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Jay Rock’s ‘Redemption’ Album Will Feature Jay-Z, Drops ‘Win’ Video

May 30, 2018

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Jay Rock is next up in the TDE batting order with his third studio album, Redemption, slated for release on June 15. Fans packed into the Williamsburg Hotel in Brooklyn to catch a first listen of Jay Ro... Read Article

Drake's Dad, Dennis Graham, is Reportedly Working on a Reality Dating Show

Dennis Graham Blasts Wendy Williams and Her ‘The Story of Adidon’ Coverage

Shawn Grant

May 30, 2018

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories

Late in the day on Tuesday (May 29), Pusha T unleashed a scathing response to Drake's "Duppy Freestyle" titled "The Story of Adidon." The release from the G.O.O.D. Music President takes aim at Drake, his mother... Read Article

Drake Tops Elvis in Most Top 10 Singles On Billboard Hot 100

Shawn Grant

May 30, 2018

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Last night the Timeline may have been all shocked reactions and jokes at the expensive of Drake but today (May 30), Drake once again has laughed his way to the top 10 of the Billboard charts. The achievement mo... Read Article

Meek Mill’s Request to Replace Judge Genece Brinkley Denied

Shawn Grant

May 30, 2018

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Meek Mill is a free man but he hasn't escaped the grasp of Judge Genece Brinkley yet. TMZ reports the controversial judge who has presided over his case will remain in the seat going forward. The report shar... Read Article

President Trump Takes Jabs at Jay-Z Over 2016 Rally Performance

Shawn Grant

May 30, 2018

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Politics

Donald Trump's latest method of deflection is to attack Jay-Z. President Trump diverted from speaking the nation's issues to recall rally numbers of the Presidential campaign in 2016, specifically stating that ... Read Article

Pusha T Drops a Bomb in ‘The Story of Adidon’ Drake Diss

Shawn Grant

May 29, 2018

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In an instant era, the Internet has brought us many people have become impatient with the time it has taken for Pusha T to respond to Drake's fiery "Duppy Freestyle." The wait is over and Pusha T has responded ... Read Article

Carmelo Anthony Spearheads $5 Million Investment in Sports Bar and Pizza Chains

Shawn Grant

May 29, 2018

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The NBA offseason is looking like a time of big business for Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Carmelo Anthony as he and Somerset Hospitality Group are teaming together for a $5 million investment in sports bars ... Read Article

‘DAYTONA’ is First Album No Malice Has Heard by Pusha T

Shawn Grant

May 29, 2018

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Over the holiday weekend, Pusha T dominated Hip-Hop headlines between his stellar album DAYTONA and his beef with Drake. Both topics have become an instant conversation among the game's fans and contributors, b... Read Article

Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin Unite for ‘I Like It’ Video

Shawn Grant

May 29, 2018

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The second summer of Cardi B is in full force as she releases her second video in as many weeks for the day-party ready "I Like It." A fan favorite from her Invasion of Privacy album, Cardi B brings heavy Latin... Read Article

Kanye West Allegedly Paid $85K for Whitney Houston's Drug-Cover Bathroom for Pusha T's Album Cover

Whitney Houston’s Family Is Upset by Pusha T’s ‘Daytona’ Artwork

Shawn Grant

May 26, 2018

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Pusha T's Daytona has been a hot topic in Hip-Hop since its release on Friday. With conversations ranging from immaculate flows to Drake disses, the G.O.O.D. Music emcee has harnassed the conversation, however,... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Threatened to Remove Catalog from Spotify Due to ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy

Shawn Grant

May 25, 2018

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There has been much talk about the "Hateful Conduct Policy" that was initiated by Spotify that would remove artists with questionable allegations from their curated playlists. Impacting R.Kelly and XXXTentacion... Read Article

6ix9ine and Casanova Take the Stage Together at SOBs

Shawn Grant

May 25, 2018

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For a while, the beef between Tekashi 6ix9ine and Casanova was all the buzz in the hip-hop streets. The two Brooklyn artists seemed prime to blow until cooler heads prevailed and a picture of the two together s... Read Article

Mekka Don Uses The Power Of The Internet To Show People How To ‘Nip And Tuck’

