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Lavender Alexandria October 23, 2023 Music Freddie Gibbs & Madlib enlists seasoned veterans such as Killer Mike, Pusha-T, Yasiin Bey & more for "Bandana."
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Aron A. June 28, 2019 Original Content This week's edition of the staff-curated TIDAL Wave playlist is dedicated to Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed today.
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Alex Zidel February 19, 2020 Music The duo work well together.
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Elias Andrews December 18, 2024 TV The two Philly rappers shut down Fallon with a performance of their joint track "Blue Notes 2"
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Taylor McCloud September 21, 2021 Music Tinashe's the new Mimi Marquez.
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Chantilly Post October 29, 2018 Music Clipse performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," delivering an emotional tribute to their parents.
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Devin Morton July 16, 2025 Music As of writing this article, it's unclear why the judge in the Memphis rapper's case chose to revoke his bond over a gun and drug case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares February 22, 2024 Music Meek Mill shared an A.I. song on Twitter that raps from the perspective of his dead father.
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Cole Blake May 10, 2023 Music Baby’s first project was as a shaky launchpad, but he ultimately landed on his feet.
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Demi Phillips October 10, 2023 Music Explore Chief Keef's impact on hip-hop through his five essential songs, highlighting his influence and groundbreaking style.
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Rain Adams June 28, 2024 Music Recently, Ray J's mother Sonja Norwood took to social media to clear the air amid rumors about his health issues.
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Caroline Fisher March 03, 2026
Music Busta Rhymes New Album Will Be Produced By Three Legends Busta's new album is a headline-grabbing event.
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Lavender Alexandria 
Music Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Are Two For Two With "Pinata" Follow-Up "Bandana" Freddie Gibbs & Madlib enlists seasoned veterans such as Killer Mike, Pusha-T, Yasiin Bey & more for "Bandana."
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Aron A. 
Original Content HNHH TIDAL Wave: RIP Pop Smoke This week's edition of the staff-curated TIDAL Wave playlist is dedicated to Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, who was tragically killed today.
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Alex Zidel 
Music Playboi Carti Fuels Album Rumors By Reuniting With Metro Boomin The duo work well together.
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Elias Andrews 
TV Meek Mill & Lil Uzi Vert Hit Jimmy Fallon Stage For "Blue Notes 2" Performance The two Philly rappers shut down Fallon with a performance of their joint track "Blue Notes 2"
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Taylor McCloud 
Music Tinashe Lands Lead Role In Live Musical "Rent" Tinashe's the new Mimi Marquez.
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Chantilly Post 
Music Clipse Perform Emotional Rendition Of "The Birds Don't Sing" On "The Tonight Show" Clipse performed on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon," delivering an emotional tribute to their parents.
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Devin Morton 
Music FTO Sett Arrested, Bond Revoked As of writing this article, it's unclear why the judge in the Memphis rapper's case chose to revoke his bond over a gun and drug case.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Meek Mill Shares A.I. Song By His Dead Father: "WTF" Meek Mill shared an A.I. song on Twitter that raps from the perspective of his dead father.
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Cole Blake 
Music Lil Baby's Debut Mixtape "Perfect Timing" Turns 6: The Genesis Of A Generational Star Baby’s first project was as a shaky launchpad, but he ultimately landed on his feet.
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Demi Phillips 
Music Chief Keef Essential Songs Explore Chief Keef's impact on hip-hop through his five essential songs, highlighting his influence and groundbreaking style.
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Rain Adams 
Music Ray J’s Mother Confirms His Health Battle Is Not A Hoax Recently, Ray J's mother Sonja Norwood took to social media to clear the air amid rumors about his health issues.
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Caroline Fisher