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Slim Thug Makes Heated Comments About Jewish People Owning Black Music

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 entertainer, Jewish people own their

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

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 OT, serves as a teaser

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Yella Beezy Returns With New Music Video “FK Everybody”

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 by an official music video.

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

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 and Texas legend Chalie Boy.

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

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 rising 21-year-old artist illustrates her

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

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 UK powerhouse label R&S Records

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Yella Beezy Unveils Music Video For “To The Floor”

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 by an official companion visual

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Southern Rapper Pimpin Change Unveils Anticipated New EP “Motive”

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 a place of truth and

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Hip-Hop Community Mourns The Loss Of Takeoff

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 dice at a bowling alley

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

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 coroner’s office said in the

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Migos Rapper Takeoff Shot And Killed In Houston

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 on social media that Migos

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

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 blow the minds of awaiting

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

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 devoid of pretension, yet rich

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

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 team is currently working on

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

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 so intriguing is his ability

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

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 from coast to coast. He

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Boosie Badazz Speaks On Mo3’s Murder

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 to his social media accounts

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Sauce Walka Nearly Killed In Houston

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 southern rapper held his “Paperwork

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Mo3 Murder Suspect Reportedly Arrested In Dallas

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 (Dec. 9) and charged him

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Boosie Badazz Not Requiering Leg Amputation After Shooting

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 the case. According to TMZ,

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

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 the media by the Dallas

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Boosie Badazz: Nobody Has A More Dangerous Job Than Rappers

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 finna slow down, man, ’cause

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

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. The Louisiana rapper was reportedly