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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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YoungBoy Never Broke Again can’t seem to make up his mind about Future, dissing the Atlanta rap star, apologizing for it, then turning around and taking another jab.On Thursday night (July 9), YB sent out an anonymous shot on Instagram aimed at someone who was dropping a new project that night. “F**k all y’all n**gas, and that other b**ch a*s n**ga better not flop tonight, man,” he said.Many presumed this to be about Future, who dropped his 10th studio album The Real Me that night. But before it escalated, YB got on Instagram Live with Offset and ultimately apologized for…

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class has officially arrived and the 12 distinguished rappers are showing fans what they bring to the culture. To commemorate the milestone, jewelry brand GLD has gifted each member of this year’s class with a limited-edition custom chain, and now you have the chance to win one.Chris Patrick, Trim, Babyfxce E, Skrilla, Belly Gang Kushington, Slayr, La Reezy, Trap Dickey, Hurricane Wisdom, YKNiece, Sosocamo and fan-voted 10th spot winner Miles Minnick have rocked their custom Freshman chains in photo shoots, the Freshman cypher and even music videos. This collaboration marks yet another significant cultural moment for the luxury brand…

Long before becoming an Oscar-nominated actor, British star Tom Hardy was chasing a rap career, and now he’s teaming up with Czarface to revive it.Rapping under the name Frankie Pulitzer a.k.a. Face Puller, Hardy will be releasing the new album Czarface Meets Frankie Pulitzer. The collaboration with the supergroup Czarface, comprised of Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric, was first teased this past June.Using an American accent, Hardy hinted at something to come in a video shared on Czarface’s Instagram, promising “all will be revealed soon.”On June 25, the first single “Brothers Grimm” was released, as well as the announcement for a full…

Toronto, Ontario, Canada emcee/producer Raz Fresco self-producing his 18th studio LP. I’ve been familiar with the guy since my high school years at this point whether it be some of his features or his own extensive discography including the Magneto Was Right mixtape series, the Futurewave-produced Gorgeous Polo Sportsmen album, the Nicholas Craven-produced Boulangerie album, the Cake beat tapes, the Gia…À La Carte collab EP with Estee Nack or more recently the Cookin’ Soul produced Bakin’ Soul, the Daniel Son collab effort Northside & the DJ Muggs-produced The Eternal Now. Coming off Stadium Lo Champions however, he’s back 15 months later for Y = Self. “It Don’t Stop” begins with a mellow yet rugged intro promising to do his thing as long as the sun’s shining…