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Orlando’s Hotboii Drops “Call Me Javarri” Video and New Single

Hotboii isn’t slowing down. The Orlando artist has been steadily building momentum with a consistent run of releases, balancing introspection with sharp, melodic execution...

Deja B1 hour ago

Artwork for the 10th anniversary edition of Lead Poison by Elzhi.

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Lead Poison Classic by Elzhi Gets 10th Anniversary Reissue

Some albums don’t just age well — they reveal more of themselves over time. For Elzhi, the Lead Poison album was a turning point;...

Code the Collector1 hour ago

Illustration of Ye from behind at Heathrow Airport after Kanye West banned UK decision, with British border officers blocking entry and London skyline in background.

Features

Kanye West Banned From UK: Legal Expert Explains Why

TLDR: Kanye West has been banned from entering the UK, raising questions about how immigration laws allow officials to refuse entry when someone’s presence...

The ConversationApril 13, 2026

Artwork for Chicken Talkin Bastard by Bossman Dlow.

Music

Bossman Dlow Drops Chicken Talkin’ Bastard Album

Bossman Dlow is back with a brand new project. The Florida standout has officially released Chicken Talkin’ Bastard, a 20-track album packed with major...

Deja BApril 10, 2026

Rapper Gucci Mane is featured in the title card for the YouTube video Rapper Gucci Mane Kidnapped by Pooh Shiesty: Feds.

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Pooh Shiesty and Big30 Accused in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case

TLDR: Federal prosecutors allege rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30 were involved in the kidnapping and robbery of Gucci Mane during a Dallas studio meeting....

Cindy DecruzApril 7, 2026

The Seminole Hard Rock Guitar Shaped Hotel and Casino, site of the Offset shooting that Lil Tjay has been tied into.

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Offset Shooting: Lil Tjay Arrested, Lawyer Responds

TLDR: Offset was hospitalized after a shooting in Florida, while Lil Tjay was arrested on a separate charge and his lawyer denied involvement in...

Cindy DecruzApril 7, 2026

Artwork for the joint project Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers by French Montana and Max B.

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French Montana and Max B Announce Wave Gods 2: Cosmo Brothers

Nearly two decades after helping define the sound of a generation, French Montana and Max B are officially back on the same wave. The...

Code the CollectorApril 1, 2026

Scene from the Rent Due music video by Belly Gang Kushington.

Features

Meet Belly Gang Kushington: Atlanta’s Next Trap Star

Meet the king of Atlanta’s next trap wave, Belly Gang Kushington. Born Victor Thomas to a White mother and Black father, BGK emerged from...

Remi Louis HarrisMarch 31, 2026

Hip-hop and house collide in Witchy by Canadian artist Kaytranada

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How Hip-Hop and House Revolutionized Music and Culture

TLDR: Hip-hop and house music, once overlooked by the Grammys, have become cultural powerhouses, influencing each other and shaping the global music scene. There...

The ConversationMarch 27, 2026

Recording artist Samara Cyn sits on a panel hosted by Genius at SXSW

Features

Samara Cyn Talks Storytelling at SXSW With Genius

TLDR: HipHopCanada caught up with Samara Cyn at SXSW following Genius’ Story Behind The Song panel to talk storytelling, authenticity and the ideas shaping...

Remi Louis HarrisMarch 25, 2026