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 Young MA was shot? "Y'all know I be chilling..." out of Young MA's own mouth as she went on Instagram Live to address the rumors that she was shot. Sounding astonished at the statement that she had been involved in a shooting in ATL, the New York Rapper was not adamant about capitalizing off of this open Publicity opportunity. In the Live she mentions a song that she was about to drop but now thinks it would be in bad taste. So this rumor may have cheated us out of some long awaited new music.

  Ashanti Verzuz Keyshia Cole? Is it back on? View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ashanti (@ashanti) So, Ashanti is now Covid Free. Does this mean we can get our Verzuz back on. We desperately need to see the faceoff between two queens of singing. And I know Keyshia Cole has to be real anxious for this as well. Looking through the comments of Ashanti's Instagram post announcing that she had been cleared of Covid-19, You can see the fans urge her to take care of herself, not for her own well-being, but for the sake of the Verzuz match. This shows you how anticipated this match had been deemed.  So, Ashanti, for your family and fans, please stay healthy. And Keyshia don't you go getting sick on us now. Not even a damn cold young lady, with all due respect.  [UPDATE] ITS BACK ON. JANUARY 21ST 2021 8 PM ET

 Sumthin 2 Build With Artist:  Levi Stress Genre:  Hip Hop, Rap Location:  Chicago, IL Album:   "Sumthin 2 Build With" Stream / Purchase here: https://open.spotify.com/ album/763zIpYv4Y3cuULFzSm9uv https://levistress.com/ Artwork:  See Below Twitter:  @LeviStress2 @IStillLoveHER Links: Levistress.com http://twitter.com/LeviStress2 Facebook.com/Stressmode34 www.instagram.com/levi_stress About the Album: Chicago Hip Hop artist Levi Stress presents his latest album "Sumthin 2 Build With". Recorded in the summer, the project brought forth collaborative work with his Sunsurfers bandmates; THE III and guest appearances from Sam Byrd and SamIam the MC. "Sumthin 2 Build With" is 17 songs of dope rhymes, ill beats and raw skills, taking it back to the basics of Hip Hop. Check out the album and grab your copy below. https://open.spotify.com/ album/763zIpYv4Y3cuULFzSm9uv https://levistress.com/ Find more info here: Levistress.com Twitter Facebook Instagram Please

Black Summer Artist:  keemthefranchize Genre:  Rap, Hip Hop Location:  Detroit, MI EP:   BLACK SUMMER Stream / Purchase: https://soundcloud.com/ keemthefranchize/sets/black- summer Artwork:  See Below Twitter:  @KeeM_FranchiZe @IStillLoveHER_ Links: keemthefranchize.com https://www.facebook.com/ keemthefranchize1 https://www.instagram.com/ keemthefranchize/ http://twitter.com/KeeM_ FranchiZe About: Detroit hip-hop artist keemthefranchize presents his latest mixtape called BLACK SUMMER. This “Free EP” is described as an expression about the dark space, while embracing this extraordinary dark race. BLACK SUMMER stays true to the lyrical word-play and storytelling style that fans of keemthefranchize have come to love and expect. When asked about the inspiration behind BLACK SUMMER, Keem explains that "things came to a tipping point. I was already in a dark place from dealing with the effects of covid-19, losing my godmother, the racial injustice, remembering last summer but grateful

Perfect Match Artist:  JJ Finesser Genre:  Hip Hop, Rap Location:  CA Video:  " Perfect Match ":  https://youtu.be/z9Xp3ibEuOk Stream here: https://smarturl.it/perfect_ match Artwork:  See Below Twitter:  @jjfinesser @IStillLoveHER_ Links: jjfinesserfranchise.biz https://twitter.com/jjfinesser https://www.facebook.com/ jjfinesser https://www.instagram.com/ jjfinesser/ https://open.spotify.com/ artist/1XdRuLR13YYkxUaL96XzvK https://soundcloud.com/ jjfinesser https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCHwD0elJdE4taT_ 6cfVFMhQ/videos https://music.apple.com/us/ artist/jj-finesser/1446825368 Written as a love song to Hip Hop 'Perfect Match' is the latest release to come from hip-hop emcee JJ Finesser. "Her steadying presence consistently inspires me to be the best version of myself everyday." explains JJ Finesser. 'Perfect Match' is the latest single in the exciting build up to JJ Finesser's upcoming album which is expected for early January 2021. The personi

  Bear Handz 5: Gram Newton ethemadassassin teams up with XP THE MARXMAN for "Lovestruck (Powder Mansions)," the first single off ethemadassassin's latest project, "Bear Handz 5: Gram Newton," produced by Akthentik. The black and white Akthentik laced visual shows the assassin and the marxman spitting straight gas in the deserted streets of a Covid -19 stricken Los Angeles, California. "Bear Handz 5: Gram Newton" drops Jan. 5, 2021 and features XP THE MARXMAN, Supreme Cerebral, and Hus Kingpin. Check out the video and stream the single below. https://youtu.be/LtrvgxQgMdI https://soundcloud.com/ ethemadassassin/6-lovestruck- powder-mansions With 10 albums, 2 EP’s, numerous international collaborations, and over 15 years in the music industry, Los Angeles (by way of North Carolina) emcee, ethemadassassin, is the physical embodiment of dedication, perseverance, independent artistry, and hustle. Debuting as a solo artist in 2004 with the album, “Prover

BowWow VS. Soulja Boy Embarrassed time and time again, Bow Wow somehow manages to stay some kind of relevant. Last we heard was the plane picture bomb fiasco, where he posed as owning a private plane. But, later was outted by fans taking pictures of him in coach on a commercial airline. But, not even the thirsty for fame rapper found by Snoop, and molded by Jermaine Dupri, would succumb to a probably highly anticipated Verzuz battle with Soulja Boy. Still not doing it. Im talking in english right? Just wanna make sure i am 😂 https://t.co/x0o3DYSW2r — Bow Wow (@smoss) November 21, 2020 "In February 2009, Soulja Boy uploaded a video to his YouTube account after buying a new Lamborghini, and issued a challenge to  Bow Wow  to race him for his car. But apparently, Bow Wow took umbrage to Soulja Boy's remarks and filmed a clip of himself in a Lamborghini, disparaging Soulja Boy's own pricey car before issuing his own challenge to Soulja Boy to race him," Reports XXL &quo

 Rappers Murdered in 2020 We Lost Alot This Year: The Hip Hop Community has always suffered tragedies. Me, Personally, the two hardest losses I've had to endear is the lost of Tupac and Nipsey Hussle, ironically two West Coast legends. The worst detail about all these deaths is that they happened by the hands of other black men. (Let me get on my soapbox real quick and say We need to stop this CRIME IN OUR COMMUNITIES, I don't believe in Black on Black Crime.)  But, in 2020 it seemed as, even though we all had it rough, rappers were literally targets especially in Dallas Tx. With shootings on almost every street, even Boosie got caught in the leg. Thankfully he survived.  But what about those that didn't well lets honor them by remembering their music: Bashar Barakah Jackson  (July 20, 1999 – February 19, 2020), known professionally as  Pop Smoke , was an American rapper, singer and songwriter. He was considered by many to be the face of  Brooklyn drill . Born and raised in