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Dame Dash and his spectacular and largely self-inflicted fall from grace should be a study in how not to move as an O.G. That said, Dame Dash made the choice of teasing a new diss track aimed at his former compatriots, JAŸ-Z & Cam’Ron. Dame Dash shared a video on social media alongside his artist, Nicky Licky, with the pair rapping the “Cheap Teeth” diss track while driving in a Sprinter van. The song appears to be a rebuttal to JAŸ-Z’s freestyle bars from this year’s Roots Picnic that appeared to mention Dash. The song, if we want to call…

T.I. is forming his next major venture and he’s got illseed wondering which song was produced by Hip-Hop genius Dr. Dre. T.I. is finally about to drop the album we’ve been hearing about for what feels like forever. It seems like it’s been close to a decade since he first started talking about this project. It has NOT been that long, but it has been several years. Since then, we’ve interviewed Tip numerous times, and every time the conversation eventually found its way back to the album. Comedy became a major focus. T.I. was hitting stages, working on his standup…

Source: Getty Images / Megan Thee Stallion / Milagro “Gramz” CooperMegan Thee Stallion is making it clear that she wants every dollar she’s owed from blogger Milagro Gramz. According to recent court filings, Gramz is seeking to delay paying the $75,000 judgement awarded to Megan, claiming she lacks the funds necessary to post a bond while pursuing an appeal. However, the Houston rapper is not buying that argument and has asked the judge to deny the request.Megan’s legal team argues that Gramz’s financial situation should not exempt her from the standard appeal process. They contend that posting a bond is…

Lo Kee Atlanta hosted an exclusive Black Music Month dinner on June 11, honoring Grammy-nominated producer Zaytoven and multi-platinum producer ATL Jacob, with a surprise appearance from acclaimed producer Mike WiLL Made-It. Held at the restaurant’s West Midtown location, the private event brought together music industry figures and guests for an evening of dining, networking, and celebrating the contributions of two of Atlanta’s most influential hitmakers. Guests enjoyed Lo Kee’s signature dishes while a curated soundtrack highlighted records produced by the honorees, including Migos’ “Versace,” Future, Drake and Tems’ “Wait for U,” Young Jeezy and JAŸ-Z’s “Go Crazy,” and numerous…

Kanye West’s upcoming shows in Tampa, Fla. are facing major pushback from local leaders.On Monday (June 15), a bipartisan group of Florida officials, including Republican Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody and Democrat Charlie Crist, joined Jewish leaders, Holocaust survivors and advocacy groups to protest the decision to book Ye at Tampa’s publicly owned Raymond James Stadium.The two upcoming concerts, taking place later this month, have sparked widespread backlash due to Ye’s history of antisemitic statements and leaders are questioning whether a taxpayer-associated venue should host the performances.Speaking at the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg, Scott said, “Kanye West…

Melody Makers is doing what most arts institutions in the region never bothered to figure out: putting world-class music education in front of anyone who wants it, from age four to sixty-plus, with the credentials to back it all up. The music education world has always operated on a certain kind of gatekeeping. The serious schools are expensive. The qualified teachers are hard to find. And the path from your first guitar lesson to a recognized international certification has historically been anything but clear. A place called Melody Makers, sitting in the heart of Karama in Dubai, has quietly been…

Following the New York Knicks’ historic championship victory, NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson hosted a celebratory gathering at The Seville in Manhattan’s Flatiron District on June 15. Ro Parra-Grady, Jalen Brunson, John Meadow Jordyn Woods, Karl-Anthony Towns The late-night event, presented by LDV Hospitality, featured live performances from ASAP Ferg and Fetty Wap as players, celebrities, and guests gathered to commemorate the Knicks’ title run. Custom Don Julio 1942 bottles were created for the occasion, honoring the team’s championship achievement. Guests enjoyed a menu prepared by Scarpetta, including beef sirloin, shredded short rib, branzino, and other selections while celebrating in…

The underground rap scene continues to produce some of the most exciting talent in music, and one artist steadily making noise is Rexxochasin. With a unique sound, undeniable energy, and a growing fanbase, Rexxochasin is proving that he’s more than just another name in the underground—he’s an artist with the potential to break through on a much larger scale. Known for blending hard-hitting production with melodic flows and emotionally driven lyrics, Rexxochasin has carved out a lane of his own. His music captures the raw authenticity that fans crave while maintaining the versatility needed to stand out in today’s rapidly…

Introduction Darren Herft believes AI-generated music will become one of the defining forces shaping the future of the music industry. He says AI-generated music is changing how music is created, distributed, and monetized. Because of this, the industry is now forced to rethink authorship, royalties, and artist compensation. Streaming is bigger than ever. Global recorded music revenue grew to $31.7 billion in 2025, and roughly 837 million people now pay for a subscription. At the same time, AI has started producing music at a scale no one expected. The streaming platform Deezer reported it was receiving up to 50,000 fully…

Lil Durk’s codefendants insist on getting their own trials separate from the rapper.On June 10, the attorneys from DeAndre Wilson and David Lindsey, two of the five men charged with carrying out the murder of Quando Rondo’s cousin in 2022 at Durk’s behest, filed a new motion requesting to be severed from Durk’s trial.The lawyers are basing their request on new racketeering charges recently filed in the case, involving two shootings in Georgia in 2019 and 2021, and a 2022 Chicago murder, which the attorneys say are unrelated to their clients and would prejudice a jury.”A jury asked to weigh…