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A$AP Rocky Teases “Don’t Be Dumb 2” With “Shroom Clouds” Video

A$AP Rocky has fans questioning everything after his psychedelic “Shroom Clouds” music video appeared to tease a release date for “Don’t Be Dumb – Disc

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Trub Turns Up The Heat With “Brick After Brick” Music Video

Every move matters. Every step counts. And every win is another brick in the foundation. With his latest release, “Brick After Brick,” featuring Project Barry,

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Keffe D Gets 40 Years To Life For Tupac’s Murder

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas, the Keffe D Tupac murder sentence has delivered a dramatic turning point in

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Young Thug Helped Bring Brian Steel To Lil Durk’s Defense

Young Thug’s role in Lil Durk’s legal battle went beyond a phone call between two artists. The Brian Steel Lil Durk legal team story took

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Pop Smoke Killer Apologizes To His Mother Years Later

The Pop Smoke killer apology has reopened painful questions about accountability, remorse and whether words can ever ease the devastation left by a murder. Blockstar,

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Diddy Prison Fight Claims Rejected By Officials

Sean “Diddy” Combs is at the center of fresh controversy after federal prison officials denied reports that he fought fellow inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke, a

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YNW Melly Jury Selection Will Be Livestreamed

YNW Melly’s double-murder retrial is facing renewed scrutiny as a judge has approved livestreaming the jury selection process, bringing a high-profile and deeply contentious case

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Lil Jon’s Final Conversation With His Son Nathan

Lil Jon’s final conversation with his son, Nathan Smith, has revealed a heartbreaking reminder of how much pain can remain hidden behind a family’s everyday

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Diddy Hospitalized After Sudden Prison Medical Emergency

Sean “Diddy” Combs has once again shocked the music world, sparking intense concern after reports surfaced that he was rushed from a federal facility to

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Bhad Bhabie Drops New Song And Pursues Nursing License

Bhad Bhabie is once again shattering every expectation the music industry tries to force upon her. With the release of her hard-hitting single “What U

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Doechii Declares War On Hip Hop Norms With “Bombs” Video

Doechii is on a relentless mission to redefine Black womanhood in hip hop and pop, challenging an industry that has long sidelined authentic female power.

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Drake’s “FOMO” First-Week Sales Prove His Power

Drake’s “FOMO” first-week sales are sending a powerful message to the music industry: even when critics question his dominance, the Toronto superstar can still turn

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Quavo’s “QRÖMELIFE” Faces A Brutal First-Week Sales Reality

Quavo’s “QRÖMELIFE” first-week sales projections are raising serious questions about the Atlanta rapper’s solo momentum. Despite Pharrell Williams’ involvement and the anticipation surrounding the release,

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Summer Walker Faces $50 Million Interscope Lawsuit

The Summer Walker Interscope lawsuit has escalated into a high-stakes battle over artistic freedom, contractual obligations, and the power record labels hold over musicians. Interscope

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Tory Lanez Prison Stabbing Lawsuit Takes A Twist

The Tory Lanez prison stabbing lawsuit has taken a contentious turn, with California prison officials arguing that the rapper accepted the risks associated with his

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Drake Denies Copyright Lawsuit Over “Janice STFU”

Drake is pushing back hard against a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing him of taking the chorus of his hit “Janice STFU” from another songwriter’s demo.

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Cordae Faces $25 Million Lawsuit Over New Album

Cordae is facing a $25 million lawsuit that could threaten the release of his highly anticipated collaboration with Anderson .Paak. The Cordae $25 million lawsuit

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Kid Rock’s Christian Album Sparks Debate Over Faith

Kid Rock’s impressive Christian album “Halfway 2 Jesus” is challenging expectations, blending faith, rock, country, and hip-hop while bringing longtime friend Eminem into an increasingly

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Eminem Defends His Kid Rock Collaboration Amid Backlash

Eminem is standing by his controversial Kid Rock collaboration, and his response has reignited a debate about friendship, politics, and artistic integrity. The Detroit rap

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A$AP Rocky Teases “Don’t Be Dumb 2” With “Shroom Clouds” Video

A$AP Rocky has fans questioning everything after his psychedelic “Shroom Clouds” music video appeared to tease a release date for “Don’t Be Dumb – Disc

INDIES NEWS RELEASES VIDEOS

Trub Turns Up The Heat With “Brick After Brick” Music Video

Every move matters. Every step counts. And every win is another brick in the foundation. With his latest release, “Brick After Brick,” featuring Project Barry,

CRIME NEWS

Keffe D Gets 40 Years To Life For Tupac’s Murder

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas, the Keffe D Tupac murder sentence has delivered a dramatic turning point in

CRIME NEWS

Young Thug Helped Bring Brian Steel To Lil Durk’s Defense

Young Thug’s role in Lil Durk’s legal battle went beyond a phone call between two artists. The Brian Steel Lil Durk legal team story took

CRIME NEWS

Pop Smoke Killer Apologizes To His Mother Years Later

The Pop Smoke killer apology has reopened painful questions about accountability, remorse and whether words can ever ease the devastation left by a murder. Blockstar,

CRIME NEWS

Diddy Prison Fight Claims Rejected By Officials

Sean “Diddy” Combs is at the center of fresh controversy after federal prison officials denied reports that he fought fellow inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke, a

CRIME NEWS

YNW Melly Jury Selection Will Be Livestreamed

YNW Melly’s double-murder retrial is facing renewed scrutiny as a judge has approved livestreaming the jury selection process, bringing a high-profile and deeply contentious case

NEWS

Lil Jon’s Final Conversation With His Son Nathan

Lil Jon’s final conversation with his son, Nathan Smith, has revealed a heartbreaking reminder of how much pain can remain hidden behind a family’s everyday