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Music TDE president Punch also addressed other rumors against them on "The Joe Budden Podcast," including paying Budden to support Kendrick Lamar.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Jack Harlow said he "got Blacker" on his new album "Monica," and TDE's Punch is the latest to chime in on this controversial statement.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 15, 2026 Music TDE's 12th annual Christmas event was another big success for the label with big-time surprises, but most of all, happy faces.
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Zachary Horvath December 26, 2025 Music TDE's Punch was recently on "The Joe Budden Podcast," where he addressed rumors about the label paying Budden to favor Kendrick Lamar.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 08, 2026 Music Doechii and SZA's speech at the 2026 BET Awards was cut by a saxophone player that Druski had warned about, but TDE's Punch wasn't happy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares June 29, 2026 Music Nicki Minaj tagged the FBI, the CIA, and other authorities on Twitter due to some comments from TDE's MackWop she perceived as a threat.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025 Music TDE's Punch said it's "all love and respect" with Lupe Fiasco after Lupe's latest comments about Kendrick Lamar, fans, and comparisons.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 03, 2026 Music Florida representative Anna Paulina Luna responded to Nicki Minaj's claims that TDE's MackWop referenced Tory Lanez's prison stabbing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares July 18, 2025 Original Content Akademiks and Punch once again got into it on X following the spat between Nicki Minaj and SZA, but why are they beefing?
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Devin Morton July 19, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar rarely makes videos for social media, but he changed that trend with a sweet video for 2Teez's son.
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Alexander Cole March 17, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar and The Game's relationship has been under quite the scrutiny in the aftermath of the Drake battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares November 28, 2025 Music Although Joe Budden has had beef with Drake in the past, he said neither TDE, Kendrick Lamar, nor any other artist has paid him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares April 25, 2026 Music Kendrick & SZA took the stage for a surprise appearance.
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Tallie Spencer December 18, 2025 Music TDE is back to spread holiday cheer this season, returning for the 12th time with performances, giveaways, and more.
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Zachary Horvath December 04, 2025 Music Hip-hop hasn't had much relevance on the Hot 100 in a while and people have been pointing the finger at Kendrick Lamar as a result.
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Zachary Horvath April 10, 2026 Music DJ Akademiks isn't buying into the authenticity of how successful Doechii's streaming numbers have become over the last year.
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Cole Blake July 28, 2025 Music Following the BET Awards, Mal offered some commentary on the TDE vs. Druski situation, as well as Kendrick Lamar's big win.
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Alexander Cole June 30, 2026 Music Fans debate whether Glorilla should have won over Kendrick Lamar.
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Tallie Spencer February 05, 2026 Original Content Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Aron A. April 30, 2026 Music With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole March 25, 2026 Music TDE president Punch assessed the early dynamic between Kendrick Lamar and Drake and how it evolved on "The Joe Budden Podcast."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 10, 2026 Music The revelation comes after DJ Akademiks got into a heated exchange with TDE Punch on social media, Wednesday.
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Cole Blake July 18, 2025 Mixtapes TDE signee Trap Dickey has come through with his new mixtape, "The Ville," and it showcases why he is an artist to watch.
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Alexander Cole May 08, 2026 Music Former TDE rapper Reason called out online pages misrepresenting his comments about Kendrick Lamar's "GNX."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares May 09, 2026 Songs Trap Dickey is the newest addition to the TDE imprint, and he continues to elevate his craft with songs like "Tell Me Why."
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Alexander Cole April 23, 2026 Music During a recent livestream, TDE affiliate MackWop dusted off an unreleased Kendrick Lamar track from the vault.
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Caroline Fisher March 31, 2026 Music Trap Dickey previously appeared at the 12th Annual TDE Christmas Concert and Toy Drive in Los Angeles in December.
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Cole Blake March 17, 2026 Songs TDE star Zacari is someone who has delivered some incredible music over the years, and his latest single "Jinx" is hypnotic.
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Alexander Cole March 21, 2026 Music Kendrick Lamar closed his "Grand National" world tour with a heartwarming bang in Sydney by bringing out an old friend from TDE.
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Zachary Horvath December 11, 2025 Music The recent link-up between Kendrick Lamar and fellow Compton artist Chef Boy at the TDE Christmas event has sent fans into overdrive.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 19, 2025 Music Jay Rock reacted to The Game doubling down on his claim that he wanted to sign Kendrick Lamar, which TDE affiliate 2Teez already denied.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares December 20, 2025 Music Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock carried the torch of TDE in the 2010s, and fans have always wanted more from Black Hippy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares August 01, 2025 Mixtapes Former TDE rapper Reason is back with some passionate raps to open up his 2026 in the form of a three-song EP "Don't Play With My Heart."
