Category: Music News

Def Jam Recordings co-founder Russell Simmons’ fall from grace began last year when he was accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old model back in 1991. Veteran rapper Foxy Brown, who signed to Def Jam as a teenager, voiced her support for the Hip Hop mogul via Instagram on Saturday (February 24), dubbing her caption an “open letter.” …

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After teasing the sequel to his Tell The Truth: Shame The Devil EP earlier this month, Stalley is back with the release of the next installment, Tell The Truth: Shame The Devil – Vol. 2. The eight-track EP — released through the Ohio native’s Blue Collar Gang label — features just one guest appearance, from Migos’ Takeoff. …

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Chicago, IL – Chicago rapper G Herbo was arrested on Thursday night (February 22) during a traffic stop, according to Fox 32 Chicago. He and two other men have reportedly been charged with illegal gun possession after police allegedly found loaded weapons in the vehicle. According to a statement from Chicago Police, the stop happened around 10:35 …

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Fresh off the release of his “Trippple Cross” single featuring Future and Young Thug, Atlanta rapper Young Scooter has released his newest full-length project, also titled Trippple Cross. The Freebandz and 1017 Records affiliate unleashed what he described as the “biggest album in the world” early on Friday (February 23). Trippple Cross finds Scooter trading bars …

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San Francisco, CA – Dave Chappelle and Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) crashed Madlib’s set during the Noise Pop Festival in San Francisco on Thursday (February 22). According to SFGate, Bey told the crowd he had just recorded the first verse for the new Black Star album on Wednesday (February 21), which he rapped on …

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