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Lil Poppa has passed away at the age of 25.On Wednesday (Feb. 18), reports began to circulate that the Jacksonville, Fla. native died. XXL has since confirmed with the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office in Georgia that Poppa, born Janarious Mykel Wheeler, passed away this morning around 11 a.m. Despite speculation online that the death may have been the result of a suicide, the cause of death has not been announced.XXL has reached out to Lil Poppa’s team, CMG and Interscope for comment.After making a name for himself in the late 2010s for his Under Investigation mixtape series and the…
Yeat uses a shock marketing stunt for his album rollout of his upcoming project, A Dangerous Lyfe.It looks as if Yeat is taking his album rollout to an extreme level. On Tuesday (Feb. 17), a video surfaced online of a taxi driving through New York City with what appeared to be the rapper’s tattooed arm hanging out of the trunk. On the rear of the yellow cab was a black bumper sticker that read, “Lyfe Is Dangerous ADL,” which is in reference to Yeat’s soon-to-be-released LP, A Dangerous Lyfe. Yeat would later share a clip of the marketing stunt on…
For many hip-hop artists, touring is a major source of income that helps them put food on the table. Besides ticket and merchandise sales, it also gives rappers a chance to connect directly with their dedicated fanbase. In 2026, several of your favorite rappers are heading out on tour to promote their latest musical projects.This year, J. Cole released his seventh and reported final album, The Fall-Off, and fans are eager to hear him perform the songs live on his The Fall-Off World Tour. This major arena run covers more than 50 dates in over 15 countries. The trek kicks…
Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, has reportedly been charged with driving while intoxicated.On Tuesday (Feb. 17), TMZ reported that Em’s former wife is in legal trouble after crashing her car into another car and her garage with kids inside. She faces two misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop or identify after causing property damage.According to the celebrity news site, the incident happened around 8 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 16). Kim reportedly took her son and his friends shopping. During the drive, she allegedly struck a parked car and kept going. When she attempted to pull into…
NBA YoungBoy denies talking to someone else’s girlfriend from a fake page and insists he’s a gangsta.On Tuesday night (Feb. 16), YB went on Instagram Live and addressed rumors that he is messing with someone else’s girlfriend.“This my last time telling y’all,” he began. One of you stupid-a*s little boys gon’ get yourself hurt behind a h*e. I’m a gansta, I’m telling you like a man, I don’t play on no fake page. I aint got that to do. I’m too G’d up, man.””You want a ni**a to f**k your bi**h so bad,” he continued. “I’m telling you, I don’t…
New collaborative extended play between Ouija Macc & 8corpses. The latter of whom has been making waves in the underground wicked shit scene straight outta Oakland, California since 2022 while the other hails from Las Vegas, Nevada putting it down for Psychopathic Records since the fall of 2017 & forming the Chapter 17 Records subsidiary of the label that runs beneath the streets in 2021. To celebrate Friday the 13th however, they’re teaming up to drop some IN4NO after previously crossing paths on “Hits”. “Wicky Wicked” starts with both of them hopping over a cold-blooded trap instrumental from none other than Devereaux portraying themselves to be deluded…
On Saturday, February 14th, Valentine’s Day, North Carolina native Rapsoy electrified the stage at this year’s Dilla Day LA celebration. Held at Don Quijote in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, the annual tribute brought together hip-hop heads, legendary performers, and devoted fans to honor the life and legacy of the late, great J Dilla. Rapsoy, representing the East Coast with undeniable presence and lyrical precision, delivered a powerful set pulled straight from their catalog. From start to finish, the performance commanded the room, blending raw lyricism with soulful production in a way that paid homage to Dilla’s influence while maintaining Rapsoy’s…
Believe MeSince coming home from prison last year, YFN Lucci is set on leveling up. New music, a nationwide tour and a clearer look at the endless possibilities freedom allows.Words: Peter A. Berry“I just wanted to hear myself again,” YFN Lucci says on a chilly evening in Atlantic Records’ cozy Manhattan office this past November. He’s referring to the moment he got back in the studio for the first time after his prison release over nine months ago. It was a humble enough request for a multiplatinum-selling artist, since behind bars, there are only lonely nights, no recording sessions, and more worries than new…
DJ Michael “5000” Watts was remembered in a massive memorial service that was attended by Slim Thug, Mike Jones and others.On Monday (Feb. 16), the legendary Swisha House co-founder was laid to rest in Houston. The entire city seemingly came out for Watts’ send-off, which featured his body being carried by horse and carriage throughout the city. Hundreds of candy-painted rides filled the producer and label exec’s funeral procession and masses of people lined the streets to watch it go past. Rappers in attendance included Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Lil’ Keke and others.DJ Michael “5000” Watts passed away at the…
Sheff G shares a new rap from behind bars.On Monday (Feb. 16), the incarcerated New York rapper shared a post on Instagram, which shows a recording of a jail call with Sheff. In the call, Sheff is rapping the words to a new song a capella about his time in prison.”This jail time got em forgetting the wins that I led/So many lies out the mouths of backstabbers I fed,” he raps. “They said they’ll be there for me that was just words being said/Same ones went fleeing, disappeared once they siezed me instead/But I’ll be back like Arnold Schwarzenegger/Take…