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Rick Ross, Ice Spice Back Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets’ Inspiration

Chad Mauli Apr 20, 2024

Taylor Swift's latest album, "THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT," was released at midnight on April 19, 2024. Surprisingly, Rick Ross showed his support for the project ahead of its release, praising Swift's songwriting skills and describing her song titles as "gangsta" in a tweet on April 18. This unexpected endorsement raised eyebrows among fans, with one follower even questioning if Ross is a Swiftie. Ross's endorsement of Swift's album came after Drake's release of "Push Ups," where he humorously mocked Kendrick Lamar for collaborating with Swift on the "Bad Blood (Remix)."…

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Rising International Star 17dreams Releases Debut Album ‘’Mr Nice Guy’’

Natalia Privalova Apr 19, 2024

Music that moves us comes alive in its own manner, breaking through the barrier between us and the speakers through soothing sound frequencies around us. There are no boundaries to a pulsating percussive entity like 17dreams style of music creation, In which he does effortlessly throughout his music. Soon after hitting the music scene with genre breaking singles like “Music Save Me” and “Crashed'' 17dreams has officially released his long-awaited debut album “Mr Nice Guy” The 20 year old international rising star has had his fans in a frenzy with…

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Cold Sholda fires up the industry with new album “CAESAR” in support of his New Rome Movement

Wimana Apr 19, 2024

Tired of the negativity and vanity plaguing hip hop, rapper Cold Sholda takes a stand with his new album, “CAESAR” to unite the youth towards building a New Rome. Born in the harsh upbringing of Gravesend, Brooklyn, Sebastian Zinna found a way out of the madness through his love for hip hop. Adopting the stage name, Cold Sholda he became an artist versed in the sounds of Hip Hop, boombap and traditional east coast rap. Channeling the style and artistry of lyrical prodigies like Nas, Canibus, and WU-Tang, Cold Sholda…

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again: Indicted in Prescription Drug Fraud Case

Chad Mauli Apr 19, 2024

YoungBoy Never Broke Again is facing a significant escalation in his legal troubles following his recent arrest in Utah on April 16. The rapper now confronts a total of 63 charges related to his alleged involvement in a large-scale prescription fraud scheme. Initially indicted on charges including possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person, pattern of unlawful activity, and third-degree forgery, YoungBoy is now confronted with a more extensive list of accusations. The new charges against YoungBoy include 20 counts of identity fraud, 20 counts of forgery, 20…

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051 Deadliest Affiliates: Where Are They Now?

Chad Mauli Apr 19, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. There’s some gangs that come and go like the seasons, but then there’s others like 051 Young Money, that comes along and terrorize the opps with members that are not only dangerous, but dang near in love with drilling. But the consequences of the streets often mean many don’t go on to live a full happy life. So what happened to one of the most ruthless gangs in Chicago responsible for taking out top members of their rivals?…

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Ice Spice Reflects on Grammys ‘Beyoncé Encounter

Chad Mauli Apr 19, 2024

The 66th annual Grammy Awards were a star-studded event with celebrities from every genre in attendance, including Beyoncé. Despite not being nominated for any categories, Beyoncé was the center of attention as numerous artists lined up to take pictures with her. Among them was Ice Spice, who shared a brief moment with JAY-Z and Blue Ivy Carter. In a recent episode of “The Shop” with LeBron James, Ice Spice recalled meeting Beyoncé at the Grammys. She described it as a Beyoncé meet-and-greet, where everyone got a few seconds with the…

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Toronto Hip Hop Artist Melo Griffith Returns with New Single “Avenue”

Natalia Privalova Apr 18, 2024

TORONTO, April 19, 2024 - Toronto’s dynamic hip hop artist, Melo Griffith, returns with his brand new single “Avenue”, produced by Travis Thickle. The track paints a vivid picture of an intimate conversation between two lovers, set against a backdrop of suave melodies, clever lyrics, and captivating flows. At its core, “Avenue” embodies a message of unwavering confidence and perseverance. Melo Griffith explains, "People may try to play you and show you attitude, but that doesn't phase me. My ability to keep focused on the bigger and better achievements in…

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Female rap artist Kalavonii shows you how diamonds are made.

Hulda Hicks Apr 18, 2024

While some of us still crave pre-pandemic normalcy Atlanta based artist Kalavoniiappreciated the time of self discovery and creative isolation. Known for her candid honesty and energetic personality on and off social platforms, Kalavonii is bringing vibrance, appeal and versatility to music with herupcoming debut EP "Chameleon", set to release 1/11/2022. Featuring singles like “NASTY” and “DM”. With a bouncy beat and head-nodding hook "NASTY" is already an instant replay. These records are certified heavy-hitters of a woman unapologetically speaking her mind without remorse or censorship. Kalavoniis skills as a…

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The Soundtrack of Legalization: How Rap Music Reflects Changing Cannabis Laws

Chad Mauli Apr 18, 2024

Rap music and cannabis have long been intertwined, symbolizing the shared notion of passing the microphone while indulging in a puff or two. However, this connection extends beyond mere lyrics about getting high! Rap has effectively documented the battle for cannabis legalization, serving as a testament to the evolving legal environment and the continuous pursuit of social equity.Blazing the Trail - Rhymes of ResistanceDuring its inception, rap music didn't focus on a luxurious marijuana dispensary or high-quality strains. Instead, it served as the musical backdrop to a system that deemed…

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YoungBoy Never Broke Again Faces Fraud, Weapons, and Drug Charges in Utah

Chad Mauli Apr 18, 2024

YoungBoy Never Broke Again, also known as Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was arrested in Utah on Tuesday, facing multiple felony charges including possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person and a pattern of unlawful activity, both classified as Class 2 felonies. Additionally, he was accused of procuring prescription drugs, identity fraud, forgery, and possession of controlled substances. The 24-year-old rapper has been under house arrest in Utah since 2021, awaiting trial on a separate federal indictment related to a 2020 incident where he and others were arrested for alleged…

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Rob49 and Skilla Baby Embark on ‘Vultures Eat the Most Tour’ – Get Ready for an Unforgettable Experience!

