Lil Yachty’s Mom Drops Debut Book ‘Raising A Rapper’
Atlanta, GA – Given the influx of artists these days, Lil Yachty’s mother Venita McCollum has developed something the growing list of rapper matriarchs may be able to put to Continue Reading
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Kool G Rap Documentary In The Works
Kool G Rap’s legendary career will be explored in an upcoming film titled Priceless. Toronto-based production company Reel Wolf Productions has announced it completed work on a documentary about the Continue Reading
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50 Cent & Starz Announce 3 More ‘Power’ Spinoffs
The story of 50 Cent’s Power isn’t ending with its series finale on Sunday (February 9). Starz has greenlit three additional spinoffs of the hit show, expanding the franchise to Continue Reading
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Black History Inspirations: Phony Ppl’s Playlist Looks Ahead to Change
Last year, as part of Billboard's Black History Month celebration, we asked Black artists spanning all genres to compile unique playlists exclusive to Billboard's Spotify account. Everyone from Normani and Khalid to DJ Premier and Rapsody shared tracks that represented Continue Reading
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Common Vouches For JAY-Z’s NFL Intentions After National Anthem Controversy
Los Angeles, CA – Much has been said about JAY-Z’s partnership with the NFL, even more so after he was filmed sitting during the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. Common made Continue Reading
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#DXCLUSIVE: Classified Recruits Dax & Snak The Ripper For ‘Rap Shit’ Single
GroovyTracks Premiere – Celebrated Canadian rapper/producer Classified is back with a new single called “Rap Shit” featuring Dax and Snak The Ripper. The track follows his recent “Powerless” video, which was Continue Reading
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JAY-Z Reveals Why He & Beyoncé Were Seated During Super Bowl National Anthem
New York, NY – JAY-Z made an appearance at Columbia University on Tuesday (February 4) where he was asked about the recent controversy surrounding his conduct at Super Bowl LIV. Continue Reading
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French Montana & Juicy J Inspire A Wild Senior Night In ’50’s & 100’s’ Video
Los Angeles, CA – Although his “beef” with 50 Cent and mysterious illness may have stolen the headlines, French Montana is still pumping his recently released MONTANA album. For his Continue Reading
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Snoop Dogg Urges E-40 & Richie Rich To Squash Their Mounting Beef
Oakland, CA – Two Bay Area rap heavyweights are beefing online — and Snoop Dogg isn’t happy about it. Shortly after Richie Rich called out E-40 for labeling him a snitch Continue Reading
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Lil Peep’s Managers Call His Death ‘Self-Inflicted’ In Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Lil Peep’s mother, Liza Womack, filed a wrongful death lawsuit against First Access Entertainment last October. She alleged his former managers provided drugs to her son that ultimately led to Continue Reading
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Snoop Dogg Urges E-40 & Richie Ray To Squash Their Mounting Beef
Oakland, CA – Two Bay Area rap heavyweights are beefing online — and Snoop Dogg isn’t happy about it. Shortly after Richie Rich called out E-40 for labeling him a snitch Continue Reading
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Evades The Jokers In ‘King Of My City’ Video
New York, NY – Hailing from not too far from where Joaquin Phoenix conducted his infamous Joker dance on Bronx stairs, A Boogie is riding high with the release of Continue Reading
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Colin Kaepernick Calls Out JAY-Z & Beyoncé
Former San Francisco 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick had a few words for JAY-Z and Beyoncé who attended the Super Bowl LIV in Miami Gardens on Sunday (February 2). During the national anthem, Continue Reading
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DaBaby Reportedly Sued By Concert Promoter Over Apple Juice Battery Case
Miami, FL – DaBaby is reportedly being sued over the altercation with a concert promoter that led to his arrest in January. According to TMZ, promoter Kenneth Carey filed a Continue Reading
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Esham Drops ‘She Loves Me’ Album
Detroit’s Esham has dropped his new album She Loves Me on Super Bowl Sunday (February 2). The 15-track LP arrives ahead of the veteran MC’s companion piece She Loves Me Continue Reading
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Ces Cru’s Ubi Reacts To Sudden Death Of Producer Info Gates As More Details Emerge
Kansas City, MO – The entire Strange Music, Inc. family suffered an unimaginable loss when Ces Cru’s longtime producer Justin “Info Gates” Gillespie suddenly passed away on Wednesday (January 29). Continue Reading
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DJ Khaled Brings Out Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and Migos at Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest
The Dolphins may not be playing in the Super Bowl, but it was all about Miami’s home-court advantage as local DJ Khaled performed Thursday night, surprising fans with an all-star Continue Reading
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M.I.A. Teases Comeback With New Music For A ‘New Decade’
London, UK – It’s been years since M.I.A. has released a new project. Her last album, AIM, arrived in 2016 and she’s been, well, pretty much musically M.I.A. ever since. Continue Reading
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Sy Ari Da Kid Releases ‘It Was Unwritten’ Album
Sy Ari Da Kid has dropped a new album titled It Was Unwritten. The project serves as the follow-up to his collaborative mixtape 2 Sides Of A Story with Paxquiao. Continue Reading
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JAY-Z’s Roc Nation, NFL & Botham Jean’s Family Partner For Awareness-Raising PSA
JAY-Z and Roc Nation continued their social justice initiative with the NFL by releasing a new PSA featuring Botham Jean’s family. Jean was the 26-year-old unarmed black man who was Continue Reading
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