 50 Cent Readies 6ix9ine Collaboration ‘Get the Strap’
Get the strap. 50 Cent and 6ix9ine are reportedly teaming up for a new collaboration named after 50’s popular catchphrase. According to various social media accounts, “Get the Strap” also features Uncle Murda and is set to premiere during Episode 8 of Starz’ “Power.” A clip of the song surfaced online, which finds 50 rapping,... Read More
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Travis Scott’s ‘ASTROWORLD’ Headed for No. 1 Debut
Business is booming at ASTROWORLD. Travis Scott’s new album is set to dethrone Drake from the No. 1 spot on next week’s Billboard 200. According to HITS Daily Double, ASTROWORLD was streamed nearly 100 million times on Friday (Aug. 3). All 17 tracks remain in the top 20 on Apple Music and in the top... Read More
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Chris Brown Samples Michael Jackson on ‘Had to Do It… Sorry DJ Khaled’
Before he wraps his tour tonight, Chris Brown surprise fans with a new song, “Had to Do It… Sorry DJ Khaled,” that pays homage to his idol Michael Jackson. Over a sample of the King of Pop’s Off the Wall classic “Rock with You,” Breezy rides the boogie on the sexy and smooth jam. “I... Read More
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Mac Miller Teases Joint Album with Post Malone
Mac Miller and Post Malone may be up to something. Fresh off the release of his new album Swimming, the Pittsburgh rapper revealed that he and the “rockstar” have been toying with the idea of a joint project. “Me and Post have been talking about doing an album,” he tells Rolling Stone. Miller and Malone... Read More
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New Music: Mustard feat. Travis Scott & YG – ‘Dangerous World’
Both Travis Scott and YG dropped new albums on Friday. Now Mustard brings them together for “Dangerous World,” named after both their projects, Stay Dangerous and ASTROWORLD. La Flame injects the banging Mustard production with his trippy melodies, while YG adds some West Coast bounce as he commands, “When Travis come around, bitch, you better... Read More
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New Music: Ella Mai – ‘Trip’
While “Boo’d Up” continues its top 10 domination, Ella Mai takes a “Trip” on her follow-up single. The British songstress discovers a love that’s “too good to be true” on the infectious R&B jam. “My bad for trippin’ on you,” she sings. A grateful Ella also reflected on the success of “Boo’d Up,” which is... Read More
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Travis Scott Drops 3 Unreleased Tracks on .WAV RADIO
La Flame keeps giving. Hot off the release of ASTROWORLD, Travis Scott unleashes three more songs that didn’t make his album. The exclusive trio of tracks premiered during Friday’s episode of .WAV RADIO with Travis and Chase B on Apple Music’s Beats 1. They include the Gunna-assisted “Zoom,” “Part Time,” and “Houdini” featuring Playboi Carti,... Read More
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Travis Scott Did Not Remove Trans Model From ‘ASTROWORLD’ Cover
Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD cover art is stirring up controversy after transgender model Amanda Lepore was removed from the artwork. On Wednesday (Aug. 1), Lepore posted a photo of the cover on Instagram, which featured her in the carnival scene. However, she was absent from the final version of the cover. “It was great being part... Read More
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Diggy Simmons Is Back with ‘It Is What It Is’
Diggy Simmons is back. Following a six-year hiatus from music, the now 23-year-old rapper returns with his uplifting new single “It Is What It Is.” Over stripped-down violins, Diggy wrestles with his own demons. “Was in my head around the clock / I had to tell the devil stop,” he raps. “Go and give it... Read More
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New Music: DJ Holiday feat. Quavo & 21 Savage – ‘2 Seater’
Holiday season is here. DJ Holiday takes a ride with fellow ATLiens Quavo and 21 Savage on his new single “2 Seater.” The trap banger combines a trifecta of Atlanta talent over high-energy production. Quavo shows off his flashy flow, Savage delivers some gritty bars, and Holiday sprinkles the track with ad-libs. “2 Seater” arrives... Read More
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Drake Reps Nike Over Adidas on Travis Scott’s ‘Sicko Mode’
Drake is pledging his allegiance to Nike. Despite a long-rumored deal with adidas, it seems that the 6 God is remaining true to his Nike and Jordan Brand family. On “Sicko Mode,” his new ASTROWORLD collaboration with Travis Scott, Drake raps about his preference for “checks over stripes,” an apparent reference to Nike’s swoosh over... Read More
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Stream Travis Scott’s New Album ‘ASTROWORLD’
It’s lit. Nearly two years since Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight, Travis Scott takes fans to ASTROWORLD with his long-awaited third album. Named after the defunct amusement park in Houston, which was torn down in 2005, the star-studded 17-track set includes the hit “Butterfly Effect,” plus collaborations with Drake, The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, Pharrell,... Read More
