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Weekly Dope: Conway the Machine, Atmosphere, billy woods + More

With another seven days in the books, we’re back catching you up on the best new music with the 335th installment of our Weekly Dope playlist. On the artwork, I ran with a mix of Conway the Machine‘s Won’t He Do It, billy woods + Kenny Segal‘s Maps, and Atmosphere‘s So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously albums, plus BLK ODYSSY‘s “Odee” single. On top of that, there’s also new music from Lil Baby, Grafh + Royce 5’9, IDK, Snakehips (with EarthGang and […]

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New “Rap Snacks” Flavors For Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo & Boosie

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New “Rap Snacks” Flavors For Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo & Boosie

Hip-Hop artists Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, and Boosie are set to have their Rap Snacks at Walmart. Moneybagg Yo's flavor will be Dill Pickle Jalapeno, while Lil Durk's flavor will be “Durkio's Flames,” which are supposed to be hot crunchables like Cheetos. Conversely, Boosie will have his own Rap Snacks in the form of Louisiana hot sauce-flavored cup noodles. 146 Views Moneybagg Yo’s Dill Pickle Jalapeno-flavored chips will be available at Walmart stores soon. The announcement was made on Rap […]

May 6, 2023 362 48

50 Cent Announces Retirement & Final Tour

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50 Cent Announces Retirement & Final Tour

After dominating the music industry for two decades, 50 Cent has announced his retirement from music, including his final tour, The Final Lap Tour. This tour, featuring Busta Rhymes and Jeremih, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his iconic 2003 album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. 205 Views The Final Lap Tour will kick off on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and end on November 12 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The tour will feature stops in North America […]

May 6, 2023 610 73

Young Thug’s Brother Arrested on Gun Charges

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Young Thug’s Brother Arrested on Gun Charges

Quantavious Grier, known as Unfoonk and the brother of YSL rapper Young Thug, was arrested on Thursday, May 4, on charges of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. In December 2022, Grier pleaded guilty to violating the RICO Act and theft of stolen property and took a plea deal. 159 Views Grier’s arrest occurred in Atlanta, where he was driving a black Mercedes G-Wagon on 221 Cleveland Ave. He was pulled over for dark tinted windows, and police found […]

May 6, 2023 477 39

Missy Elliott Scores Another 1st, Rihanna Breaks Records

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Missy Elliott Scores Another 1st, Rihanna Breaks Records

It's a celebration all across the nation for Cinco De Mayo and for these amazing Single Ladies making waves in the music and entertainment industry. From Lola Brooke's Timberland deal to Mary J. Blige's new scholarship program and Rihanna's record-breaking Super Bowl performance, these women deserve a toast. Let's get into it. 179 Views Lola Brooke, the new face of Timberland’s latest campaign for hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, recently released the official video for her latest single “Just Relax.” The preeminent […]

May 6, 2023 405 52

Conway The Machine “Won’t He Do It” Album Release Party In NY

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Conway The Machine “Won’t He Do It” Album Release Party In NY

Rapper Conway The Machine recently celebrated the release of his latest album, "Won't He Do It," with a party held at the Ludlow House in NYC on May 5, 2023. The event was attended by various celebrities, fellow artists, and fans, including rappers Maino, Consequence, and Westside Gunn, famed hip-hop photo documentarian Johnny Nunes, and film/video director Benny Boom. 169 Views During the event, Conway received warm greetings and support from his celebrity friends and fellow rappers. Consequence and Conway […]

May 6, 2023 422 52

Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, & More Added To ESSENCE Festival Lineup

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Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, & More Added To ESSENCE Festival Lineup

The ESSENCE Festival of Culture is set to celebrate hip-hop's 50th anniversary with a star-studded lineup featuring Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Eve, Salt-N-Pepa, and more. Headlined by Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion, the festival will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. 159 Views The festival promises a multi-generational experience highlighting culture, equity, and celebration. It extends Essence’s long-standing commitment to creating opportunities that benefit and contribute to local black-owned businesses. The festival’s lineup includes classic hip-hop acts like E-40, […]

May 5, 2023 616 68

Atmosphere Return With ‘So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously’ Album

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Atmosphere Return With ‘So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously’ Album

Slug and Ant — better known as Atmosphere — have released their new album So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously via Rhymesayers Entertainment. The album is described as some of the group’s most personal work to date in their 25-plus years as a duo. Where previous records in this most recent act of Atmosphere’s career have been focused on emphasizing the parts of life that carry the most meaning – family, brotherhood, purpose – So Many Other Realities is an almost unnerving excavation of paranoia […]

May 5, 2023 498 63

Prince To Be Honored With A Highway Named After Him

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Prince To Be Honored With A Highway Named After Him

The late legendary singer Prince will soon be honored with a highway named after him in Minnesota. The Minnesota Senate recently voted overwhelmingly to rename a seven-mile stretch of State Highway 5, the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. 149 Views The bill to rename the highway in Prince’s honor passed the Minnesota State House unanimously and is expected to be signed by Gov. Tim Walz. The highway renaming was voted 55-5 in favor by the Minnesota Senate. The highway was […]

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