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The next big rap star is about to be unleashed beginning New Year's Day when five emerging young hip hop artists, ages 12 to 16 years old, are given the opportunity to rhyme and flow with highly-sought-after producer, Jermaine Dupri in the all-new unscripted series, "The Rap Game". These young rappers will be immersed in the Atlanta hip hop scene with Dupri at the helm as their mentor. Queen Latifah and her partner Shakim Compere will executive produce under the Flavor Unit umbrella along with Dupri. Each week, special guests such as Usher, Ludacris, Da Brat, T.I. and Silent

Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July Photo Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2018

Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping by Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing with him a highly entertaining show tha...


Young Devyn Announces Debut 'Baby Goat' EP Photo Young Devyn Announces Debut 'Baby Goat' EP
by TV News Desk - June 08, 2021

On her signing, Young Devyn shares, “I am very excited about joining a legacy label with legendary acts like Eric B. & Rakim and I truly believe my career as a professional recording artist is going to flourish by partnering with LaTrice Burnette and the 4th & Broadway team.”...


Black Fortune Shares New Video For 'Bankrupt' Photo Black Fortune Shares New Video For 'Bankrupt'
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 14, 2020

Fresh off the heels of his OsshLord mixtape, which The Washington Post named as one of the most notable new releases from the DMV area, rising hip-hop phenom Black Fortune has unveiled a new video for his standout track 'Bankrupt,' featured the new project....


Lifetime Greenlights New Documentary Series and Feature Movie, Telling the Stories of Photo Lifetime Greenlights New Documentary Series and Feature Movie, Telling the Stories of Women Who Have Fallen Under the Toxic Spell of R&B Singer R. Kelly
by Tori Hartshorn - May 08, 2018

As the world has increasingly become more intolerant of predatory behavior, Lifetime re-launches its Emmy Award-winning public affairs campaign, STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, with key programs to bring awareness of abusive behaviors that need to be put to an end. Partnering with advocacy groups and i...


VIDEO: Hustle Gang's Own Tokyo Jetz Releases Dope Animated Lyric Video to Hot Single Photo VIDEO: Hustle Gang's Own Tokyo Jetz Releases Dope Animated Lyric Video to Hot Single THE ONE
by Macon Prickett - March 22, 2018

Female lyricist,Tokyo Jetz, released an animated lyric video for her title track off her highly anticipated 3-song EP, The One. The hard-hitting trap beat and addictive hook lets everyone know exactly who Tokyo Jetz is... she's “The One”. In this track Tokyo Jetz embodies the sound of her hometown o...


VIDEO: Symba Releases 'I'm 4Real' Music Video Photo VIDEO: Symba Releases 'I'm 4Real' Music Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 08, 2020

Inspired by everyone from JAY-Z to Steve Stoute and Steve Jobs, Bay Area-born and Los-Angeles based rapper Symba dove headfirst into the rap game following a rough upbringing. ...


Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July Photo Lil Dicky Announces Debut Australian and New Zealand Shows This July
by A.A. Cristi - April 02, 2018

Illusive Presents and Frontier Touring are elated to announce that multi-platinum artist Lil Dicky will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time this July. The LA-based rapper will be stopping by Auckland, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne, bringing with him a highly entertaining show tha...


Shordie Shordie Releases BITCHUARY (BETCHUA) Remix With Wiz Khalifa and A Boogie wit Photo Shordie Shordie Releases BITCHUARY (BETCHUA) Remix With Wiz Khalifa and A Boogie wit da Hoodie
by Tori Hartshorn - July 15, 2019

Baltimore's Shordie Shordie shared a scorching new remix to his smash “Bitchuary (Betchua)” with special guest features from Wiz Khalifa andA Boogie wit da Hoodie. The original song appeared on his debut project Captain Hook, released last December. Since its release, “Bitchuary (Betchua)” has taken...


Rob49 Drops Off New Single '4 God II' Photo Rob49 Drops Off New Single '4 God II'
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023

Rob49, just dropped his latest street anthem, “4 God II”. This single, produced by Schife, Rico on the Keys and Tupun, is the first of the year, following his highly successful “Welcome to Vulture Island” album released in 2022. The video, directed by Gerard Victor, shows the Vulture Island star bos...


Listen to MC Lars & Mega Ran's Latest Literary Bop SLEEPY HOLLOW Photo Listen to MC Lars & Mega Ran's Latest Literary Bop SLEEPY HOLLOW
by Tori Hartshorn - April 15, 2019

Always pushing boundaries, nerdcore rappers MC LARS & MEGA RAN (whose collective collaboration list includes songs with 'WEIRD AL' YANKOVIC, KRS-ONE, MIKE EAGLE and KOOL KEITH, amongst others) tell the story of WASHINGTON IRVING'S classic Legend of Sleepy Hollow on 'Sleepy Hollow,' the fifth single ...


Breakout Rapper Lil Tony Drops New Single 'Canoozled' Photo Breakout Rapper Lil Tony Drops New Single 'Canoozled'
by Michael Major - September 29, 2023

The track hinges on an uneasy keyboard melody and off-kilter finger-snaps. Anxious cymbals underline his confessional rhymes as he laments, “All my friends is dead I fuck with Blueface like Lil Uzi,” before he repeats the chantable chorus, “I’m Canoozled.”...


Shordie Shordie Releases DISTRACTIONS Photo Shordie Shordie Releases DISTRACTIONS
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019

Fresh off the heels of releasing the remix for his smash “Betchua (Bitchuary)” feat. Wiz Khalifa and A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Baltimore artist Shordie Shordie doubles down on his summer takeover with the release of his newest track “Distractions.' With another side of his emotions on display, Shordie...