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Stream Mac Miller’s Album ‘Swimming’
Two years since his last album, a highly-publicized breakup, and an arrest later, Mac Miller dives back in with his fifth studio album Swimming. The Pittsburgh rapper goes at it solo on the 13 tracks, which include the previously released “What’s the Use?,” “Self Care,” and “Small Worlds.” Unlike his past albums, Mac didn’t put... Read More
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Stream YG’s Album ‘Stay Dangerous’
Bompton is back. YG unleashes his third album Stay Dangerous. In addition to the DJ Mustard-produced banger “Big Bank" with Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz, and the A$AP Rocky-assisted “Handgun,” the “boolest man alive” assembles an all-star lineup including Quavo, Ty Dolla $ign, Jay 305, Mozzy, and YoungBoy Never Broke Again for the... Read More
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New Music: Jhené Aiko feat. YG – ‘Never Call Me (Remix)’
Jhene Aiko calls up Bompton’s finest for the remix to “Never Call Me,” a cut off her 2017 album Trip. Following the original version with Kurupt, the Slauson songstress teams up with another one of L.A.’s own, her Def Jam labelmate YG, who holds her down. “Ni**a don’t play / Ni**a go brazy for Jhene,”... Read More
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Iggy Azalea Drops ‘Survive the Summer’ EP
Iggy Azalea invaded the charts with her 2014 debut The New Classic, which spawned Top 40 hits like “Fancy” and “Black Widow.” Now the Aussie bombshell returns to her roots on her new EP Survive the Summer. Led by the Tyga-assisted single “Kream,” the six-track project is reminiscent of her early mixtape days. “I felt... Read More
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H.E.R. Drops ‘I Used to Know Her: The Prelude’ EP
H.E.R. brings more sensual vibes with her six-track EP I Used to Know Her: The Prelude. On her first project since 2017’s self-titled album, the multi-talented artist shows her versatility, rapping on the DJ Scratch-assisted opener “Lost Souls,” which pays homage to Lauryn Hill’s classic “Lost Ones.” She delivers an empowering spoken word on “Against... Read More
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YG Donates $150,000 to Girl Code LA
YG is sharing his “Big Bank” account with others. On Wednesday (Aug. 1), the Compton rapper presented a $150,000 check to Girl Code LA, a Los Angeles-based organization that exposes young women to computer science, business, and software engineering. The donation was inspired by his own young daughter. “I’m practicing on how to be a... Read More
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Exclusive: Iggy Azalea Talks Tyga & Wiz Khalifa Collaborations, Support for Demi Lovato
It’s been four years since Iggy Azalea became a household name with her debut album The New Classic, which spawned the chart-topping hit “Fancy.” Now Australia’s hottest import returns with her new project Survive the Summer. On the eve of its release, the 28-year-old rapper stopped by Rap-Up HQ to discuss the six-track project, which... Read More
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New Music: ZAYN feat. Timbaland – ‘Too Much’
Zayn teams up with Timbaland on his latest single “Too Much.” Following “Sour Diesel,” the superstar singer delivers a sensual and futuristic jam. Over Timbaland’s synths and drums, Zayn sings about love and lust, while the super-producer also lays down vocals on the hook. “I guess I want too much / I just want love... Read More
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New Music: Silk City feat. GoldLink & Desiigner – ‘Loud’
Diplo and Mark Ronson have produced Grammy-winning hits for artists like Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. Now they’ve joined forces as the duo Silk City, and linked up with GoldLink and Desiigner on their latest single “Loud.” The song, which was selected as Zane Lowe’s World Record on Beats 1, finds the rappers trading verses... Read More
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Ariana Grande, Logic to Perform at VMAs
Ariana Grande and Logic are headed back to the VMAs. The pop superstar, who last performed with Nicki Minaj in 2016, will perform her newest single “God Is a Woman” from her forthcoming album Sweetener, due Aug. 17. Logic will also return to the VMAs to perform his new single “One Day” featuring OneRepublic’s Ryan... Read More
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Kanye West, Mariah Carey, & Erykah Badu Pose with Their Kids for Harper’s Bazaar
From Kanye West to Christina Aguilera, music’s biggest stars share their family legacy as part of Harper’s Bazaar’s “ICONS: The First Families of Music.” In the portraits, photographed by Mario Sorrenti, rap, rock, and pop legends pose with their offspring and share some words of wisdom. “I hope my children never lose their confidence to... Read More
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Video: Drake – ‘In My Feelings’
Keke, do you love me? With the song No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a third consecutive week, Drake unleashes the highly-anticipated video for his Scorpion smash “In My Feelings.” Shot in New Orleans, the Karena Evans-directed clip stars La La Anthony as Drake’s love interest Keke and Phylicia Rashad as her mother.... Read More
