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J. Cole Confirms Drake & Kendrick Lamar Were Originally On ‘The Fall-Off’
J. Cole has confirmed rumors that Drake and Kendrick Lamar were supposed to appear on The Fall-Off. During a lengthy interview with Cam’ron (which puts to bed their bizarre legal battle), the Dreamville founder explained that both Dot and Drizzy were orginally featured on his latest album until their 2024 rap battle, as well as...
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Kanye West Reveals ‘Bully’ Tracklist, Clears Up AI Claim
Kanye West has revealed the tracklist for his new album Bully ahead of its long-awaited arrival later this week. In a rare post on X (former Twitter) on Wednesday (March 25), the rap icon shared a picture of a handwritten tracklist for his upcoming 12th studio effort which is set to drop this Friday (March...
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JAY-Z Explains Why He Didn’t Like Drake & Kendrick Lamar’s Beef
JAY-Z has finally shared his thoughts on Drake and Kendrick Lamar‘s epic 2024 rap battle — and his stance might surprise you. Despite being involved in one of hip-hop’s fiercest feuds with Nas in the early 2000s, Hov believes that Dot and Drizzy’s beef went “too far” and is not a fan of all the...
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J. Cole Discusses Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef, Admits Apology Backlash Affected Him
J. Cole has finally opened up about Drake and Kendrick Lamar‘s beef in his first series of interviews since he controversially bowed out of the high-profile rap battle. Sitting down with Apple Music’s Nadeska Alexis for one of many in-depth conversations about his latest album The Fall-Off, the Dreamville star explained why he apologized to...
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Latto & 21 Savage Announce Pregnancy In New “Business & Personal” Video
Latto and 21 Savage have finally confirmed the long-running rumors that they’re a couple — and what’s more, they’re about to become a family. The Atlanta rappers announced their big news in the video for Latto’s new song “Business & Personal (Intro),” which serves as the lead single from her upcoming (and aptly-titled) album Big...
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New Music Friday: Mike WiLL Made-It, Rick Ross, Latto, Kid Cudi & More
Mike WiLL Made-It continues to carry the torch for superproducers with his star-studded new album R3SET. Almost a decade after his last full-length effort, the multi-platinum hitmaker returns with the third installment in his Ransom series and has rounded up the Southern rap avengers — from J. Cole, 21 Savage and Young Thug to T.I.,...
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Black Thought & Mach-Hommy Have A Collab Album On The Way
Black Thought and Mach-Hommy, two of the game’s most dangerous MCs, are joining forces for a full-length album. Mach confirmed the news in his latest newsletter, telling fans: “I have a few projects in the chamber: one with August Fanon, one with Ras G … and last, but not least, Black-Hommy.” Further details, including a...
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JAY-Z Announces Special Anniversary Shows At NYC’s Yankee Stadium
JAY-Z is returning to the stage this summer to celebrate two of his most iconic albums. The Roc Nation mogul has announced a two-night takeover of New York City’s Yankee Stadium in July to commemorate Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, which turn 30 and 25 years old, respectively, this year. Hov will celebrate the anniversary...
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JAY-Z To Headline Roots Picnic 2026 As Comeback Rumors Heat Up
JAY-Z is set to headline this year’s Roots Picnic festival, fueling rumors that he’s gearing up to make a musical comeback. Organizers announced on Tuesday (March 17) that Hov will perform with The Roots on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia. The hip-hop legends famously shared the stage back in 2001 for Jigga’s MTV...
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Diddy Pushes For ‘Immediate Release’ From Prison In New Appeal
Diddy has launched a new bid to be released from prison, claiming his four-year sentence is too harsh. The Bad Boy boss was sentenced to 50 months behind bars last year after being convicted of two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution — violations of the Mann Act — but acquitted of more serious...
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New Music Friday: Jack Harlow, YG, Earl Sweatshirt & More
Jack Harlow leads this week’s New Music Friday lineup with one of the boldest departure albums of recent memory. Steeped in neo-soul influence, Monica reintroduces the Louisville rapper as a lover boy crooner who wouldn’t sound out of place in the Soulquarians (who, by the way, might be making a comeback). The project was even...
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Eminem Mourns Death Of Legendary DJ Lord Sear: “Our Time Together Was Some Of My Favorite Interviews”
Lord Sear, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, has passed away at the age of 53. The sad news was announced on Wednesday (March 11) in a statement posted on Sear’s Instagram page. A cause of death is currently unknown. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was...
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J. Cole Reveals His Favorite Songs On ‘The Fall-Off’
J. Cole has revealed his favorite songs on his latest album The Fall-Off — and his picks might surprise you. In the latest post on his personal blog The Algorithm, the Dreamville star gave fans an update on the whirlwind month since his eighth and final album was released, which has seen him travel from...
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Maino Disses 50 Cent On Biggie-Inspired “Bleed Like Us”: Listen
As if feuding with T.I. wasn’t enough, 50 Cent has another enemy to contend with in Maino, who has just taken their beef to wax. On Wednesday (March 11), the Brooklyn rapper released a diss song aimed at Fif called “Bleed Like Us,” a response to the G-Unit general’s own recent track “No More Tricks,...
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Kanye West Confirms ‘Bully’ Release Date, Announces Comeback U.S. Show
Kanye West has ramped up his redemption arc by revealing the release date for his new album Bully and plotting his first U.S. show in two years. The Chicago rap icon updated his website on Monday (March 9) to announce that his upcoming 12th LP will arrive on March 27 — a week later than...
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