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Jermaine Dupri, CEO and founder of the legendary So So Def, has recently inked a deal to release is next EP with Empire, an independent label, distributor, and publisher. The first single from the new project it “WYA” (Where You At) featuring mufti-platinum rapper and 20-year industry veteran, Bow Wow, who is making his return […]

The Hip Hop Enquirer’s editorial team has taken a look at the list of nominees for the 2015 BET Awards and we have handpicked this year’s winners based on a careful analysis of why those picked we believe should win. Award shows are generally nothing more than a popularity contest where the artist wins because […]

Jay-Z has been under a lot of pressure ever since Tidal launched. Tidal’s mission is for the artists to make the money they deserve from the streaming of their records and at the same time, have a direct-to-consumer relationship thus cutting out the middle man (record companies). Well the music streaming service which promised customers […]

From one of the classic hip-hop songs, ‘One More Chance’, Biggie described himself as, “Black and ugly as ever”. Only he could get away with those self-deprecating lyrics and still be loved all the same. Notorious was one of a kind and today May 21st, would have been his 43rd birthday. The Brooklyn MC only […]

While starring in The Hunger Games, Evan Ross decides to jump-start his music career with his first single called “How To Live Alone” featuring T.I. On the passionate ballad, which is an ode to his wife Ashlee Simpson, Evan sings about life if he did not have the one he loved. “The song is about […]

Today the people at LRG dropped their newest lookbook, the brand is always dropping dope & fresh trends for every fashion killa. In the “Travel Unravel” lookbook, it shows off the collection’s wide range of warm weather gear and with a perfect color palette for the season. Shot by Los Angeles-based photographer Ravi Vora, LRG […]

Rapper and newly crowned “turn up God” Waka Flocka dropped a music video for his latest single “Turn Up Godz” featuring Dj Whoo Kid. The single is off of “The Turn Up Godz” mixtape released by Waka and DJ Whoo Kid a few weeks ago. The duo toured a few of the hottest spring break […]

Jim Jones recently went on ESPN’s “Highly Questionable” where the conversation centered around some of his past beefs. Peep the interview now as Jim Jones talks getting surrounded by The Fruit Of Islam  over his remarks about Minister Farrakhan, getting jumped at Rucker Park as well as a confrontation in D.C.  Jim held no […]

Wiz Khalifa and Yo Gotti producer David Versis is back in the lab concentrating on his own music and just dropped the new hypnotic single “Possession.” Versis spoke on his latest visual and track saying, “Like most of my records, I had the concept for ‘Possession’ long before laying any music down. I thought it’d […]

The expanding world of celebrity Dj’s has just grown even more. Paris Hilton, Shaquille O’ Neal, and Snoop Dogg are a few but now Lil Wayne and Wiz Khalifa are on board that train as well. If you want Lil Wayne to rock your party on the 1’s and 2’s all you need is a […]

East Coast rap star Joyner Lucas releases his highly anticipated new visual for his buzzed about single “Ross Capicchioni,” based on the true story of 17-year-old Ross Capicchioni surviving being shot multiple times in a rural area of Detroit back on June 6, 2007.  The gripping video depicts the chilling chain of events leading up […]

While serving time behind bars, Gucci Mane delivers another mixtape. Following his “Trap House 5” mixtape, Gucci drops another one called “King Gucci.” The 10-track mixtape features appearance by Fetty Wrap, Migos, PeeWee Longway and production by Chief Keef, Metro Boomin’, and Zaytoven. Gucci is currently serving time for carrying a concealed weapon, disorderly conduct, […]

The Cherry Party, the label from noted A&R executive Jolene Cherry, has signed a new agreement with RED Distribution for digital and physical distribution in the U.S. and Canada, it was announced today. The Cherry Party, which was incubated as a joint venture imprint through Sony Music Entertainment’s RED Associated Labels and is now an independent label, is […]

Staying close to their signature style while trying new things, street wear brand Black Scale drops their new spring/summer 2015 lookbook. The San Francisco-based label pushes boundaries with its dark and graphic-heavy look. The collection consists of graphic tees, outerwear, and headgear. The Black Scale collection provides a few standouts like the MA-1 jacket, Barnes […]

We learned from his early mixtapes that GunPlay has been able to rap over anything, from a gritty RZA track to a trap MMG single. On his latest single “WUZHANINDOE,” Gunplay recruits DJ Mustard and YG for an added West Coast feel. GunPlay spits some tough rhymes on the bass-heavy beat, while YG follows with his own gritty […]