooner is accused of attacking and beating up a woman

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Releases New Song “Ballin” Following Decision To Delay Album Release

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Multi-platinum artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie releases his new song “Ballin,” which is featuring on his upcoming album titled “Me vs. Myself,” arriving everywhere

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Bronx Rapper Kony Brooks Heats Up The Streets With “King Did”

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Kony Brooks was born in the 90’s and raised straight from Southern Blvd. in the Boogie Down Bronx. With a new vision and hunger of

GOSSIP NEWS

Cardi B Opens Up About Her Appearance Change: “Everything Is Swollen”

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Cardi B looks a lot different and her fans have noticed her recent change wondering if she’s had work done to her face. The Bronx

INDIES NEWS

New York Rapper Paul Rello Drops New Single “War”

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Representing New York City, Paul Rello releases his new single “War”. Linking up with singer and songwriter Alyssa Puletz, you get a great track about

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DMX Reportedly Diagnosed With COVID-19

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As DMX is still fighting for his life at White Plains Hospital following an alleged April 2 drug overdose, which triggered a heart attack, a

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DMX’s Family Addresses Misinformation In Public Statement

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Iconic rapper DMX’s family has released a statement shutting down false reports over the Yonkers-native’s hospitalization. His family issued the public statement on Sunday (April

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Bobby Shmurda To Be Released From Prison Today

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Bobby Shmurda, whose birth name is Ackquille Pollard, is expected to be released from prison today (Feb. 23) after being granted conditional release by the

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Brooklyn Rapper Sha Gualla Makes An Impact With “Hot Like Bobby”

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Great achievers have a sense of destiny, and a burning passion to leave a legacy. For artists, their music is their legacy. It’s a piece

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Fivio Foreign Denies Beating His Pregnant Girldfriend

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Fivio Foreign has addressed claims surrounding his recent arrest for simple assault. The Brooklyn rapper has issued a statement that he was physically abusive towards

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Rising NY Rapper LuKing Pays Homage To Nas On New Single “The World Is Yours”

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New York based Rap juggernaut LuKing is building a huge movement one fan at a time. He raps with purpose and conviction. One listen to

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LuKing – Dotted Line

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LuKing is a promising up-n-coming artist out of New York with a fresh new vibe. He shows his versality in his music by mixing R&B

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Rising NY Rapper Joe Dirrt Unveils New Album “Dirrt Season Vol. 1”

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New York rapper Joe Dirrt has been raising eyebrows in the Rap game since a couple of years. He is mostly known for his incredible

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Cardi B Donates 20K Vegan Meal Supplements To NYC Healthcare Workers

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Cardi B is helping overburdened health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic in New York City and donates 20,000 bottles of the plant-based vegan supplement

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Kodak Black Sentenced To Additional 12 Months In Jail For NY Gun Charge

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Kodak Black has reportedly been sentenced to another 12 months in prison. According to an Instagram post from one of his Florida attorneys, Bradford Cohen,

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Young M.A – Numb/Bipolar

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In her latest visual, New York raptress Young M.A fights through love lost and getting her shorty back. The clip covers the tracks 11 and