Chad Mauli Apr 18, 2024

Rob49 and Skilla Baby, who went viral with their 2023 hit "Mama," are set to embark on their first co-headlining tour, "Vultures Eat The Most Tour," which kicks off on May 30 at the Level 13 Event Center in Orlando, Florida. The 17-date North American trek includes stops in Chicago, Charlotte, New York, Boston, New Orleans, Minneapolis, and Oklahoma City, among others, with the final show taking place at the House of Blues in Dallas on July 2. The presale for the tour starts tomorrow, April 18, with public ticket…

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Black Soprano Family Affiliate Klassic Debuts New EP “Down Bad”

Marty McFly Apr 18, 2024

Being resilient in the face of adversity is the key to overcoming many obstacles in life. Hip-hop recording artist, Klassic, was dealt his fair share of hardship growing up yet refused to buckle under the immense pressure of losing his father at an early age. Raised in Hudson Valley, NY (Rockland County), Klassic watched his mother work multiple jobs to make ends meet for the family. Shortly after, he took to the streets for guidance while sharpening the block-work mentality you will later hear in his music. Raised with a…

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Exclusive interview with SwazyTheBag

Trey Smith Apr 17, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview rapper SwazyTheBag: How did you come up with a stage name?One of my favorite basketball players to watch at the time Nick Young had a nickname which was Swaggy P and my first name starts with a ‘p’ and I know I be swaggy so I thought it was swaggy p but couldn’t use that for my stage name so I took the Gs out and added zs so now it’s swazy and my friend C DILLA told me i should add…

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Bodies Drop In Get Back For FBG Duck

Chad Mauli Apr 17, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. Chicago been known for sliding on the opps for their mans, so it’s no surprise when one of the biggest names in the city goes down, bodies start dropping. The streets don’t often give, but it always takes, and when Big Clout FBG Duck was murked, the get back was in order. Just how many bodies dropped after Duck was done in? Let’s chop it up and break it down. On Tuesday 4th August 2020, Carlton Weekly aka…

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Future and Metro Boomin Announce ‘We Trust You’ Tour

Chad Mauli Apr 17, 2024

After releasing two albums, "WE DON’T TRUST YOU" and "WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU," within a few weeks, Future and Metro Boomin are set to embark on the "We Trust You Tour" this summer. The 27-date North American tour will begin on July 30 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and will conclude in Vancouver, British Columbia at the Rogers Arena on Sept. 9. The tour comes after Drake's relentless trolling of Metro Boomin, which began when the rapper shared a video of an entire drum line performing…

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Lil Baby and Dreezy Clarify Relationship Status Post-Coachella Weekend

Chad Mauli Apr 17, 2024

On Monday (April 15), rumors circulated online accusing Lil Baby and Dreezy of being romantically involved during the first weekend of Coachella 2024. The speculation arose after the Grammy winner posted photos with a background similar to one shared on the "Body" artist's Instagram Story. Both Lil Baby and Dreezy responded to the allegations under The Shade Room's post on Tuesday (April 16). Dreezy clarified, "Y’all are reaching! That’s the homie!" while Lil Baby commented, "Same house, different days. Y’all be reaching too hard." Despite their responses, social media users…

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Exclusive Interview with Phaylo

Hulda Hicks Apr 17, 2024

Today we had an exclusive opportunity to interview the artist: How did you come up with a stage name?Actually Phaylo is what people call me In the streets so I just kept that name cuz that’s what everybody know me by. Where are you from?Chicago, Illinois - West Side K Town 15th and Kostner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG CHRIS (@drbigchris) Where are you now?Still in Chicago, hope to move next year doe. Why did you first start making music?I like the melodies and the…

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The Young Veteran, Lil Taco, Is Destined for Fame

Wimana Apr 16, 2024

The industry has seen the rise of creatives not afraid to experiment with their sound. Upcoming artist, Lil Taco is breaking stigmas with his versatile style. Nicknamed Taco in middle-school due to the popularity of his favorite taco shirt, 19-year-old Nashville Tennessee native, Taylor Statom adopted the name Lil Taco as his rap alias. Finding inspiration in the untamed creativity of the late Lil Peep, Lil Taco fell in love with his mentality that was rebellious to the opinions of others. His sound became something more than just the usual…

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Phantum focused on releasing his own singles and projects

Natalia Privalova Apr 16, 2024

Well known Burlington based hip-hop producer Phantum best known for his work with Ali Gatie, Jordan Solomon, and AR Paisleyhas branched out and started dropping his own singles and projects with a variety of artists. Over the past few years many artists have worked closely with Phantum and recorded at his studio. Releasing his own music while simultaneously placing beats has been a logical step. Phantum is one of many producers innovating the industry and taking the accountability and control into their own hands. In the future it will become…

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The Fallout in The NBA Camp

Chad Mauli Apr 16, 2024

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. NBA YoungBoy been one of the most successful artists in the rap game, and his team, 4KT was a movement that was like a well-oiled machine. But, over time things started to change, new artists started coming into the fold and YB just seems to be going through changes in life too with everything with the case he’s fighting. Now, it seems there’s some internal beefs with the camp that has things falling apart. Who is in the…