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Z-Ro Drops Smooth New Single “No Ice”

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Houston rapper Z-Ro drops his anticipated new single, “No Ice,” produced by Iceman Chamberlain, laced with bluesy guitar sounds that bring out a melodic, soulful

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Nelly

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Happy Birthday to Nelly, who turns 50 today. He was born on November 2, 1974 in Austin, TX.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Vanilla Ice

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Happy Birthday to Vanilla Ice, who turns 57 today. He was born on October 31, 1967 in Dallas, TX.

NEWS VIDEOS

Megan Thee Stallion Pays Homage To Houston In “Bigger In Texas” Visual

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Megan Thee Stallion pays homage to her hometown Houston. The Texas raptress proves everything is “Bigger In Texas” in her latest music video. Co-directed by

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Megan Thee Stallion Drops Alternate Album Cover For “MEGAN”

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Ahead of Megan Thee Stallion‘s upcoming release of the her new album entitled “MEGAN,” the Texas-born raptress has surprised fans with an alternate cover. On

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Megan Thee Stallion Teases New Music With Video Game-Inspired Artwork

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Fans are looking forward to any new release from Meg. Megan Thee Stallion shared a couple of snake-inspired photos as a prelude to new music.

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Slim Thug Makes Heated Comments About Jewish People Owning Black Music

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Popular Houston rapper Slim Thug shared a controversial remark on Instagram that he “doesn’t like that Jewish people own Black music.” According to the southern

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Paul Wall Releases Second Single “Covered In Ice” Featuring That Mexican OT

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Renowned Houston rapper Paul Wall is back with another single release ahead of his upcoming album. “Covered In Ice,” featuring fellow Texan artist That Mexican

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Yella Beezy Returns With New Music Video “FK Everybody”

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Chart-topping Dallas rapper Yella Beezy returns with his latest single, “FK Everybody.” The new release marks Beezy’s fourth drop of the year and is accompanied

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Paul Wall Drops “Bounce, Rock, Skate” Featuring Bun B

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Renowned rapper and Houston’s own platinum-selling star Paul Wall releases his brand-new track, “Bounce, Rock, Skate,” featuring none other than national Rap treasure Bun B

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INDIES NEWS RELEASES

Vibrant Dallas Raptress Tainted Tazz Drops Anticipated Debut EP “The Commencement” Via R&S Records

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Multi-talented Dallas, TX raptress Tainted Tazz unveils her highly anticipated debut EP, “The Commencement,” via iconic UK powerhouse label R&S Records. On “The Commencement,” the

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INDIES NEWS VIDEOS

Tainted Tazz Drops Visual For “Tazzios Freestyle” Off Her Upcoming EP “The Commencement”

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Aspiring Texas raptress Tainted Tazz drops the second single entitled “Tazzios Freestyle” from her highly anticipated forthcoming EP, “The Commencement”, which will be released via

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Yella Beezy Unveils Music Video For “To The Floor”

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Chart-topping Dallas artist Yella Beezy returns with his first official release of the year “To The Floor,” produced by DJ Paul. The single is accompanied

INDIES NEWS

Southern Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated New EP “Motive”

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Aspiring southern rapper Pimpin Change has earned acclaim in his home state of Texas for bringing soul back into Hip-Hop with powerful songs written from

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Hip-Hop Community Mourns The Loss Of Takeoff

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Takeoff’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the Hip-Hop community. He was 28. According to reports, Takeoff and his uncle, fellow Migos member Quavo, were playing

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Takeoff’s Cause Of Death Revealed By Coroner’s Office

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Takeoff’s death this week shocked the Hip-Hop community and now an autopsy report has revealed the 28-year-old Atlanta rapper’s cause of death. The Harris County

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Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot And Killed In Houston

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Takeoff, one-third of Migos, is dead after an early morning shooting in Houston at the age of 28. Early Tuesday (November 1) morning, news broke

INDIES NEWS

Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Shares Introspective EP “Only In My Mind”

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Prolific Texas rapper Pimpin Change returns with the release of his critically acclaimed EP “Only In My Mind.” The introspective and soulful release promises to

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Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated Mixtape “Art Of Pimpin”

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Rising Hip-Hop artist Pimpin Change is creating a huge movement one fan at a time. The Texas-born wordsmith carved out a distinct sound, which is

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New Texas Rap Duo A-Blocc Bleedaz Shine With Hard Hitting Song “PTSD”

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Dallas, Texas based Hip-Hop artists Jake Bailey and fellow rapper SIR COG joined forces to form the dynamic Rap duo A-Blocc Bleedaz. The southern tag

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Texas Rapper Pimpin Change Strikes With New Single “Hop In The Wip”

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Rap juggernaut Pimpin Change continues to put his stamp on the Rap game with his laid-back confidence and boastful attitude. Part of what makes him

INDIES

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

NEWS

Boosie Badazz Speaks On Mo3’s Murder

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Boosie Badazz was speechless after his associate, Dallas rapper Mo3, was shot and killed on a Texas highway Wednesday (Nov. 11). The grieving rapper took

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Sauce Walka Nearly Killed In Houston

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Sauce Walka was nearly killed last weekend by a group of gunmen who stormed the Houston rapper’s music studio and tried to murder him. The

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Mo3 Murder Suspect Reportedly Arrested In Dallas

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Police have arrested 21-year-old Kewon Dontrell White in connection with the murder of Dallas rapper Mo3. The Dallas Police Department apprehended the suspect on Wednesday

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Boosie Badazz Not Requiering Leg Amputation After Shooting

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There are rumors that Boosie Badazz is still in the hospital days after he was shot in the leg in Dallas, Texas but that’s not

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Video Of Rapper Mo3 Getting Killed Leaks; Yella Beezy Involved?

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Yo! Raps previously reported about the death of popular Dallas rapper Mo3. Now, we have learned that surveillance footage of Mo3’s murder was leaked to

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Boosie Badazz: Nobody Has A More Dangerous Job Than Rappers

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Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz has made a bold statement that rappers have the most dangerous job out there during an interview with DJ Vlad. I’m

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Boosie Badazz Ambushed In Dallas; Shot Near Where Mo3 Was Killed

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Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz was nearly killed in Dallas, Texas, just a few days after his good friend Mo3 was murdered in the same city.