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If there’s anything hip hop expects come January 1, it’s a “Rap Up” from both Skillz and Uncle Murda — something that Skillz took his peer to task for a couple of years ago. As expected, both artists did not disappoint, giving a healthy recap of everything relevant that took place in 2020 in their own unique ways. Today, Uncle Murda delivers a visual for his “Rap Up 2020,” which took a more serious route than normal in regards to lives lost, failed relationships, and the still-active quarantine we’re all stuck in a year later: “Pandemic got n***as eatin’ like

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby has been released from a Los Angeles County jail after an arrest in Beverly Hills, where police said he took a loaded gun into an upscale store on Rodeo Drive. DaBaby, whose legal name is Jonathan Kirk, was arrested Thursday on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and carrying a loaded gun in a vehicle, Beverly Hills police said. The 29-year-old was one of a group of men who walked into a store on an upscale stretch of Rodeo Drive, police said. Store security called police after seeing a gun in one

Singer Tracy Chapman and rapper Nicki Minaj reached a $450,000 settlement in a copyright infringement dispute where Minaj was accused of sampling Chapman’s 1988 song “Baby Can I Hold You” in the rapper’s leaked track “Sorry.” By: Sarah Dewberry Posted at 4:04 PM, Jan 08, 2021 and last updated 6:04 PM, Jan 08, 2021 Rapper Nicki Minaj has agreed to pay singer Tracy Chapman $450,000 to settle a copyright infringement dispute for sampling Chapman’s 1988 song “Baby Can I Hold You” on an unreleased track, which ironically was called “Sorry.” According to The New York Times, Minaj recorded the song

Worcester rapper Joyner Lucas is going to be presented with a key to the city on Tuesday. The rapper announced the news Monday on social media. According to Lucas, Mayor Joseph M. Petty will present the rapper with a key to the city of Worcester on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at City Hall. The rapper, whose full name is Gary Maurice Lucas Jr., was born in Worcester in 1988. He grew up in the city and attended South High Community School. The city of Worcester serves as the backdrop for several of Lucas’ music videos. Lucas gained national attention in

T.I. is ready for Libra season. In honor of his 40th birthday, the Grand Hustle chief has announced his 11th solo studio album The Libra, which stands for The Legend Is Back Running Atlanta. It is heralded by the first single “Ring” featuring Young Thug, for which he also dropped a video. The self-directed clip, which premiered on a billboard in Times Square, stars Tip as a therapist. Thugger plays his patient, who embraces the “chaos and confusion” in his life. Tip then snaps his fingers before the duo is surrounded by beautiful women and luxury cars on the vibrant

On Friday (Sept. 25), the beatmaker hopped on Twitter and seemingly addressed the bullets that wounded the back of Meg’s feet during the shooting on July 12. “This goofy ass nigga say he ain’t shoot her and they literally have matched the bullets from his gun to the ones in her foot,” he tweeted, without directly mentioning Megan. “He bet not ever come to Texas again,” LilJuMadeDaBeat wrote in a follow-up tweet. While there’s no name-drop on the message either, people are assuming he’s referring to Tory. LilJuMadeDaBeat’s remarks arrive following Tory’s new claims on his recently released Daystar album, on which he

Lil Baby‘s son Jason is following in his father’s footsteps. Videos of the toddler in the studio were shared by his mother Ayesha Little on Instagram, previewing a record that has him rapping about money bags and price tags. about:blank “Investing in my kids dream,” Little wrote with the clip. Little publicly blasted her son’s father last month over the 4-year-old’s unpaid school tuition. The comments came following Lil Baby’s current girlfriend and second child’s mother, Jayda Cheaves, posting videos receiving a Birkin bag from the rapper. Aside from the personal drama, Lil Baby’s been hard at work on his

Today marks the 47th birthday of one of hip-hop’s most treasured lyricists, Nas. By many, Nasir Jones is number one on their top, 10, 5, and 3 lists of the greatest emcees to ever touch the mic in Hip-Hop history. Marbled as the prodigal, deep, and lyrically intellectual spitter, Nas’ coming into Hip-Hop owned multidimensional potency. Not only was he a dexterous battle rapper, but the Queensbridge emcee was also gifted with a melodic touch for wax. His 1991 debut on Main Source’s “Live At the BBQ” was an impressive display of the young Nas’ lyrical dexterity, on a collective

As he gears up to release his album So Help Me God, 2 Chainz teams up with Lil Wayne in the video for “Money Maker.” Tity Boi puts on for Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the celebratory clip, directed by Bryan Barber. Rocking an Alabama State University jersey, he performs in the end zone at a football game while joined by a marching band, cheerleaders, and dance squads. Weezy adds some school spirit as he delivers his verse in the stands. “Money Maker” is the first single off 2 Chainz’ sixth studio album So Help Me God. The follow-up