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ScHoolboy Q’s New Album Is ’90 to 95 Percent’ Done
ScHoolboy Q is wrapping up his next album. According to Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, Groovy Q is “90 to 95 % done” with the follow-up to 2016’s Blank Face LP, the Top Dawg Entertainment CEO told a fan on Twitter. Last September, Q took to Instagram to reveal that the album was nearing completion. “I... Read More
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Young Thug Teases ‘Slime Language’ Project with Live Snakes
It’s about to be Slime season again. Young Thug is teasing his upcoming project Slime Language by sending live snakes to various media outlets. The pet snakes arrived in terrariums with names like “SEX” and “EWW” written on the glass. Included with the reptiles was a black booklet listing the names of different artists like... Read More
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New Music: Future – ‘Translator’
Future has no shortage of music. Hot on the heels of Beast Mode 2 and the Superfly soundtrack, Hndrxx unleashes his latest loose track, “Translator.” Over the trap production, the FreeBand Gang leader raps about depositing checks, drinking lean, and popping tags. “This for my real street ni**as gettin’ money all day,” he raps. Next... Read More
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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen’ Faces Delay Over Tracy Chapman Sample
Nicki Minaj’s Queen is being held up over a clearance sample. According to the rapper, the track features “1 of the greatest rappers of all time,” but she was unaware that it also contains a Tracy Chapman sample. Chapman has yet to clear the song, causing a potential one-week delay in the album’s release. “So... Read More
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Video: Lil’ Kim – ‘Nasty One’
Lil’ Kim is back with the vibrant video for “Nasty One.” Directed by Peter Dmitriyev, the Queen Bee rules her kingdom in the colorful and sexy clip. She shows off her curvy figure as she wades in a pool at her lavish mansion, dances on the lawn, and shows off her nastiest moves in the... Read More
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6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj’s ‘FEFE’ Scores Top 5 Debut
6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj are a winning combo. The rappers’ Murda Beatz-produced collaboration “FEFE” enters the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 4. It marks 6ix9ine and Murda Beatz’s first top 10 hit and Nicki’s 17th top 10 single on the Hot 100. Her last top 10 was “Chun-Li,” which peaked at No. 10 in April.... Read More
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French Montana Robbed During Home Invasion
French Montana was the victim of a home invasion robbery. According to TMZ, at least two armed robbers broke into the rapper’s Calabasas crib, which is located in a guard gated community, early Tuesday morning (July 31). #BREAKING: Robbery investigation underway at rapper French Montana's Hidden Hills homepic.twitter.com/faZmTcy3Zy — ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) July... Read More
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Jennifer Lopez to Receive VMA Video Vanguard Award
Jennifer Lopez will receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. The pop icon will be honored for her contributions over the past 20 years, and also take the stage to perform live for the first time at the VMAs since 2001. “With a legacy that spawns over two... Read More
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Travis Scott Reveals ‘AstroWorld’ Cover
With AstroWorld just days away, Travis Scott has revealed the cover art for his new album. Shot by famed photographer David LaChapelle, the whimsical artwork shows kids at an amusement park with Travis’ giant gold head as the main attraction. A similar inflatable gold head has appeared atop buildings and landmarks including L.A.’s Amoeba Records,... Read More
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Video: Wale feat. Jacquees – ‘Black Bonnie’
Wale celebrates black women in the cinematic video for “Black Bonnie,” his Jacquees-assisted single. The Yasha Gruben-directed clip is a testament to black love and stars Wale (Clyde) and his Bonnie as they chase their dreams together throughout history. In one scene, Wale takes the throne alongside his queen in a village in Africa. With... Read More
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Beyoncé to Have ‘Unprecedented Control’ Over Vogue’s September Issue
Who runs Vogue? Come September, the answer is Beyonce. The superstar singer will reportedly take over the magazine’s upcoming September issue. According to The Huffington Post, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour has given Bey “unprecedented control” over the fashion bible including the cover, the photos of her inside the magazine, and the captions, which she has... Read More
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Playboi Carti and Frank Ocean Have Recorded Five Songs Together
