Spotify’s most-streamed hip-hop albums of all time list highlights how the genre has evolved into a streaming-era powerhouse, with longevity now measured in billions of plays rather than years on the charts. Leading the pack is Post Malone’s Hollywood’s Bleeding, closing in on an astonishing 15 billion streams, followed closely by beerbongs & bentleys. Malone’s dominance reflects his unique crossover appeal, blending hip-hop, pop, and rock influences in a way that thrives on playlist culture and repeat listening. The list also underlines the massive impact of artists whose careers were shaped almost entirely in the streaming era. XXXTENTACION places two…
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DaBaby has just unveiled the music video for his latest single, “DON’T INSULT ME,” a high-energy track that features a special appearance from his eldest daughter, Serenity. On the record, DaBaby delivers a warning to anyone who dares to cross him, while Serenity memorably jumps in to defend her father, declaring, “You gon’ watch how you talk to my daddy.” DaBaby teased the video on Instagram earlier this week, posting a preview clip before its release. “Go getcha popcorn. Me & my twin dropping a MOVIE at 12 noon EST. ‘DON’T INSULT ME’ (Official Video). Dropping in 3 hours on…
During a recent Kick livestream, 6ix9ine linked up with Adin Ross and Cuffem to create a diss track targeting Lil Durk, Lil Tjay, Doechii, and Kai Cenat’s ex-girlfriend, Gabrielle “Gigi” Alayah. The song kicks off with a fiery verse from 6ix9ine, featuring pointed jabs at Lil Durk. “He went to jail, he on some alhamdulillah, inshallah, bismillah,” he raps. “When you was gang, it was no allahu akbar, all this all of Allah / Now it’s as-salamu alaykum, wasn’t you just eatin’ bacon? I hate a pussy n***a fakin’, I dead just saw you eatin’ bacon.” In the verse, 6ix9ine…
The next generation of rap royalty is beginning to step into the spotlight, and this time it’s led by North West. The daughter of Ye is credited as the producer behind a new track titled “Justswagup,” performed by Mag!c alongside Lil Novi — the son of Lil Wayne. While conversations around nepotism in music are inevitable, this moment feels far less like industry maneuvering and more like kids simply enjoying the act of creating together. What truly stands out is North’s role behind the scenes. Instead of grabbing the mic, she’s exploring production, showing early creative instincts and a genuine…
2026 is already shaping up to be an exciting year, as a new Kendrick Lamar snippet has surfaced. Just weeks ago, the rapper sparked speculation after saying he “got one,” fueling talk of new music arriving sooner rather than later. That buzz only intensified with reports that Drake also has a project on the way. Now, the possibility of fresh Kendrick material feels even more real. Producers Sounwave and Jack Antonoff recently gave fans a glimpse inside a studio session, hinting that something may be in the works. In an Instagram video, the two appear to be in a mixing…
NLE The Great says he doesn’t want any problems following a run-in with YoungBoy Never Broke Again affiliates. On Tuesday night (Dec. 23), YB associates Ben 10 and OG 3Three shared footage on social media after they apparently bumped into NLE The Great, who has recently put out two YB diss songs. One video appears to show NLE hanging out the passenger side of an SUV, yelling. OG 3Three addressed the incident in a video shared on social media last night. “You on all these cameras doing all this with the police and then you wait until you pull off…
If there’s one thing that Top Dawg Ent. is going to do every December, it’s show up for the LAnd every year with the TDE Christmas concert and toy drive. On Thursday (December 17), hundreds of community members, LA natives, and even transplants flooded Nickerson Gardens in Watts to see some of their favorites hit the stage in honor of the holiday season and to give back. The lineup included Ab-Soul, Lance Skiiwalker, SZA, Jay Rock, Ray Vaughn, Sir, and, of course, special guests for an extra treat. Snoop Dogg and Dr.Dre came through with a legendary performance together, which…
Drake and Playboi Carti’s only official collaboration, “Pain 1993,” was pretty divisive when it landed on Dark Lane Demo Tapes in 2020. Fans have long wanted another link-up, and while we’re not sure if it will happen, they have definitely put in the work. For those unaware, earlier this month, a snippet of their unreleased collab demo “Slide In” hit the Internet thanks to Adin Ross playing the clip on his livestream. Now, as caught by @plottttwisttttt on Twitter and other pages, a full and higher-quality version of this track hit social media. It’s also going by “K9.” We doubt…
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s home has been ransacked during an armed invasion where four gunmen reportedly held his mother against her will. The embattled rapper’s 60-year-old mother was at her son’s Florida home when a group of men broke in on Sunday night looking for his cash and car keys, police said. When police later arrived to the scene, they learned that four masked men came into the house with handguns. The mom was held at gunpoint outside while the suspects looked through the property for money. Cops searched through the home with a K-9 unit, but the suspects were nowhere to…
Kendrick Lamar, the man who put the phrase “they not like us” into the lexicon, will now have to admit: They like him, they really like him. Grammy voters, that is. The hip-hop star leads the nominees for the 2026 awards with nine. He already fared well at this past year’s ceremony, but he’s poised to possibly do even better this time, looking at the nominations the Recording Academy rolled out Friday morning. Album of the Year Debí Tirar Más Fotos – Bad Bunny Swag – Justin Bieber Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter Let God Sort Em Out –…