Welcome to L.A. Dr. Dre lead a star-studded cast of performers during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA on Sunday (Feb. 13). Perched on top of an all-white set resembling their hometown, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg kicked off the epic performance with “The Next Episode” before segueing
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Only Boogie can judge. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie returns with a perfect soundtrack for the occasion. Co-produced by himself and S.Dot, the Highbridge hitmaker gushes over the qualities of his lady and their relationship. “Non Judgemental” is A Boogie’s first release since last year’s EP, B4 AVA, the
Breathe easy. Logic utilizes his diaphragm and releases a quick rap in anticipation of his next project, Vinyl Days. Clocking in at just over a minute, and shot in just one take, Bobby Bullet hits the mic inside a home studio and unleashes a rapid flow over a knocking and sped-up soul sampling beat. Last
The Real. Mozzy salutes the real on his brand new single featuring Roddy Ricch. Produced by YC, lvl35dav, and Aldaz, the SacTown rapper and L.A. hitmaker detail the harsh realities of the streets, the trials and tribulations, and the lives lost. Along with the release, the Rook-directed video captures the two West Coast stars reflecting
Don’t come inside. After sharing his “2021 Rap Up” at the top of the year, Uncle Murda narrates a hood love story on his new single, “Justin Laboy Page”. The twisted visual centers Murda and his lady going through the motions of a troubled relationship and finding the test results of her pregnancy test. The
Hndrxx back. Future celebrates his Black Future Month with his “Worst Day, the first solo record from the rapper in nearly two years. Produced by Wheezy and Taurus, Hndrxx touches on his addiction to women and his extensive spending habits. The accompanying music video co-stars Dr. Kevin Samuels and centers Future showering multiple women with
Truth Season coming up. Ahead of his Truth Season: The United Streets Of America album on Friday (Feb. 11), Trae Tha Truth is pulling up with Peezy for its latest music video. Shot by Miaci, Trae and Peezy flex for the camera inside a garage full of luxury vehicles, their private jeweler, and their crew.
Can you dig it? Snoop Dogg has acquired the legendary and former music label Death Row Records. The label was formerly owned by MNRK Music Group, which is controlled by private equity funds managed by the investment firm Blackstone, the firm announced on Wednesday (Feb. 9). The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, however,
SPLATT! Jim Jones takes his Vamp Life to Atlanta in the latest video off his and DJ Drama’s Gangsta Grillz tape, We Set The Trends. Co-directed by himself and Shula The Don, Capo and VL Deck hit the streets in A-Town and enjoy fight night at the city’s gentlemen’s club, King of Diamonds. POW! [embedded
Harlem stand up. Written: Sydney Photos: Ismail “Calligrafist” Sayeed Rapper and business mogul Jim Jones’ Media day was full of questions about his Gangsta Grillz Mixtape We Set The Trendz, with a song by the same name steadily approaching Gold status. Jones spoke on his Crypto Currency “Capo Coin”, his favorite song on the Project, and
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
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