Shawn Grant

May 25, 2018

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Social media engagement with fans is a necessity for an artist in 2018. One who understands the value of connecting with his audience is Mekka Don, whose latest single, "Nip and Tuck," is taking off. This is la... Read Article

Meek Mill Denies Jay Z Influenced His Decision Against White House Visit

Shawn Grant

May 24, 2018

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Last week Meek Mill was supposed to meet with President Trump at the White House for a prison reform summit. At the last minute, Meek canceled his appearance and it was said that he was influenced by Jay-Z to n... Read Article

Texas Rapper Tay-K Will Not Face the Death Penalty

Shawn Grant

May 24, 2018

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Recently social media was in an uproar after Santa Fe High School shooter, Dimitrious Pagourtzis, would potentially be eligible for parole but Hip-Hop artist Tay-K would not be. The platinum Texas rapper is cur... Read Article

Pusha T Sends Shots at Drake on ‘Daytona’ Album

Shawn Grant

May 24, 2018

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Last night Pusha T let a lucky group of fans take a listen to his album, which has been renamed Daytona from King Push. The track is seven tracks deep and what will be one of the ones that will be most played i... Read Article

Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons Highlight NBA All-Rookie Teams

Shawn Grant

May 22, 2018

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Throughout the NBA Playoffs, there was the debate on who deserved to be KIA NBA Rookie of the Year, with fans torn between the efforts of Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76... Read Article

R. Kelly Believes ‘It’s Too Late’ to Mute His Career

Shawn Grant

May 22, 2018

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Recently, if R. Kelly's name is mentioned it is not in a positive light. Members of the #MeToo movement such as Ava DuVerney have moved to hold Kells accountable for his alleged actions against women with the #... Read Article

Sony Acquires 60% Stake in EMI’s Publishing

Shawn Grant

May 22, 2018

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, Tech

Music giant Sony announced an acquisition of the 60 percent stake of EMI that is owned by Abu Dhabi based wealth fund Mubadala Investment Company for a whopping $2.3 billion. The New York Times reports by colle... Read Article

Migos, Yo Gotti and More Contribute New Music to Madden NFL 19 Soundtrack

Migos to Star in Chinese Reality Show ‘The Rap of China’

Shawn Grant

May 22, 2018

Hip Hop News | Trending Hip Hop Stories, TV

Migos are set to take over China as judges on The Rap of China, the largest hip-hop show in the country. PR Newswire suggests the Atlanta supergroup will be featured on the show alongside Kris Wu and MC Jin. ... Read Article

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Jay Rock’s ‘Redemption’ Album Will Feature Jay-Z, Drops ‘Win’ Video

Dennis Graham Blasts Wendy Williams and Her ‘The Story of Adidon’ Coverage

Drake Tops Elvis in Most Top 10 Singles On Billboard Hot 100

Meek Mill’s Request to Replace Judge Genece Brinkley Denied

President Trump Takes Jabs at Jay-Z Over 2016 Rally Performance

Pusha T Drops a Bomb in ‘The Story of Adidon’ Drake Diss

Carmelo Anthony Spearheads $5 Million Investment in Sports Bar and Pizza Chains

‘DAYTONA’ is First Album No Malice Has Heard by Pusha T

Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin Unite for ‘I Like It’ Video

Whitney Houston’s Family Is Upset by Pusha T’s ‘Daytona’ Artwork

Kendrick Lamar Threatened to Remove Catalog from Spotify Due to ‘Hateful Conduct’ Policy

6ix9ine and Casanova Take the Stage Together at SOBs

Mekka Don Uses The Power Of The Internet To Show People How To ‘Nip And Tuck’

Meek Mill Denies Jay Z Influenced His Decision Against White House Visit

Texas Rapper Tay-K Will Not Face the Death Penalty

Pusha T Sends Shots at Drake on ‘Daytona’ Album

Donovan Mitchell, Ben Simmons Highlight NBA All-Rookie Teams

R. Kelly Believes ‘It’s Too Late’ to Mute His Career

Sony Acquires 60% Stake in EMI’s Publishing

Migos to Star in Chinese Reality Show ‘The Rap of China’

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