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Nicki Minaj Drops The Video For “Lookin’ A** N****a”
So remember those jaw-dropping behind-the-scene pictures of Nicki Minaj she posted on Instagram a couple of days back? Well it was taken during the filming of Nicki's new video for "Lookin' A** N****a" which just dropped today. Check it out above...
The Cool Kids Want To Follow Wu-Tang’s Business Model
When you encounter something that's truly refreshing, it can become intoxicating. Countless amount of times an individual will see, read, or hear some variation of the word "original" by a plethora of rappers. But when The Cool Kids were born in 2007, that's what they truly were—two young kids who looked like they were born a couple of decades too early, finding a niche and thriving in i
Check Out Troy Ave And Pusha T’s New Video For “Everything”
It's a busy day for Harry Powder. Earlier he dropped the keymix to “OG Bobby Johnson" now he teams up with Pusha T and release the video for "Everything" and switches up to "Divas & Dimes." Both songs are cuts off New York City: The Album. Watch it...
Jennifer Lopez Does Not Age
While filming a music video with Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte in Ft. Lauderdale for "We Are One," Jennifer Lopez's cheeks make a appearance and it is glorious. She just gets better with age. Look at the picture above.
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Chance The Rapper And Tyler The Creator Are In The Studio
There has been a lot of interesting mixes of rappers, singers, producers and even EDM artist in the studio lately. Today, we have Chance The Rapper and Tyler, The Creator in the studio together. However Tyler took to Twitter to say he did not make any music and he was just saying hi...
Jadakiss, Snyp Life And Sheek Louch “Closed Casket”
D-Block represents so strong on "Closed Casket." Jadakiss, Snyp Life and Sheek Louch all deliver bone-shattering bars on this record. Song is pretty short but it's quality that matters. Listen below.
Rickie Jacobs Featuring Smoke DZA “Sweats”
Rickie Jacobs’s upcoming project, Remember To Smile, will be out on the 18th. Today he drops a gem with “Sweats” which features Harlem’s native, Smoke DZA. Listen to it below.
Meek Mill, Yo Gotti “Know No Better”
Meek Mill puts out a street anthem with "Know No Better" featuring Yo Gotti. Meek is doing what he does best, braggadocious rhymes mixed in with an addictive hook. Listen to the record below.
Troy Ave “OG Bobby Johnson (Keymix)”
Troy Ave snags Que's smash hit single "OG Bobby Johnson" and delivers a Keymix. You can listen to the song below. Got to love the rant at the end.
Fredo Santana “Its Only Right”
Fredo Santana new single has the Chi-town spitta using autotune. "Its Only Right" is a dope record to ride out to, listen to it below. Santana's debut album Walking Legend drops April 1st.
The Glory That Is Jhene Aiko
First, if you haven't listen to and copped Jhene Aiko's Sail Out EP, you wildin. But to get you over Hump Day, let the glory that is Jhene brighten up your work afternoon.
Thim Slick Edition: Teyana Taylor
Teyana Taylor, the carmel skin queen and first lady of G.O.O.D., may be the perfect definition of Slim Thick (or "Thim Slick" right Fabolous?) and just downright sexy. So here's to Teyana Taylor and all her glory.