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Rapper Pop Smoke Dead After Home Invasion

Natalia Privalova Feb 19, 2020

Pop Smoke, a Brooklyn-raised rapper who rose to fame with hit songs like “Dior” and “Welcome to the Party,” was killed early Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, his record label said, in what the police described as a home invasion. The rapper, whose real name is Bashar Jackson, was confirmed dead by the label, Republic Records. He was 20. “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke,” the company said in a statement. “Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as…

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Yaz – Bringing fun to Hip Hop (exclusive interview)

Natalia Privalova Jan 17, 2020

By Raptology What made you start writing music? Writing music came late for me in my career. It’s always just been Djing up until mid 2018. I realised I had hit a brick wall in the industry and the next step was to start releasing my own original music. I had messed around with writing music as a hobby in my early teens so I thought I would get back into it but this time it wasn’t a hobby, it was a career choice. How would you describe your sound?…

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50 Cent Gives Son a Private Toys ‘R’ Us Shopping Spree for Christmas

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

The holidays had an early arrival for Sire Jackson, 50 Cent's son with Daphne Joy, when his dad rented out a one of the only Toys "R" Us locations in the U.S. just for him. Earlier this month, he'd asked 50 Cent for the "whole store" for Christmas -- and his wish apparently came true. "When I asked my Dad for the 'WHOLE Toys R Us Store' for Christmas I didn’t think he would actually do it, but he did," read a caption on the 7-year-old's Instagram page on Saturday…

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Beyonce Stuns in Alluring Cat-Inspired, Leopard-Print Look: See the Photos

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

Amidst all the talk about Cats this weekend, Beyoncé is reminding us all that she can flawlessly pull off a feline-inspired look. The singer shared a series of stylish photos of herself on Instagram Sunday (Dec. 22) with no caption or context, but with plenty of "cattitude." Beyoncé posed in a knee-length, strapless, leopard-print dress, accessorized with matching gloves, heels and a pair of cat-eye sunglasses. Read More How Watching Old Beyonce Interviews Helps Cheer Megan Thee Stallion Up No word on whether Beyoncé -- who voiced one very famous…

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Kanye West, EMI Back in Court After Failing to Finalize Settlement

Natalia Privalova Dec 25, 2019

The legal dispute between Kanye West and EMI may again become live thanks to a failure to finalize the terms of a settlement agreement. On Monday (Dec. 23), the music publisher asked a federal judge in New York to re-open a case. West began the year by seeking his contractual freedom by turning to California's statute limiting personal services contracts to no more than seven years. The hip-hop star alleges that when his 2003 deal is combined with extensions, that adds up to a lack of freedom and is void…

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Cardi B Shares Every Moment of Her First Wild Night in Nigeria

Natalia Privalova Dec 9, 2019

Cardi B attends the Swisher Sweets Awards Cardi B With The 2019 "Spark Award" at The London West Hollywood on April 12, 2019 in West Hollywood, California. Cardi B is having a pretty wild time on her first trip to Africa. On Friday (Dec. 6), the rapper documented her first day in Nigeria on Instagram -- and it's definitely one that she won't soon forget. Cardi's IG Story begins with a 4 a.m. clip of her driving along a street filled with beautiful lights, then cuts to a rowdy strip…

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Rapper Juice WRLD is dead at 21

Natalia Privalova Dec 9, 2019

Rapper and singer Juice WRLD has died in Chicago, the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office said Sunday.Juice, who was born Jarad Anthony Higgins, turned 21 on December 2.The rapper suffered a medical emergency shortly after arriving at Chicago's Midway International Airport. The rapper died shortly after at a nearby hospital, according to police."There were no signs of foul play and all individuals aboard the aircraft are cooperating with CPD and have given all of their information," Guglielmi said. Police are waiting for the medical examiner to determine cause and manner…

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Twitter Is Tripping On Kanye West’s “Chick-Fil-A” Lyric From “Closed On Sunday”

Natalia Privalova Oct 27, 2019

Twitter – Most people are well aware Kanye West supports Donald Trump, but a line from the Jesus Is King cut “Closed On Sunday” really has people scratching their heads. Twitter has come out in droves to dissect Ye’s ninth studio album and the lyric, “Closed on Sunday, you my Chick-fil-A/You’re my number one, with the lemonade” has exploded into memes and GIFs online. The fast food chain, which has come under fire in recent years for its opposition to the LGBTQ community, is closed every Sunday to honor founder…

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Rising San Antonio, Texas Hip Hop Star Pe$o Releases his Best Single yet “Fly Away”

Natalia Privalova Oct 25, 2019

San Antonio, Texas hip hop is well represented by a native son, Pe$o. Living in San Antonio since birth, and always staying loyal to his city, the artist is certainly one who is on the rise in a big way. So far he has had three successful singles, leaving fans wanting more. Now in exciting news, Pe$o recently announced the release of his latest single “Fly Away”, available for streaming and download on all major platforms. The new song not only shows cases Pe$o’s lyrical skills and a hot beat,…

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How Future Rewrote Rap in His Own Image

Natalia Privalova Oct 24, 2019

It isn’t hyperbole to claim that the rapper is one of the 2010s’ most essential artists. Narcotized, addled, and sometimes tender, Future has spent the past decade making whatever music he wants: trap ballads, twerk anthems, petty kiss-offs, trippy blues. His superpower is his ability to smear emotional states into odd collages, his protean voice ascending to the peaks of exuberance or plunging to the depths of misery. In a single moment, a Future song can pivot into the sublime, altering what came before it and everything after. Future is…

