Lord Sear, legendary hip-hop DJ and radio personality, has passed away at the age of 53. The sad news was announced on Wednesday (March 11) in a statement posted on Sear’s Instagram page. A cause of death is currently unknown. “It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lord Sear. He was...

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J. Cole has revealed his favorite songs on his latest album The Fall-Off — and his picks might surprise you. In the latest post on his personal blog The Algorithm, the Dreamville star gave fans an update on the whirlwind month since his eighth and final album was released, which has seen him travel from...

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As if feuding with T.I. wasn’t enough, 50 Cent has another enemy to contend with in Maino, who has just taken their beef to wax. On Wednesday (March 11), the Brooklyn rapper released a diss song aimed at Fif called “Bleed Like Us,” a response to the G-Unit general’s own recent track “No More Tricks,...

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Kanye West has ramped up his redemption arc by revealing the release date for his new album Bully and plotting his first U.S. show in two years. The Chicago rap icon updated his website on Monday (March 9) to announce that his upcoming 12th LP will arrive on March 27 — a week later than...

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Dr. Dre has finally joined the billionaire boys club. The legendary hip-hop producer/mogul is one of almost 3,500 figures who are featured on Forbes‘ 2026 Billionaires List, ranking as the 3,332nd richest person on the planet — tied with Rihanna, Jared Kushner and DoorDash co-founder Stanley Tang, among others. According to the publication, Dre’s billion-dollar...

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One of hip-hop and R&B’s most iconic collectives might be making a comeback. Questlove has teased the long-awaited return of the Soulquarians, the soul-steeped movement that he spearheaded in the late 1990s and early 2000s alongside the likes of D’Angelo and J Dilla. During a recent episode of his podcast The Questlove Show, the longtime...

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This week’s New Music Friday has a little bit of everything, from diss tracks and TV theme songs to moshpit-ready rage rap and smooth ladies’ jams. 50 Cent has made a surprise return to the booth — not to lock horns with T.I., who has been peppering him with diss songs of late, but to...

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T.I. may soon be the next rival of 50 Cent‘s to have his alleged transgressions turned into a documentary. After executive producing a Netflix docuseries on Diddy’s history of abuse allegations, it appears the G-Unit mogul is now turning the spotlight on Tip’s own checkered past. In a since-deleted Instagram post on Thursday (March 5),...

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Drake may have helped turn Young Money into one of hip-hop’s biggest powerhouse labels, but there was a time when he wasn’t even allowed on Lil Wayne‘s tour bus. Adam Bhala Lough, the director behind Weezy’s iconic The Carter documentary, spoke with music journalist Andre Gee for his Substack newsletter about the making of the...

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CyHi The Prynce has taken aim at J. Cole on his latest track “B.R.A Lost Control.” Produced by Brian AllDay and Mark Byrd, the bars-heavy song finds the longtime Kanye West affiliate attempting to strip Cole of his self-proclaimed Best Rapper Alive status — a crown he has frequently laid claim to himself. Aside from...

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T.I.‘s son Domani has stepped into his father’s beef with 50 Cent — and he’s looking to set the G-Unit boss straight. Showing a level of maturity that goes way beyond his years, the 24-year-old rapper has released a new song called “Ms. Jackson” which flips the concept of OutKast‘s hit of the same name...

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There may be no new major hip-hop album this week like previous weeks (see: J. Cole The Fall-Off, A$AP Rocky Don’t Be Dumb, Baby Keem Ca$ino), but there’s no shortage of new raps that deserve your attention. Big Sean blesses us with a short but sweet “Made In Detroit Freestyle” for Red Bull Music, which...

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T.I. is not letting up in his lyrical assault on 50 Cent — although this time 50 has issued a more direct response to the Atlanta rap legend. On Wednesday (February 25), Tip released yet another diss track aimed at the G-Unit boss called “What Bully,” adding to the previously released “The Right One” and...

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Wu-Tang Clan and Lauryn Hill have both been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Hame. The Staten Island rap group and Fugees star are among the Class of 2026 nominees alongside Mariah Carey, Sade, New Edition, Luther Vandross and Phil Collins. Oasis, Jeff Buckley, Iron Maiden, Pink, Joy Division/New Order, Billy Idol, Shakira,...

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Oliver “Power” Grant, the business mastermind behind the Wu-Tang Clan, has died at the age of 52. News of Grant’s passing was made public on Tuesday (February 24), although a cause of death is currently unknown. Tributes have poured in from various Wu-Tang members as well as the wider hip-hop community, with Method Man sharing...

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Nipsey Hussle is set to be honored this weekend with his own intersection in his beloved hometown of Los Angeles. According to ABC7, the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue will be renamed “Nipsey Hussle Square” in memory of the late rapper’s influence, entrepreneurial spirit and deep connection to the community. The new street...

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