Drake Hints At New Music During Toronto Appearance

Trey Smith May 17, 2026

TORONTO - Drake sparked another wave of online speculation after appearing to preview unreleased music during a recent public appearance in his hometown. Clips circulating across social media quickly spread through hip-hop pages and fan accounts, with listeners debating whether the Toronto rapper was teasing a larger upcoming project or simply sharing a brief preview with the crowd. The footage immediately generated reactions online, especially among fans still closely following Drake’s next move after one of the most discussed periods of his career over the last year. Some listeners praised…

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Rugby In Zambia: The Little-Known Sport Growing Fast

Trey Smith Jul 24, 2025

Forget everything you thought you knew about popular sports in Zambia. While everyone was talking about football and boxing, rugby has been quietly but surely gaining momentum – and it’s no longer just a fringe sport. It’s making a statement, breaking stereotypes, and touching a nerve. It’s no longer a hobby for the privileged few but a movement with a real community behind it. In this article, we’ll tell you how rugby is changing the landscape of Zambian sports. How Rugby Found Its Place in Zambia Although rugby itself first…

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The Ruthless Get Back For FBG DuckThe Lasting Echo of Violence: FBG Duck’s Murder, Retaliation, and the Deep Wounds in Chicago’s Hip-Hop CommunityThe Ruthless Get Back For FBG Duck

Trey Smith Apr 29, 2025

On August 4, 2020, the city of Chicago was rocked by the broad-daylight assassination of rapper FBG Duck, born Carlton Weekley, in one of the city's busiest shopping districts. The high-profile murder triggered a ripple effect of violence that would ripple through the city’s gang landscape and hip-hop culture for years to come. Now, after more than three months of emotional trial proceedings, justice — at least as defined by the legal system — has been served. A jury deliberated for just two days before convicting six men, all tied…

Crown of Thorns and Tape Reels: Oran Juice Jones II’s “Juicetopher” album is a Resurrection in Rap

Trey Smith Apr 21, 2025

On April 20, 2025 — a rare day when both Catholic and Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter simultaneously — Oran Juice Jones II delivered a resurrection of his own with Juicetopher, a bold, analog opus that stands as his fifth studio album and most soul-baring body of work yet. Released independently via his Esclave imprint, Juicetopher fuses grief, rebirth, and raw musicality into a project that feels more like a spiritual ritual than a rap release. The album’s title, Juicetopher, serves as a layered nod — blending Oran Juice Jones II’s…

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The Cure Company is Continuing Their Marathon via Country-wide Expansion

Trey Smith Dec 23, 2024

The Los Angeles Nipsey Hussle-affiliated brand The Cure Company is moving into its plans foran undeniable presence via expansion into states across the country.The Cure Company has operated in numerous state-of-the-art cultivation facilities in the LosAngeles area since 1996. The company has always aligned itself with the community andcontinues to align with other hip-hop leaders.Currently, the crew is putting in work in Massachusetts with three new locations. The locationsinclude two retail shops and one cultivation facility. The cultivation facility which will be located inOrange, MA measures a little over 100,000…

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Exclusive Interview with Malachi Grant

Trey Smith Oct 22, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Malachi Grant: Why did you first start making music?Music gave me a voice without interruption. I started off playing instruments and got lost in the music notes yet was present in the moment. That evolved to me creating melodies and harmonies that spoke to a specific emotion in time which ultimately led me into trying my hand, and writing songs. I found a connection with music and I nurtured it and it took me the journey that led me here. Where and…

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Hip-Hop’s Gamble on the Casino Industry

Trey Smith Oct 18, 2024

Commercial links between hip-hop and gambling are being made. It is up for debate if this is a positive one for the genre. Hip-hop and casinos are becoming more intertwined and are discussed below. Hip-hop has always used the language of braggadocio. That means showing wealth, winnings, and boasting about the risks taken in life is a given. The casino with its risk, reward, and glamour makes an obvious bedfellow. They are inherent in rap culture. Below, we dive into the increasing links between hip-hop and the industry. The Rap…

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Antonious Colts opens the eyes of Christians with his new single “L.I.M.E. (Look In My Eyes)”

Trey Smith Aug 1, 2024

Antonious Colts shows why he is one of the pioneers of Christian rap with emotional single “L.I.M.E. (Look In My Eyes)” Born and raised in Freeport Il, hip hop realist, Antonious Colts now resides in the bright city of Atlanta. Growing up he was a devout Christian that held the church in high regard, but as he grew older and the truths of some characteristics that the church held became known, Antonious began to drift further from his spirituality. Struggling with his faith in the church system slowly fading, he…

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PayPal Casino Instant Withdrawal: Enjoy Fast and Secure Transactions

