Young money. Still hot off the release of his “Can’t Spell”, Blac Youngsta keeps it moving with “Money” on his latest drop. In the accompanying clip, Blac Youngsta reflects on his come up while a young adolescent goes from hustling in the streets to inking a record deal. Cheers to that! [embedded content]
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Yeah, Buddy! With his new album Superghetto in full rotation, Buddy visited Power 106 for his L.A. Leakers Freestyle debut. Over DJ Quik’s iconic “Pitch In On A Party” instrumental, the Compton rapper showcased his rap skills before hosts Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk add the classic song’s hook. Team work, make the dream work.
Mask off. Future makes his GQ cover debut as the greatest rapper alive. On the cover, Hendrix is dripped in a Balenciaga coat, Saint Laurent shoes, and Gigi Burris mask. In the cover story told by Elliott Wilson, the rap journalist gave Future and his lengthy body of work their flowers. “Future is the best
Nas and Hit-Boy revisit their Magic EP in the project’s latest music video. Along with a cameo from Hit-Boy, the black-and-white visual depicts Esco riding through NY as his lyrics come to life in a series of powerful imagery. Nas is set to join Wu-Tang for their NY State Of Mind tour, which kicks off
From the desk of oklama. After over five years since his previous album, Kendrick Lamar will finally return May 13 with his much-anticipated and fifth studio album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Under the new alias, oklama, the multi-platinum and Grammy-award winning rapper made the announcement Monday (April 18) through his new company, pgLang.
Amen. Pacman Da Gunman and Yhung T.O. take it to church in their new music video. Shot by King Spencer, the clip depicts the West Coasters in church and a vacant garage pleading to the Lord for guidance on survival, the incarcerated, and lost loved ones. The track is off Pacman Da Gunman and Hit-Boy’s
Lizzo Night Live! Lizzo made her return to Saturday Night Live and pulled a double duty as both host and musical guest. For her first performance, the Grammy-award winning artist turned the 30 Rock stage into a disco for her first televised performance of her new single, “About Damn Time“. After appearing through a series
Brazy. Los Angeles rapper Day Sulan levitates for the money her brand new single, “Gravity”. Directed by Austin Simpkins, the First Lady of 4Hunnid and girls hit up an underground gentlemen’s club in Chinatown. Here, they dance for dollars, work the poles, and give a lucky fella a lap dance. This marks Day Sulan’s first
Bas and Gunna praise their queens in their new music video. Directed by Chad Tennies, the intimate visual finds the pair working their charms on an array of women during a photoshoot. The collaboration is off Bass’ new EP, [Bump] Pick Me Up, which also features J.Cole, Ari Lennox, Lil Tjay, and Galimatias. [embedded content]
Dear mom. G-Eazy celebrates his late mother’s birthday on his latest releases, “Angel”. The song is written for his latest mother, Suzanne Olmsted, who passed away last Fall. The background vocals are Devon Baldwin and Vida Simon, as well as the same choir, led by Tim Davis, that was used on his previous song “Faithful.”
The king is back. After over a year hiatus from music, 6ix9ine makes his brolic return with his new single, “GINÉ”. Name after his energy drink, Tekashi gets back into his trolling ways claiming his King of New York status and eggs his nemesis. The colorful visual finds 6ix rapping with his crew and in
No “Cain”, no gain. Fresh off the release of his “Toxic” collab with Rowdy Rebel, Money Bag Boyz’ Trav keeps it moving with “Cain”. Produced by Juvy Catcher and Reon, Trav opens up on his real life experiences in the streets and getting money with his melodic flow. [embedded content]
The wait is over. After a brief hiatus, Lizzo makes her return with her new single, “About Damn Time”. Over a disco-infused instrumental, the Grammy award-winning artist boasts her carefree and bad bitch attitude while living her best life. Along with the release, the accompanying video finds Lizzo attending a Stressed and Sexy Support Group
Hallelujah! Dreamville duo EarthGang takes it to church in their new music video featuring Musiq Soulchild. Perched on a platform and above the clouds projected behind them, Olu and WowGr8 deliver their rap sermons while Musiq leads a choir with their heavenly vocals. The video follows EarthGang’s “Billi” and are both off their most recent
From L.A. to NY. Grafh and Jay Worthy keep it “Ten Toes Down” in their latest music video. Directed and edited by Fah Da God and Ultimate Workz, the clip captures the two displaying their witty wordplay while strolling through out New York’s Greenwich Village. The track is off the deluxe version of Grafh’s Stop
MICHAEL JACKSON! After over 20 years, the entire legendary set by JAY-Z at Hot 97’s 2001 Summer Jam concert has been released. Courtesy of Hip Hop VCR, the nearly one-hour footage captures Jiggman performing his early hits including “Hard Knock Life”, “What’s My Name”, “Big Pimpin”, and “I Just Wanna Love U”. He also was
Big drop, no comma. Dreamville’s Lute revisits his Gold Mouf album with the release of its new video featuring BJ The Chicago Kid. In the Guerilla Mike-directed video, the Charlotte MC and the Chicago crooner lament on those who change over money while performing at an underground tunnel and a front stoop from around the
Virgil for life. Lil Durk and Gunna give Virgil Abloh his flowers in the latest music video off Durk’s chart-topping album, 7220. Directed by Cole Bennett, the clip begins with a quote from Virgil before Durkio and Gunna pay homage to the late fashion icon through a series of his designs including his Louis Dreamhouse,
Welcome to High school. Wiz Khalifa heads back to school in the accompanying music video to “Iced Out Necklace”. The track is produced by Sledgren. Directed by Wiz Khalifa and Andrea Saavedra, the whimsical clip finds the Taylor Gang rapper bringing the noise at a high school. Here, he gets naughty in detention, bullies a
Doe, you so “Crazy”. After dancing up a storm on her “Persuasive” single, TDE’s Doechii goes ham on the haters on her new single, “Crazy”. Over a boisterous production by Kal Banx, the Swamp Princess from Tampa lashes out on her naysayers with her raging flow. The accompanying clip finds Doechii baring all and wilding