Playboi Carti and Frank Ocean are cooking up more collaborations. While promoting his debut album Die Lit, the “Magnolia” rapper revealed that he was recently in the studio with the Blonde singer and they recorded around five songs together. “Frank Ocean, he’s the GOAT,” Carti told Power 106’s “The Cruz Show” (via Complex) on Tuesday... Read More
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Jaden Smith Joins J. Cole’s ‘KOD Tour’
J. Cole is bringing along some new friends when he hits the road next week. The Dreamville rapper announced that Jaden Smith has been added as a supporting act for the “KOD Tour,” along with Dreamville’s own EarthGang and Cole’s alter ego KiLL Edward. “KOD Tour starts Next week. Welcome @officialjaden @EarthGang @killhisways,” tweeted Cole.... Read More
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Drake’s ‘Scorpion’ Remains No. 1 for Fourth Week
Drake’s Scorpion holds down the No. 1 spot for a fourth week on the Billboard 200. The Canadian rapper’s record-breaking album moved 184,000 equivalent album units (15,000 traditional) in the week ending July 26, according to Billboard. Scorpion, which bowed atop the chart and has remained there ever since, earns the most weeks at No.... Read More
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Pusha-T Cancels ‘Daytona Tour’ Dates
Pusha-T is scaling back dates on his “Daytona Tour.” The North American trek was set to kick off on Aug. 2 at The Rave in Milwaukee, but the venue announced that the show has been canceled due to “scheduling conflicts.” According to Ticketmaster (via Complex), nine out of 19 of the U.S. dates have been... Read More
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Bow Wow Vows to Give Away All His Money, Quit Music
Bow Wow is ready to throw in the towel. In an erratic series of tweets on Monday morning (July 30), the 31-year-old rapper-actor blasted his critics with some disparaging insults, vowed to give away all his money, and threatened to quit music. It all started when a Twitter user accused him of cheating on his... Read More
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Drake to Executive Produce HBO Series ‘Euphoria’
Drake is going nonstop. The rapper, who currently has the No. 1 album in the country with Scorpion, will serve as executive producer for HBO’s teen drama series “Euphoria” along with Future the Prince, reports Variety. Based on the 2012 Israeli series of the same name, “Euphoria” follows a group of high school students as... Read More
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Watch Travis Scott’s Epic ‘AstroWorld’ Trailer
AstroWorld is almost open for business. Travis Scott’s highly-anticipated third album is set to arrive on Friday, Aug. 3. Producer Mike Dean alluded to the date over the weekend, and Scott confirmed it on Monday. He also shared a cinematic trailer for the album, soundtracked by his new song “Stargazing.” In the post-apocalyptic world, Travis... Read More
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Watch Kendrick Lamar Make His Acting Debut on ‘Power’
Kendrick Lamar is taking over your television. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper makes his acting debut on Starz’ hit drama series “Power,” which is now available to stream online. In the episode, entitled “Happy Birthday,” Lamar takes on the role of a drug addict named Laces, and ends up stealing the show. During his brief cameos,... Read More
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Barack and Michelle Obama Turn Up at ‘On the Run II’ Tour
Beyonce and JAY-Z were visited by another power couple during their “On the Run II” tour. Barack and Michelle Obama were spotted in the crowd during the Carters’ show in Landover, Maryland on Saturday night (July 28). The former President and First Lady were seated in a box with friends including Valerie Jarrett at the... Read More
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Travis Scott May Be Dropping ‘AstroWorld’ This Week
The kids are about to eat. According to Mike Dean, AstroWorld is dropping this week. During an Instagram Live session, the producer was asked about Travis Scott’s highly-anticipated third album. A fan later uploaded the clip to Twitter, writing, “@therealmikedean said it. August 3rd, we're all going to be shitting our pants.” Dean acknowledged the... Read More
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Kanye West Opens Up About Suicide After Watching Alexander McQueen Documentary
Kanye West is getting candid about suicide after watching a documentary about Alexander McQueen. Taking to Twitter on Friday, the 41-year-old rapper said he had seen the documentary McQueen and identified with the late British fashion designer, who committed suicide in 2010. “I saw the Alexander McQueen documentary and I connected with his journey,” tweeted... Read More
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Ella Mai Announces New Single ‘Trip’
While “Boo’d Up” continues to burn up the charts, Ella Mai is readying the follow-up. The British songstress has announced that her new single “Trip” will hit digital platforms on Friday, Aug. 3. It can now be pre-saved on Spotify. august 3rd. TRIP. new single 😊 album soon come! pic.twitter.com/kSjwthUP1Z — Ella Mai (@ellamai) July... Read More
