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Coi Leray Drops “Pink Money” With G Herbo & Bktherula
Hip Hop
Coi Leray Drops “Pink Money” With G Herbo & Bktherula
Hip Hop

Featuring G Herbo and Bktherula “Pink Money” marks Coi Leray’s first official release since dropping her What Happened to Forever EP, stylishly ushering in a bold new era for one of Rap’s most dynamic and genre-defying voices

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Hip Hop
Yakiyn Smashes Glass Ceilings with Global Ambitions
Hip Hop, Music Videos
Yakiyn Smashes Glass Ceilings with Global Ambitions
Hip Hop, Music Videos

Holding collaborations with Doechii, Doe Boy, and Isaiah Rashad under his belt, plus his 1 million streams and being tapped to model for TDE and Yeezy, Yakiyn is kind of a big deal.

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Hip Hop, Music Videos
DaeShawn Forrest’s Long Live Proves Authenticity is Still Alive
Hip Hop
DaeShawn Forrest’s Long Live Proves Authenticity is Still Alive
Hip Hop

DaeShawn Forrest’s new album Long Live proves that introspective Hip Hop is alive and thriving. The Bay Area emcee blends soulful production, relatable lyricism, and faith-filled storytelling, uncovering new layers of his journey.

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Hip Hop
JoeThePoet: The Storyteller Hip Hop Has Been Craving
Hip Hop
JoeThePoet: The Storyteller Hip Hop Has Been Craving
Hip Hop

From Dubai to the legendary S.O.B.’s in New York, JoeThePoet has built a global presence with sharp lyricism, undeniable performances, and ventures that reach far beyond rap. His upcoming album Half Time marks his most powerful chapter yet.

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Hip Hop

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