Ngeeyl Unleashes New Mixtape 'Hiatus 2: Ssetelian' Photo Ngeeyl Unleashes New Mixtape 'Hiatus 2: Ssetelian'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024

With his new mixtape HIATUS 2: SSETILIAN, NGeeYL embarks on a sonic journey with guest appearances from Baby Drill and multi-platinum superstar Lil Uzi Vert, who also serves as executive producer of the project. SSETILIAN is a symbol of allegiance and testament to his supporters' awareness of his ar...


GIRL IN THE BUNKER The Terrifying True Story of a Girl Held Captive Underground, Prem Photo GIRL IN THE BUNKER The Terrifying True Story of a Girl Held Captive Underground, Premieres on Memorial Day
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018

Following last year's harrowing true story, Girl in the Box that reached over two million viewers, Lifetime presents the disturbing new original movie Girl in the Bunker, based on the true story of Elizabeth Shoaf who was abducted and held captive in a hidden underground bunker. The dark, psychologi...


Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)' Photo Ice Spice Drops Song for 'Pretty Girl (With Rema)'
by Michael Major - October 13, 2023

The collaboration with Rema -- the recipient of MTV’s 2023 Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats -- follows back-to-back smash collaborations with rap trailblazer Nicki Minaj, including “Princess Diana (with Nicki Minaj)” and “Barbie World (with Aqua)”, which marked the biggest female hip-hop debut o...


Rap-Unzel Releases Debut EP, PUN INTENDED Photo Rap-Unzel Releases Debut EP, PUN INTENDED
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 30, 2021

First rising to fame as a beloved star of Lifetime TV's 'The Rap Game', Hip Hop artist Rap-Unzel is carving out her own lane in her fiercely independent debut EP 'Pun Intended'. Her dynamic new project demonstrates organic growth from the beloved artist as she embraces her unique lyrical prowess to ...


Rap Artist Tokyo Jetz Releases New Single And Visual For 'Know The Rules' Featuring T Photo Rap Artist Tokyo Jetz Releases New Single And Visual For 'Know The Rules' Featuring T.I.
by A.A. Cristi - January 29, 2021

“Know The Rules” is now available on all streaming platforms....


Video: Lil Tony Unveils Music Video for New Single '3AM' Photo Video: Lil Tony Unveils Music Video for New Single '3AM'
by Michael Major - July 10, 2023

The video finds him alone inside of a massive house. Grainy footage evokes intensely introverted emotion as he stares out the window. The clip jumps into moments in a speeding luxury car and a graffiti-covered warehouse, matching the frenetic pace and showcasing his presence....


ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop Photo ABC News Announces Special Honoring Women in Hip-Hop
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

Narrated by Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 'Real Queens of Hip Hop' features spoken word by MC Lyte, new interviews with Rappers Eve, Da Brat, Trina, City Girls, Monie Love, Yo-Yo and More, and an original score by WondaGurl....


Tracy T Taps Super Producer Zaytoven For A True Atlanta Mixtape Photo Tracy T Taps Super Producer Zaytoven For A True Atlanta Mixtape
by A.A. Cristi - September 04, 2020

Atlanta spitter, Tracy T, is no stranger to the rap game, but after a short hiatus he's making his 2020 debut teaming up with super producer, Zaytoven, for their collaboration tape - Time Machine. ...


Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage Remix' Ft. Beyonce Hits #1 On Billboard's Hot 100 Chart Photo Megan Thee Stallion's 'Savage Remix' Ft. Beyonce Hits #1 On Billboard's Hot 100 Chart
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 26, 2020

Megan Thee Stallion has today achieved another huge career milestone in what is already her most important year yet, with her single “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart....


Ice Spice Drops 'Like..?' EP Photo Ice Spice Drops 'Like..?' EP
by Michael Major - January 20, 2023

Named after one of her signature catchphrases, Like..? is the best showcase yet for the 23-year-old artist's defiant charm, packed with Instagram-caption worthy couplets written by Ice Spice and inventive instrumentals from Ice and her frequent collaborator and EP executive producer RIOTUSA....


Melvin Brewing Presents Ghostface Killah, GZA, Killah Priest and More Photo Melvin Brewing Presents Ghostface Killah, GZA, Killah Priest and More
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2018

Talk of Melvin began on the West Coast, but the heart of Melvin started beating in the small mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and has since spread nationwide.  Jeremy Tofte founded Melvin Brewing in 2000.  He was working as a waiter at a Thai restaurant called "Thai Me Up" and just like a lot ...


Melvin Brewing Presents Ghostface Killah, GZA, Killah Priest and More Photo Melvin Brewing Presents Ghostface Killah, GZA, Killah Priest and More
by A.A. Cristi - March 29, 2018

Talk of Melvin began on the West Coast, but the heart of Melvin started beating in the small mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and has since spread nationwide.  Jeremy Tofte founded Melvin Brewing in 2000.  He was working as a waiter at a Thai restaurant called "Thai Me Up" and just like a lot ...


Rory O'Malley Joins Cast of Jenji Kohan's AMERICAN PRINCESS Series, Additional Cast A Photo Rory O'Malley Joins Cast of Jenji Kohan's AMERICAN PRINCESS Series, Additional Cast Announced
by Tori Hartshorn - April 24, 2018

Lifetime's new straight-to-series scripted show American Princess from Jenji Kohan, Jamie Denbo, and Tara Herrmann, has found its leading wench-in-waiting! Georgia Flood (Anzac Girls, Wentworth Prison) joins the Lifetime series about a socialite who runs off to join a Renaissance Faire after her wed...






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