This year, for the first time in American history, Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday. The tradition, in honor of the abolition of slavery in the United States, however,…

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After serving just over a decade behind bars, it’s likely that there are some changes one may encounter upon release with new technology and ways of life among the most…

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Talk about flipping the script. While he currently campaigns for his Michigan Boat Boy effort, Lil Yachty has also decided to turn the tables on his often-debated affinity for nail…

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Words by: Remi Okoli While the masses have latched onto names like The Weeknd, Drake, & Justin Bieber, the Canadian Hip-Hop and R&B space offers much promise for those willing…

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Ah, the pain. Many of us are all too familiar with the agony of a missed opportunity; money left on the table due to the simple act of missing a…

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Just a little over a week ago, Moneybagg Yo was caught up in the wonders of a $125,000 booking fee. Now, following the release of the Memphis rapper’s A Gangsta’s…

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Last summer, DJ Khaled first teased his forthcoming collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion while on the first promotional run for his 12th studio Khaled Khaled album. Now that the project…

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Words By: Brittany Burton 1501 superstar femcee Erica Banks has become one of the hottest rising artists of 2021. After claiming a hit with her viral “Buss It” single, the…

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Rich The Kid is no stranger to overindulgence. His latest exercise in the trade, however, reportedly led to a minor run-in with the law when he decided to bless the…

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In more news related to how water is wet, the projected numbers behind Young Thug and Young Stoner Life’s Slime Language 2 compilation are in and point towards an easy…

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Logic warned us this would happen. Last year, after easing into retirement, the rapper told fans that producer Madlib would be the only one capable of getting him to come…

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This Sunday, the 93rd Academy Awards will take place and you may notice a slight change in pace as Questlove takes the helm of musical direction for the ceremonies this…

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LeVar Burton is finally getting his shot at hosting Jeopardy! Following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek last November, showrunners have eased into a new era with a series…

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Over this past weekend, Young Thug and the Young Stoner life set shared their Slime Language 2 compilation. On it, Thug made a case for his budding roster, highlighting each…

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Baby Blue, of Pretty Ricky, was reportedly shot earlier this week by two armed robbers in Florida. Per new reports, Blue, born Diamond Blue Smith, was injured around midnight on…

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Polo G’s “RAPSTAR” now has the biggest streaming week for a song by a male artist in eight months as he sits atop Billboard’s Streaming Songs chart. The track, which…

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The past week bore witness to a strong set of showings from hip-hop’s heaviest-hitters with new arrivals from the likes of Young Thug and the Young Stoner Life crew, Griselda…

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Bad Bunny’s El Último Tour del Mundo has become the fastest-selling tour since 2018. Ultimately selling out with over 600,000 tickets, the tour pushed 480,000 ticket pre-sales in less than…

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In the time that has gone by since the passing DMX, the inevitable has taken place with the legend’s catalog. Per initial reports, X’s music experienced a surge of over…

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Lil Dicky’s FX show, Dave, is set to return to screens with its second season debuting on June 16th. The show, which can best be described as a comical and…

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DMX is still alive. Following a series a false reports about the hospitalized rapper, DMX’s manager, Steve Rifkind, swiftly issued a statement to let the general public know that the…

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Hot Boy Summer has officially initiated. Just in time for warm weather, Brent Faiyaz has stepped back into old digs and the Sonder outfit has returned to gift fans with…

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Upon the first sign of its pending arrival, Queen Naija and Ari Lennox’s “Set Him Up” selection was marred with a bit of backlash as fans stepped online to resurface…

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While he should have been basking in another birthday celebration, Pharrell had to mix gratitude with solemnity this year as he mourns the death of his younger cousin, Donovan Lynch.…

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Freddie Gibbs has circled back around with a new offering just in time for the Easter holiday via his “Big Boss Rabbit.” Purists are sure to appreciate this one as…

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The Weeknd is grabbing the blockchain bag. Most recently, the star unveiled his plans to share unreleased songs and limited edition artwork by way of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). He’ll be…

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Last year, Manchester’s Bonnaroo Festival found itself among every other event of its class in limbo as the world awaited any sign of normalcy before returning to live performances. This…

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Ice Cube is suing Robinhood for using his image in one of their recent newsletters. According to documents obtained by Bloomberg Law, the rapper and actor wasted no time in…

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Freddie Gibbs’ propensity for social media antics is no foreign notion and in a recent interview with GQ, the rapper went into detail about his tactics among other topics. In…

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Ten people have been killed after a gunman walked into a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado, opening fire on shoppers late Monday afternoon. Among them was a police officer who…

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Saturday (March 13th), the city of Detroit naturally basked in 313 day. By one fan’s account, however, it would have been all that much sweeter if Big Sean ‘s Detroit…

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Teaming up with Fashion Nova, Megan Thee Stallion is donating $100,000 to the Breonna Taylor Foundation on the anniversary of Taylor’s death. It was via Instagram that Meg made the…

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It’s no secret that Tik Tok that evolved into a virtual A&R portal of sorts–if we can call it that. Whatever the case, it’s the platform that’s got labels jumping…

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Friday (March 12th), Chloe Bailey once again got the Internet’s attention. This time around the hyphenate took on Yung Bleu’s “You’re Mines Still” track and flipped it into a 1-minute…

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In Nebraska, the legalization of cannabis is currently a bill on the docket of legislators, but the state’s governor is vehemently opposed. In a recent press conference, GOP leader Pete…

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Facing a storm of opposition from his own Democratic Party, Governor Andrew Cuomo has responded to calls for his resignation, effectively denouncing any such plan. Friday morning (March 12th), a…

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Odds are if you were in an ear’s reach of Jazmine Sullivan’s Heaux Tales album at any point this year, you’re likely to still have the project or any combination…

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This week, Givēon returned to deliver on a new project (sort of). In commemoration of the anniversary of his breakout Take Time project, the Long Beach crooner dropped off a…

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Just recently, Quavo announced his motion picture debut in a new role opposite Robert De Niro and John Malkovich. The Migos superstar is now making more moves as he announces…

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While fans patiently await SZA’s follow-up to 2017’s Ctrl album, the TDE songstress has been keeping the restlessness at bay with heavy-hitting singles that have been making an indubious impact…

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Since 2019’s breakout “Orange Soda,” Baby Keem has deferred a meteoric rise for a strategic entry that has set the young rapper up as one of the most anticipated voices…

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Saweetie & Doja Cat pushed through with an early bet for anthem of the year with their “Best Friend” collaboration. Now, the cut gets a welcome update from Jamaican-British star…

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It’s the collaboration we failed to ask for. Yet, somehow the universe has found a way to gift us with an opportune meeting point shared between Bruno Mars and Anderson…

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Lionel Richie has long been in a relationship with girlfriend Lisa Parigi, allegedly since 2014. However, it was just this week that fans decided the examine the age gap between…

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For many artists, switching their creative mediums can prove to be a task when it comes to public recognition. Yet, at the risk of being pigeon-holed into his acting, Idris…

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Tiger Woods has been hospitalized following a rollover collision early Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. “Tiger woods was in a single-car accident this morning in California where he suffered multiple…

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Latin Pop artist, Leslie Grace, Meek Mill and producer, Boi-1da dropped a new single last week via Bacardi. The new track, “CONGA” is the first-ever remake of the very popular…

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It began as a moment of release when Atlanta native and old family friend Sabrina Peterson first accused Clifford “T.I.” Harris of holding a gun to her head when she…

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Roddy Ricch’s winning streak is bleeding straight into 2021. We’re practically a year removed from the era that saw a breakout star molded in the form of Roddy Ricch as…

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