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King Kendrick Lamar Is Variety’s 2017 ‘Hitmaker Of The Year’

King Kendrick Lamar Is Variety’s 2017 ‘Hitmaker Of The Year’

photo credit: Rich Fury l Getty Images King Kendrick continues his reign over hip-hop, proving his latest title of ‘Hitmaker’ is nothing short of accurate. Recently making Forbes’ cover for its ’30 Under 30′ issue, the Compton native is crowned Variety magazine’s 2017 ‘Hitmaker Of The Year.’ Honored at the inaugural Variety Hitmakers event, Kendrick…

Post Malone & 21 Savage Drop ‘Kill Bill’-Inspired ‘Rockstar’ Visual

Post Malone & 21 Savage Drop ‘Kill Bill’-Inspired ‘Rockstar’ Visual

photo credit: Randy Shropshire l Getty Images The long-awaited release for a ‘Rockstar’ visual has finally . While Posty has been under fire lately for his recent ‘real lyrics’ in hip-hop comments, Post Malone borrows his co-star 21 Savage to deliver a ‘Kill Bill’-inspired clip. Directed by Emil Nava, the theatrical clip opens with an…

N.E.R.D. Reveals New Album Release Date & Cover Art

N.E.R.D. Reveals New Album Release Date & Cover Art

photo credit: Astrid Stawiarz l Getty Images It’s been nearly a decade, seven years to be exact, since N.E.R.D. dropped their last full length album together, but that is all changing now. The hip-hop alternative group recently headlined #Complexcon where they debuted their entire new project and while we are still bumping that Rihanna-assisted ‘Lemon’…

Chance The Rapper Teases New Music On Instagram

Chance The Rapper Teases New Music On Instagram

photo credit: Jeff Kravitz l Getty Images Ahead of another joint Christmas project with Jeremih on the way, Chance The Rapper has hit us with a quick tease of some new music. The #CaliChristmas headliner previously previewed a new track a few months back, with little detail of release or track title, but Chano took…

Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, + MORE Hop On Farruko ‘Krippy Kush’ Remix

Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, + MORE Hop On Farruko ‘Krippy Kush’ Remix

photo credit: Dimitrios Kambouris l Getty Images Latin Trap is taking the music scene by storm. Earlier this year we saw Cardi B put a Spanglish spin on her smash hit, Bodak Yellow, now Nicki Minaj and 21 Savage have joined forces with latin rapper Farruko for a remix of ‘Krippy Kush’. The Spanglish hit…

SZA Releases Acoustic ‘Go Gina’ Visual

SZA Releases Acoustic ‘Go Gina’ Visual

photo credit: John Parra l Getty Images R&B songbird SZA has had a break out year and the singer still has a lot left up her sleeve. In the midst of her CTRL tour, the singer has just released a stripped down, woods-inspired visual for the single ‘Go Gina.’ Lifted from the debut album CTRL,…

Beyoncé Is The Highest-Paid Woman In Music

Beyoncé Is The Highest-Paid Woman In Music

photo credit: Kevin Mazur l Getty Images Maternity leave was not an option for Queen Bey, because she still brought in major checks from 2016 to 2017. Forbes has just released their list of the highest-grossing women in the music industry and none other than Beyoncé has taken the number one spot. Accoring to the Forbes’…

Rihanna Graces Three Editions Of Vogue Paris Magazine

Rihanna Graces Three Editions Of Vogue Paris Magazine

photo credit: Stephane Cardinale – Crobis l Getty Images Only Rihanna could pull off three separate high fashion magazine covers and we are not mad one bit. The recording artist, designer, and cosmetics entrepreneur has had an amazing 2017, and while we still have some time left in the year, the Bad Gal is closing…

Drake’s Dad Steals His Woman In Hilarious New Virginia Black Ad

Drake’s Dad Steals His Woman In Hilarious New Virginia Black Ad

photo credit: Lagerhaus l Getty Images Drake & his dad, Dennis Graham, are back at it again with another hilarious Virginia Black ad. In the new ad, Drake takes a super ‘L’ when his father comes in and swoops a woman who has completely mesmerized Drake.   With the Tornoto rapper’s ‘Passionfruit’ playing in the background,…