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Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, September 11, 2026 Following a slow week for hip-hop albums, this Friday appears to be a much more abundant time for releases. By Alexander Cole September 10, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 28, 2026 There are some incredible hip-hop albums coming out tonight as Rod Wave, Erykah Badu, The Alchemist, DJ Dahi, and Fat Joe prepare to drop. By Alexander Cole August 27, 2026
Music Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop Her Next Album "ACT III" Via Interscope Megan Thee Stallion announced her new album, tentatively titled "ACT III," will drop via Interscope in partnership with Hot Girl Productions. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 14, 2026
Music Freddie Jackson, Quiet Storm Favorite And R&B Hitmaker, Dies At 69 Known for “You Are My Lady” and “Rock Me Tonight,” Freddie Jackson leaves behind one of R&B’s most enduring romantic catalogs. By Erika Marie October 06, 2026
Music Irv Gotti’s $300M Inheritance Could Reportedly Lead To Family Drama Tension might be brewing among Irv Gotti's family members. By Caroline Fisher February 12, 2025
Music Young Thug Fans Grow Impatient As Rapper Hits The Studio Again Ahead Of "UY SCUTI" June is almost over, which means the teased release window for Young Thug's new album "UY SCUTI" is about to fully close. By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2025
Music Ice Spice Speaks On Pregnancy Rumors Stemming From Lil Yachty Collab Ice Spice and Lil Yachty just dropped their new single "Out My Face (My Baby)," whose music video made pregnancy rumors swirl once more. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 30, 2026
Original Content Eminem Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Megastar Rapper Explore Eminem's net worth in 2024, uncovering the sources behind his wealth, from album sales and tours to endorsements and real estate. By Jake Skudder January 16, 2024
Music Jay-Z Unveils Upcoming Pop-Ups In New York City For "Reasonable Doubt's" 30th Brooklyn and Manhattan will host interactive fan experiences to celebrate 30 years since Jay-Z entered the game with "Reasonable Doubt." By Gabriel Bras Nevares June 19, 2026
Music 18-Year-Old Florida Rapper Jaydes Arrested For Alleged Attempted Murder Jaydes is reportedly being held without bond. By Caroline Fisher November 14, 2024
Original Content The Art Of Storytelling, With A Twist Immortal Technique and Jay-Z both delivered two of hip-hop's most memorable twists in "Dance With The Devil" and "Meet The Parents" respectively. By Mitch Findlay May 20, 2020
Music Mickey Factz Answers Mos Def’s Rap Challenge, Factz Enlists Lupe Fiasco & Daylyt To Battle Black Thought & King Los Mickey Factz went viral recently for his claim that Lupe Fiasco is a better "lyricist" than Kendrick Lamar. By Bryson "Boom" Paul September 12, 2025