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    Nov 25, 2024

    Drake is suing EVERYBODY over Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'

     

     

     

    In strange news, Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Spotify. Drake claims collusion is involved between the parties in an effort to promote and boost the streams of his rap rival. Kendrick Lamar has dominated this…

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    Nov 22, 2024

    Quick Review: Kendrick Lamar Reigning Supreme With New Album

    First of understand that Kendrick Lamar is a student of the game. He idolizes his favorite rappers and feels like he’s the evolution of them. And he might just be right. A combination of Jay Z (who Kendrick considers the…

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    Apr 30, 2024

    Another RiRi Tease!

    By: King Acklin

    At this point fans may feel like Rihanna is Anti music. It’s been 8 years since her last album was released (Anti, 2016) and people have been looking for any clue on when they can…

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    Apr 24, 2024

    The estate of Tupac Shakur has issued a cease and desist against Drake

     

    The estate of Tupac Shakur has issued a cease and desist against Drake for his “Taylor Made” diss track. While the song was used to provoke the ire of Kendrick Lamar, it used the AI voice of rap Icon 2pac…

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    Sep 27, 2023

    Quick Review: Can Doja Cat become the new Queen of Rap?

    By Amoré Barker

    Where do we even start with Doja Cat? Always in the media. Forever controversial. As polarizing as she is popular. She has figured out the #1 cheat code to musical longevity and success. What is the cheat…

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    Sep 16, 2023

    Quick Review: Is Diddy is the greatest collaborator of All Time?

     

    By Amoré King

     

    There aren’t many figures in music more polarizing than Diddy. If you say he’s a phenomenal producer people will quickly point out he wasn’t the beat maker. If you state that he sauced on a song folks… Read more

    Jul 21, 2023

    Quick Review: Nas is going warp speed. But at what costs?

     

     

       We are gonna try to keep this as brief as possible. Nas is one of the best rappers to ever even look at a microphone. Nas changed the way rappers put rhymes together. If not for Nas along with Kool… Read more

    Jun 20, 2023

    Quick Review: Killer Mike may be reaching new heights later in his career.

     

    by Amoré King

    Can we talk Rap for a moment? It’s been a while since we had a legitimate rap album with depth hit the scene. 2023 is more than halfway complete and it has seemed pretty light on the…

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    Apr 28, 2023

    Quick Review: Is Jack Putting Cultural Relevance Over Commercial Success? (Jack Harlow-Jackman)

    By: Amoré King

    For industry rappers that have ANY sort of real lyrical ability there are TWO main markers that hold value. 

    #1 Cultural Respect & #2 Commercial success

    Too much of either and not enough of the other will…

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    Feb 3, 2023

    Hip Hop At 50!

    By: King Acklin

    It’s hard to believe that it has already been 50 years since Hip Hop first emerged in the Bronx, New York, back in the 1970s (8.11.73). Since then, the genre has grown exponentially, becoming one of…

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    Dec 9, 2022

    Quick Review: SZA - SOS

    By Amoré King

     

    Woman, how many times did you want us to play Drew Barrymore SZA???!!! SZA took a 5 year hiatus from dropping albums and the winners are our ears! Fully refreshed, her new album SOS is a masterclass…

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    Nov 14, 2022

    Nas and 21 Savage: The Great New Hip-Hop Debate

     

    The Nas/21 Savage debate is just a perfect illustration of the Genre of HipHop growing. Rapper’s careers used to be over by 24, a decade later rapper’s careers where done by 30. Now in 2022 we have rappers in their…

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    Aug 5, 2022

    Mike Bombatta is Making All His Dreams Come True

     

    by: Bri Renee

    Proud Louisville Native. Artist. Dream Chaser. Mike Bombatta embodies each of these terms to a tee. Recently signed to Shark Livin’ Ent, Bombatta is setting his sights on greatness. Putting in work for the last several years…

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    Aug 3, 2022

    Amoré King is scouting Louisville as he gears up to Shake Up the World


    By: King Acklin

    Hip-Hop is a gladiator sport. For American Rapper, Amoré King he wouldn't have it any other way. "Steel sharpens steel. It's very difficult to elevate to the next level when you're playing down to the level of…

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    May 10, 2022

    This Summer is For Love

    By: King Acklin

    Sean “Diddy” Combs is staying busy these days. Aside from hosting and executive producing this year’s Billboard Music Awards, the 52-year-old Mogul is also launching a new R&B label. The new label, Love Records…

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    Apr 1, 2022

    Mooga Malone is not getting any rest anytime soon

    Mooga Malone

     

    Rapper Mooga Malone is gearing up for his musical takeover. He’s been hard at work cooking up new singles, releasing new music videos, along with collaborating with several other talented artists. Mooga (rhymes with the southern pronunciation of…

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    Feb 1, 2022

    Remy Ma + Battle Rap League = Chrome 23

    By: King Acklin

    Remy Ma is trying to go All The Way Up with her new battle rap league. The All-Female battle rap league, Chrome 23, was announced in December of last year, but the Bronx MC just released a…

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    Jan 25, 2022

    New Pusha T Loading?

    By: King Acklin

    Pusha T had social media chirping over the weekend with what many perceived as his new album rollout. The Virginia rapper appeared to have teased a new album cover on Instagram with a video clip of himself…

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    Jan 18, 2022

    Moneybagg Yo Is Trying to Cash in with Alkaline Water

    By: King Acklin

    Moneybagg Yo, is looking to capitalize on the momentum from moving 1.1 million+ copies of his 2021 album, A Gangsta’s Pain, and move another product. The CMG artist is jumping into the water business by launching…

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    Jan 4, 2022

    Hit-Boy Planning to Have a Bigger 2022

    By: King Acklin

    It looks like producer Hit-Boy wants to keep his 2021 hot streak alive in 2022. Fresh off his Christmas Eve produced release with NAS, titled Magic, Hit-Boy is gearing up to run 2022. It would seem…

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    Dec 14, 2021

    Jack Harlow Teaming with KFC for Tornado Relief Efforts

    By: King Acklin

    Kentucky areas devastated by the recent tragic events caused by tornados in the area will get much needed help by way of Jack Harlow and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Harlow, a Louisville, KY native, is teaming with…

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    Dec 11, 2021

    National R & B Hall of Fame Noms.

    National R & B Hall of Fame Noms.

    On the heels of this year ‘Rock N Roll Hall of Fame’ induction of Jay-Z, LL Cool J, & Tina Turner. Looks as if theirs is a R & B…

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    Dec 8, 2021

    DJ Paul Addresses Verzuz Dustup With Bone Thugs

    By DJ Suspence

    Three 6 Mafia and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony recently squared off in the latest edition of Verzuz battles on December 2nd, and the moment it seems like everyone is still talking about is the on-stage scuffle between Bizzy Bone…

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    Dec 7, 2021

    Who Had the Top Song of The Year?

    By: King Acklin

    As we get into December and move towards the end of 2021, many people tend to get into the “Who had the song of the year?” or the “Top songs of the year” debate. While many are…

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