Category: Music News

Hollywood, CA – Jordan Peele won his first Academy Award on Sunday night (March 4). The comedian/director took home the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for his work on the psychological thriller Get Out. His victory marked the first time in history an African-American person won in that particular category. The film also served as Peele’s directorial debut and smashed box office …

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Two years after releasing his debut album, Tory Lanez comes through with his sophomore effort. The Toronto artist’s second LP, Memories Don’t Die, arrives courtesy of Benny Blanco’s Mad Love imprint and Interscope Records. Lanez’s newest creation includes 18 tracks with production by AraabMuzik, Happy Perez, Cashmere Cat, C-Sick and OG Parker, among others. Future, …

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Chigago rapper Valee, the newest recruit of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music, has released the aptly titled GOOD Job, You Found Me, his first project at his new label home. The six-track EP, which is executive produced by Kanye West, features just one guest appearance from G.O.O.D. Music President Pusha T, who features on the remix to …

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During a recent episode of The Beat With Melber, MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber showed off his Hip Hop knowledge when he quoted Mobb Deep. On Friday night’s (March 2) show, Melber was doing a special report on Donald Trump’s abuse of power and decided to quote the 1995 classic, “Shook Ones Part II” to …

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Beverly Hills, CA – Rick Ross has reportedly been hospitalized since Thursday morning (March 1) after he was found at his Miami home unresponsive and “slobbing at the mouth.” News of his condition spread like wildfire around the Hip Hop community. Artists like Sean “Diddy” Combs, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott and Chuck D all sent …

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