In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Killer Mike delivered an impassioned speech at the Atlanta mayor’s press conference on Friday night (May 29), pleading with his hometown to stop destroying their own city. Eminem, who just hours before resurrected the Revival track “Untouchable” to encourage people to “speak up” against police brutality, caught the […]

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New York City, NY – In the years that preceded his transition for an artist to a multi-platinum producer, KwamĆ© secured a plethora of high profile placements. Some of his other clients have included names likeĀ Christina Aguilera,Ā Missy Elliott and Will Smith ā€” for his 2005 single “Switch” (which marked The Fresh Prince’s third Hot 100 […]

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Big K.R.I.T. celebrates the 10th anniversary of his K.R.I.T. Wuz Here mixtape by releasing a remastered version of the acclaimed project. Unfortunately, the updated edition of the tape removes some memorable cuts such as “Hometown Hero” and “Country Shit.” But the subtractions are offset with the addition of four new songs: “Talk to Them, “Cold […]

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Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have reunited for their second collaborative project, Alfredo. The 10-track album serves as a follow-up to 2018’s Fetti, their joint tape with Curren$y. Ahead of its release, the seasoned Hip Hop vets have shared a visual for the inaugural single, “1985.” Directed by Nick Walker, the video places Gibbs and […]

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50 Cent is among the hundreds of celebrities speaking out about the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd. Floyd was pronounced dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis on Monday night (May 25) not long after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes. […]

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Billie Eilish has dealt a final death-blow to body-shamers. In a newly released short film titled ā€œNOT MY RESPONSIBILITY,ā€ she addresses her fashion choices and condemns the double-standards she faces as a young woman in the public eye. The video was originally shown during a concert interlude at the opening of her ā€œWhere Do We […]

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Fans wishing for a J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative album are getting a consolation prize from their respective labels. Dreamville’s Cozz confirmed he’s teaming up with Top Dawg Entertainment’s REASON for a joint project on Monday (May 25). “Man this project between me and reason gon be something special,” Cozz wrote Twitter. “Just wait […]

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Throughout their near three-decade partnership, Dr. Dre and Jimmy IovineĀ have not only revolutionized the music industry, they’ve shifted pop culture. From Beats headphones to signingĀ Eminem and 50 CentĀ and helping turn them into global superstars, the pair have had a hand in shaping the world as we know it. As The Defiant OnesĀ stars shift their focus […]

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It’s not uncommon for legendary rappers to be asked to list their Top 10 favorite MCs of all time during interviews. The subject usually sparks polarizing reactions from the interviewer and whoever else is privy to the answers. Black Thought’s Instagram Live discussion with longtime Hot 97 personality Fatman Scoop on Sunday (May 17) was […]

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The Verzuz Instagram battles presented by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been picking up steam since its inception in March. Fans have been flooding Instagram Live to catch their favorites battle against each other in entertaining clashes that have fodder for social media.Ā  The LOX recently spoke to RealStreetRadio and Jadakiss gave his thoughts on […]

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YouTube star KSI has released his debut solo album Dissimulation. The 12-track LP includes collaborations with Rick Ross, Offset, Lil Baby, Trippie Redd, Lil Pump and Smokepurpp, among others. “From the beginning when I only had 0 subscribers youā€™ve all stuck with me through my highs and lows,” he told his Instagram followers. “Iā€™ve worked […]

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