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NLE The Great (formerly known as NLE Choppa) has a new hair ‘do and a mission as he heads into his new album era. On Thursday (July 16), NLE confirmed a new album will be dropping on July 30 with a post previewing new music on Instagram. Days earlier, he gave some insight into what to expect with this era–while debuting a maroon wig and his alter ego. “Introducing SHILOH…,” he wrote with a series of photos of himself in his wig. “Shiloh: Tranquility, Peace, & Gods gift. The Light Bringer.”He explained that the choice of hair color represents “Renewal…
Lil Baby is officially in album mode, and he’s kicking things off with his new Pharrell-produced single, “Dead Fresh.” On Thursday (July 16), Baby posted a video on his TikTok page confirming that a new album is on the way.”Album time,” he said as he panned a room that looked to be a meeting likely with his team and his label. “This muthaf**ka getting steady.”Hours later, Baby officially dropped the project’s lead single, “Dead Fresh.” Pharrell first teased the song at the Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Spring-Summer 2027 show in Paris back in June, in addition to a handful of other…
Over the past six years, Verzuz has become a musical institution, delivering memorable matchups for rap fans and curating the battles they expect to see. However, there are several hip-hop artists with stacked music catalogs who you probably won’t see hitting the Verzuz stages, and it’s not because they are shy.Fans have been praying desperately for Jaÿ-Z to do a Verzuz, but it’s not going to happen. During a chat session on X with journalist Rob Markman in December of 2021, Hov made it clear he has no competition when it comes to Verzuz.”No one can stand on that stage with…
Diddy’s twin daughters have broken their silence on their father’s legal drama, sitting down for their first interview since he was handed down a 50-month prison sentence.On Thursday (July 17), Jessie and D’Lila Combs sat down with Entertainment Tonight to discuss their new clothing line, 12TWINTY1, and of course their father came up in conversation. While the twins acknowledged the attention surrounding their famous father, D’Lila made it clear that they see themselves as individuals separate from his ongoing legal drama and have no plans to let it derail their own lives or careers.”People fail to realize that just because…
Here we have the latest studio LP & the 11th overall from London, England, United Kingdom born & Brooklyn, New York raised lyricist Rome Streetz. Emerging a decade ago off his debut mixtape I Been Thru Mad Shit, this was followed up by a plethora of projects with the most notable being the Noise Kandy tetralogy & Headcrack. This decade however has been his biggest, as he dropped some of the best work of his career from the DJ Muggs-produced Death & the Magician or the Futurewave-produced Razor’s Edge to the Ransom-assisted collab effort Coup de Grâce & the Griselda Records deal that followed. His debut with the Buffalo powerhouse Kiss the Ring alongside the Big Ghost Ltd.-produced Wasn’t…
Shwayze On Thursday, July 17, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Aaron Smith—better known by his stage name, Shwayze—shut down the stage at Venice West with an unforgettable performance. Headlining the Thursday night show, Shwayze brought an intimate crowd on a nostalgic journey, performing a mix of his timeless classics alongside selections from his more recent releases. The energy inside the venue was electric as fans sang along to every word, creating the perfect atmosphere for a night that celebrated both his legacy and his continued evolution as an artist. The evening featured a pair of surprise appearances that elevated the show even…
Webb G brings that Southern heat to Michigan with his new single “Pimp Harder,” a smooth, trunk-rattling homage to the legendary 8Ball & MJG. The Mississippi-born, Michigan-based artist channels that old school pimp aesthetic while keeping one foot in the modern sound, blending melodic hooks with raw street storytelling that reflects his real-life journey. From his early days as a teenager in the early 2000s — known by the street name LG (Lil Gangsta) — to forming True Thugz Entertainment with childhood friends and eventually evolving into his solo run with T2 Vision, Webb G has never stopped grinding. “Pimp…
One of Foolio’s four convicted killers, Davion Murphy, has been sentenced to an additional five years behind bars-though he’s already serving a life sentence.According to documents obtained by XXL on Thursday (July 16), Murphy had a court hearing on Wednesday (July 15), where he was sentenced to additional time.Murphy was arrested for the incident last February, when he reportedly got into a physical altercation with a corrections officer while behind bars, reportedly punching the officer in the face. Court documents show Murphy signed off on pleading guilty on June 29. The five years will run concurrently with his life sentence.…
E-40, Bow Wow, Ying Yang Twins and more have been selling out SeaWorld San Diego this summer as the Southern California location of the theme park has put a deliberate spotlight on nostalgic hip-hop.As part of their annual Summer Concert series, SeaWorld San Diego has tapped the likes of the aforementioned acts plus Dem Franchize Boyz, Ashanti, Ginuwine, Soulja Boy, Paul Wall, Jordin Sparks and Warren G for their 2026 lineup.This is their second summer mainly focusing on hip-hop, though they’ve been doing the series for some years now. The staff told Rolling Stone in 2025 following viral moments with…
Unagi knows that long-term love requires effort, and his new single “Date Night” is all about keeping the flame burning. Taken from his freshly released album Western Mass Hysteria on 442 Records, the track breaks down the importance of intentional romance—candlelit dinners, Barry White on the turntable, fancy hotel getaways, and beachside strolls. It’s a refreshingly mature take on relationships from a Hip-Hop perspective, trading street tales for genuine connection without losing any of the groove. Whether you’re married, in a long-term situation, or just taking notes for the future, “Date Night” is a reminder that spontaneity and effort go a long…