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Mr. Y.U.G. is a 46 year old MC from Detroit, Michigan who would join his older brother The R.O.C. in becoming members of the Level Jumpers & The Howse respectively. He would eventually make his solo debut in the spring of 2009 with Weightin’, which he followed up with the sophomore effort Warning Shot as well as 18 Shots & Kill Flows. My favorite of his #48205Defcode came out in 2016 under Anybody Killa’s label Native World Inc. & ahead of next summer making it an entire decade since Thriller, he’s returning to music for his 7th studio LP. “Introduce Yo Self” begins with an 85 second trap intro explaining that he’s gonna be talking on these…
Cam’ron and J. Cole have put an end to their legal feud over their 2024 song, “Ready ’24.”According to a documents obtained by XXL on Tuesday (May 26), Cam’ron informed the court that “parties have reached an agreement in principle to resolve the remaining claims in [the lawsuit] and are finalizing the settlement papers.” While the specific terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed, Cam and Cole are expected to complete the agreement within 30 days.This settlement comes after the Harlem, N.Y., rhymer sued the Dreamville honcho claiming he and Cole agreed that after Cam delivered his featured verse on the…
Drake’s Iceman single “Janice STFU” debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, breaking Michael Jackson’s record for the most No. 1s for a male solo artist.The official first-week numbers are in for albums and songs released last week. And, as expected, Drake is dominating the charts. After it was announced on Sunday (May 24) that Iceman, Habibiti and Maid of Honour landed in the No. 1, 2 and 3 slots, respectively, on the Billboard 200 chart, the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart was unveiled on Tuesday (May 26), revealing that “Janice STFU” is at the top spot.…
Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B, Monaleo and the Black Eyed Peas win 2026 American Music Awards.On Monday (May 25), the 52nd AMAs went down at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Queen Latifah hosted the event, which featured multiple hip-hop artists taking home awards. Cardi B was rap’s biggest winner, taking home three honors for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song (“ErrTime”) and Best Hip-Hop Album (Am I the Drama?). Cardi tied BTS, Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr, Bruno Mars and KATSEYE for the most wins. Taylor Swift earned eight nominations, but failed to take home a single award.Cardi continues…
Easton, Pennsylvania emcee Godilla enlisting Native Born to produce his 2nd extended play & debut under Omega Level Records. Teaming up with Eff Yoo in 2014 for the collaborative effort They Came on Horseback, he would eventually drop his full-length debut The Altered Beast & followed it up Battlebeast: A Prelude to Human Zoo in the summer of 2017 as well as his last EP Cerveza a few months afterwards. Nearly a decade later, he’s making a comeback with Prismas Electricos. “??What’s This??” after the “Channel Surfing” intro made for a rugged lead single filled with hardcore penmanship for 90…
Drake makes history as the first artist to secure the top three spots on the Billboard 200 chart at the same time with Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour.According to a Billboard report, published on Sunday (May 24), Drizzy’s trifecta of albums — Iceman, Habibti and Maid of Honour — premiered at the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively, on the Billboard 200 chart. The chart achievement marks a major milestone for the 6 God as he becomes the first artist to hold the top three entries concurrently since the Billboard 200 chart began publishing weekly in…
Rob Base, one-half of the duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at the age of 59.On Friday (May 22), Rob Base’s family confirmed on his Instagram page that the “It Takes Two” rapper had died following a private battle with cancer, just days after celebrating his 59th birthday.”Today, we share the heartbreaking news that hip hop legend Rob Base passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, surrounded by family after a private battle with cancer [broken heart emoji],” read the heartfelt message, which you can read below.”Rob’s music, energy, and legacy helped shape a generation and brought…
This is the 10th & possibly final studio LP from Buffalo, New York producer, curator, record executive & audio engineer Struggle Mike. Introducing himself at the end of 2019 off the strength of his full-length debut Great Escape followed by Next Up as well as Wall & Progress, he eventually kept his consistency going on Ties & Struggles until signing to Black Soprano Family Records as an artist after becoming an A&R of theirs. IYKYK, IYDK & Honor would all come out through the label & he’s back 24 months later for Muerte. “Bandits” by Benny the Butcher, ItsHOLY & Moon after the “Bandidos” intro welcomes everyone to the land of the robbers over a boom bap…
Los Angeles, California emcee/producer A-F-R-O back with his 16th extended play. A protege of R.A. the Rugged Man after winning the Definition of a Rap Flow contest, his Duck Down Music Inc.-backed 5th EP A-F-R-O Polo produced by Marco Polo introduced himself as a promising up-&-comer within the underground. The Drawing Board alongside The Bad & the Ugly: The Goods Always Die First and Crimson Fury have all testified to his vengeful return in recent memory, coming off The Bad & the Ugly II and No More Patience… to let Blood Rain. The self-produced “No H.E. Double Hockey Sticks” begins talking about him being a man of God hence why he stays away from the pits of Hell whereas…
Alicia Andrews, the woman found guilty of manslaughter in connection with Foolio’s killing, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.On Friday (May 22), Andrews appeared in a Tampa, Fla., courtroom where she learned her fate. After her motion to appeal the conviction was swiftly shut down by Judge Kimberly Fernandez, the judge then sentenced Andrews to 15 years.“After having reviewed all of the defense’s assertions as to the defense’s argument as to errors made by my predecessor judge, I’m going to place on the record that I would not have ruled any differently,” Judge Fernandez said.The ruling came after…