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Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ First Week Sales Revealed
The first week sales for Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album “Tha Carter VI” are now official. According to Hits Daily Double, the project...
Drake Flexes Gym Progress as Iceman Album Hype Grows
Drake is back in the spotlight, this time showing off his fitness progress as hype builds for his upcoming album Iceman. The Toronto...
Kanye West Forgets Release Date of ‘Bully’ Just Hours Before Drop
Kanye West’s new album “Bully” is supposed to drop on June 15, but a last-minute update has fans worried. Just hours before the...
Kendrick Lamar’s First Toronto Concert Since Drake Feud Draws Huge Crowds
Rapper Kendrick Lamar returned to Toronto to perform for the first time since his public feud with fellow Canadian artist Drake. The shows...
Lil Tecca – DOPAMINE: Full Tracklist and Features
Lil Tecca has officially released his new album, DOPAMINE. The album has 17 tracks and mostly features Lil Tecca alone on the songs....
Mal Claims There’s a “Bomb” on Drake’s “Iceman” Album — Fans Speculate on Kendrick Lamar Connection
Drake’s next solo album “Iceman” is already one of the most talked-about projects in hip-hop this year — and now the hype just...
Nicki Minaj Takes Shots at Shannon Sharpe, Jay-Z & NFL on “Banned From NO” Remix
Nicki Minaj is stirring the pot with her new remix of Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO,” released earlier today (June 11). Fans were...
Kendrick Lamar Makes History at 2025 BET Awards With Five Wins, Beats Beyoncé and Drake
Kendrick Lamar dominated the 2025 BET Awards in Los Angeles, winning five of the biggest awards of the night. The event was hosted...
Clipse Announces First New Album in 15 Years and Nationwide Tour
Clipse, the famous rap duo made up of brothers Pusha T and No Malice, has announced their first new album in 15 years....
“No Drake, No Nicki: Fans React to Lil Wayne’s Surprising New Album
Lil Wayne has released his new album, “Tha Carter VI.” This album comes five years after his last one. Some fans are not...
Lil Wayne — Tha Carter VI Tracklist & Features
Lil Wayne has officially released his long-awaited album Tha Carter VI on June 6, 2025, continuing his iconic Tha Carter series with a...
Clipse Reveal Kendrick Lamar, Kanye Fallout & Drake Lawsuit Politics in GQ Interview
In a revealing new GQ profile, Clipse—the Virginia-bred duo of Pusha T and No Malice—discuss their long-awaited reunion and upcoming album Let God...
Lil Wayne Reunites With Drake & Nicki Minaj on “Tha Carter VI” Dropping Tonight
Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album Tha Carter VI will release tonight at midnight, marking a major return for the legendary rapper. The album...
Lil Wayne Announces ‘Tha Carter VI’ Album Release and 35-City North America Tour
Lil Wayne will release his new album, Tha Carter VI, on June 6, 2025. This will be his first solo album since Funeral...
Def Jam Cuts Clipse After Kendrick Lamar Collab Raises Drake Concerns
Hip-hop duo Clipse has been dropped from their Def Jam record deal after refusing to remove Kendrick Lamar from a song on their...
Is Kendrick’s GNX a Hip-Hop Classic? DJ Akademiks and Wack 100 Clash Over The Album Status
On June 1, 2025, media personalities DJ Akademiks and Wack 100 shared opposing views on whether Kendrick Lamar’s album GNX deserves to be...
Kanye West Turns Controversial “Heil Hitler” Song Into “Hallelujah”
Kanye West has re-released his controversial song “Heil Hitler” under a new name — “Hallelujah” — marking a surprising turn in tone and...
Kanye West Says He Misses Pusha T After New Clipse Song Mention
Kanye West has admitted he misses his friendship with Pusha T after the rapper mentioned him in Clipse’s new song. The track, called...
Ab-Soul Claps Back at Joey Bada$$ and DJ Akademiks in New Freestyle
Just when fans thought the East Coast had secured a win in the recent freestyle feud, Ab-Soul has reignited the fire. The TDE...
Fans Think A$AP Rocky’s New Cover Art Signals Album Drop Is Near
A$AP Rocky has updated the cover art for his second studio album AT.LONG.LAST.A$AP, just one day after the album marked its 10-year anniversary...
Why Playboi Carti’s New Album ‘MUSIC’ Is Already Shaping 2025 Hip-Hop
After five long years, Playboi Carti is back. His new album, titled MUSIC, dropped suddenly on March 14 and has already caused waves...
Eminem and Nicki Minaj Take Top Hip-Hop Honors at 2025 American Music Awards
At the 2025 American Music Awards, Eminem and Nicki Minaj won the top awards in the hip-hop categories. Eminem was named Favorite Male...
Kendrick Lamar Wins Favorite Hip-Hop Song at 2025 AMAs for “Not Like Us”
Kendrick Lamar took home the Favorite Hip-Hop Song award at the 2025 American Music Awards for his powerful track, “Not Like Us.” This...
Eminem Wins Favorite Hip-Hop Album at 2025 AMAs
Eminem made a powerful return to the spotlight at the 2025 American Music Awards, winning Favorite Hip-Hop Album for The Death of Slim...
Drake Announces OVO Fest 2025 at Central Cee’s Toronto Show
Drake announced that OVO Fest will return this summer in 2025. The news came during his recent appearance at Central Cee’s Toronto concert....
PlaqueBoyMax Drops ATLANTA EP With Quavo, Flo Milli & DJ Drama
PlaqueBoyMax is stepping into the spotlight with the release of his second EP of the year, ATLANTA, now out via Field Trip Recordings...
Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Previous Records with Grand National Tour at SoFi
Kendrick Lamar made history again during his three-night Grand National Tour residency at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The Compton rapper became the first...
Kendrick Lamar Makes History with Highest-Grossing Hip-Hop Concert
Kendrick Lamar has set a new record for the highest-grossing hip-hop concert. His show with SZA at Seattle’s Lumen Field earned $14.8 million...
Kanye West Confirms ‘Bully’ Album Release Date After Massive Leaks
Kanye West has officially announced the release date of his upcoming album Bully, set to drop on June 15, 2025. The announcement follows...
Kanye West Confirms “Alive” Music Video, Calls Out Carti Over North West
Kanye West has confirmed he’s filming a new music video for his song “Alive,” while tensions continue to rise between him and Playboi...