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Zachary Horvath February 20, 2026 Music Adin Ross fired back at Doechii in his verse on 6ix9ine’s “Bacon” after the TDE rapper threw shade at him on “girl, get up” ft. SZA.
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Aron A. January 07, 2026 Songs Lil Yachty, once again, has been having another prolific year and this Sauce Walka collab is a strong highlight.
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Zachary Horvath September 19, 2025 Songs Pluto has been looking to continue her rise to fame, and the new song "Tippy Toes" is certainly going to garner attention.
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Alexander Cole June 20, 2026 Mixtapes Tee Grizzley is always dropping quality projects, and that is exactly what he did on Friday with his new album, "Street Psalms."
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Alexander Cole November 14, 2025 Songs 1Up Tee has been putting on for Detroit, and his new single "On P" is a menacing banger that you'll have to listen to.
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Alexander Cole October 26, 2025 Songs Tee Grizzley recruits Rod Wave for a soulful yet gritty track that blends melody with storytelling.
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Tallie Spencer October 24, 2025 Mixtapes 1up Tee has been making moves in the Detroit rap scene, and over the weekend, he delivered with a new project, "How To Move."
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Alexander Cole November 10, 2025 Songs Tee Grizzley, known for his more intense rap style, is stripping things back and getting more melodic on "Back To Michigan."
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Zachary Horvath September 26, 2025 Music Drake's jumping on livestreams with fans.
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Aron A. July 06, 2026 Songs The Michigan connection is strong on this new single "You Know," which features up-and-comers 1up Tee and Babyfxce E.
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Zachary Horvath October 04, 2025 Pop Culture Druski seemed to joke about Erika Kirk in a new skit depicting conservative women in the United States, which didn't please Senator Ted Cruz.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares March 27, 2026 Songs Tee Grizzley and Hurricane Wisdom have joined forces on the new track "Hard Times," which is one of the finest songs of the year.
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Alexander Cole March 13, 2026 Music Tee Grizzley is joining Lil Baby is setting up more affordable housing for folks back home, doing so in a neighborhood in Detroit.
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Zachary Horvath March 06, 2026 Music In the Magic City documentary, Drake admitted to not caring what other rappers think about his music. He cares what strippers think.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul September 13, 2025 Music Hitman Howie Tee was a pioneering figure of early commercial hip-hop, and his fingerprints are on some of the biggest R&B hits of the 1990s.
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Devin Morton August 03, 2025 Music Finesse2Tymes says he isn't motivated to continue working on his next album amid the issues with his label.
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Cole Blake March 16, 2026 Sneakers Jordan Brand's Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" marks Space Jam's 30th anniversary with a glow-in-the-dark outsole.
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Ben Atkinson July 10, 2026
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TDE Alias name: Top Dawg Entertainment, City: Carson, CA 
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Phil Ade Alias name: N/A City: Washington, D.C. 
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De La Soul Alias name: Plug One, Plug Two & Plug Three City: East Massapequa / Amityville, Long Island, New York 
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Scoop DeVille Alias name: City: Los Angeles, California 
Music TDE's Punch Speaks On Label's Botting Allegations TDE president Punch also addressed other rumors against them on "The Joe Budden Podcast," including paying Budden to support Kendrick Lamar.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music TDE's Punch Weighs In On Jack Harlow's "Got Blacker" Debate Jack Harlow said he "got Blacker" on his new album "Monica," and TDE's Punch is the latest to chime in on this controversial statement.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music TDE's Christmas Charity Event Tallies $2 Million In Donations TDE's 12th annual Christmas event was another big success for the label with big-time surprises, but most of all, happy faces.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music TDE's Punch Cracks Jokes About Paying Joe Budden To Support Kendrick Lamar TDE's Punch was recently on "The Joe Budden Podcast," where he addressed rumors about the label paying Budden to favor Kendrick Lamar.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music TDE's Punch Blasts Druski's Saxophone Gag For SZA & Doechii At BET Awards Doechii and SZA's speech at the 2026 BET Awards was cut by a saxophone player that Druski had warned about, but TDE's Punch wasn't happy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music TDE's MackWop Blames The Barbz For Nicki Minaj's Crash Out Nicki Minaj tagged the FBI, the CIA, and other authorities on Twitter due to some comments from TDE's MackWop she perceived as a threat.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music TDE's Punch Says He Spoke To Lupe Fiasco After Kendrick Lamar Debate TDE's Punch said it's "all love and respect" with Lupe Fiasco after Lupe's latest comments about Kendrick Lamar, fans, and comparisons.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Nicki Minaj Calls On U.S. Representative Supporting Tory Lanez To Go After TDE's MackWop Florida representative Anna Paulina Luna responded to Nicki Minaj's claims that TDE's MackWop referenced Tory Lanez's prison stabbing.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Original Content Akademiks Vs. TDE Punch: Breaking Down The Feud Akademiks and Punch once again got into it on X following the spat between Nicki Minaj and SZA, but why are they beefing?
