New Music Alert: Pounds & Oh No – Borgata (EP)
By Nancy Byron · Mar 14, 2018

Rochester native POUNDS makes it very clear on his standout new EP, Borgata, that he’s cut from a similar anti-hero, mafioso-rap cloth that led to so many classic records over the years. Armed with his unique voice and meditative delivery, he draws inspiration from the artists he listened to growing up (Mobb Deep, Sean Price, […]
Read the storyRapper YFN Lucci Has Some Explaining to Do, Accused of Stealing “EveryDay We Lit” (Lawsuit)
By HHE Staff · Mar 14, 2018

A lessor known rapper has just accused TIG recording artist YFN Lucci of jacking his song and he wants a court to render a decision in his favor. According to the lawsuit, a rapper by the name Rackboy Cam (Yeah, we never heard of him either) has accused the rapper of recreating his lyrics music […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Dougie F – “In Your Feelings” EP
By Nancy Byron · Mar 13, 2018

Coming off the high from his Yellow Durag project, Dougie F returns to offer us another compelling project dubbed, In Your Feelings, again separating himself from the rest of the noise. When most people think of the phrase, “In Your Feelings” its usual short for when you’re feeling “some type of way,” an emotion commonly intertwined with mixed affections, more […]
Read the storyRapper Craig Mack Dies at the Age of 46
By Azizah Nubia · Mar 13, 2018

Craig Mack Dies at the age of 46 Another hip-hop great has died, Long Island rapper Craig Mack died Monday due to heart failure according to NY Daily News. Known as one of Bad Boy Entertainment’s foundation pieces along with the late Notorious BIG. Mack is best known for his 1994 summer smash hit ” Flava In […]
Read the storyNew Video: Patrick Phanor – “Whatchu Saying Doe?!”
By Nancy Byron · Mar 12, 2018

CT upstart, Patrick Phanor, is heating things up while repping his home – a state often overlooked for its Hip Hop. Following up his critically acclaimed, “Sorry, No Apologies” album, Phanor delivers fresh visuals to keep the momentum going. Teaming up with director, Monumental Films, Phanor takes us to Chinatown for his “Whatchu Saying Doe” […]
Read the storyJay Z & Beyonce Release OTR II Tour Dates
By Azizah Nubia · Mar 12, 2018

On The Run Pt. 2 Jay-Z and Beyonce have finally given the Bey Hive and Roc Nation fans the news we have all been waiting for. The superstar couple will go on their second On The Run (OTR) tour this summer. The massive summer tour includes 15 UK stops and 21 North American stops. The tour will […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Digmata – “Dreaming”
By Nancy Byron · Mar 12, 2018

Tune in as Midwest rapper Digmata returns with a new music video for his song “Dreaming” taken from his well received album Digmata: The Life. The song is the outro his album and is an introspective song that allows Digmata to reflect on the struggle of growing up around street violence and crime in a […]
Read the storyNew Video: Banko Dupree – She’s Yours (@BankoDupree)
By Nancy Byron · Mar 10, 2018

New York rapper Banko Dupree just unleashed this fire video for his new single “She’s Yours”. Banko has fueled his passion and love for music at an early age. Using his knowledge and passion for music, Banko Dupree decided to use his talent and draw inspiration from the streets of Upstate New York, there he […]
Read the storyBall Greezy Releases ‘Bae Day 2’ w/ Features from Snoop Dogg, Trina
By West Coast Contributor · Mar 9, 2018

Ball Greezy, has finally released his new album, Bae Day 2 and it’s a must-listen! The 10-track project includes features from Trina, Snoop Dogg, Tokyo Jetz, Pleasure P, Kase 1Hunnid & Mike Smiff. The album is the perfect combination of what is needed on a hip-hop album: strong lyrics, smooth production and an unforgettable artist behind […]
Read the storyErick Sermon, Tom Silverman and Rockwilder Join Together for A Music Sampling ‘Ted Talk’ And Explain Why They Believe Tracklib Will Change the Way Producers Create Music
By Madelyn Perez · Mar 9, 2018

Excitement was in the air at the exclusive Tracklib studio session recently held at Erick Sermon’s Def Squad studios in Ronkonkama, Long Island about two hours outside of NYC. Legendary music executive and founder of Tommy Boy Records, Tom Silverman, joined Erick Sermon and super producer Rockwilder to introduce Tracklib, a game changing new online […]
Read the storyActor Terry Crews Denied Justice in His Sexual Assault Claim Due to Technicality
By Azizah Nubia · Mar 8, 2018

Terry Crews Denied Justice for Being a victim of sexual assault The 2017 Hollywood sex scandal assault allegations put several of Hollywood’s entertainment power players in hot water. While allowing the alleged victims of sexual assault to finally be able to speak out and demand the justice they deserve. Unfortunately for Actor Terry Crews, justice was denied […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: N.O. (Nlightened. One) – “Clocked In” (Prod by Tone the Beat Bully)
By Nancy Byron · Mar 8, 2018

Coming from the First state to become part of the USA, Wilmington rapper N.O. (Nlightened. One.) hails from one of the last places you would expect to find a dope emcee – Delaware. With a raw and gritty East Coast sound that’s garnering attention from the shores of Delaware to streets of Philly, this talented young rapper has […]
Read the storyStevie J Faces Federal Jail Time for Owing $1.3 Million in Child Support
By Azizah Nubia · Mar 5, 2018

LHHATL Star Faces Time in Jail It looks like Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Stevie J will be facing time in prison for non-payment of child support. According to TMZ, Stevie will have to turn himself into authorities on April 10. The LHHATL star is facing federal time for owing more than $1.3 MILLION […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Ro$$ Mac – “Ayo” Ft. The Boy Illinois
By Nancy Byron · Mar 5, 2018

Chi-town Brethren Ro$$ Mac and The Boy Illinois got their cat-calling skills on fleek for Ro$$’s new single, “Ayo.” Produced by Grammy-nominated Soundz, and Kwame Ozbourne and premiered by the good folks at Fakeshore Drive, the song came about after Illi attended one of Ro$$’s infamous DRILL parties and the two stayed connected. A chance encounter at Lupe’s 1st & 15th Studio provided an opportunity to collab and “Ayo” was born. […]
Read the storyJordan Peele Makes Oscar History for his film ‘Get Out’
By Azizah Nubia · Mar 5, 2018

Jordan Peele Takes Home the Gold Actor/Director Jordan Peele makes Oscar history by becoming the first African American to win an Oscar for a screenplay. His 2017 horror film “Get Out” won the Academy Award for best original screenplay. “Get Out” beat out Greta Gerwig for “Lady Bird,” Guillermo del Toro and Vanessa Taylor for […]
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