J. Cole has released a brand new EP out of the blue, confirming rumors that he had more than just a new album on deck. Hosted by mixtape kingpin DJ Clue, Birthday Blizzard ’26 features four fiery freestyles from the Fayeteville rapper who turned 40 years old on Wednesday (January 28). Inspired by the rugged,...

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Pharrell has issued a response to a new lawsuit from his former Neptunes partner Chad Hugo over allegations that he’s owed up to $1 million in unpaid royalties. Filed in federal court in California on Friday (January 23), Hugo’s suit claims that Pharrell has withheld substantial amounts of money from him for his work with...

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Kanye West has issued his lengthiest apology yet for his past antisemitic comments that derailed his lucrative partnership with adidas, decimated his billion-dollar net worth and damaged his legacy as a socially-outspoken hip-hop icon. In a full-length ad titled “To Those I’ve Hurt” published in The Wall Street Journal on Monday (January 26), Ye penned...

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A$AP Rocky is back at the top of the charts thanks to his latest album Don’t Be Dumb, and nobody is prouder than his ride or die Rihanna. The Harlem rapper’s long-awaited fourth LP, which arrived earlier this month following an eight-year wait, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 123,000 equivalent units...

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Anybody who thought that hip-hop would somehow slow down in 2026 after its so-called chart struggles last year are sadly mistaken. This week’s New Music Friday is another stacked one thanks to A$AP Rocky, who wastes no time in adding to Don’t Be Dumb by teasing out a few songs from the upcoming deluxe edition....

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Travis Scott has finally fired back at Pusha T‘s flurry of shots on the Clipse‘s Let God Sort Em Out and throughout the album rollout. On the single “So Be It,” Pusha spent his entire final verse taunting his former G.O.O.D. Music collaborator, rapping: “You cried in front of me, you died in front of...

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Pharrell‘s Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2026 show was as much a showcase of his musical talent as his fashion vision. During the stylish event in Paris on Tuesday (January 20), Skateboard P debuted five unreleased songs from the likes of Pusha T, A$AP Rocky and Quavo — all produced by himself. King Push appears on a...

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J. Cole is currently gearing up to release his new album The Fall-Off in early February, but that isn’t the only project he has on deck — according to Jadakiss. The LOX legend let the cat out of the bag during the latest episode of his and Fat Joe’s Joe & Jada podcast, revealing that...

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After the triumphant returns of the Clipse, Mobb Deep and De La Soul last year, T.I. is the latest rap veteran looking to make a comeback. Having spent the last few years focusing on his comedy career and expediTIously podcast, as well as fighting a few legal battles, the Grand Hustle general announced over the...

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A$AP Rocky has continued his feud with Drake on his new album Don’t Be Dumb, sending more shots at the 6 God. On the song “Stole Ya Flow,” Pretty Flacko appears to taunt Drizzy over his relationship with Rihanna (who, of course, had a rumored fling with Drake years ago) while accusing him of biting...

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A$AP Rocky headlines this week’s New Music Friday with Don’t Be Dumb, his first album in eight years. The long-awaited project is a typically eclectic and star-studded affair from Pretty Flacko that showcases his musical range and influences, with appearances from the likes of Tyler, The Creator, Westside Gunn, Doechii and Damon Albarn. Even legendary...

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A$AP Rocky has revealed the tracklist for his new album Don’t Be Dumb ahead of its long-awaited release this Friday (January 16). Dubbed “a true masterpiece by A$AP Rocky and his alter egos,” the project features 15 songs including the recently released “Helicopter$” and “Punk Rocky.” Other tracks include “Stole Ya Flow,” “Stop Snitching” and...

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J. Cole has released the first single from The Fall-Off, just hours after announcing the album. Uploaded under the title “The Fall-Off… Disc 2 Track 2” — a hint that his forthcoming (and final) project could be a double disc effort — the song is a storytelling masterpiece that would make Nas proud. Taking inspiration...

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J. Cole‘s new album The Fall-Off is officially around the corner. Catching the hip-hop world by surprise on Wednesday (January 14), the Dreamville rap star announced that his long-awaited seventh album will be released on February 6 — just over three weeks away. The news came via a short cinematic trailer that narrates the concept...

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Kurupt is reportedly in hospital battling mysterious health complications. According to TMZ, Tha Dogg Pound rapper was hospitalized several weeks ago due to “some serious health issues” but is currently on the mend and hopeful of making a full recovery. Daz Dillinger alerted fans to Kurupt’s condition on Monday (January 12) when he urged his...

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John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician and producer best known for his work with the Fugees, has died at the age of 50. According to the Associated Press, Forté was found dead on Monday (January 12) in his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts. Local police said there were no signs of foul play or a “readily apparent...

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