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Devin Morton 
Music Kendrick Lamar Delivers Adorable Birthday Message To TDE Member's Son Kendrick Lamar rarely makes videos for social media, but he changed that trend with a sweet video for 2Teez's son.
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Alexander Cole 
Music TDE Affiliates Claim The Game Is Lying About Wanting To Sign Kendrick Lamar Kendrick Lamar and The Game's relationship has been under quite the scrutiny in the aftermath of the Drake battle.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Joe Budden Denies TDE Paid Him To Support Kendrick Lamar Against Drake Although Joe Budden has had beef with Drake in the past, he said neither TDE, Kendrick Lamar, nor any other artist has paid him.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar And SZA Make Surprise Appearance At TDE Christmas, Perform "30 For 30" Kendrick & SZA took the stage for a surprise appearance.
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Tallie Spencer 
Music SZA, Doechii, & More Headline 12th Annual TDE Holiday Charity Event TDE is back to spread holiday cheer this season, returning for the 12th time with performances, giveaways, and more.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music TDE Punch Mocks Kendrick Lamar Haters Blasting Him For Lack Of Hot 100 Hits Hip-hop hasn't had much relevance on the Hot 100 in a while and people have been pointing the finger at Kendrick Lamar as a result.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music DJ Akademiks Warns TDE Against Botting Doechii's Streams With Megan Thee Stallion Comparison DJ Akademiks isn't buying into the authenticity of how successful Doechii's streaming numbers have become over the last year.
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Cole Blake 
Music Mal Calls Out TDE Over Druski Situation, Questions Kendrick Lamar Winning BET Award Following the BET Awards, Mal offered some commentary on the TDE vs. Druski situation, as well as Kendrick Lamar's big win.
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Alexander Cole 
Music TDE’s Punch Laughs Off Isaac Hayes III’s Take on GloRilla Grammy Debate Fans debate whether Glorilla should have won over Kendrick Lamar.
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Tallie Spencer 
Original Content Trap Dickey Talks Upcoming Album “The Ville,” Teases TDE Compilation Project & Lil Wayne Vs. Jay-Z Trap Dickey becomes the first South Carolina artist signed to Top Dawg Entertainment. With “The Ville” on the way, he talks TDE, ScHoolboy Q, and viral moments from On The Radar to Kai Cenat’s Mafiathon 3.
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Music DJ Akademiks Calls J. Cole Pathetic, Claims TDE Warned Cole About Kendrick Lamar Diss With J. Cole going on a media tour, DJ Akademiks went off on his livestream, claiming that the artist is pathetic for kowtowing to Kendrick.
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Alexander Cole 
Music "Joe Budden Podcast" Questions Punch About Drake & Kendrick Lamar's Tour TDE president Punch assessed the early dynamic between Kendrick Lamar and Drake and how it evolved on "The Joe Budden Podcast."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music DJ Akademiks Claims Drake Accused Him Of Being Scared Of Kendrick Lamar's Team The revelation comes after DJ Akademiks got into a heated exchange with TDE Punch on social media, Wednesday.
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Cole Blake 
Mixtapes The Ville - Album by Trap Dickey TDE signee Trap Dickey has come through with his new mixtape, "The Ville," and it showcases why he is an artist to watch.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Reason Denies Dissing Kendrick Lamar After Speaking On "GNX's" Influence Former TDE rapper Reason called out online pages misrepresenting his comments about Kendrick Lamar's "GNX."
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs Tell Me Why - Song by Trap Dickey Trap Dickey is the newest addition to the TDE imprint, and he continues to elevate his craft with songs like "Tell Me Why."
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Raps Over Radiohead Hit In Resurfaced Snippet During a recent livestream, TDE affiliate MackWop dusted off an unreleased Kendrick Lamar track from the vault.
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Caroline Fisher 
Music Top Dawg Entertainment Announces Its Newest Artist Trap Dickey previously appeared at the 12th Annual TDE Christmas Concert and Toy Drive in Los Angeles in December.
