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GloRilla Keeps The Gas Running With New “Lick Or Sum” Video

Chad Mauli May 24, 2023

It appears that GloRilla may have another summer hit on her hands. Yesterday (May 22), Yo Gotti was still celebrating his birthday when he announced that it would be a lit week for his camp. Drinking Ace Of Spades champagne and Taylor Port by palm trees, the CMG CEO gave some promising news. “New GloRilla. New Moneybagg Yo. New EST Gee. Still My Birthday,” he said. Big Glo kicked off the festivities today (May 23) with her latest single, “Lick Or Sum,” that is also accompanied by a proper visual.…

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Yung Miami Tells Twitter Troll To “STFU” After Asking For New City Girls Music

Chad Mauli May 22, 2023

Yung Miami and JT have fans anxiously awaiting new music from the Florida-based rap group. Quality Control’s famous duo has been doing a lot of performances at various festivals worldwide. This year, the talented group previewed a dope new track named “Piñata” during their exciting set at Rolling Loud California. To this day, a release date has not been announced for the track. Both City Girls are known for their ability to put someone in their place on social media swiftly. Anytime a troll decides to say something smart to…

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Kid Cudi To “Pivot” After New Snippet Receives Mixed Reviews

Chad Mauli May 22, 2023

Kid Cudi has one of the most substantial fan bases in hip hop. The cult-like group of supporters has been why he is regarded as one of the most beloved artists of the blog era. After unveiling his latest unreleased snippet for “Flex,” supporters on social media have made it clear that is not what they want to hear. This time, their honest reaction has helped the “Day ‘n’ Night” rapper “pivot” to a new direction for the next single. https://twitter.com/KiDCuDi/status/1659771682280681474 Following the success of last year’s Entergalactic, Kid Cudi…

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Chris Brown Officially Says Goodbye To “20-40-Song Albums”

Chad Mauli May 20, 2023

Chris Brown is ready to drop off some more music for fans to enjoy this summer. The R&B mainstay took to Instagram earlier today (May 19) to provide an update about the forthcoming body of work, which is set to make landfall soon. The “Run It” singer promised to share the official release date soon, and he also said he’s keeping the project short and sweet this time. “Y’all ready for some new music? Been locked in the studio,” Brown wrote. “Ultra instinct activated! I’ll let y’all know the album…

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Lil Wayne Weighs In On Ja Morant Situation: “What Y’all Expect?”

Chad Mauli May 20, 2023

Athletes, NBA officials, and members of the hip hop community continue to share their thoughts on Ja Morant’s current situation. During a brand-new episode of Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes’ Showtime podcast, “All The Smoke,” which was released yesterday (May 18), Lil Wayne was the latest to stop by and give his opinion about what went down. The Young Money creator began by saying he discussed the matter with his friends, who were all from “different generations.” He said he wanted to understand why Morant felt the need to post…

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G Herbo Announces His Swervin’ Through Stress Mental Health Organization

Chad Mauli May 18, 2023

G Herbo continues to stay committed to giving back to his community. Today (May 17), the Chicago rapper announced Swervin’ Through Stress, his nonprofit organization focused on mental health awareness in the African American community. New activations are set to kick off this Saturday (May 20), and first up is a Black Joy Ride event in partnership with SocialWorks. The ride will start and end at Harold Washington Cultural Center in Chicago, and attendees can also enjoy various local wellness brand pop-ups. “Our community doesn’t talk about mental health enough,”…

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SoFaygo Returns With Energetic “Ye” Single

Chad Mauli May 18, 2023

After teasing the record and getting fans up, today (May 17), SoFaygo has finally unleashed his latest single “Ye.” The new BryceUnknwn and Y2tnb-produced record marks his first official follow-up since 2022’s Pink Heartz album. On the song, the Atlanta rapper slides over the bass-heavy instrumental with his signature energetic flow: “Wake up, get cake, all work, no breaks, I create swag, I feel like Ye (Ye, Ye)/ I just got me a check, I been shopping all day/ I just made me a hit, I been vibing all-day (Ha,…