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Bruno Mars Eyes New Tour Opener After Cardi B Backs Out
Bruno Mars is on the hunt for a new tourmate. The superstar crooner is looking to fill the vacant opening slot on his upcoming “24K Magic World Tour” after Cardi B dropped out earlier this week. According to TMZ, there is currently no replacement for Cardi. As of Friday (July 27), Bruno’s camp has reportedly... Read More
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New Music: Wiz Khalifa – ‘Universal Studios’
Just two weeks after releasing his new album Rolling Papers 2, Wiz Khalifa heads to “Universal Studios” on a new track produced by The Alchemist. Over the soulful production, the ’80s baby declares his love for hip-hop (“Real ni**as who like real rap / Born in 1987”), shouts out his son Sebastian (“I do this... Read More
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Video: DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, & Quavo – ‘No Brainer’
Put ’em high. Hot off the song’s premiere, DJ Khaled drops the video for “No Brainer,” his collaboration with Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and Quavo. The blockbuster anthem gets an epic video, directed by Colin Tilley. In the clip, Khaled takes on the role of a video director. As he kicks back in his... Read More
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Nas Working on New Album with RZA, Swizz Beatz
Nas is already on to the next one. A little over a month after dropping Nasir, the rap icon says he’s cooking up his next project. During an iHeartRadio Q&A with Angie Martinez in New York on Thursday (July 26), Nas revealed his plans (via Complex). “It’s another album that I already had been working... Read More
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New Music: DJ Durel & Migos – ‘Hot Summer’
Before they hit the road with Drake, Migos feeds the streets with a fiery collaboration with DJ Durel titled “Hot Summer.” The Atlanta trio unleashed the new sizzler today, the same day they were supposed to kick off their tour. Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset raise the temperature as they deliver scorching verses on the trap... Read More
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Video: Drake – ‘Nonstop’
Drake flips the switch on the video for “Nonstop,” one of 25 tracks off his record-breaking album Scorpion, which he debuted via Apple Music. The black-and-white clip, directed by Theo Skudra, was shot overseas during his recent trip to London. It opens with the 6 God performing at Wireless Festival, much to the surprise of... Read More
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New Music: Agnez Mo feat. Chris Brown – ‘Overdose’
Agnez Mo and Chris Brown are a match made in musical heaven on their long-awaited collaboration “Overdose.” The Indonesian pop star and R&B superstar show off their chemistry as they go back and forth on the intoxicating duet. “This ain’t no typical, ordinary scenario / I can’t control / When opposites attract I overdose,” sings... Read More
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Cardi B Readies New Project for Fall
Cardi B may have dropped out of Bruno Mars’ tour, but that doesn’t mean she’s not working. In between changing diapers, the new mom is readying a new project for the fall, she announced during an Instagram Live session with fans on Thursday (via HipHop-N-More). “I’m gonna have a project coming out in the fall,”... Read More
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New Music: Logic feat. Ryan Tedder – ‘One Day’
Logic turns his dreams to reality on his empowering new single “One Day” featuring Ryan Tedder. In the midst of his “Bobby Tarantino Vs. Everybody Tour,” the Maryland MC unleashes the uplifting anthem with an inspiring message. “Even when I was homeless in the blistering cold, but I made it out / And if I... Read More
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New Music: Ciara feat. Missy Elliott & Fatman Scoop – ‘Level Up (Remix)’
Level Up 2.0. Ciara reunites with Missy Elliott and Fatman Scoop on the remix to her dance floor-ready bop. Thirteen years after collaborating on the Grammy-winning “Lose Control,” CiCi enlists her pals for a supersized remix. Fatman Scoop plays hypeman while Missy bounces over a sample of DJ Telly Tellz’ viral “Fuck It Up Challenge.”... Read More
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Video: YG feat. A$AP Rocky – ‘Handgun’
Uh, uh, uh, uh. With Stay Dangerous just a week away from release, YG re-loads with his new single “Handgun” featuring A$AP Rocky. Along with the song, he debuted the militaristic video, in which he plays a “Drip Instructor” at Kamp Drip, where the motto is “Drip Everyday.” With a red bandana tied around his... Read More
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Video: Tory Lanez – ‘Numbers Out the Gym’
After unleashing the video for “Talk to Me,” Tory Lanez comes through with “Numbers Out the Gym” as part of his “Fargo Friday” series. The dark clip, which he directed with Mid Jordan, finds the Toronto rapper-singer collecting his winnings after a dice game. He holds a stack of cash to his ear as he... Read More
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New Music: Tinashe – ‘Throw a Fit’
