Hip Hop

THEY. are back. After nearly two years since their previous release, THEY. pulls up a summer ballad titled, “Blu Moon”. Consisting of producer Dante Jones and lead vocalist Andrew “Drew Love” Neely, the Priya Minhas-directed video follows the duo accompanying a lady during a cruise through the desert before making their way to an intimate

There’s some trappers in here. NLE Choppa’s got a story to tell in his new music video “Set Up Story”. In what appears to be the first of many, the Memphis rapper details his encounter with lady at a house party, which in results int a set up. To be continued. “Set Me Up Pt.

Be back soon. 42 Dugg may be doing his time, but he assures his return on his emotional record “Soon” featuring Arabian. Backed by a piano loop and Arabian’s assistance on the hook, the Detroit rapper takes a moment to reflect on love and family and looks for better days ahead. 42 Dugg was arrested

R.I.P. B.I.G. In honor of The Notorious B.I.G.’s 50th birthday on May 21, the late rapper’s estate releases the posthumous record titled “G.O.A.T.”. Over an Afrobeats-inspired production, the track utilizes B.I.G.’s vocals off his “I Love The Dough” from his 1997 classic album Life After Death. The track also features the soulful vocals of Ty

Oh boy. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are officially proud parents. TMZ reports that Rihanna gave birth to a baby boy last Friday, May 13. No name has been revealed. In January, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky announced the pregnancy with a photoshoot in New York City. “I’m looking forward to being a teacher, but more so

3-peat Grant. After over four years, Nick Grant returned to Power 106 with this third freestyle for the L.A. Leakers’ Liftoff series. Much like his previous visits 2017 and 2018, the South Carolina lyricist kept his witty bars flowing, this time over Nas’ “Wu For The Children” and Lil Wayne’s “Dick Pleaser.” Nick Grant kicked

Diamonds up. Maxo Kream takes the Big Apple in the complimentary video to his new single, “Jigga Dame”. Inspired by JAY-Z and Damon Dash, the Houston rapper unleashes his hustle and flow while making his rounds around NYC. “Me and my niggas split millions like Jigga Dame.”, Maxo raps. “Jigga Dame” is Maxo Kream’s first

Two-for-two. Deante’ Hitchcock is back with his new two-pack, Callin’ All My Children, a double-release of singles titled “Callin’” and “All My Children”. Featuring Big K.R.I.T. and Westside Boogie, “Callin’” finds the trio dialing in and wooing the ladies with their romantic raps. For his solo number, “All My Children”, Deante references his trials and

Third time’s a charm. Fresh off his Billboard Music Awards performance, Jack Harlow made his return to Power 106 for the L.A. Leakers’ Liftoff Show. For his third freestyle appearance, the “First Class” MC from Louisville showcased his penmanship by laying down a verse over Snoop and Pharrell’s “Drop It Like It’s Hot” A young

Word for word. Hot off his DaBaby collaboration (“Wig“), Moneybagg Yo shares the “Rocky Road” journeys of the hood with his new single featuring Kodak Black. Directed by Young Chang, the cinematic video finds the two reflecting on the harsh realities from a roof of a trap house, as a vengeful man carries out a

Let me catch my breath. IDK elevates to new levels in his new music video, “Breathe”. Directed by Remi Besse, the D.M.V rapper sits atop the concrete above Paris, while overlooking bicyclists who pedal towards the sky. The track is off IDK’s recent Simple. EP, produced entirely by Kaytranada, and boasts 8 tracks including “Taco“,

This shit hard. Hot off the release of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers album, Kendrick Lamar levitates in the epic music video, “N95”. Directed by himself along with Dave Free, Kendrick floats above the ocean in the opening scene, works out on a rooftop, plays a piano, and gets chased in the streets by a

Ladies and gentlemen… Post Malone. Post Malone made his Saturday Night Live debut as the musical guest on Saturday (May 14). Kicking off the evening, the hitmaker gave his first televised performance of his new single “Cooped Up” with special guest Roddy Ricch. For his second performance, Post was joined by Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

Fight Night. Verzuz brought their special Fight Night Music on Saturday (May 14) with a soundclash between legendary rap groups Cypress Hill and Onyx. Live from the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, the L.A.-based latino gangsta rappers and the bald-headed hardcore duo from Queens went round-for-round with a performance of their extensive catalog. Cypress Hill

R.I.P. Keed. Atlanta rapper Lil Keed has unexpectedly passed away. He was 24. Lil Keed’s little brother and rapper LilGotit revealed the tragic news early Saturday morning (May 14). “Can’t believe I seened u die today bro,” Keed’s brother and fellow rapper Lil Gotit wrote on Instagram. “I did all my cries. I know what u want me

Swish! Tory Lanez comes through in the clutch with his new Fargo Friday release, “Shot Clock Violations”. Over a laid back instrumental, the Toronto rapper delivers his gritty flow while busting his vocal chops on the infectious hook. The accompanying video is a compilation of footage from his recent excursions. “Shot Clock Violations” arrives off

Gang gang. The Never Broke Again crew are rolling deep in their new music video, “Gang Baby”. For the piano-laced record, which clocks in over two and half minutes, the Rich Porter-directed clip beings NBA YoungBoy setting things off before passing it to Rojay MLP, RJae, and P Yungin. [embedded content]

CyHi! After a brief hiatus, CyHi overcomes the hurt and pain on his new single featuring Jacquees. On the heartfelt track, the Atlanta lyricist laments on life’s struggles, his near death experience, and the lost of loved ones, while Jacquees provides an aching hook. “This song “Tears” is from the “Oscar” Section of my album.

Posty Season is upon us. Post Malone “Cooped Up” on his new single featuring Roddy Ricch. Produced by Louis Bell and Post Malone, the melodic record finds the two “Wow.” collaborators detailing a time of confinement and lonesome before taking their wild and wealthy lifestyle back outside. “Cooped Up” follows the hitmaker’s previous single “One

Casanova has plead guilty in his ongoing federal racketeering case. The Daily News reports Casanova, who had “leadership role” in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Bloods Gang, copped to racketeering and narcotics charges on Wednesday (May 11) in U.S. District Court in White Plains, New York. He is the 13th defendant in the Gorilla Stone