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Yo Gotti’s Birthday Bash has returned. The annual music event is going down tonight at Memphis’ Fedex Forum, where Gotti and artists from his CMG imprint will perform for his hometown. “Birthday Bash is back and it’s going to be better than ever,” Gotti said in a previous press release. “I have a few surprises and special performances for […]

On Friday morning, Lacy took to Instagram to celebrate the release of his widely acclaimed sophomore album, Gemini Rights. The Compton native described the moment as “surreal” and thanked fans for all the “love and support” they’ve shown during the rollout.  One of those fans is Kanye West. “I can’t explain it. It’s a new feeling,” […]

OVO Sound artist Roy Woods takes us on an emotional journey through introspection in the music video for his new single “Bad Bad.”  Infused with a vibrant blend of Caribbean backbeats and the soulful sound of R&B, Woods’ Guyanese roots shine through as his vocals dance over richly layered production by DJ Charlie B, Jay […]

Not long after teasing the arrival of his long-anticipated post-prison album Ready to Live, Bobby Shmurda has shared his new single “Hoochie Daddy.” The now independent rapper has been sharing a steady stream of new tracks ever since he exited his record deal with Epic, and his latest release sees him experimenting with a more fast-paced […]

Not long after dropping her second studio album 777 earlier this year, Latto has returned with the hard-hitting new track and cat-filled video “Pussy.” The “Pussy” visual sees the rapper surrounded by some adorable cats, and was co-directed by Sara Lacombe and Latto. She announced the track earlier this week alongside a promo that showed footage from protests following […]

While rumors were flying on social media overnight positing that Drake had been arrested in Sweden, his team says that’s simply not true. As seen via a sampling of tweets below, calls of “Free Drake” were swift in response to the quickly circulated rumor, despite no one from Drake’s team having confirmed its veracity. In […]

Nearly 14 years after its release, Kid Cudi’s debut mixtape has officially hit streaming services. A Kid Named Cudi arrived in the summer of 2008 via NYC streetwear brand 10.Deep and independent label Fool’s Gold Records. The tape delivered 17 tracks with contributions by Wale and Chip tha Ripper. It also featured the Cleveland rapper’s breakout record “Day […]

Mass Appeal kicks off The Soundtrack series with DJ Premiere: Hip Hop 50 Volume 1. The five-track EP marks Preemo’s first record release since Gang Starr’s 2019 swan song One of the Best Yet. The project includes contributions from music icons like Lil Wayne, Remy Ma, Slick Rick, Run the Jewels, Joey Badass, and his frequent collaborator […]

The Rick Ross vs. Gillie da Kid drama continues. Days after Gillie took shots at Rozay, the MMG boss returned to Instagram to issue an apparent response. A video shared on Ross’ Instagram story shows him inside his mansion while doling out advice to unnamed “fellas.” “Let me give you the real game,” he said, possibly referencing Gillie’s Million Dollaz […]

Production company Phantom Labs has filed a lawsuit against Kanye West over an alleged $7.1 million in unpaid concert costs. TMZ reports that Phantom Labs says it worked with Ye on multiple projects between June 2021 and March 2022, including a listening event for Donda 2 and his “Free Larry Hoover” benefit show with Drake. The company also […]