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A$AP Rocky Teams Up With Bilt to Give Back to Harlem Ahead of “Don’t Be Dumb” Album Release
A$AP Rocky is set to release his highly anticipated album, “Don’t Be Dumb,” on January 16, 2026, unless there are any last-minute delays....
A$AP Rocky’s “Don’t Be Dumb” Reaches 500K Spotify Pre-Saves Ahead of January 16 Release
A$AP Rocky’s upcoming album “Don’t Be Dumb” is generating major hype ahead of its release. The album has reached nearly 500,000 pre-saves on...
100 Most Streamed Hip-Hop Artists in the World Right Now (2026)
Hip-hop is the most dominant genre in global streaming. From classic legends to modern chart-toppers, hip-hop artists generate billions of plays every year...
Kanye West — BULLY Tracklist and Features
Kanye West, now known as Ye, is preparing to release his twelfth studio album, BULLY. The project was first revealed in September 2024...
50 Most Anticipated Rap & Hip-Hop Albums of 2026
As 2026 begins, hip-hop looks ready for a huge year. Long-delayed projects are finally nearing release, artists are teasing new directions, and genre...
Nicki Minaj Ditches Instagram: Can She Still Dominate Streaming?
Nicki Minaj deactivated her Instagram in October 2025. The move gained attention after her December 21 appearance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in...
A$AP Rocky Drops ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ NYC Billboard and New Snippet
A$AP Rocky unveiled a large billboard in New York’s Times Square on Saturday to promote his upcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb. The display...
Mystery Rapper EsDeeKid Teams Up With Timothée Chalamet After Viral Identity Claims
Timothée Chalamet just dropped a surprise rap collab with EsDeeKid, the mysterious British rapper fans claimed was the actor in disguise. The December...
Travis Scott Shocks Tokyo Fans as Kanye West Joins Him Onstage
Travis Scott surprised thousands of fans in Tokyo on Saturday night when Kanye West — now known as Ye — joined him on...
Full Setlist from Travis Scott x Kanye West — Live in Tokyo
Fans in Japan witnessed a historic night on Saturday as Kanye West — now known as Ye — made a surprise appearance during...
Kendrick Lamar Hits 10.5 Billion Streams as Collaborations Drive Success
Kendrick Lamar has achieved his biggest year yet on Spotify, surpassing 10.5 billion streams across all his credits in 2025. The milestone marks...
Kanye West Pushes Back BULLY, Fans Wait for December 12 Drop
Kanye West has postponed the release of his highly anticipated album BULLY once again, with the new release date now set for December...
Eminem Celebrates 53rd Birthday With Global Outpouring of Love
Rap legend Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known as Eminem, turned 53 on Friday, drawing an overwhelming wave of birthday wishes from fans,...
Drake Breaks Silence on Instagram After Kendrick Lamar Feud
Rapper Drake has once again stirred up conversation online after posting a message on Instagram aimed at his critics. Early Thursday morning, the...
New Hip-Hop This Week ― October 17: Ty Dolla $ign, Travis Scott & More
This Friday, hip-hop fans have plenty to look forward to. Ty Dolla $ign leads with TYCOON, featuring Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, Kodak Black,...
Kendrick Lamar Wins Legal Battle Against Drake Over “Not Like Us”
A federal judge in New York has dismissed rapper Drake’s defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) over Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 diss track,...
Kendrick Lamar Targets Album of the Year & Major Categories at Grammys
Kendrick Lamar has reportedly submitted a wide range of entries for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, seeking recognition for both his solo projects...
Doja Cat Drops Tracklist for New Album Vie, Out Sept. 26
Doja Cat has unveiled the full tracklist for her fifth studio album Vie, set to arrive on Friday, September 26, 2025, via Kemosabe...
A$AP Rocky Calls Out Drake for Suing After Kendrick Lamar Feud
Rapper A$AP Rocky has spoken out against Drake’s decision to file a lawsuit following the high-profile 2024 rap beef with Kendrick Lamar. In...
A$AP Rocky Explains Delay of DON’T BE DUMB Amid Family and Legal Challenges
Rapper A$AP Rocky has revealed that life events, including a recent legal case and becoming a father, have delayed the release of his...
A$AP Rocky’s New Song Sparks Debate Over Possible Gaza Reference
ASAP Rocky’s latest single, “Both Eyes Closed,” has stirred public debate after its lyrics appeared to reference genocide and racial violence. The track,...
Lil Baby Faces Backlash for Missing Promised Release Date
Fans of Lil Baby have expressed frustration online after the rapper failed to release his new album The Leak$ on Friday, September 5,...
Leaked Young Thug Song Targets YSL Members Amid RICO Fallout
A leaked diss track reportedly by rapper Young Thug has surfaced online, in which he calls out several former associates from his Young...
Drake’s ‘Iceman Episode 3’ Sparks Fan Backlash and Celebrity Criticism
Drake’s latest Iceman livestream, Episode 3, has sparked a wave of mixed reactions online, with some fans praising the release and others expressing...
Drake Debuts Three New Songs on Latest Iceman Stream
Drake has released three new songs during the third edition of his Iceman livestream, continuing the rollout for his upcoming album of the...
Latto & Ice Spice ― GYATT Lyrics
American rappers Latto and Ice Spice have released their first collaboration, Gyatt, marking the end of a two-year rivalry between the two artists....
Every Song Featured in Eminem’s New Stans Film
Eminem’s new documentary Stans has arrived on Paramount+, offering a deep look into the rapper’s career and his relationship with fans. The film,...
Kendrick Lamar Contract Sealed as Drake Pursues UMG Over Defamatory Song
A U.S. federal judge has approved the sealing of a redacted version of Kendrick Lamar’s recording contract in the ongoing lawsuit between Drake...
Kendrick Lamar Leads 2025 US Rap Album Sales as GNX Hits 1.8 Million Units
Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX has topped rap album sales in the United States for 2025, with 1.8 million units sold, according to industry...
Kendrick Lamar Joins Clipse for Surprise Performance in Los Angeles
Kendrick Lamar made a surprise appearance at Clipse’s concert at the Novo theater in Los Angeles, thrilling fans with a live debut of...
