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
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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
Happy Ghostface Killah Day! Hip hop veteran and Wu-Tang member Ghostface Killah was given May 9, his very own day in New York City. On Monday (May 9), which so happens to be his birthday, the 52-year-old rapper was honored the official proclamation by New York City Mayor Eric Adams for his ongoing contributions in
Oh, Baby. DaniLeigh breaks her silence on wax with her new single, “Dead To Me”, the first offering off the singer’s forthcoming 7-track EP, My Side. On the scathing ballad, Dani addresses the former toxic relationship with DaBaby and the father of her child’s alleged infidelity. Over the past year, the former couple have had
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
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