Natalia Privalova Oct 20, 2019

Are you a content creator searching for royalty free background music that won’t get your YouTube video demonitized? Are you an up-and-coming hip hop artist looking for professional-sounding free beats to rap on? FreeBeats.io is a catalogue of royalty free beats & instrumentals that anyone is able to use for their projects. The website was founded by a former professional music producer in April 2018 as a way of helping up-and-coming artists and content creators achieve a professional sound without having to spend money on licensing music. All music on…

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Offset Gives Cardi B a ‘Titanic’ Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring For Her 27th Birthday: Watch

Natalia Privalova Oct 16, 2019

Offset and Cardi B attend Rihanna's 5th Annual Diamond Ball Benefitting The Clara Lionel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street on Sept. 12, 2019 in New York City. Cardi B celebrated her 27th birthday in style Friday (Oct. 11) with a massive-sized diamond ring given to her by husband Offset. The hip-hop power couple shared photos and videos of Cardi nearly crying after laying her eyes on the heart-shaped ring, which the Migos rapper described as the "Titanic Diamond." "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY QUEEN U DESERVE EVERYTHING THAT COME YOUR WAY…

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Tyga Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal With Columbia Records

Natalia Privalova Oct 16, 2019

After playing the independent field for the last several years, Tyga is ready to get a "Taste" of what a major label feels like again. On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Columbia Records announced that the "Rack City" MC joined their roster after signing a multi-million dollar deal. Last year, Tyga had a strong comeback, courtesy of his hit single "Taste." The six-times platinum record zoomed into the top 10 of the Hot 100 and peaked at No. 8. Earlier this year, he released his new album Legendary via his Last Kings…

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Hip-Hop In the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Who’s In, And What’s Its Future?

Natalia Privalova Oct 16, 2019

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame formed in 1983, plenty of industry gate-keepers insisted hip-hop was merely a flash-in-the-pan trend. Even when the Hall began inducting rock n' roll icons in 1986, rap was still seen as a curiosity – there was only one album, Run-D.M.C.'s Raising Hell, that had gone platinum. Fast forward to 2007. Despite some myopic protests, the Rock Hall inducted Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, whose inventive DJ techniques and socio-political messaging elevated the genre to new creative heights in the '80s. Since…

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How the City Girls Powered Through JT’s Prison Stint: A Timeline

Natalia Privalova Oct 13, 2019

The City Girls were reunited this week when JT, born Jatavia Johnson, was released from jail after spending more than a year behind bars in a Florida prison on credit card fraud charges. She didn't waste any time in getting back to work, as she unleashed her "First Day Out" freestyle less than 24 hours after regaining her freedom on Wednesday (Oct. 9). Yung Miami did her part in holding down the duo while her partner was locked up, with the group's ascension toward stardom and the Billboard charts not…

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Five Rappers Removed From Rolling Loud at Request of Police

Natalia Privalova Oct 13, 2019

Organizers of Rolling Loud, a hip-hop festival taking place in New York this weekend, say they have dropped five rappers from the lineup at the request of police. The New York Times reports that the performers were removed from the Rolling Loud festival after a New York Police Department official sent the organizers a letter citing safety concerns if the rappers took the stage. The traveling Rolling Loud festival is taking place at Citi Field in Queens on Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 12 and 13) and includes major acts like…

Drake’s Dad Says Son’s Absentee Father Lyrics Are Lies, But Rapper Insists ‘Every Bar I Ever Spit Was the Truth’

Natalia Privalova Oct 9, 2019

Drake has responded to his father's claims that he exaggerated their strained relationship to sell more records. The 6 God took to his Instagram story on Tuesday (Oct. 8) to pen a note refuting what Dennis Graham had to say about his presence in his life during a recent interview with Nick Cannon on Power 106. "Woke up today so hurt, man. My father will say anything to anyone that's willing to listen to him," Drizzy wrote. "It's sad when family gets like this, but what can we really do?…

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Just in time for the start of NBA training camp to Hall Of Famers kick of the season with a Rap Battle

Natalia Privalova Oct 5, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q99Xkjp-j8Y Shaq drops a FIRE diss track on Damian Lillard who DESTROYS SHAQ in his Rap Response

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A hip-hop museum is opening in NYC

Natalia Privalova Oct 3, 2019

The New York City Universal Hip-hop Museum (UHHM) is slated to open in 2022 in the Bronx. Founded by Rocky Bucano, Kurtis Blow, Shawn LG Thomas, Grandwizzard Theodore, Mickey Bentson, and , Joe Conzo Jr. the museum “celebrates and preserves the history of local and global hip-hop music and culture to inspire, empower, and promote understanding,” according to the UHHM website. The museum backed by Kurtis Blow ( UHHM Chairman), Ice-T (member of the founding board of directors), and LL Cool J (cultural ambassador), will feature a recording studio, virtual…

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50 Snagging 6ix9ine Movie Rights …

Natalia Privalova Oct 3, 2019

50 Cent is allegedly trying to make a movie about Tekashi 6ix9ine and the Nine Trey Bloods -- to which Skinnyfromthe9 says ... stop playin'. We ran into the NYC rapper Tuesday in his hometown, and when we told him about Fiddy teasing his efforts to put together a Tekashi flick -- centered on all the snitching -- he seemed a little uneasy. But then, he got real ... and kinda craps on the idea of the movie.Skinny says there are people's lives that are literally being ruined by the…