Tinashe is lit and ready to “Throw a Fit.” The R&B singer introduces her alter ego “Nashe” on her new club banger, produced by Hitmaka. But Nashe is nothing like Tinashe–she will pop it on a handstand and act up if you don’t buy her what she wants. Plus, she “has 0 chill,” “will steal... Read More
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YG Reveals ‘Stay Dangerous’ Album Cover
With just a week until his album drops, YG has revealed the cover art for Stay Dangerous. The artwork finds the Compton rapper standing in front of a red Chinese dragon backdrop while wearing a patent leather vest and chains around his neck. “I made this album off tequila, real life stories, morals, and bad... Read More
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Migos Readies New Single for Tour Launch
Migos has some “crazy” new music on the way. According to Quavo, the group plans to drop a DJ Durel-produced single on the same day they kick off their “Aubrey and The Three Amigos Tour” with Drake. The tour, which was set to launch this week, has been delayed until Aug. 10 in Kansas City.... Read More
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Video: Bhad Bhabie feat. Ty Dolla $ign – ‘Trust Me’
Bhad Bhabie sends a warning in the video for her latest single “Trust Me” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The 15-year-old rapper gets catfished by an older man in the clip, inspired by “To Catch a Predator.” He tells Danielle Bregoli aka Bhad Bhabie to send pics before asking to meet IRL (In Real Life). But... Read More
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Watch DJ Khaled and Asahd Face Off in Apple Music Commercial
DJ Khaled has been played…by his son. The hip-hop mogul and his famous offspring Asahd Khaled star in a hilarious new commercial for Apple Music to promote Khaled’s new single “No Brainer” featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, and Quavo. Kevin Hart provides the voice of Asahd, who is seen sitting in his high chair... Read More
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Beyoncé Shares New Photo of Rumi & Sir Carter
Beyonce and JAY-Z are sharing their adorable twins with the world. Rumi and Sir Carter made a rare appearance in a new photo posted on Beyonce’s official website. In the pic, a smiling Bey holds her 13-month-old babies in her lap while vacationing in Europe during the “On the Run II Tour.” This is only... Read More
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Cardi B Pulls Out of Bruno Mars Tour
Cardi B won’t be making any moves on Bruno Mars’ upcoming tour. The new mom has decided to pull out of the tour after giving birth earlier this month. She made the announcement on Instagram on Thursday (July 26), revealing that she’s not “mentally and physically” ready to hit the road. “As of today I’ve... Read More
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New Music: Miguel – ‘Python’
Fresh off his collaboration with RL Grime and Julia Michaels (“Light Me Up”), Miguel unleashes his trippy solo track “Python,” which finds his experimenting with a new sound. “Rain over me,” he sings over the wavy instrumental. PYTHON. Playing this on tour, love you -M👽🖤 pic.twitter.com/k0SF2Fs6pA — Miguel (@Miguel) July 27, 2018 You can... Read More
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Tyler, the Creator Remixes Playboi Carti’s ‘R.I.P.’
Another day, another remix from Tyler, the Creator. After putting his spin on tracks from Lil Baby, Jacquees, and Kanye West and Kid Cudi, the Golf Wang rapper unleashes “Tiptoe,” a remix to Playboi Carti’s Die Lit cut. “R.I.P.” Tyler raps about his sexuality (“Focus on the Eve / Nah, I was focused on the... Read More
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Vic Mensa Threatens to Put Hands on 6ix9ine Over Disrespectful Comments
Vic Mensa wants smoke with 6ix9ine. The Chicago MC is putting the “FEFE” rapper on blast after what he calls disrespectful comments about his hometown of Chicago. DJ Akademiks posted a clip of Vic talking about Tekashi during a recent interview with L.A. radio station REAL 92.3. 6ix9ine saw the post and commented, “Vic mensa... Read More
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Naya Rivera Performs Big Sean’s ‘IDFWU’ on ‘Lip Sync Battle’
Naya Rivera isn’t afraid to go there. The actress chose to cover her ex-fiance Big Sean’s hit “I Don’t F**k With You” during an upcoming appearance on “Lip Sync Battle.” The breakup anthem, off Sean’s 2015 album Dark Sky Paradise, was reportedly inspired by Rivera, who got engaged to Sean in 2013 before their split... Read More
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Video: Tyga – ‘SWISH’
As “Taste” continues to climbs the charts, Tyga follows it up with another summer-ready single, “SWISH.” King Gold Chains escapes to paradise in the booty-filled video, which was shot at a beachside mansion in the Dominican Republic. Bikini-clad women twerk by the pool and show off their exotic assets, while Tyga rides around the island... Read More
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Kendrick Lamar to Guest Star on ‘Power’
