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Takeoff Rumored as a Feature on Ye and Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘Vultures 2’

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Ye and Ty Dolla $ign has a posthumous Takeoff feature planned for Vultures 2. According to Rolling Stone, the late...

ScHoolboy Q Announces ‘Blue Lips Weekends’ Shows for DC, Chicago, Atlanta and More

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

ScHoolboy Q is taking over some of Hip-Hop's hubs for the weekend to support his Blue Lips album. Q hit...

Kid Cudi Cancels ‘INSANO’ Tour After Breaking His Ankle

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Fans looking forward to seeing Kid Cudi will have to wait for another time. The star has canceled his Insano...

Ye Confirms the Launch of Yeezy Porn With Promo Video

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

From religion to porn? Ye has announced plans to launch Yeezy Porn. In an exclusive to TMZ, Kanye West has...

Joe Budden Says Ye is ‘Attention Seeking’ by Joining Disses Against Drake

By Shawn Grant / April 25, 2024

Joe Budden joins the list of media personalities who think Kanye West is doing a lot by dissing Drake. Speaking...

Eric B. And Rakim Congratulate Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Despite Being Snubbed

By Sha Be Allah / April 24, 2024

One of the most recognized duos in Hip Hop, Eric B. & Rakim, were nominated for the 2024 Rock N'...

Tupac’s Estate Issues Cease-and-Desist Letter to Drake Over AI-Voice in “Taylor Made Freestyle”

By Shawn Grant / April 24, 2024

The Tupac Shakur estate has warned Drake for using an AI-generated voice of the late rap icon in his diss...

Kanye West Sets New Record As ‘The Life of Pablo’ Debuts At Number One

Tiffany Hamilton

April 11, 2016

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Kanye West has made history with the cross platform release of The Life of Pablo. Despite its non traditional release, The Life of Pablo is the seventh studio album West has created landing in the number one... Read Article

JAY Z, Future and DJ Khaled Have A New Song In The Works

Dnala

April 11, 2016

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In at interview with DJ Whoo Kid, Atlanta-based producer Southside has revealed JAY Z and Future have a new song on the way. The collaboration, which also features DJ Khaled, was produced by Southside, Jake One... Read Article

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Is Khloe Done With Lamar For Good?

Krista Caproni

April 11, 2016

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It looks like Khloe might be giving up on Lamar after all. Khloe took to Facebook for an emotional—and not clearly about Lamar (but clearly about Lamar)—post about “letting go.” Khloe wrote: "Letting go... Read Article

Rob And Blac Chyna Could Bring In Millions With A Wedding Special

Krista Caproni

April 11, 2016

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Move over Kimye, there’s a new royal couple in town. Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna have reportedly been offered millions for a potential televised wedding special. The only problem is, Rob is going to have to g... Read Article

Gene Simmons Of KISS Fires Back At N.W.A. After Their Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Rocko Rathon

April 11, 2016

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Earlier this year when it was announced that seminal group Hip Hop group N.W.A. would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, KISS frontman Gene Simmons was a bit perturbed by the news, telling Rolling... Read Article

Puff Daddy Announces Second Bad Boy Reunion Date In Brooklyn

Dnala

April 11, 2016

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At the end of last month, Bad Boy boss Puff Daddy announced he will be honoring the inspirational legacy of Biggie Smalls with a Bad Boy reunion show. Puffy first informed fans of the show on DJ Khaled's 'We th... Read Article

[Interview] Krizz Kaliko On His Decision To Take the Pop/R&B Route on His New Album, GO

Kyle Eustice

April 10, 2016

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“I’m starting to second guess it,” Krizz Kaliko says of his newly released, highly personal album, GO. “When I’m inside out like that, I have to relive the bad parts every time I talk about it.” Nonetheless, th... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Public Enemy’s Fear of a Black Planet Turns 26

