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Happy 49th Birthday To Killer Mike!

By Sha Be Allah / April 20, 2024

On this day in Hip Hop history, Dungeon Family member Killer Mike was born in Atlanta, Georgia. From Grammy's to...

Ta’Rhonda Jones Remembers Getting Whooped For Singing Shawnna’s Lyrics In “What’s Your Fantasy”

By Shirley Ju / April 20, 2024

You may recognize Ta’Rhonda Jones from her standout role as Porsha Taylor on FOX's hit television series Empire alongside Taraji...

Brian McKnight Doesn’t Claim His Estranged Biological Kids Because They Are a ‘Product of Sin’

By Sourcestaff / April 20, 2024

Brian McKnight is not claiming his estranged biological kids. Now, as sad as that is, nothing is super surprising. Sadly,...

Drake Drops Official Kendrick Lamar Diss ‘Push Ups’ On Streaming Platforms

By Sourcestaff / April 20, 2024

Whelp, it took about a week but Drizzy just dropped the studio version of his diss record “Push Ups” on...

Drake Says He Wanted to Relax After Tour: ‘Now I Gotta Eat Until This Debate is Done’

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Drake just wanted to chill. That's all. In text to Akademiks, Drake revealed he just wanted to come off tour...

Drake Adds “Push Ups” Diss Track to Streaming Services

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

Drake is continuing his onslaught on Kendrick Lamar. A week after premiering "Push Ups" with DJ Akademiks, Drake released the...

Chris Brown Claims He Had Sex with Saweetie While She Dated Quavo in “Weakest Link” Diss Track

By Shawn Grant / April 20, 2024

The Chris Brown and Quavo beef has hit a new level. Late Friday night, Chris Brown dropped off "Weakest Link,"...

Happy 54th Birthday To Hip Hop Legend Redman!

Sha Be Allah

April 17, 2024

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A very big Happy Birthday shout-out goes out to Hip-Hop legend and actor Redman. The Newark, NJ bred veteran turns a half-century today and is showing no signs of slowing down; his progress of constantly going... Read Article

Chance the Rapper Mistaken for Quavo by Ghanian Fan

Chance the Rapper Says His Birthday Wish is for Young Thug to be Done with ‘Circus of a Trial’

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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Chance the Rapper had one wish for his 31st birthday: Free Young Thug. Hitting Instagram, Chance shared a message. “For my birthday I just wish my brother was home with his family,” Chance posted on Instagr... Read Article

Benzino Rants About Eminem on Drink Champs

Benzino Wants Rap Battle With Eminem, Says it Would be ‘Great for Hip-Hop’

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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With the whole rap world at each other's necks, you know Benzino would continue to bait Eminem. Speaking with TMZ, Benzino revealed his "Rap Elvis" track but a battery in his back to take on Slim Shady. "I'... Read Article

Pusha-T Claims 'They Won't Publish' a Children's Book He's Been Trying To Write For Years

Pusha T Reportedly Unconcerned with Current Rap War: ‘He Got His Already’

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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Drake has a lot of beef on his plate at the moment. Currently, it looks like Pusha T isn't ready to reignite their issues. Ice of The Joe Budden Podcast revealed he spoke to King Push as the rap world engag... Read Article

Memphis Bleek Announces Birth of His New Daughter

Memphis Bleek Announces New ‘Roc Solid’ Show

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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Memphis Bleek is getting into the podcast game, announcing the Roc Solid show. Hitting Instagram, Bleek revealed the pod is on the way and features Young Guru, Young Chris, Freeway, N.O.R.E., and Ja Rule as op... Read Article

WATCH: Rick Ross Asks Why Drake Let Birdman’s Miami Mansion Go Into Foreclosure

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April 17, 2024

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Rick Ross isn't an easy troll. Drake attempted to shade Rick Ross by saying he isn't as rich as him and poking fun at the size of his Star Island mansion. Rozay immediately clapped back, asking why Drake didn'... Read Article

Joe Budden Reacts to Logic’s “It Was a Good Day” Cover

Joe Budden Credits His Love of ‘Escorts’ Gives Him Info on Drake

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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To all rappers who are looking to hire escorts, fair warning: don't tell them anything! Joe Budden revealed that his knowledge of how Drake moves comes from frequenting escorts. "I think most of my Drake in... Read Article