DAMN. Kendrick Lamar is coming to “Power.” The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper will guest star opposite 50 Cent on Sunday’s episode of Starz’ crime drama series. “Kendrick is a once in a generation talent and Courtney, 50 and I felt it would be exciting to create a role for him in ‘Power,'” said executive producer Mark... Read More
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New Music: RL Grime feat. Miguel & Julia Michaels – ‘Light Me Up’
RL Grime enlists the “dream team” of Miguel and Julia Michaels for “Light Me Up,” a new single off the L.A. producer’s upcoming album, NOVA. Over RL Grime’s kinetic production, Miguel provides sunny melodies. “And I will guide you / Let me remind you / Heights I would fly to / Depths I would dive... Read More
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Watch Shiggy Confront Drake Over ‘In My Feelings’ Money
Shiggy wants his money. “In My Feelings” continues its chart domination, thanks in part to Shiggy, the man behind the “In My Feelings” challenge. There were rumors that Drake paid the comedian $250,000 to thank him for starting the viral dance trend that helped take the song to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.... Read More
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New Music: Agnez Mo feat. Chris Brown – ‘Overdose’
Agnez Mo and Chris Brown are a match made in musical heaven on their long-awaited collaboration “Overdose.” The Indonesian pop star and R&B superstar show off their chemistry as they go back and forth on the intoxicating duet. “This ain’t no typical, ordinary scenario / I can’t control / When opposites attract I overdose,” sings... Read More
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Cardi B Claims Offset Was Targeted by Cops in Gun Arrest
Cardi B is coming to Offset’s defense. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper says her husband was targeted by “hip-hop cops” after being arrested in Georgia last week on gun charges, and is vowing to stick by her man. Sources close to Cardi tell TMZ that she questions the reason behind the arrest, for which Offset was... Read More
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New Music: Rae Sremmurd feat. Migos – ‘Swang (Remix)’
Swang 2.0. Rae Sremmurd teams up with Migos on a previously-unreleased remix to their SremmLife 2 hit, which has just now surfaced via Quality Control. Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee deliver their original verses, while two-thirds of Migos, Quavo and Takeoff (Offset is M.I.A.), take it to the next level with their fiery flow. “My... Read More
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6ix9ine Added to Nicki Minaj and Future Tour
6ix9ine is joining the “NickiHndrxx Tour.” The rainbow-haired rapper has been added as one of three special guests on Nicki Minaj and Future’s upcoming tour, Minaj revealed on Instagram. “@6ix9ine_ is 1 of the 3 artists that @future and I have added to the #NickiHndrxx WORLD TOUR,” wrote Nicki, who did not disclose the other... Read More
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6ix9ine Says Robbery Was ‘Inside Job’
6ix9ine may be famous for trolling, but he insists his kidnapping was not a publicity stunt. The rapper appeared on “TMZ Live” on Monday (July 23), where he explained what happened during Sunday’s brutal attack in Brooklyn, where he was allegedly kidnapped, pistol whipped, and robbed of $750,000 in jewelry and $15,000-$20,000 in cash. Tekashi... Read More
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Demi Lovato Hospitalized for Heroin Overdose
Demi Lovato was rushed to an L.A. hospital after reportedly suffering a heroin overdose. Law enforcement officials tell TMZ that the 25-year-old singer was transported from her Hollywood Hills home to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center around noon on Tuesday (July 24), and is being treated. Her condition is currently unknown. Lovato has battled substance abuse for... Read More
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Video: A$AP Rocky feat. A$AP Twelvyy & KEY! – ‘Crazy Brazy’
Following “Potato Salad,” A$AP Rocky unleashes the insane video for “Crazy Brazy” off AWGE DVD Vol. 3, the latest installment in his AWGE DVD series. The low-fi clip, which features A$AP Twelvyy and Atlanta rapper KEY!, takes place at a mental health facility, where drug-addicted patients participate in therapy sessions and roam the halls. Actress... Read More
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Drake and Migos Tour Start Delayed
Fans will have to wait a little longer to see Drake and Migos on tour. Their joint “Aubrey and The Three Amigos Tour” has been pushed back a couple weeks. The North American trek was set to kick off Thursday (July 26) in Salt Lake City, but the new start date has been moved to... Read More
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The Weeknd and Bella Hadid Vacation in Tokyo
The Weeknd and Bella Hadid take Tokyo. The on-again, off-again couple was spotted enjoying some time with friends during a trip to Tokyo this weekend. According to E! News, the couple visited the famed Robot Restaurant, a dinner theater venue that features performers in costumes, with laser lights, cabaret, and robots. The Starboy shared a... Read More
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New Music: Mac Miller – ‘What’s the Use?’