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Kiana Ledé Wants To Get “Deeper” In Latest Single

Chad Mauli May 16, 2023

Kiana Ledé has found her sweet spot with her music and is continuing to hone in. Over the weekend, the Phoenix-raised songstress returned with “Deeper,” a sensual offering about digging past the surface and getting to know someone’s more intimate side. Paired with an ethereal visualizer, the track sees Ledé crooning about wanting more from her current lover: “I’m cravin’ your devotion, gave you the key and that’s rare/ ‘Cause I don’t just let anyone in, oh, touched a scratch of the surface, but you could do a little more/…

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Michael Rainey Jr. Trolls Demetrius Flenory Jr. During Recent Airport Visit: “I’m A Minor”

Chad Mauli May 16, 2023

Michael Rainey Jr. had time to throw some shade during his most recent airport visit. Yesterday (May 14), the “Power Book II: Ghost” star was in a TikTok where he acted like he was being searched at baggage claim. The video was posted by Gianni Paolo, who plays the best friend and business partner of Tariq, Rainey’s character. “Yo chill, don’t search me. I’m a minor,” said Rainey. He then put the blame on his co-star Woody McClain, who plays Cane Tejada. He pointed to McClain and jokingly said, “He…

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Veeze Enlists Lil Uzi Vert For “GOMD (Remix)”

Chad Mauli May 14, 2023

Veeze is one of the fastest-rising rappers in hip hop. While closing out a nationwide tour with fellow Detroit emcee Babyface Ray, Veeze gifted fans with a Lil Uzi Vert-assisted remix to his buzzing hit “GOMD.” This moment was surreal for the popular Midwest emcee. After Rolling Stone hailed him as one of the “11 Rappers Set to Make it Big in 2023,” he’s consistently shown promise. After dropping the cover art, the self-proclaimed “7 Mile pop star” exclaimed, “I’m just grateful . My life feels faker and faker every…

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18-Year-Old Man Confesses To Fatally Shooting Pop Smoke

Chad Mauli May 14, 2023

Pop Smoke was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in Hollywood Hills on February 19, 2020. Yesterday (May 12), the Los Angeles Times reported that in juvenile court, an 18-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of the famed NYC-bred rapper admitted to killing him. The killer was 15 at the time of the murder. He was admitted to a juvenile court petition charging him with first-degree murder in the 2020 death of Pop Smoke, also known as Bashar Jackson. The defendant also admitted to the robbery and allegations that he…

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Maiya The Don Says To “Keep It Cute” In Latest Video

Chad Mauli May 12, 2023

Today (May 11), Maiya The Don keeps her hot streak going with her new single “Keep It Cute.” The track marks her official follow-up to March’s “Dusties,” which boasted a sample of “Magic Stick” by Lil’ Kim. Directed and executive produced by Jenzar, the freshly released “Keep It Cute” clip takes place in a hottie-filled car repair shop. Maiya then rounds up all her girls for a pep rally, where she delivers her verse about her unwavering confidence: “Keep it cute, keep it cute, keep it sexy/ Don’t play with…

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Coco Jones Delivers Sultry New Performance Of “ICU”

Chad Mauli May 12, 2023

Coco Jones knows she has a hit on her hands with “ICU,” and she’s continuing to use it to show off her vocal skills. Today (May 11), the “Bel-Air” star returned with a new live rendition of the song. In a sultry performance backed by Vevo, the 25-year-old songstress delivers her flawless vocals with ease: “Somethin’ ’bout your hands on my body, feels better than any man I ever had/ Somethin’ ’bout the way you just get me, I try not, don’t ’cause I can’t forget/ You’ve got a feeling,…

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Ab-Soul To Teach Online Class About Writing And Emotion

