Hip Hop

Young Thug’s back on top. In just six months, Young Thug has scored his second No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 charts with his latest album, Punk. Overall, it marks his third chart-topping album. In its first week, Punk accumulated 90,000 equivalent album units with 12,0000 in traditional sales. 77,000 SEA units comprised of

“Hold On”, Ayo Buda is pulling up in his new video. Orlando rapper and producer Ayyo Buda keeps his buzz going with his new drop, “Hold On”. On the bass-knocking banger, the rising star flexes his cocky bars while ad libbing the title throughout. In the accompanying video, Ayyo Buda gets in his Louie bag

Lil Fame brings the noise with the boyz on his new drop. Spearheaded by Havoc’s signature drums, Lil Fame re-ups the posse for their street-catered anthem. i-fresh sets the tone with his murderous opener, while M.O.P.’s Lil Fame and Billy Danze keep it hardcore with their gritty verses. Last but not least, Teflon claps back

After spending seven months in prison, NBA YoungBoy was granted bond by a Louisiana judge on Friday (Oct. 22), but he will be placed immediately under a 24-hour house arrest at his home in Utah. To begin his home confinement, The Advocate reports the 22-year-old rapper, born Kentrell Gaulden, must be granted bond in Los

Bang bang. Earlier this month, Curren$y released his Still Stoned On Ocean album produced by 808-Ray and Smitty Beatz. The 11-track set is mixed by Cool of Cool & Dre with features from Jim Jones and Fendi P. Keeping the LP’s momentum going, Spitta releases the accompanying visual for its second track. Directed by Polo

“What A Life” for Big Sean and his new single with Hit-Boy. Hot off his impromptu L.A. Leakers Freestyle, Big Sean releases his new single, “What A Life” produced by Hit-Boy. Over the super-producer’s uptempo beat, Sean Don conveys heavy bars full of bravado with ease. He references living in the moment, his success, and

Queen Bey for King Richard. A new trailer has been released for the upcoming biopic, King Richard, and it features Beyonce’s upcoming song, “Be Alive”. The song, which soundtracks in the final scene of the trailer, is an orchestra-like anthem accompanied by Mrs. Carter’s powerful vocals. King Richard stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, father

Wiz Khalifa puts up a good fight for his “Million Dollar Moment” Ahead of the 2021 Professional Fighters League World Championship, Wiz Khalifa releases his new song, “Million Dollar Moment”. Inspired by the PFL contenders, the Taylor Gang rapper fiercely raps self-motivation and conquering life’s adversities over Sledgren’s rock-infused instrumentation. “I had a great time

Lakeyah holds her man down in the latest video off her Gangsta Grillz project, My Time. In her love tale, the Quality Control Music rapper spends quality time at home with her man before he is taken away by the feds. During his incarceration, she keeps in touch with prison visits and shows her loyalty

BJ The Chicago Kid admires his woman’s muse with “Smooth”. Following a busy year with his 4 AM EP, and collaborations from Vic Mensa to PJ Morton, BJ The Chicago Kid returns with his latest solo record, “Smooth”. Over flush guitars and his glossy falsettos, The Chi singer croons the presence of his lady and

Meek Mill hits London town in his new video featuring Giggs. Shot in Peckham, the Philly rapper and his UK collaborator Giggs pull up in a fleet of Rolls Royces and parade through the gritty streets of London. The Cardo and Emkay-produced track is off Meek Mill’s Expensive Pain album, which features guests Lil Uzi

Verzuz takes it back to the old school with KRS-One and Big Daddy Kane. Taken place at the Barclays Center in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, The Blastmaster from the Bronx went head-to-head with BK’s King Asiatic Nobody’s Equal with DJ Scratch and Kid Capri on the ones and twos. The two hip hop

Ditch the party with Majid Jordan and their new single. Ahead of their album, Wildest Dreams on Friday (Oct. 22), OVO duo Majid Jordan releases their latest offering, “Forget About The Party”. Over producer Jordan Ullman’s warm guitars, Majid Al Maskati serenades his lady for an alternate evening of love. Don’t be tardy to their

Maxo Kream carries the Weight Of The World on his junior set. After suffering the loss of his younger brother Money Du, Maxo Kream makes an epic return from a two-year hiatus with his third album, Weight Of The World. On his latest effort, the Houston rapper brings his villain tendencies on “Local Joker“, links

Young Thug brings his Punk to Saturday Night Live. With his Punk album out and on pace to debut at the top of the Billboard 200 charts, Young Thug brought its promo to SNL as the musical guests on Saturday (Oct. 16). Backed by Travis Barker and his band, Young Thug donned a pink-leopard print

42 Dugg continues his pardon campaign in his new video featuring Lil Durk. Accompanied by supporters wearing Free Meech, Keon and Ric shirts, the Gerald Victor-directed clip trails the Midwest duo mobbing with their crews, flaunting wads of cash, and rocking stadiums. “Free Ric” is one of the tracks off 42 Dugg’s latest album, Free

Written & Photos: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park was the place to be for the 11th Annual ONE Musicfest where thousands upon thousands attended. During the two day festival, attendees went from stage to stage enjoying live music from a diverse lineup of artists. It was amazing to see my friend Yusuf Muhammad

Dark times got Lil Durk riled up on his new single. Produced by matthewfm, Durkio aggressively addresses fake friends, his opps, his recent home invasion and the losses of King Von and DThang. Along with the release, the Jerry Productions-directed video captures the Chiraq rapper loitering the streets at night with his OTF crew and

Drumma Boy said what he said on his new release with Ludacris and Snow Tha Product. With his Drumma Boy & Friends compilation album in the horizon, the well-respected producer taps Ludacris and Snow Tha Product with “I Said What I Said” For his first offering, Drumma lets his bass rattle over a cinematic soundbed

The wait is over. After much-anticipation and countless delays, Young Thug finally finally goes Punk with his second solo and studio album. With is his recent single “Tick Tock” left off the tracklist, possibly to be added on an upcoming deluxe, the Young Stoner Life rapper releases 20 new tracks including “Stupid/Asking”, Contagious”, “Road Rage”,