Kyle Eustice

April 10, 2016

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In 1990, Hip Hop was getting more and more brazen with groups like N.W.A. and Public Enemy having the courage to speak their brutal truths. On April 10—26 years ago—Chuck D, Flavor Flav and The Bomb Squad unlea... Read Article

Ian Connor Has Been Accused of Rape By an Emory University Student

Khari

April 10, 2016

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Ian Connor, style muse to rap stars like Kanye West, A$AP Rocky and Wiz Khalifa, has been accused of rape by an Emory University student, Malika Anderson, who wrote a lengthy blog post titled "Ian Connor Is a R... Read Article

First Watch: UK Rapper TE dness Drops Visuals To Kanye West Remix

Dnala

April 10, 2016

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Last month we saw TE dness put his own spin on Kanye West "Facts," now the ever so consistent rapper has released the video for it. Set in West London, the video shows TE sharing some facts on current situa... Read Article

Former New Orleans Saint Will Smith Murdered in the Big Easy

Kyle Eustice

April 10, 2016

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Former Saints defensive end, Will Smith, suffered fatal gunshot wounds in a late-night altercation in New Orleans on Saturday, April 9, reportedly due to a road rage incident. Smith's wife was also shot and wou... Read Article

Drake Announces Release Date For New Album

Kyle Eustice

April 9, 2016

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The release date for Drake's upcoming album, Views From the 6, has finally been revealed. According to an announcement made on OVO Sound Radio, the album drops on Friday, April 29. Views From the 6 is Drake... Read Article

Today In Hip Hop History: Dr. Dre Dropped 1992’s “Deep Cover”

Kyle Eustice

April 9, 2016

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Twenty-four years ago today , Dr. Dre introduced the world to a then unknown Snoop Dogg in his debut song, "Deep Cover," the first track Dre released after the dissolution of N.W.A. and one of the hardest track... Read Article

Kendrick Lamar Delivers Speech at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for N.W.A.

Kyle Eustice

April 9, 2016

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N.W.A. was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last night at Brooklyn's Barclay Center, making the Compton collective only the fifth rap group to ever be given the honors. Fellow Compton native Kendri... Read Article

Ludacris and Ciara Will Host the Billboard Music Awards

Deniqua

April 8, 2016

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More like back for the third time, this year will mark Ludacris' third year hosting the Billboard Music Awards. He's extremely thrilled about it but this time he's got a little help from ATL's R&B singer, C... Read Article

Andre 3000 Recently Worked With Chris Rock, D’Angelo, Dave Chappelle & Jack White on New Solo Album

Khari

April 8, 2016

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Yes, yes, we know. You've heard this before. But admit it, you don't get tired of hearing it. The entire world has been waiting on a solo album from Andre 3000, ever since he admitted during the creation of ... Read Article

Iggy Azalea Shoots Down Rumors That There’s Trouble in Her and Nick Young’s Paradise

Khari

April 8, 2016

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For much of the last couple weeks of March, the only sports talk dominating the headlines was the drama that unfolded between Lakers teammates D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young, who were involved in the stran... Read Article

Hot 97 Unveils 2016 Summer Jam Main Stage Lineup

Khari

April 8, 2016

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A couple days ago, Hot 97 unveiled the lineup for the Festival Stage of its annual Summer Jam concert, which will feature the likes of Chance The Rapper, Tory Lanez, Desiigner, Post Malone and more, but today w... Read Article

Chris Brown Enlists Trey Songz, Miguel and August Alsina for “Back To Sleep” Remix

Deniqua

April 7, 2016

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This remix couldn't come at a better time amid Chris Brown making a mockery of Kehlani's suicide attempt and then clapping back at Tinashe for coming to Kehlani's defense. Breezy returns with yet another "Back ... Read Article

Drake’s “Views From The 6” Album Is Set To Be Released At The End Of April

Rocko Rathon

April 7, 2016

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In January of 2016, Drake revealed that his highly anticipated (and highly pushed back) Views From The 6 album will be released in the month of April. Since then, billboards were propped up in his home city of ... Read Article