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Just a few days after releasing his latest single, “Back In Traffic,” as part of Apple Music’s Juneteenth: Freedom Songs collection, Hit-Boy has revealed that Kendrick Lamar had a hand in crafting the song’s melody and lyrics. Hit-Boy took to his Instagram story Sunday night to disclose Kendrick’s writing credit. “Lyrics/melody written by Kendrick Lamar, brought to life by [KIRBY],” the […]
For unclear reasons, Rich Homie Quan’s once-promising career did not ascend to its expected heights. Yet despite being on the wrong side of momentum, Kodak Black thinks Quan could regain some traction and make it back to the top. On Monday, Black took to his Instagram Stories where he posted a picture of him listening to […]
Soulja Boy and Bow Wow are using social media taunts to further sell their upcoming Verzuz bout. On Sunday, Bow Wow opened his Twitter up to fans to answer any questions they might have about his life and career. This prompted Soulja Boy to take a jab at Bow Weezy by posing a question of […]
Lox Club—a dating app that considers itself “culturally Jewish”—received a hefty investment from two of hip-hop’s young stars. Both Lil Yachty and Bhad Bhabie are joining forces with agent Adam Kluger’s Scoop Investments to donate $1 million to the app, which is geared toward Jewish people with “ridiculously high standards,” Variety reports. “The team prides themselves on being not ‘cringey’ […]
After the reported death of Lil Durk’s brother Dontay “DThang” Banks Jr., 6ix9ine opted to not pay his respects or keep silent on the matter, instead taunting the rapper during his tough time. On Sunday, in a post on Akademiks’ Instagram page, the rainbow-haired artist decided to clown Durk over the Chicago shooting that reportedly […]
Lil Baby and Lil Durk are set to have a big first week. Hits Daily Double is projecting Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s collaborative The Voice of the Heroes album will open with 165,000 to 185,000 in album streams and 4,000 to 7,000 in pure sales. It is set to hit No. 1 on HITS […]
Bandman Kevo is once again in trouble with law enforcement. According to Miami-Dade County inmate search, the rapper, real name Kevin Ford, was booked on five separate charges including evidence tampering, resisting arrest, gun possession, and assaulting an officer. The rapper has reportedly bonded out, but this makes his first arrest since 2016 when he was […]
It’s been about 36 years since members of the Black Music Association, Black music professionals, and allies stood outside of the Juno Awards show lobbying for the inclusion of Black music categories. The Black Music Association formed in 1984 and advocated for international recognition for African-Canadian music. Today, the Junos are celebrating Black music to an extent that’s never […]
When we asked Lil Baby about his plans for 2021 back in January, he hinted that he might drop a collab album. “The only way I don’t drop a solo album in 2021 is if I drop a joint album, like a Drip Harder 2,” he said. “Something like that.” It turns out the joint […]
Toronto’s TOBi has always examined contemporary culture through a woke lens on his songs, never shying away from interspersing the personal with the political. His latest track “Don’t Touch!” features smooth production from Grammy winners Kaytranada and BADBADNOTGOOD, elevating his empowered musings on the hairy side of the Black experience to new heights. Whether it’s […]
