Category: News

One of the fastest rising music festivals in the country, Jackson Indie Music Week, is officially looking for talent to showcase during the week of January 8-15th. After turning out a crowd of over 1,500 attendees in the initial JIMW early 2016, sights are set to make it an even greater event with the expansion to out-of-state… Continue reading Jackson Indie Music Week now accepting submissions

As you probably already knew, Drake has been the subject of much discussion this week. This is due to comments reportedly made to Ebro about the Joe Budden beef and Eminem's possible involvement. This past week at Madison Square Garden Drake went as far to call out Hot 97, stating that he would be willing… Continue reading Funkmaster Flex responds to Drake

BET has been on a roll with the new shows lately, even inviting people to come attempt to live their dreams with shows like Chasing Destiny. Another which is soon to premier is the hip-hop competition series One Shot which is produced by heavy hitters Mike Smith, Sway, Kxng Crooked, and King Tech. The show is set to showcase the… Continue reading BET announces new hip-hop show: One Shot

Regretfully we have to share the news of Phife Dawg's passing. Reports state that the legend of "A Tribe Called Quest" fame died Tuesday morning due to complications from Diabetes. Below is a statement from the rapper's family. “We regret to share the news that on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016, Malik has passed away due… Continue reading Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest passes at age 45

It is with great regret that we share the news of Bankroll Fresh's reported murder. According to 11 Alive, the shooting occured at Street Execs Studio with the rapper dying in transit to the hospital. Bankroll Fresh made his mark in 2014 when his single Hot Boy gained traction leading him to be one of Atlanta's most… Continue reading Rapper Bankroll Fresh reportedly shot and killed in Atlanta

Young Thug has never been shy with the release of his music and more is right around the corner. After pushing aside his Slime Season 3 mixtape for I'm Up earlier this month Thugger doubled back releasing the artwork. This comes at a notable time for the rapper as he just graced the stage at… Continue reading Young Thug announces “Slime Season 3”, releases artwork

Kanye's So Help Me God, SWISH, Waves, The Life of Pablo arrives tomorrow alongside YEEZY Season Three. The fashion show/album premiere will take place at Madison Square Garden and will be streamed live on Tidal at 4 eastern. For now take a look at the tracklist and help me figure out which Pablo is being… Continue reading Kanye announces album title and tracklist

We are officially about 3 weeks out from the release of SWISH and if you follow Kanye's Twitter you know he is in full album mode. We now have word of the Tracklist according to the aforementioned Twitter page as you can see above. Also you may be able to tell that Kanye and/or Kylie… Continue reading Kanye West reveals “SWISH” tracklist

https://youtu.be/E942RqpI9fY When you're Future and you've had the amazing year that he has what do you do to start off next year? Apparently the answer is to get back out on the road as Future announces his Purple Reign Tour with Ty Dolla $ign as a guest. Watch the promo above and go lower for… Continue reading Future Announces “Purple Reign” Tour w/ Ty Dolla $ign

With Darkest Before Dawn just around the corner Pusha continues his unortho h dox roll out of the singles. This next release M.F.T.R. (More Famous Than Rich) gets the lyric treatment before we actually get to hear it. Of course he sends a shot at Cash Money's way even naming Tyga. Check Push's pen below.… Continue reading Pusha T releases lyrics for new single with The Dream “M.F.T.R.”