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Cole Blake 
Songs Jinx - Song by Zacari TDE star Zacari is someone who has delivered some incredible music over the years, and his latest single "Jinx" is hypnotic.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Kendrick Lamar Brings Out ScHoolboy Q For Nostalgic Performance Of "Collard Greens" Kendrick Lamar closed his "Grand National" world tour with a heartwarming bang in Sydney by bringing out an old friend from TDE.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Kendrick Lamar Suggests He's Dropping Soon And Fans Can't Believe It The recent link-up between Kendrick Lamar and fellow Compton artist Chef Boy at the TDE Christmas event has sent fans into overdrive.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Jay Rock Shadily Responds To The Game's Kendrick Lamar Comments Jay Rock reacted to The Game doubling down on his claim that he wanted to sign Kendrick Lamar, which TDE affiliate 2Teez already denied.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Music Kendrick Lamar Sparks Black Hippy Reunion Theories With New Jacket At Concert Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock carried the torch of TDE in the 2010s, and fans have always wanted more from Black Hippy.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Mixtapes Don't Play With My Heart - EP By Reason Former TDE rapper Reason is back with some passionate raps to open up his 2026 in the form of a three-song EP "Don't Play With My Heart."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Doechii & Adin Ross Beef, Explained Adin Ross fired back at Doechii in his verse on 6ix9ine’s “Bacon” after the TDE rapper threw shade at him on “girl, get up” ft. SZA.
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Aron A. 
Songs Lil Yachty And Sauce Walka Go Toe To Toe On "Silver Lining" Lil Yachty, once again, has been having another prolific year and this Sauce Walka collab is a strong highlight.
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Zachary Horvath 
Songs Tippy Toes - Song by PLUTO Pluto has been looking to continue her rise to fame, and the new song "Tippy Toes" is certainly going to garner attention.
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Alexander Cole 
Mixtapes Street Psalms - Album by Tee Grizzley Tee Grizzley is always dropping quality projects, and that is exactly what he did on Friday with his new album, "Street Psalms."
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Alexander Cole 
Songs On P - Song by 1Up Tee 1Up Tee has been putting on for Detroit, and his new single "On P" is a menacing banger that you'll have to listen to.
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Alexander Cole 
Songs Voicemail - Song By Tee Grizzley & Rod Wave Tee Grizzley recruits Rod Wave for a soulful yet gritty track that blends melody with storytelling.
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Tallie Spencer 
Mixtapes How To Move - Album by 1up Tee 1up Tee has been making moves in the Detroit rap scene, and over the weekend, he delivered with a new project, "How To Move."
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Alexander Cole 
Songs Tee Grizzley Gets Reflective On "Back To Michigan" Tee Grizzley, known for his more intense rap style, is stripping things back and getting more melodic on "Back To Michigan."
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Zachary Horvath 
Music Drake Draws A Tie In Looksmaxxing Competition On “Omoggle” App Drake's jumping on livestreams with fans.
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Aron A. 
Songs You Know - Song by 1up Tee & Babyfxce E The Michigan connection is strong on this new single "You Know," which features up-and-comers 1up Tee and Babyfxce E.
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Zachary Horvath 
Pop Culture Ted Cruz Responds To Druski's Sketch Mocking Erika Kirk Druski seemed to joke about Erika Kirk in a new skit depicting conservative women in the United States, which didn't please Senator Ted Cruz.
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Gabriel Bras Nevares 
Songs Hard Times - Song by Tee Grizzley featuring Hurricane Wisdom Tee Grizzley and Hurricane Wisdom have joined forces on the new track "Hard Times," which is one of the finest songs of the year.
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Alexander Cole 
Music Tee Grizzley Giving Back To His Hometown With Housing Project Tee Grizzley is joining Lil Baby is setting up more affordable housing for folks back home, doing so in a neighborhood in Detroit.
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Zachary Horvath 
Music New Drake Snippet Dissing DeMar DeRozan Surfaces In the Magic City documentary, Drake admitted to not caring what other rappers think about his music. He cares what strippers think.
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Bryson "Boom" Paul 
Music Hip-Hop Pioneer Hitman Howie Tee Passes Away At 61 Hitman Howie Tee was a pioneering figure of early commercial hip-hop, and his fingerprints are on some of the biggest R&B hits of the 1990s.
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Devin Morton 
Music Finesse2Tymes Compares His Mob Ties Contract To Slavery Finesse2Tymes says he isn't motivated to continue working on his next album amid the issues with his label.
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Cole Blake 
Sneakers Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" Ties Into Space Jam's Anniversary Jordan Brand's Air Jordan 11 "Green Screen" marks Space Jam's 30th anniversary with a glow-in-the-dark outsole.
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Ben Atkinson 