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Rhythm and Poetry; rap music is a genre centered around speaking truth to power with style.
50 Cent Roasts Lloyd Banks & Fabolous, Claims They “Put In No Work”
Fifty Cent stoked the coals again. This time, his former label mate Lloyd Banks and Fabolous caught heat from the master manipulator. He went on record on X exclaiming that both Banks and Fab had similar writing styles about women and that they’re at their best talking about “girls.” He went on to say they “never put the work in” in the fashion that he has.
By Skyler Saunders30 days ago in Beat
RichType Pierre Tha Great: Architect of a Grassroots Sound and a Self-Made National Movement
Rather than positioning himself as just another Southern rapper, RichType has built a creative identity around fusion — blending hip-hop structure with brass-heavy arrangements inspired by New Orleans’ deep musical lineage. The result is high-energy, rhythm-forward music that feels both street-ready and musically expansive. His trajectory shows what becomes possible when an artist treats independence not as a limitation, but as a strategic advantage.
By Variety Pressabout a month ago in Beat
How Jim Jones Helped Kid Cudi Day N Nite Take Off by NWO Sparrow
Kid Cudi Day N Nite Was Good but Not Hot Yet by NWO Sparrow Why Kid Cudi Day N Nite Needed Jim Jones I have seen this debate pop up again and again, and every time it does, it tells me how short our collective memory can be. The question keeps coming back the same way. Would Kid Cudi Day N Nite have been successful without Jim Jones hopping on the remix. My answer has always been yes and no at the same time.
By NWO SPARROWabout a month ago in Beat
Hboydaman Breaks Through With NAV Collaboration, Rapid Streaming Success, and a Defining New Era
The Los Angeles–based artist recently reached a career milestone with a high-profile collaboration featuring NAV, a release that drew over 15,000 streams in its first two days and marked a turning point in visibility. Coming off a revealing radio appearance in Portland, Hboydaman has been vocal about growth, faith, and creative intention, signaling a shift from experimentation to focus. With World On Fire on the way, he’s stepping into a new chapter defined by clarity, confidence, and purpose.
By Variety Pressabout a month ago in Beat
Hboydaman Enters 2026 Fully Aware With “Watching Me,” Turning Observation Into Power Under Star Squad Records
Rather than chasing trends or relying on spectacle, “Watching Me” thrives on awareness. It captures the tension that comes with being seen — not just celebrated, but studied. Watched by fans, critics, peers, and an industry that rarely looks away. Hboydaman doesn’t resist that pressure. He embraces it, framing visibility not as a burden, but as leverage.
By Variety Pressabout a month ago in Beat
THE ART DEALER — James Artissen & Bigg Baggz Craft a Bold New EP Poised to Redefine Contemporary Hip-Hop/R&B
As the music landscape continues to shift, and blur the boundaries between genres, the highly anticipated EP THE ART DEALER from James Artissen and Bigg Baggz arrives as a statement of creative evolution in early 2026. Set for release on March 6, 2026, through Humble Sound Records / One9 Music, the project brings together two dynamic voices from the worlds of R&B and Hip-Hop for a compelling collaborative journey.
By Shay McNaire about a month ago in Beat
