Vibing for a reason. It is certainly no days off for Kodak Black on the first single off his upcoming album, Back for Everything which drops February 25. In his self-directed video, the Project Baby details his success and work ethic scenes in the hood including a fling with a chick, flipping bricks at the
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Incredibly refreshing. Pusha T slings coke with a smile on his much-anticipated single, “Diet Coke”. Opened with Fat Joe’s phrase “Yesterday’s price is not today’s price”, Pusha gets the cooking with dope bars over 88-Keys and Kanye West’s knocking drums and enchanting keys. The track was previewed during Fashion Week in Paris weeks prior and
Truth Season is around the corner. Trae Tha Truth is set to release his Truth Season: The United Streets Of America on Friday (Feb. 11) is releases its new video with Louie Ray. Directed by Miaci, both the Houston O.G. and the Flint, Michigan MC deliver killer flows while loitering the streets and making a
Girl, I dey feel you. WizKid sets the “Mood” in the latest video off his Made In Lagos (Deluxe). In the sexy visual directed by Kuukua Eshun, WizKid and Buju bring their romantic melodies in front various backdrops and a bevy of beautiful women of color. Black is beautiful. [embedded content]
Calling all the hotties. Megan Thee Stallion cranks up the heat with “Flamin’ Hottie”, a track released in partnership with Cheetos’ new Flamin’ Hot flavor. Produced by OG Parker, the Houston hitmaker delivers fiery bars referencing the Frito-Lay’s product and her very own Hot Girl brand. The track samples Salt-N-Pepa’s iconic 1988 hit “Push It,”
2022 Season begins. Troy Ave kicks off his 2022 Season with his first body of work of the year. For the follow-up to last year’s God Is Great Paper Straight, the Brooklyn rapper releases 11 tracks including “The Frontline”, “Pressure Makes Diamonds”, “The Weatherman”, and more. Guests include Soulja Boy, Pastor Rema, Zay’marie, Peezy, and
R.I.P. With his Dope Don’t Sell Itself release, 2 Chainz gave a powerful performance on Thursday (Feb. 3) on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. On a stage full of murals and a projected screen, the trio performed “Lost Kings” which paid homage to Black Men who lost their lives from the ongoing violence in
Unfinished business. Bodega Bamz and V Don reach in the vault and release their joint project, The Lost Pack. Recorded during the “Sidewalk Exec” era, both the Spanish Harlem rapper and producer rework repolished their unfinished work while keeping a few as they were. The LP provides 13 tracks with features from Willie The Kid,
New York, New York! West Palm Beach rapper $NOT gets back into his New York state of mind in the accompanying video to his collaboration with A$AP Rocky. Opened by an intro from MTV VJ John Norris, the HIDJI and AWGE-directed visual follows the two wreaking havoc throughout NYC including the projects, bodegas and subways.
Nicki Minaj makes her epic return with her new single and video featuring Lil Baby. On the Tate Kobang and Papiyerr-produced track, the Queen talks her shit, while Lil Baby adds his blistering flow. Directed by Benny Boom, the 9-minute video draws inspiration from the action-thriller Salt, and finds Nicki masterminding an escape of a
New neighbor alert. Ahead of his CM10: Free Game on Friday (Feb. 4), Yo Gotti brings the trap to the suburbs in new music video featuring 42 Dugg and EST Gee. Directed by himself and Gerard Victor, Gotti pulls up to his new residence with a convoy of whips while his new neighbors and police
2 Chainz! After nearly five years, 2 Chainz returned to the hot seat during The Lift Off Show at Power 106. For the L.A. Leaker’s freestyle session No. 129, Two Tone Toni brought his slick trap-filled rhymes over The Pharcyde’s classic track “Passin’ Me By”. 2 Chainz’ Dope Don’t Sell Itself album drops Friday (Feb.
Hello? NLE Choppa checks in with “Trap Phone” for the latest video off his Me. vs. Me. Accompanied by an array of animated effects, the Memphis rapper wilds out with entourage throughout the hood including a trap house, a cemetery, a convenient store, and a gathering with friends. “Trap Phone” is the third video released
NLE Leakers. NLE Choppa is still on his promo runs and recently took it out West at Power 106 for The Lift Off show. For the L.A. Leakers’ latest freestyle series, the Me vs. Me rapper flexed his bravado raps and repped his city over Mike Jones’ iconic “Still Tippin” instrumental. Aww yeah. [embedded content]
Gunna’s pushing P above the clouds for his latest night performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden. On Monday night (Jan. 31), the YSL rapper joined the cost via skype to discuss the meaning of Pushing P stepping up to a dangling mic in front of a sunset to perform “Die Alone”. The
Don’t shoot. NLE Choppa continues portraying the roles in the latest theatrical off his Me vs. Me mixtape. In the menacing clip, the Memphis rapper unleashes his brolic raps in a series of scenes including a street fight as well as channeling a butcher, and a caped crusader. [embedded content]
Just Doe it. Doe Boy introduces the trap to an old white lady in his Oh Really album’s new music video. In the Fastlife Productions-directed clip, the fascinated elderly is spotted inside a trap house with the Freebandz rapper where she is rolling blunts, hitting the bong, counting money and toting firearms along with the
A$AP back! After keeping a low profile, A$AP Rocky makes his return on Nigo’s “Arya”, the first single off the fashion designer and producer’s I Know Nigo. Anchored by subtle pianos and a bass-heavy soundtrack, Lord Pretty Flacko Joyde boasts his riches and swag on braggadocious anthem. The AWGE-directed clip centers A$AP performing at a
Let us pray. Babyface Ray just released his Face album and plugs the project with a video for its opening track. In the wintry and deserted streets of Detroit, Babyface Ray takes a moment to reflect while walking through his stomping grounds before he is welcomed with “Pop’s Prayer” at home with his family. Amen.
Don’t come outside. After repping the hometown with the crew (“We From Texas“), Lil’ Keke spreads a powerful message in his new music video featuring DJ Chose. Posted up at the crib, the two Houstonians detail street survival and the consequences of their environments while various scenes play out from relationship issues and family bondings