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4Hunnid Records Rapper SadBoy Loko Releases "My Evil Ways" Album
by Trent Clark 4Hunnid Records Los Angeles, CA – 4Hunnid Records artist Sadboy Loko is all about earning stripes and repping for the voiceless, evidenced from his spotlight feature on YG’s Still Brazy album. And now, the Mexican-American MC is back bangin’ in the barrio with My Evil Ways, his third studio album. The decidedly West Coast LP features lyrical accentuation from RJMrLA, Chino Grande, Pinche Mara and Lil Danger. Stream My Evil Ways ( Empire Distribution) down below and follow him on Instagram @sadboyloko.
Nicki Minaj Taps Into Her Superpowers With "Chun-Li" & "Barbie Tingz" Videos
by Kyle Eustice Nicki Minaj has returned with two new visuals for “Barbie Tingz” and “Chun-Li.” Directed by Giovanni Bianco and Ms. Minaj, “Barbie Tingz” takes a bare bones approach, and finds Minaj sporting a multitude of colorful costumes against a white backdrop. The Steven Klein-directed “Chun-Li” video gets more involved in theatrics and features Minaj as a femme fatale on a mission. After months of social media silence, Minaj returned with the “Chun-Li” and “Barbie Tingz” singles on April 12. The new “Chun-Li” video marks the second visual for the same track. Last month, the self-proclaimed Queen of Rap...
Busta Rhymes Locks Roc Marciano In His All-Time Top 5 Rappers List
by Eric Diep New York City, NY – Busta Rhymes has a serious pick for who he considers is in his top five rappers dead or alive. And longtime fans will immediately recognize it to be a familiar one. On Thursday (May 3), during Roc Marciano’s Manhattan show at Highline Ballroom, presented by Dallas Penn, The Dungeon Dragon was a special guest and gave an impassioned performance of his 1997 classic, “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See.” Afterwards, he gave a speech on why Roc Marci is in his personal Top 5 list. “When I say Roc...
Kelis Details Allegedly Violent Relationship With Nas
by Kyle Eustice Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic Nas and his ex-wife Kelis have reportedly been embroiled in a bitter custody battle over their 8-year-old son Knight that was only recently settled. In a new (and rare) interview with Hollywood Unlocked, the “Milkshake” singer opens up about what she alleges was a violent relationship with her ex-husband. The couple married in 2003 in a lavish ceremony — although she says they’d already gotten married prior — and the divorce was finalized in 2010. Just love exploring the world with my little ones by my side ? A post shared by Kelis (@kelis)...
Kanye West's Tweet About Candace Owens Has Twitter Divided
by Kyle Eustice Kevork S. Djansezian/Getty Images Twitter – Kanye West wouldn’t be Kanye West if he didn’t stir up some controversy. On Saturday morning (April 21), the often elusive Hip Hop giant, who recently returned to Twitter after a long hiatus, tweeted about conservative commentator Candace Owens, causing an uproar on the social media platform. “I love the way Candace Owens thinks,” West wrote. I love the way Candace Owens thinks — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) April 21, 2018 Owens — a staunch supporter of Donald Trump — replied, “I’m freaking out. @kaynewest ….please take a meeting with me. I...
Cardi B Delivers “Invasion Of Privacy” LP
by Justin Ivey Instagram/CardiB Fans of Cardi B can exhale a sigh of relief now that her debut album, Invasion Of Privacy, has finally arrived. Featuring 13 tracks, the album boasts guest vocals from Migos on “Drip” and 21 Savage on “Bartier Cardi,” and some surprises spots from Chance The Rapper, Kehlani and SZA. The Bronx rapper’s monster single “Bodak Yellow” is also included on the project. The former Love & Hip Hop star made history earlier this year when she became only the third act to have her first three Billboard Hot 100 entries in the Top 10 at...
Logic Reportedly Files Divorce Papers Citing "Irreconcilable Differences"
by Kyle Eustice Lester Cohen/Getty Images for NARAS Logic reportedly filed divorce papers on Thursday (April 19) after announcing he was splitting from wife Jessica Andrea last month. According to TMZ, the legal documents state the couple separated on February 3 and specify “irreconcilable differences.” Logic reportedly doesn’t list any shared property and there are no details on any kind of spousal support. He filed the documents without a lawyer. In a statement the Maryland-bred rapper shared to Twitter in March, he assured his fans they were “better as friends” but Andrea was reportedly left “shocked and devastated” once Logic told her he was...
BlocBoy JB Releases "Simi" Mixtape
by Trent Clark Instagram/BlocBoy JB Memphis, TN – BlocBoy JB looks to build off the momentum of his Drake-assisted “Look Alive” single with the release of his new mixtape, Simi. The Memphis rhymer’s new project features 18 tracks, including the breakout collaboration with Drizzy. Additional guest appearances are made by YG, 21 Savage, Moneybagg Yo and Lil Pump. Check out the Simi stream, cover art and tracklist below. (The previous version of this article was published on May 1, 2018 and can be found below.) As expected, BlocBoy JB has called in a few hired guns for his upcoming...
Joey Cool Drops Self-Titled Debut LP
by Justin Ivey Instagram/_joey_cool Strange Music’s Joey Cool has reached a career milestone with the release of his debut album. The self-titled LP features 14 tracks with guest appearances by Tech N9ne, Ces Cru, JL and Navé Monjo, among others. “I actually came up with few titles, but when it came down to it, it was just like the epitome of the album is just my name, Joey Cool,” the Kansas City MC said in a press release. “That’s what it is. The whole album has a real cool vibe. It’s laid-back for the most part, but it’s got...Recent Posts
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