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Jimmy Bolt is creating his own lane, his own language, and also opportunities for others in his community. 

One person that believes they fit the criteria for hip-hop "GOAT" status is 50 Cent, and with over two decades in the game and millions of records sold the New York rap vet may be right — right?

Apple Music's Rap Life is taking its popular hip-hop playlist on the road with 'Rap Life Live.' The service tapped four leading rap acts— all who are known for speaking against racial injustice in their music— to perform at Howard U. to help open a dialog about the issues plaguing the Black community. The event is the first of many aimed to hit across HBCU campuses across the United States.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith says he was “humbled and honored” after rapper Joyner Lucas released a tribute song honoring his career work. Lucas released the music video for his track “Will” on Monday. In the video, the rapper paid homage to Smith through a reenactment of the actor’s biggest projects including the “The Fresh Prince […]

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Yup, Jay Z is 50! Born Sean Corey Carter on December 4 , 1969, Jay didn’t put his hometown of Brooklyn on the map, but he’s certainly held it down almost ever since he came onto the scene. And in honor of his born day, the whole internet threw him a celebration. He’s had his […]

NEW YORK (AP) — Post Malone is the top contender at the 2019 American Music Awards, where Taylor Swift has a chance to moonwalk past Michael Jackson’s record for most wins at the show. Dick clark productions announced Thursday that Malone scored seven nominations, while newcomer Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande each earned six nominations. […]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities searched the Los Angeles-area home of rapper YG on Thursday in connection with a police shooting in Compton that killed a bystander earlier this month. Deputy Marvin Crowder, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, said the rapper, whose real name is Keenon Jackson, has not been implicated in […]

WARNING: Some tracks contain explicit lyrics and sexual/adult themes 1. Joyner Lucas Although he’s been releasing music since 2010, this Massachusetts-based rapper didn’t release his record label debut, ADHD, until this year. His thoughtful, socially conscious singles like “I’m Not Racist” and “Devil’s Work” along with teaming up with Chris Brown and Eminem hasn’t hurt […]

The new episode of the Daytime Emmy nominated show, RED TABLE TALK, featuring Common is now available on Facebook Watch! During the rapper’s conversation with Jada Pinkett-Smith, he admits that he’s ready to find himself a wife and settle down.   “You said in the book also that you’ve accomplished everything but that you’re not a husband,” Jada says, referring […]

Remember a few weeks ago when Cardi B admitted to getting some liposuction done (again), well now she facing the consequences from her recent cosmetic surgeries. And as a direct result of not following her doctors orders, homegirl has got to say no to a money-making appearance in Baltimore on Memorial Day Weekend.   Cardi was […]

While visiting Stephen Colbert and The Late Show this week, rapper, actor and overall renaissance man Common shared that Michelle Obama is helping him find love.