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May 28, 2022

Pete Rock blasted drill rap in a now-deleted social media post. After calling drill rap "doo doo and disrupts the soul," Pete Rock removed his thoughts on the subgenre. Pete Rock shared a video of New York ... Read Article

ICYMI: Fat Joe Calls 6ix9ine a “Sucka” During Interview, 6ix9ine Calls Him Jealous

May 28, 2022

Fat Joe pulled up on Matt Hoffa and he had a strong opinion on 6ix9ine once RICO cases took over the conversation. Fat Joe let it off and stated he knew his opinion would get him "in trouble." “I’m gonna ju... Read Article

ICYMI: Benzino Turns Himself Into Police After Warrant Issued for Arrest

May 28, 2022

Benzino turned himself in to police on Monday (May 23) on a warrant stemming from an incident with his son's mother and her boyfriend. According to All Hip Hop, Benzino got into an incident with Althea Heart a... Read Article

ICYMI: Atlanta Area Man Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Tyler Perry’s Studio

May 28, 2022

Tyler Perry's Atlanta studio was the site of a bomb threat. Atlanta PD arrested a local man, Coles Arrasheed, for terroristic threats against the iconic location. TMZ reports Coles called the mainline of th... Read Article

ICYMI: Rick Ross Plans to Drop Two Albums and is Shopping Label Offers

May 28, 2022

Rick Ross dropped off Richer Than I Ever Been in December 2021, but is already ready to pop out two new releases. Speaking with Hot New Hip Hop, the Biggest Boss stated the two albums will be announced soon, b... Read Article

ICYMI: Pepsi Decides to “Pass the Mic” on the Super Bowl Halftime Show

May 28, 2022

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After ten years, Pepsi will no longer sponsor the Super Bowl Halftime show. This year Pepsi sponsored what is considered Hip-Hop’s first Super Bowl halftime show, which started Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Em... Read Article

DJ Quik’s Son Arrested for Murder, Bail Set at $2M

May 28, 2022

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According to a report from NBC LA, David Blake Jr., son of Hip Hop legend DJ Quik and City of Compton Council Liaison, was arrested on Thursday(May 27) on suspicion of murder. A press release stated that o... Read Article

Pimp C’s Daughter Spoke On Her Father’s Legacy At The UGK & MJG VERZUZ Battle

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May 27, 2022

UGK and MJG, two of the Hip-Hop groups that pioneered the integration of the southern culture in rap music, both took the stage in Atlanta (May 26) and put on a show for their VERZUZ match. Thanks to... Read Article

Post Malone Goes Diamond for the Third Time with 'Sunflower'

Post Malone’s Tracklist For ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ Leaked Online

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May 27, 2022

Post Malone plans to release his Twelve Carat Toothache album next week, and the tracklist surfaced on the web yesterday (May 26), and it's loaded with talent. The 14-track star-studded tracklist includes gues... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: N.W.A. Dropped Their Second LP ‘Efil4zaggin’ 31 Years Ago

May 27, 2022

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On this date in 1991, "the world's most dangerous group dropped their second and final album as a group, ironically titled Efil4zaggin on the Ruthless/Priority imprint. On the heels of Ice Cube departing f... Read Article

Yella Beezy Arrested in Connection with November 2021 Sexual Assault Charge

May 27, 2022

Texas rapper Yella Beezy has been arrested and is being held on a $1 million bond. Yella Beezy is charged with sexual assault from an incident in 2021. Beezy was wanted on a warrant for a bond that was held... Read Article

YE and XXXTentacion Release New Single “True Love” Single

May 27, 2022

"True Love," a collaboration between Ye and XXXTentacion, is now available Look At Me: The Album, XXXTentacion's upcoming album, as well as Ye's Donda 2, will feature the song. Over the end credits of LOOK ... Read Article

Kaash Paige Teams with Lil Tjay for New Single “24 HRS”

May 27, 2022

The buzzing Dallas native Kaash Paige, whose sound is perfect for festival crowd-surfing and late-night moves, releases "24 HRS" starring Lil TJay. Of the single, Paige says "This song is about taking risks... Read Article

Joony Releases New Album ‘Pretty in Black’

May 27, 2022

Joony is back with his first official album of 2022, Pretty In Black. The 11-track collection has his trademark melancholy, which pairs beautifully with his keen sense of production. Following the success of h... Read Article

Doodie Lo After Touring with Lil Durk: “You Gotta Stay Working”

May 27, 2022

Lil Durk's OTF is a machine. Led by the Chicago star, OTF proves that it isn't a one-star group. As Durkio took off across the country for his headlining 7220 Tour, he was joined by his OTF crew of rising rapp... Read Article

Doja Cat Teases Next Album Will Be Predominantly Rap

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May 26, 2022

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Doja Cat is teasing fans with some details about her next album. In an interview with Elle Magazine before she revealed she needed surgery on her tonsils, Doja said she's fielding new beats from friends. She t... Read Article

BET+ Announces “Martin: The Reunion” To Premiere June 16

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May 26, 2022

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The cult classic hit sitcom "Martin" will be returning to television for a 90-minute reunion special. BET+ announced the 30th year anniversary special will take place on the show's iconic living room set. ... Read Article

SiriusXM Launches Channel Dedicated To Governor’s Ball Music Fest Featuring Headliners Halsey, Jack Harlow And J. Cole

May 26, 2022

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SiriusXM announced a special limited-run channel in honor of the annual Governor’s Ball Music Festival–Gov Ball Radio, which began on May 23. Gov Ball Radio will feature music from the festival’s... Read Article

BX Drill Rapper DThang Gz And 33 Other Alleged Gang Members Charged In 65-Count Indictment