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DMX is back in album mode. The Yonkers rap icon is readying his first album in nearly nine years. During an interview with N.O.R.E. for an upcoming episode of his “Drink Champs” podcast, X confirmed that the project will feature “a couple” rappers from the new generation including Pop Smoke. “That’s what type of new

Source: South_agency / Getty Clout continues to be one of the greatest downfalls of this new generation. One online personality recently lost his life trying to do the most. As spotted on Buzzfeed News a popular YouTuber was shot when he attempted to prank someone with weapons. On Friday, February 5 Timothy Wilks reportedly walked into

Brent’s got the blues. Brent Faiyaz has delighted fans with new music on Monday (Feb. 8) by releasing three new tracks. In the accompanying music video for his Purr-assisted “Circles”, Brent Faiyaz sings his journey maneuvering through life during difficult times. Alternating in blue and red lights, Brent vents at the crib over a smoke

The Starboy goes to the Super Bowl. The Weeknd joined Beyoncé, Bruno Mars, and Michael Jackson, becoming the latest artist to headline the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday (Feb. 7). The Toronto superstar turned Tampa into Sin City for the 14-minute hit-filled extravaganza that kicked off in the stands at Raymond James Stadium,

Source: Johan Vipper / JV Few artists in Hip-Hop, and across all musical genres period, are afforded the option of a second chance to make an impression on listeners. While the journey had more than its share of ups and downs, Jay Mumford, the former J-Zone, has landed in a particular place in life that

XO x SB The Weeknd brought his Highlights to Super Bowl LV with his electrifying performance during the Pepsi halftime performance. Emerging from the stands at Raymond James Stadium with a choir in white robes, XO kicked off his 14-minute medley with “Call Out My Name” and segued into “Starboy” and “The Hills”. Backstage, The

DaBaby and DaniLeigh are going their separate ways. The on-again, off-again couple has called it quits again after less than a year together. DaniLeigh took to Instagram Stories on Sunday morning (Feb. 7) to announce that she was no longer in a relationship. “Officially single,” she wrote. DaBaby has not acknowledged the breakup, but he

Source: Hiroyuki Ito / Getty 21 years ago today (Feb. 7), Hip-Hop lost an icon in the making when Big Pun (Christopher Rios) passed away from a heart attack while at a hotel in White Plains, New York. The Bronx legend was only in the rap game for just 5 years. But for the final

Welcome back 2 Detroit. After two decades since its monumental release, BBE Music celebrates J Dilla’s classic debut album Welcome 2 Detroit with its 20th anniversary edition. Also coinciding with his 47th birthday (Feb. 7), the expanded reissue LP features added instrumentals, new covers, unreleased mixes, as well as studio outtakes, a book and a

Just in time for Super Bowl weekend, Kodak Black is back with his new song “Every Balmain.” On his second post-prison drop, the pardoned MC raps about the new Pomeranian puppy he bought his girlfriend, his love for Balmain (“I got every Balmain top”), and shouts out Tom Brady, while reflecting on post-prison life. “Feel

Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 Even some of the best of Hip-Hop crews go through their ups and downs. Nelly is attempting to remove the smut put on his name placed by a former collaborator. As spotted on Complex former St. Lunatic member Ali had criticized the “Hot In Herre” rapper for allegedly leaving the group

The Marathon will be televised. Nipsey Hussle’s estate celebrates the 10 year anniversary of Nipsey Hussle’s critically-acclaimed mixtape, The Marathon with its visual album and documentary. Put together by The Marathon Clothing and creative design OkiDoki, ‘The Marathon Visual Album Experience’, was streamed live on Youtube on Friday night (Feb. 5). The interactive visual album

Diddy is taking Sean John to court. The hip-hop mogul has filed a $25 million lawsuit against the fashion brand he founded, along with the company’s owner GBG USA. According to AllHipHop, Sean John launched a new women’s clothing line with retailer Missguided and illegally used Diddy’s image, likeness, and persona without his permission. Diddy

Benny The Butcher’s love for his hometown Buffalo Bills is well established so we know the man is still hurting from their playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Still, the man won’t stop reppin’ and we can’t blame him. In his latest visuals for “Trade It All,” Benny The Butcher holds court in the

Kodak Black ends his week with his last single, “Every Balmain”. Over a slow tempo beat, Kodak Black gets back into his comfort zone rapping his flashy lifestyle, newfound freedom, and more. The track follows his previous track “Last Day In”, which he dropped shortly have being pardoned last mont and released from prison. [embedded

VH1 has halted production on “T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle” following allegations of sexual abuse. The hit reality series stopped filming as of Friday (Feb. 5) while the network looks into the assault allegations. According to Deadline, the decision to pause production was made mutually by MTV Entertainment, T.I., and Tiny. “We are

Source: Xbox / Courtesy of Team Saweetie Ahead of Super Bowl LV going down in Tampa, Florida, this Sunday (Feb.7), Saweetie teamed up with Xbox to host her own big game, the Saweetie Bowl. On Thursday (Feb.4), Xbox formally announced its official partnership with multi-platinum artist, entrepreneur, and leader of the Icy Girl movement, Saweetie,

Dope money for dope boys. OMB Peezy brings that “Dope Boy” music on his new collaboration featuring Rylo Rodriguez. Over Hitmaka and Kutta Beatz bouncy production, the Mobile, Alabama duo reflect on their rise out the trenches and right into their newfound success. The action-packed video finds the two jacking millions of dollars hidden at

Kodak Black is looking a lot different these days. The “Tunnel Vision” rapper was photographed for the first time since being released from prison last month. In the pics, a slimmed-down Kodak showed off his dramatic weight loss and long dreadlocks while holding his new puppy. Fans barely recognized the new Kodak, with some even

Source: NBC / Getty Kevin Hart just launched his new podcast series Inside Jokes with Kevin Hart this week on SiriusXM, but it appears he has some old business to handle as well. According to a new report, the comedian and actor is facing a lawsuit for allegedly ducking out on 2018 show appearance in