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Travis Scott's videos are always wild, however they're never this wild. Scott's video for "Can't Mention isn't for the faint of heart; it's more for those seeking the sort of thrill chased by the cast of Rocket Power in the late 1990s. In the video, styled and produced by Saint Laurent (cue the imposing, black-suited motorcyclists), the rapper cranks up the danger to the max. Chec..
Read MoreBig Boi is the talk of the town now. The legendary Atlanta emcee and lyrical half of Outkast showed out at the Halftime Show for Super Bowl LIII last night. Right now he's keeping the momentum going with the announcement of a reunion tour for Dungeon Family. The trek across the United States kicks off on April 14 in Chicago. Don't worry, there really is still plenty of time to get ti..
Read More21 Savage was arrested yesterday morning (February 3) by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for allegedly being In the U.S. Illegally. Though he's long been regarding Atlanta, the hip-hop hub that spurred his career and growth, ICE claims that the rapper, whose real name is Shayaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, is actually a U.K. Citizen and has overstayed his visa for more than decade. ..
Read MoreTonight’s Super Bowl LIII halftime show in Atlanta was a mesmerizing experience for both rock and hip-hop fans. Maroon 5, Travis Scott, and Big Boi all came with each other for a thrilling show that brought some excitement to a game that began slowly. Check out the efficiency below. https://youtu.Be/TMceYbH0xvkMaroon 5 started the show with an ethereal efficiency of “Harder to Br..
Read More21 Savage has released the video for "A Lot," the introspective first song from his new album I Am > I Was. J. Cole is here for his verse, which is suspiciously absent from the physical CD version. The same quantity of soul evident in the smooth tune exists here, making us both famished and thankful for family member at the same time. https://www.Youtube.Com/watch?V=DmWWqogr_r..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston Ariana Grande’s trap-infused, Thank U, Next single “7 Rings” came with a visual centered around an iconic pink home. 2 Chainz noted the similarities to his own Pink Trap Home promotion and Grande’s video, sparking rumors that the scenario created bad blood between them. Grande ended all speculation with the release of the official remix of “7 Rings,” featu..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston One of Nicki Minaj’s longtime strengths has been her willingness to get crazy. Her name is practically synonymous with theatricality. On Friday (February 1), she released a demonic new visual for “Hard White” that means how much she goes the added mile with her work. It reaffirms her queen status in the realm of the living, but it’s shot in the realm of the dea..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston In 2017, Lil Peep told XXL that iLoveMakonnen and Fall Out Boy were artists that he listened to while growing up. Soon after his untimely death later that year, any chance at a group effort between all three parties seemed to wither away. That changed on Thursday (January 31) with the release of “I’ve Been Waiting,” the three-way song that sees a departed artist..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston Lil Baby is one of the greatest stars in rap now. In 2018 he became a household name thanks to key collaborations with Drake (“Yes Indeed”), Gunna (“Drip Also Hard”), and City Girls (“Season”). On Thursday (January 31), he released a video for “Global” that means the level of success that comes with making it to this level. https://www.Youtube.Com/embe..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston Earl Sweatshirt has released one of the weirdest but refreshing videos of his career. As well as the announcement of a tour in support of last year’s Some Rap Songs album, the rapper released an eight-minute experimental film titled Nowhere, Nobody that features snippets of songs from the album. It is, at once, confusing and mystical. We’re still attempting to prep..
Read MoreBy Trey Alston 21 Savage gave one heck of an intimate efficiency of “A Lot” Monday night (January 28) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal and comedian Colin Quinn were the show’s visitors and recommended some hilarious anecdotes to bring the laughs, however the atmosphere created by 21 Savage’s live rendition of the song from his new album I..
Read More"They act like two legends cannot coexist." J. Cole raps this line about 50 seconds into his new song, "Middle Child," which dropped on Wednesday (January 23), in reference to Drake — specifically about the Rolex Drake gave Cole as a gift once they were perceived as rivals. It's amid a larger point Cole makes on the song: nevertheless I'd never beef with a n---- for nothin' / If I ..
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