Trey Smith Jul 31, 2024

PayPal is a widely used payment method across the world, and its popularity has also extended to online casinos. If you are a fan of online gambling and want to enjoy fast and secure transactions, then choosing a PayPal casino instant withdrawal is the way to go. With this payment method, you can withdraw your winnings instantly, making it one of the most convenient ways to get your hands on your earnings. One of the benefits of using PayPal as a payment method at online casinos is the security it…

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Exclusive interview with Brittia Billion

Trey Smith Jun 14, 2024

Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Britta Billion: If you could go open a show for any artist who would it be? Haha, probably would be SZA, or summer walker. I love them. What’s your best advice for handling criticism? Take it like a champ. What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into? Being in ISS n grade school forgot even why?? What surprising lessons have you learned along the way? To travel more and meet more people to understand the world in a deeper way. What…

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Maxi Maxx storms hip hop with dedicated work ethic and unmatched talent

Trey Smith Jun 9, 2024

Without the push of a record label, Maxi Maxx continues to dominate. Proof that success isn’t beyond reach for an independent artist. Born Larry Traynham in Newark, New Jersey, he is now a popular artist that has cultivated a massive fanbase. Upon the untimely passing of his brother, “Big Maxx,” he would brainstorm a name to continue his brother’s legacy while also building his own. With his brother being a well-known figure in the neighborhood, he was called by the nickname “lil max.” He however wanted something fresh and unique…

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Exclusive Interview with musical duo, T.H.E. Honoroll

Trey Smith May 25, 2024

In 2020 things changed for Ryan Adams, and the Russian born, Mila Rose. The two creatives would cross paths and instantly spark a connection that turned into a friendship and engagement overtime. Together, they share a bond that has positively impacted their lives, Mila pursuing her artistic dreams, and Ryna retiring his heavy drinking habit and focusing on taking his music to even higher heights. Previously, he has more than 5 years’ experience working as an audio engineer for other artists and doing commercial audio work for businesses and brands.…

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Maj3sty Goes From Teacher And Counselor To Hot New Artist

Trey Smith May 11, 2024

“Back to Jerusalem my people must go. The children must lead and this you will know.” These lyrics remain true and a pulsating heartbeat to Maj3sty’s message. His new song “Jerusalem (Bout Dat)” is becoming well known in the music industry. Now, the audience is wondering what’s next. This 28 year-old powerhouse is pushing through doors independently, with only his woman by his side. It’s exciting to watch. In 2018, Maj3sty was pursuing a career in professional football. After an almost fatal car accident, he became a Mental Health Counselor…

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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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Adrian Jose took trap to ethereal heights with their EP, Astronomical

Trey Smith Mar 5, 2024

Chicago’s rising rap artist, Adrian Jose, has unleashed their experimentally interstellar 5-track EP, ‘Astronomical’; for trap fans, it should be as exciting as NASA’s Mars rover landing. Track 1, Astronomical Freestyle, is an ambient introduction to the EP that exhibits the candid nature of Adrian Jose’s lyricism and the authenticity in their instrumental style that makes the release feel even more personal. As intimate thoughts relay, layers of spacey trap weave a psychedelic tapestry. The following tracks raise the tempo, but they never allow Adrian Jose’s innovative grip on contemporary…

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BOOSIE BAD AZZ TEAMS UP WITH LA FEMALE RAPPER SKG

Trey Smith Feb 3, 2024

SKG – Bad Azz Bitch featuring Boosie BadAzz and Heataboom (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/f7MG7SoZbKs

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Hussam Alzahrani, An Emerging Music Producer, Launches His Debut Album of Pop Hits

Trey Smith Jan 10, 2024

With the production of single hits like " FASTER ", "LONELY" and "HEAVEN", former social media marketer Hussam Alzahrani is experiencing tremendous successes in the music industry. The singles by the upcoming rapper and music producer were recorded at the Underground Studios and released by the small pop label Sub Pop. These singles are Alzahrani's first official music tracks, as well as the beginning of his new career as a composer. Alzahrani's surge to the top of the rising artist list will be due to his lively, and uplifting dance…

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Miami Rapper Cheflodeezy is focused on sitting upon rap’s throne

Trey Smith May 16, 2021

Only the dopest of artists can consistently release both quality and quantity, and Cheflodeezy fits perfectly into that select few. Cheflodeezy is an artist that has been putting on for his city of Miami. The rapper has a work ethic that produces consistent hits and builds the rapper’s fanbase at a rate far more quickly than others in the game. His perseverance and ambition to be more than a rapper that comes and goes has taken him to a level ahead of those getting sidetracked by distractions in the industry.…