Twenty-three years ago in the fair-weathered Eastside the fair-skinned were breeding a movement the likes of which hadn’t been seen or heard before. A new sound was building just a few blocks away from the dilapidated amusement park central to a once bustling surf town. Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg found that sound with […]
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Young Thug knows the importance of album titles and cover Art. He was wearing a dress on his last album and this time his title borrowed the “Easy Breezy” tagline from Cover Girl.Unfortunately for Young Thug‘s last album, Beautiful Thugger Girls, the violent nature of the trailer attracted some negative attention, causing make-up company CoverGirl to […]
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For weeks, Jay Z has been dropping hints of a 4:44 project. Last week we got confirmation that it is some sort of Jay Z project, but now Hov officially announced that he is dropping an album. Apparently titled 4:44, the album will release on June 30 as an exclusive to postpaid and prepaid Sprint […]
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This past Friday, we all were blessed with three of the most anticipated projects of the year thus far. Tauheed Epps, the veteran known as 2 Chainz, released Pretty Girls Like Trap Music which was originally supposed to drop back in early April. It is safe to say the wait was well worth it featuring […]
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Chance The Rapper is no stranger to philanthropy, but his speech following the BET Humanitarian Award was nothing short of beautiful. During the speech, he pledged to become a “better man” and to continue his work helping people “all over the world”. “I want to be more involved outside just my community of Chicago. I […]
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In a video that aired at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony, President Barack Obama congratulates JAY Z for being the first-ever rap artist to be inducted. “I like to think Mr. Carter and I understand each other,” Obama shared. “Nobody who met us when we were younger men would have expected us to […]
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Years after the concept was brought into mainstream media and after thoughtful deliberation, the Hip Hop Hall of Fame has found a home in Harlem. According to reports, the Hip Hop Hall of Fame organization has won a bid to acquire a major building development on 125th Street and are seeking to raise about $150 million […]
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During a recent show in Tampa, Chance brought in American Sign Language interpreters for a show to allow his hearing-impaired fans to enjoy the show just like anyone else. Chance The Rapper paid to have DEAFinitely Dope’s founder Matt Maxey and two other interpreters sign the Tampa show Wednesday night (June 14) as well as join […]
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NJ rapper and rising philanthropist Dougie F joins forces with XXL Freshman and “iSpy” artist KYLE for a new single. The track “Homegirl” is produced by Rami Beatz and really showcases the chemistry the artists share. Dougie’s energy blasts through the track as the melody is targeted to serenate his love interest that could be […]
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It is clearly evident that within relatively the past fourteen months artists Symere Woods and Miles McCollum, respectively known as Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Yachty, have absolutely dominated the musical industry. In addition to this, both artists actively wear and promote designer brands that in turn earned McCollum a Creative Designer position for Nautica […]
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Some of the homies over at WayVii have been going through one the most powerful and excited transitions in their lives. Graduation has come and gone! Now it is time to start their careers in various industries. As always when they experience positive vibes, they have to share them with all! This playlist showcases the sheer joy […]
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