4U Following a much quite first quarter, TDE’s Reason gets his rap bag and makes some noise with his new freestyle. Utilizing the Jack Harlow and Drake favorite “Churchill Downs”, the Carson, CA rapper pulls up at a junkyard with his luggage and takes a quick moment to reflect over the soulful instrumental. This mark’s
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Young Thug and Gunna are among 28 people associated with YSL that have been charged in a 56-count indictment. On Monday (May 9), Young Thug was arrested and taken to Fulton County Jail where he faces two separate counts including conspiracy to violate the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act and participation in street
Work in the dark, shine in the light. Beats By Dre commissions rapper Lil Baby and NBA star Ja Morant in the audio brand’s new Beat Studio Buds commercial. Directed by ILLIMITEWORLD, the 90-second spot shows Lil Baby previewing his new song “Dark Mode” while the Memphis Grizzlie ball player Ja Morant shows off his
The King has returned. Ahead of his highly-anticipated album, Mr. Morales & The Hotsteppers on May 13, Kendrick Lamar continues the tradition with “The Heart Part 5”. Over a sample of Marvin Gaye’s 1976 classic, “I Want You”, the Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free-directed video centers the rapper unleashing his ferocious bars while his face
G-L-A-M Fresh off the release of his Come Home The Kids Miss You, Jack Harlow debuts the video to his chart-topping hit, “First Class”. Co-starring Brazilian model, Anitta, the lavish visual finds Jack Harlow living a life in luxury from penthouse suites to flying in choppers, and more. “First Class” samples Fergie’s “Glamorous,” and recently
There’s the Bell. Courtney Bell makes his triumphant return on his brand new single, “Introspection”. Anchored by a jazzy sample and fainted keys, the visual finds the Detroit rapper at a psych ward reflecting on his hiatus, lost of loved ones, and overcoming mental health issues. “Introspection” is Courtney Bell’s first new music since his
Don’t come outside. UK drill rapper Headie One pulls up and unleashes a banger on his new single, “Came On The Scene”. Directed by himself and Don Prod, the grimey visual centers the Tottenham rapper mobbing with his crew in his Broadwater Farm housing estate, cruising through the London, and enjoying a lavish meal with
Crank that! Rah Swish talks the talk on his new single “Tell ‘Em” produced by grammy-nominated duo, Luis Bordeaux & Non Native. In the energetic clip, the Canarsie, Brooklyn utilizes the Soulja Boy-sampled banger and mobs with his crew doing the “Getting Sturdy” dance popularized by Pop Smoke and T Dott Woo. [embedded content]
The Boyz are back. After the formal introduction with their “Lobby Boyz Anthem“, the Lobby Boyz’s Maino and Jim Jones link with Fabolous on their new single. Directed by Will C, Tana, and Jim Jones, the trio takeover a local bar and get it popping with an abundance of drinks and a bevy of eye-candy.
Woo, crazy! Logic and Russ relieve the stress with a lyrical exercise on their collaboration. On the hook-less track, the D.M.V. and Atlanta MCs trade endless and therapeutic bars over a soothing instrumental by 6ix. “Therapy Music” follows Logic’s dual singles “Decades” and “Tetris“, and are off his forthcoming album, Vinyl Days. [embedded content]
Maxed Out coming soon. OT The Real ain’t got no worries on his and Statik Selektah’s new single. Lead by Statik’s triumphant horns and soul sample, the Philly rapper drops gems on hurdling through life’s struggles for the streets. Listen up. The track is off OT the Real and Statik Selektah’s Maxed Out album, due
The Real Bad Boldy’s back. Boldy James and Real Bad Man reunite on “Killing Nothing”, the first single off their forthcoming album, All The Way Out. Over Real Bad Man’s eerie instrumental, Boldy James goes straight for the kill with his gritty bars and his effortless flow. In 2020, the pair released their Real Bad
Bow down to “Greatness”. Ace Hood and Killer Mike celebrate the greats in their powerful music video off Ace Hood’s recent album, M.I.N.D. Directed by Alex Heider, Ace and Mike recognize Black Excellence inside a lavish room filled with paintings of legends including Nipsey Hussle, Young Dolph, Shirley Chisholm, and Arthur Ashe. R.I.P. [embedded content]
Uh Oh. Fabolous is back with new music in the form of his “Cheerio Freestyle”. Shot by Shula The Don, Loso delivers an abundance of witty bars while enjoying a heaping bowl of Cheerios and flossing in a high right penthouse suite. This marks Fab’s first solo drop since last year’s “Gyalis Freestyle“. Since then,
Black Star back. After nearly 24 years, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli reunite on their second Black Star project, No Fear Of Time. Produced by Madlib, No Fear Of Time, which was first announced back in 2018, features the tracks “Tribute”, “Automatic”, and “Mineral Mountain” featuring Black Thought. No Fear Of Time is the follow-up
Swish! With the Memphis Grizzlies advancing in the NBA Postseason, Juicy J and Duke Deuce are balling out on their latest collaboration. Produced by Juicy J and Lil Ju, the turn-up anthem finds the two Memphis natives stunting hard and calling the shots. The complimentary video depicts Juicy J portraying a Brooklyn Net James Harden
YO! After over 27 years, YO! MTV Raps is set to make its return on May 24, and shares the official trailer ahead of its premiere. Hosted by battle rapper and MTV’s Conceited and DJ Diamond Cuts, the revive program will keep its same formula of hip hop music videos, interviews, and in-studio performances and
Ughhk! Pusha T has just scored his first No. 1 debut album on the Billboard 200 charts with his fourth solo album, It’s Almost Dry. Billboard reports the the LP moved 55,000 equivalents album units in its first week with 9,000 of the sum in traditional album sales. The album clocked in 45,500 SEA units
Ooh, whoa! Tink is ready to “Cater” to you on her new single featuring 2 Chainz. Produced by Hitmaka, Tink sings her determination of pleasing her man, while 2 Chainz caters the track with a raunchy reverse. The intimate music video depicts Tink waitressing a lavishing reception dancing front and center of the intimate event,
Don’t come outside. As the sun goes down, the streets ain’t safe in Fredo Bang’s new music video. Directed by Ben Marc, Fredo strolls through the neighborhood and laments on the harsh environment amid a fatal shooting and a family mourning their loss. The track is off Fredo’s Two-Face Bang 2, which features guests Roddy