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DaBaby is back. After keeping a lower profile this year, the Charlotte rapper has returned with Baby on Baby 2, the sequel to his platinum-selling 2019 debut studio album. He confirmed the project’s release during an appearance on the Full Send podcast in July, claiming it was right around the corner. “This is the most attention I’ve paid to some […]
Ahead of the release of his long-awaited new album Soul Sold Separately, Freddie Gibbs has shared the James Blake-produced single “Dark Hearted.” The introspective track sees Gibbs tackling the subject of Gary, Indiana’s criminal underworld, as well as the looming threat of police violence. “Police might shoot me and kill me over my dark skin,” he raps […]
YK Osiris took to his Instagram Stories to show off his latest tattoos honoring Usher and Drake. The detailed, chain-themed work incorporates the OVO owl and Usher’s famous U pendant. The 24-year-old included a photo of Usher and declared the superstar to be the “King of R&B.” Image via Instagram/ykosiris YK seemingly provided an explanation for the tats with a […]
Summer typically births the best music of the year, and 2022 was no different. As we get ready to turn a new leaf, and gear up for the rush of releases meant to compete in award season, let’s relish in the simple delights of the tunes that this year’s warmest months brought. From Bad Bunny’s […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have ended their legal battle with Triller. The Verzuz co-founders sued the video-sharing platform back in August, claiming it failed to make payments in their Verzuz acquisition deal. “VERZUZ has always been a platform that is by the artists, for the artists and with the people,” co-founders Swizz and Timbaland said in […]
Rolling Loud New York will be down a few hometown artists. According to the New York Times, multiple drill rappers say they were removed from the festival’s lineup, at the request of the NYPD. The acts include the Bronx’s Sha Ek and Ron Suno, as well as Brooklyn’s 22Gz. The latter rapper was one of five artists who […]
Questlove, whose universally acclaimed directorial debut Summer of Soul won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature earlier this year, is set to executive produce a new film on the life of the late J Dilla. The Hollywood Reporter first revealed news of the project, which is based on Dan Charnas’ book Dilla Time: The Life […]
As the argument escalates, a man named Corey Crawford is seen on video going to his car and grabbing an object, which Zulu’s legal team has argued was a firearm. Robinson beckons Crawford and his friends to come over to him and then appears to chest bump Zulu. Zulu responds by grabbing Robinson, causing […]
On a new episode of The Personal Party Podcast, Jadakiss spoke about his experiences ghostwriting for Diddy and said he “really hated” doing it. “I really hated it. Puff, after giving him “[It’s All About] The Benjamins,” “Señorita,” “Victory.” … A couple remixes—I used to feel like it was taking away too much of me,” he explained, […]
Eminem may be one of the hardest-working rappers in the game. Over the past two decades, the Detroit MC has been widely praised for his above-and-beyond work ethic and commitment to his craft. Everyone from Joell Ortiz and Akon to T.I. and Cole Bennett have commented on Em’s meticulous approach to music-making as well as his high […]