Ahead of his upcoming album Swimming, Mac Miller delivers his new single “What’s the Use?” Following “Self Care” and “Small Worlds,” the Pittsburgh rapper drops the funky and breezy track, produced by Pomo, with additional production from Dam-Funk, Thundercat, and background vocals from Snoop Dogg and Syd. “I just like having something that comes on... Read More
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Drake Tops Billboard 200 for Third Week, Wiz Khalifa Debuts at No. 2
Drake spends a third week atop the Billboard 200. The rapper’s record-breaking album Scorpion sold 260,000 equivalent album units in the week ending July 19, according to Billboard. Streaming continues to play a major role as 82 percent of its total units came from SEA units (213,000), while traditional album sales were 29,000. With a... Read More
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R. Kelly Addresses Sexual Misconduct Allegations on 19-Minute Song ‘I Admit’
R. Kelly is breaking his silence on the sexual misconduct allegations, Spotify playlist ban, illiteracy, his financial situation, and more on his 19-minute confessional track “I Admit.” “I admit I done made some mistakes and I have some imperfect ways,” sings the 51-year-old R&B superstar before saying he “feels like retiring.” He goes on to... Read More
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JAY-Z’s Made in America Festival Will Remain in Philadelphia
The show will go on. JAY-Z’s Made in America Festival will stay in Philadelphia, the city’s mayor announced on Monday (July 23) after what he called a “productive” meeting with Roc Nation. Mayor Jim Kenney and Roc Nation Chief Operating Officer Desiree Perez agreed to keep the festival at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway this year... Read More
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New Music: Fat Joe & Dre feat. Chris Brown – ‘Attention’
Fat Joe rounds up Chris Brown and Dre for his summer-ready single “Attention.” Over the Cool & Dre production, Joey Crack references his 2002 hit “What’s Luv?” and raps about Donald Trump and Kanye West (“What’s Trump without a little of Kanye?”). Breezy provides the radio-ready hook, singing about a girl who’s chasing clout. “Now... Read More
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A$AP Rocky & Tyler, the Creator Tease ‘WANG$AP’ Joint Project
A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator are joining forces once again. The A$AP Mob leader and Odd Future frontman are reportedly readying a joint project called WANG$AP, which they teased in the new AWGE 3 DVD (via HipHop-N-More). The DVD includes a video for “Potato Salad,” a remix to Monica’s 2003 hit “Knock Knock.” At... Read More
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6ix9ine Attacked, Kidnapped, & Robbed
6ix9ine was hospitalized after reportedly being kidnapped and robbed during a brutal attack in New York. Sources close to Tekashi tell TMZ that the 22-year-old rapper was shooting a music video in Brooklyn early Sunday morning (July 22). He drove home after the shoot wrapped around 4 a.m., but when he got there, another car... Read More
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Video: 6ix9ine feat. Nicki Minaj – ‘FEFE’
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Just hours after dropping the song, 6ix9ine shows off his chemistry with Nicki Minaj in the whimsical video for “FEFE,” their Murda Beatz-produced collaboration. The colorful, balloon-filled clip opens with Tekashi dressed in a cheetah-print Odd Future shirt while licking an ice cream cone and playing patty-cake with Nicki on top... Read More
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New Music: 6ix9ine feat. Nicki Minaj – ‘FEFE’
Shortly before a brutal attack in Brooklyn, 6ix9ine unleashed his rumored “FEFE” collaboration with Nicki Minaj. The self-proclaimed “King of New York” links up with the rap queen on the Murda Beatz production. “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, I catch a ho right by her toe,” raps Tekashi, while also making violent threats: “Ni**as say they... Read More
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Pusha-T Marries Virginia Williams
Pusha-T is a married man. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper married his longtime girlfriend Virginia Joy Williams during a star-studded ceremony at The Cavalier hotel in his hometown of Virginia Beach, Va. on Saturday (July 21). The groom donned a cream-colored Dior Homme tuxedo jacket with a black bow tie and black slacks, while his bride... Read More
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Remixes Drake’s ‘Nice for What’
Watch the breakdown. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie takes on Drake’s “Nice for What” with his own remix to the chart-topping Scorpion hit. Over the Murda Beatz production, the Bronx MC raps about falling for a girl on Instagram. “Care for me, care for me / You said you care for me,” he sings over... Read More
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Post Malone Open to ‘Queer Eye’ Makeover
Post Malone wants to be made over. Earlier this month, fans started a Twitter campaign to get “Queer Eye” to make over the “Pyscho” rapper. The tweets eventually caught the attention of Karamo Brown, one of the show’s cast members, who tweeted: “Lol why does everyone want @PostMalone to be on the show. Did he... Read More
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6ix9ine Teases Nicki Minaj Collaboration
Does 6ix9ine have a collaboration with Nicki Minaj on the way? The controversial rapper teased a remix to his single “FeFe,” which is slated to drop Sunday. The snippet of the Murda Beatz-produced track appears to feature a woman’s voice. Fans immediately started speculating that it could be Nicki, but there has been no official... Read More
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Offset Arrested for Gun Possession
Offset was arrested in Georgia on Friday (July 20) after cops allegedly discovered at least one weapon on him during a vehicle search. The Migos rapper was driving outside Atlanta when his SUV was pulled over for tinted windows, according to TMZ. Officers reportedly discovered at least one gun in the vehicle. The arrest is... Read More
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