Chad Mauli May 10, 2023

Ab-Soul has been revered for his expertise in rhythm and flow since his music debut over a decade ago, and now, he is ready to teach his ways. Today (May 9), the Top Dawg Entertainment artist announced he will be leading an online class where he will share his gems. He has partnered up with Pendulum Ink to make it happen, and the exclusive class will be held on May 24 at 7 p.m. EST. Participants will be able to learn from Soul himself about his special techniques, creative process,…

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YG Extends “Red Cup Tour” With New European Dates

Chad Mauli May 10, 2023

YG has decided he’s not ready to officially end his tour just yet. Today (May 9), the Compton emcee announced he will be heading out on extended dates for his “Red Cup Tour,” which closed out its first leg across North America back in February. Throughout the eventful run, he surprised fans with special guest appearances from close collaborators like DJ Mustard, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Tyga, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Blxst, and more. After a three-month hiatus, the “Left, Right” rapper is officially ready to hit the road…

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Brent Faiyaz Announces Groundbreaking Partnership With UnitedMasters

Chad Mauli May 8, 2023

Brent Faiyaz is one of the most popular R&B artists in today’s musical landscape. His ultra-real subject matter has helped him garner a fan base filled with ravenous fans who latch on to everything he does. His introspective lyrics pair perfectly with the haunting production that plagues his songs. Moreover, his latest move to remain independent is making significant waves. Last week, the enigmatic crooner announced his new partnership with UnitedMasters and a sold-out “F**k The World, It’s A Wasteland Tour.” The Maryland-bred multi-hyphenate is known for his entrepreneurial spirit.…

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Armani White Enlists Denzel Curry, Fridayy, And More On New EP

Chad Mauli May 8, 2023

Armani White had one of the biggest songs of 2022 with his TikTok-favorite, “BILLIE EILISH.” The new Def Jam Records signee is kicking off May with his debut EP, Road To Casablanco. After a year of viral moments for the Philadephia native, it was all documented throughout this new project. The nine-track project features Fivio Foreign, Fridayy, Denzel Curry, and A$AP Ferg. Also, the well-rounded EP closes out with a fiery remix to his breakout hit “BILLIE EILISH” featuring Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and rapper/host of “Drink Champs,” N.O.R.E. (who he…

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Lil Durk Announces New Album ‘Almost Healed’

Chad Mauli May 6, 2023

Lil Durk’s new album is almost here. After much anticipation, the Chicago rapper has announced details surrounding the project, now titled Almost Healed. Fans won’t have to wait much longer as the album is set to arrive at streaming services on Friday, May 12 and is now available for pre-order. Durk revealed the release date and black-and-white cover art after receiving 100,000 comments on his Instagram post. “Y’all won 🏆 100k comments ✅ May 12th Pre save now,” he told fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr4G8GwyVRU/?ig_rid=cbf9b2ba-e218-4a32-a475-303932395728 The album, which was previously titled The Voice…

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Chris Brown Celebrates His 34th Birthday With ‘Talm’ Bout’ Video

Chad Mauli May 6, 2023

Chris Brown turns 34 today and he’s celebrating by gifting fans with a brand new video for “Talm’ Bout.” Shot during his European tour, the black-and-white clip finds the R&B superstar hitting the streets of London and Paris at night, disguised in a hoodie and sunglasses. He also gets in some sightseeing, breezing past the Louvre, London Eye, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower, alongside footage from his sold-out “Under the Influence Tour.” “Talm’ Bout” can be found on the 33-track deluxe edition of Chris’ album Breezy, which was released…

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Cardi B Shows Off Cooking Skills In Viral Spicy Bowl Challenge

Chad Mauli May 4, 2023

Fresh from her appearance at the Met Gala, Cardi B hit the kitchen to show off her culinary skills as part of the viral Spicy Bowl TikTok challenge. The Grammy-winning rapper whipped up her own spicy bowl with ingredients including Big Mama pickled sausages from 7-Eleven and “lots and lots of hot sauce.” As a stunned Offset looked on, she added red peppers and pickles into a plastic container. Her recipe also called for jalapeños, pepperoncinis, and smoked paprika for “color and flavor.” She topped it off with eggs and…