by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Memphis Bleek has shut down rumors regarding JAY-Z ever joining the Illuminati early in his career.
The New York rapper returned to Drink Champs earlier this week where he touched on a multitude of topics including Hov’s rumored ties to the mythical secret society, which he said wasn’t true otherwise he’d have joined too.
“That killed me with the Hov drunk they Illuminati. Why the fuck I ain’t drink then? Huh? I just went to the party and let everybody get Illuminati wasted and I said, ‘Yo, I’m cool. Tonight’s the night I’m on my N.O.R.E. shit 36 hours......
by JAELANI TURNER WILLIAMS
During his recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, Common revealed that he’s releasing an album with storied hip-hop producer Pete Rock.
Common is celebrating Hip-Hop 50 with one of the genre’s finest producers: Pete Rock. On a recent episode of MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, the Chicago rap legend surprised viewers with news that he’s collaborating with Rock for a forthcoming album.
“I been listening to a lot of ’90s hip-hop because I been creating a new project,” Common said. “I’m working on a new album with Pete Rock and just, the energy of that music,......
by Michael Saponara
Pooh Shiesty has been behind bars since 2021 but he’s remaining in good spirits and will have some new sports cars waiting for him when he’s released.
The 1017 Records rapper took to Instagram from his cell on Monday (September 11) and bragged about being able to order a pair of new Ferraris through a jail call.
“Just orderd 2 ferrari’s off a jail call im real rich, make sure you make ha cover my name up before you keep the bitch #TheWaitIsOver #TheKingIsBack! #FreeTheBiggest,” he wrote.
The accompanying photo features Pooh Shiesty in a teal industrial uniform with a white thermal long sleeve underneath and a pair of watches. He is......
by Bernadette Giacomazzo
Slim Thug has been finally getting his long-overdue flowers while he can still smell them thanks to the strength of his albums and the love from his fans.
Following his February release of Where Dreams Are Made, Thugga dropped his follow-up, Midlife Crisis, on Friday (September 8).
The 13-track full-length album has a lead track of the same name, the official video for which arrived on the same day of the album’s release. Incidentally, September 8 was also Slim Thug’s 43rd birthday.
Check out the official video for the title track below:
The official video was directed by DJ Young Samm and features the Houston rapper stunting around his......
Mick Jenkins is back with album number four.
After making Wave[s] in 2015 with his debut mixtape, Mick Jenkins has released a trio of quality albums in 2016’s The Healing Component, 2018’s Pieces of a Man, and 2021’s Elephant in the Room. And now, after another two years of sitting back, taking in the world, and jotting down his thoughts, the gifted Chicago emcee is officially back with his latest studio album, The Patience.
Equipped with 11 tracks, including “Guapanese” and “Smoke Break-Dance” with JID, the album also boasts features from Freddie Gibbs, Benny the Butcher, and Vic Mensa.
Press play and be sure to add The Patience......
The third installment of their long-running series (volume two dropped in 2021), Blxst and Bino Rideaux reunite for their Sixtape 3 project.
Another six-track offering, the project is anchored by the focus track “Doin Yo Stuff” (which also comes with its own set of visuals). “You can expect the traditional essence and sonics you would anticipate from the Sixtape series,” Blxst says. “The sounds that come from the heart of LA.” Bino adds, “Sixtape 3 should bring you a true Los Angeles experience… no gimmicks and no reaches, just pure intention and vibes.”
Stream Sixtape 3, below.
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Introducing K Venom! An accomplished battle rapper and rising artist from Chicago, IL.
Having started rapping at an early age, Venom has been perfecting his wordplay and flow(s) ever since. So much so, it wasn’t until last year (2022), that K Venom released his first official single, “Surfin.”
Prior to transitioning to a studio artist, K Venom established himself in the battle rap scene, performing in various leagues, including Rare Breed Ent., Magnitude, and Raw Talent Battle League. He's battled and measured up to some incredible emcees including Scarzy Swooz, I Am Spoken, and Foet Dev. His energetic style and wordplay quickly made him a fan favorite......
by Bryson "Boom" Paul
Following "Spit" featuring Nicki Minaj signee and fellow Baltimore native Tate Kobang, Tmcthedon (@Artofthedon) unloads a lethal 2-pack of singles including "Headshots" and "Jayda" ahead of his Heartless Romantic album. Produced by Billboard-chart-topping instrumentalist AirWay, most known for his instrumentation on Kodak Black's "Follow Me," "Headshots" comes paired with the Set It Off TV-filmed and edited motion picture while "Jayda" pays homage to enticing entrepreneur Jayda Cheaves.
Shot on location in the DMV, the visual treatment for "Headshots" was written by Gregory James II; who also styled the talented Hip-Hop act for the Oscar-worthy......
Wedded bliss?
Tory Lanez reportedly recently got married despite receiving a 10-year prison sentence in early August, eight months after being found guilty on three felony counts (assault with a semiautomatic handgun, carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle, and discharging a firearm with gross negligence) in connection to allegations he shot Megan Thee Stallion in her feet in July 2020.
Los Angeles-based legal affairs journalist Meghann Cuniff obtained Lanez’s bail motion — an appeal hearing to be released on bail is scheduled for Thursday, September 14 — and she spotted an interesting change from past documents filed in the case, which Cuniff has been......
by Lexi Lane
The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards is only a week away from being held in New Jersey on Sept. 12. To get fans excited, they have unveiled some of the major award recipients. One of which is Diddy, who is being honored this year with the Global Icon Award.
The specific award first originated from the MTV Europe Music Awards, with the intent of honoring artists who have achieved worldwide success. (Diddy previously hosted the EMAs back in 2002.)
⭐ IT’S OFFICIAL ⭐
The hip-hop legend @Diddy is your 2023 #VMA Global Icon Award Recipient!!!
Tune in to @MTV on September 12 to see him accept the award AND perform at this year’s #VMAs ????????????......