Big Boi Says He Has ‘A Different Type of Hurt’ Over Rico Wade’s Death

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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Big Boi is speaking out on losing his longtime friend and collaborator Rico Wade. Wade died last week. Hitting Instagram, Big Boi revealed he is experiencing "a different type of hurt." This is a different ... Read Article

Yungeen Ace Arrested on Gun Possession in Florida

Shawn Grant

April 17, 2024

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Rapper Yungeen Ace was arrested in Jacksonville Beach, Florida for gun possession. As of Tuesday, Ace remained in jail. Complex notes, Ace, born Keyanta Bullard, was pulled over after failure to yield and e... Read Article

9th Wonder’s Swank & King Draft ‘Vice City’ Album Dropping This Week

Sha Be Allah

April 16, 2024

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Swank & King Draft's highly anticipated album, VICE CITY, produced under the esteemed guidance of legendary producer 9th Wonder. Dropping this Friday, April 19th, this album is a culmin... Read Article

Kenneth Perry Requests Court Permission To Go on ‘Pink Friday 2’ World Tour

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April 16, 2024

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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nicki Minaj's husband, Kenneth Petty, is asking a court for permission to travel out of the country so he can join her on tour in Europe. He says he'll be needed o... Read Article

Slum Village Reveals Tracklist, Cover Art, And May 3rd Release Date For New Album ‘F.U.N’

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April 16, 2024

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As Slum Village pushes through the second half of their second month-long Europe tour in the past year, T3 and Young RJ unveiled the tracklist, cover art, and official M... Read Article

The Team Reacts To Drake & Rick Ross NEW RORY & MAL 0 38 screenshot

Mal Says Drake Turned Off Rick Ross’s Diss After He Claimed to Have More Money

Shawn Grant

April 16, 2024

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Mal is back with more insights into the OVO Camp. On episode 260 of the New Rory and Mal podcast, Mal revealed he contacted Drake to check the temperature. Mal asked Drake what he felt about Rick Ross's dis... Read Article

Kim Kardashian Proclaims Her Daughter North West, 10, Stylist of the Year

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April 16, 2024

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The apple doesn’t fall too far west from the tree because one of the world’s most famous daughters, North West, has been showing her style is on par with her mega-celebrity mom, Kim Kardashian. North West ... Read Article

Will Smith Surprises Fans at Coachella, Joining J. Balvin Onstage For ‘Men in Black’ Performance

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April 16, 2024

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Will Smith unexpectedly appeared onstage at Coachella with Latin star J Balvin on Sunday night. The performance was themed around UFOs, and Smith was dressed full on “Men in Black,” channeling his iconic chara... Read Article

TikTok Star Kyle Marisa Roth Dead At 36

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April 16, 2024

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Several news reports have sadly confirmed that TikTok star Kyle Roth has died, a sudden tragedy that was confirmed by the influencer's famil this week. Kyle's sister Lindsey Rth confirmed the sad news on he... Read Article

Future and Metro Boomin Announce ‘We Trust You Tour’

Shawn Grant

April 16, 2024

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Today, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin unveiled the highly anticipated We Trust You Tour, sponsored by Cash App and Visa. Produced by Live ... Read Article

[LISTEN] Lupe Fiasco Claims That Drake Is A “Better Rapper” Than Kendrick Lamar

Sha Be Allah

April 16, 2024

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During this relentless week of back-and-forth diss records from those who many claim to be the best in the game, certified slang spitter Lupe Fiasco may have just dragged himself into the ongoing rap beef by b... Read Article

SZA Among Nomination Leaders for 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

SZA to Receive Hal David Starlight Award at 53rd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction

Shawn Grant

April 16, 2024

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The Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced that the esteemed Hal David Starlight Award for 2024 will be bestowed upon the talented artist SZA. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 13, at the Marriott... Read Article

50 Cent Jabs ‘Hungry and Racist’ Rick Ross After Reading Drake’s Shade

Shawn Grant

April 16, 2024

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It was only a matter of time before 50 Cent decided to dive into the Rick Ross and Drake beef. With it being forever up with Ross, 50 took some time to highlight a key point of Drake's text exchange with his m... Read Article