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London, England, United Kingdom emcee/producer King Kashmere getting behind the boards for his 8th studio LP. Notable for being a part of several groups or duos over the last few decades ranging from Kingdom of Fear & Invisible Inc. to Gawd Status as well as Old Children & Strange U, he also has 7 full-lengths & a few extended plays under his belt through a multitude of labels from Low Life Records to YNR Productions & Boot Records. The most recent being The Album to End All Alien Abductions & Sounds Like Home via High Focus Records, looking to kick off the Zero Point Modulations series strong. “Kulcha” by Gawd Status after the intro starts us off with Joker Starr hitting us with…
Nipsey Hussle’s legacy lives on with the newly launched Prolific brand.On Monday (July 27), the late rapper’s estate formally announced the new collection of graphic T-shirts and hoodies under the new brand called Prolific, which features archival photography, handwritten graphics, signature typography and inspirational messaging from Nipsey Hussle. The collection reflects Neighborhood Nip’s impact as an artist, entrepreneur and community leader.”The family is proud to present the Prolific brand,” the estate shares. “Every piece was created with intention, using moments that reflect who Nipsey was and what he stood for. We’re proud to finally share this collection with the world.”The…
The Regent Theater in Los Angeles is set to become the epicenter of raw, unfiltered hip-hop on August 4th as Flint, Michigan’s grittiest export, Rio Da Yung OG, rolls through as part of his highly anticipated “The World is M.I.N.E.” Tour. For those who’ve been locked into his wave, Rio—born Da’mario Donshay Horne-McCullough—needs no introduction. He’s the rapper who turned the mundane miseries of street life into hypnotic, off-kilter poetry, delivering bars with a deadpan stare and a darkly comedic twist that catches you off guard every single time. From viral freestyles that broke the internet to cult-classic mixtapes that…
Despite reports that Diddy was involved in a prison fight, the incarcerated rap mogul’s prison release date has once again been moved up.According to an inmate record at New Jersey’s Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute, Diddy’s release date has changed yet again to Jan. 24, 2028. Initially scheduled for release on June 4, 2028, the 56-year-old music executive’s sentence was reduced by 40 days in March, pushing the date to April 25, 2028. In June, it was moved to Feb. 23, 2028, before arriving at the current January date.This comes after Diddy reportedly got into a fight in prison and…
Ye has reportedly reached a settlement in the sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.According to documents filed in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday (July 28), the Chicago native reached an unconditional settlement that resolves the case in its entirety. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Pisciotta’s attorney, Arick Fudali, confirmed the resolution to Billboard, telling the outlet, “The matter has been resolved.”Pisciotta worked for Ye from 2021 to 2023, first contributing to A&R efforts for his Donda album before later serving as both his personal assistant and chief of staff across several of…
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 XXL Freshman Class, one of the most influential groups of rappers ever assembled, a pivotal moment in hip-hop’s evolution. The legendary 2016 Class introduced fans to 10 new forces in rap: Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Lil Yachty, Denzel Curry, Anderson .Paak, Desiigner, G Herbo, Dave East and Lil Dicky.In partnership with Rémy Martin—who launched a campaign last year celebrating a new definition of success—the 2016 XXL Freshman Class 10-Year Anniversary series, hosted by DJ Drama, brings the same spirit to life by discovering how intention, authenticity and personal calling have shaped the…
The Tupac Shakur murder trial is scheduled to begin next month, with the judge reportedly ruling yesterday that an old interview that suspect Duane “Keefe D” Davis gave to the police is admissible at trial.Nearly 30 years after the rap icon’s killing, the trial for the only person charged with the crime is slated ot being on Aug. 10, following multiple delays. During a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday (July 28), Las Vegas judge Carli Kierny made a ruling, allowing a 2008 police interview where Keefe D gave details about the murder to be used in court, The Associated Press reports.…
21 Savage is already looking to go for baby number two with Latto after the new mom’s most recent Instagram post. Last Sunday (July 26), 21 had a moment when viewing Latto’s carousel post of photos from the set of her new video “Okayyy” with Doja Cat. Choosing a photo where his girl leaves very little to the imagination, 21 shared it to his Instagram Story and asked for a second child with her.”Can we have another 1 pleaseeeeeeeee,” he wrote with heart eye emojis.The pair welcomed their first baby together in May, just a few weeks ahead of the…
And just that fast, Blueface has already denied that he finally claimed paternity of his son with Chrisean Rock, instead insinuating that Chrisean shared the post from his page.On Tuesday (July 28), just hours after sharing a photo on his Instagram Story of Chrisean holding her two-year-old son Chrisean Jr. with the caption, “My son,” Blue had a different tune in a post to X. “Yall know damn well I ain’t post none of dat sh*t lol but as you can see what’s making Chrisean hurt by the post she took down,” he wrote. Blue was seemingly referring to a…
The 2026 XXL Freshman Class season is coming to a close with the last of the Freshman Class cyphers. After Chris Patrick, La Reezy, Sosocamo, Slayr, Miles Minnick and Hurricane Wisdom showcased their skills in the first cypher, now it’s time for Trap Dickey, YKNiece, Skrilla, Babyfxce E and Belly Gang Kushington raise the bar in their cypher.This time, each rapper spits their verses over a menacing, piano-driven beat courtesy of producers Smkexclsv and Dewhaun. And DJ Drama is back to make sure the cypher’s complete.South Carolina native Trap Dickey kicks things off first by repping the Palmetto State. “Ni**as love to say they rich, but do…