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In a strange collision of hip-hop and politics, Boosie BadAzz is suing two political lobbyists after paying $600,000 for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump that never happened.According to a NOTUS.org report, published on Monday (July 13), Boosie is seeking to recoup $300,000 from a pair of lobbyists after they failed to secure a Trump pardon for his federal gun case. In March of 2026, attorneys for the Louisiana rapper filed an arbitration case against Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, two far-right political operatives at JM Burkman & Associates. In his legal action, Boosie claimed to have paid Wohl and…
Samara Cyn and legendary producer DJ Premier have teamed up for a fresh take on A Tribe Called Quest’s timeless classic “Can I Kick It?“, and this isn’t just any cover. The Amazon Music Original was created exclusively for Major League Soccer’s “Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here” campaign, the largest coordinated marketing push in the league’s history. Premier’s masterful production gets the modern, high-energy treatment, while Samara Cyn brings her signature lyricism and singular style to bridge generations of Hip-Hop. The legendary producer even reached out to Q-Tip himself to pay proper respect before crafting this reimagining. With…
Kai Cenat has released a diss track aimed at DDG and a handful of streamers who have had something to say after not being included in Streamer University 2026.On Sunday (July 12), Kai released “EBK” along with a video, firing back at not only DDG but FunnyMike, Rakai and Ray as well. “And I ain’t forget DooDooGarbage, he lost India doing some nonsense,” Kai rapped over a drill beat, referencing DDG’s short fling with India Love. “Lookin’ for love, n**ga this ain’t Love Island/Streamer U got that boy feelin’ nauseous.”The drama started the week prior after Kai announced this year’s…
Gloss Up is on the road to recovery after undergoing emergency surgery to save her foot following a serious car accident.On Sunday (July 12), the Memphis-bred rapper revealed she’d been in an accident in a post to Instagram, first saying that that she’d had her foot amputated.”I almost lost my life! I’m so sad!” she wrote.”I Have Never In My Life Been In A Car Accident Until Now,” she added. “My Whole Foot Amputated! I’m SAD ASFFFF! It’s My Birthdayyyyy.” Her team quickly clarified, however, explaining that while amputation was on the table because of the severity of the injury,…
Jaÿ-Z turned Yankee Stadium into hip-hop’s biggest stage this past weekend by celebrating three decades of his legendary career with three back-to-back nights of music and special guests.Before the first show fully kicked off last Friday (July 10), Jaÿ played a video showing his wife Beyoncé cutting his hair while he was seated in the stadium’s stands, bringing his classic low-cut Caesar back. The entire show paid homage to the 30-year anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt.While performing the classic LP in full, Hov had some help with special guests including Bey, who opened the show by performing Mary…
This is the 2nd extended play from West London, England, United Kingdom rapper L-Zee Roselli. Dropping his debut single “My Sharp Bride” in 2018, the guest appearances on Surf or Die as well as Invisible War & Tears of the Dragon when Onoe Caponoe initially dropped those full-lengths under High Focus Records world be my introduction to him although reception towards Unforgivable Sins was generally mixed New Years Day 2025. Giving him the benefit of the doubt, I had hoped that Angels Cry & Demons Lurk would be superior. “War Cry” begins with a UK drill intro screaming during his verses about being ready for combat whereas the trap-influenced “Jealous…
Vancouver-based lyricist Raptor steps into the spotlight with The Mac Manic EP, a project that wears its influences proudly while carving out its own identity. Drawing from the technical precision of Eminem, Royce da 5’9″, and Joyner Lucas, Raptor delivers a collection of tracks that prioritize pen-game and storytelling above all else. The EP traces a clear arc from reckless youth to purpose-driven adulthood. On “Peace,” he reflects on his younger self with clarity and gratitude, measuring how far he’s come through life’s trials. “Unlocked” dives deeper into that rebellious past, painting a vivid picture of a problem child who refused…
Kai Cenat confronts DDG for making a Streamer University diss track and gives him 48 hours to delete it.Some streamers are feeling some type of way about not getting picked to be in Streamer University 2026. On Wednesday (July 8), FunnyMike put out a Streamer U. diss song called “Undrafted.” DDG followed suit with the track “Mike STFU,” where he takes shots at Mike and SU over Drake’s “Janice STFU” beat.”Smoking on Live, I’m rolling up/If I smell Mike’s grill right now, I’m throwing up,” DDG raps. “If I get the address to that school, I’m showing up/If I see…
Kodak Black has shared his list of demands in response to Young Thug’s offer of a contract with YSL Records, and it includes a large amount of money and a collaborative album with Thug’s girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist. On Thursday (July 9), Yak went live to talk with his fans, when one person brought up Thugger’s offer from a few weeks back. “Yeah, Thug talking about whatever I think I want if I do a deal. Oh yeah?” Kodak said on the stream. “Well sh*t. I need a collab album with Mariah The Scientist, I need a hundred millions…”He trailed…
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