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Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Jay-Z For Most Grammys In Hip-Hop History
Kendrick Lamar has made history. He now is the hip hop artist with the most GRAMMY® award wins. At last night’s ceremony he picked up enough to hop over Jay-Z. That’s a win for the Compton MC. Just to say you passed the head of the hip hop world is something to claim. He may have even pushed Clipse to win their one and only gramophone.
By Skyler Saundersabout 6 hours ago in Beat
IAmYungReef Delivers a No-Nonsense Anthem on “I Mean Business” With FIS BANGA, Javon Musiq & Bigga Rankin
“I Mean Business” is more than just a collaboration — it’s a mission statement delivered with precision, hunger, and intent. From the opening moments of the record, the tone is unmistakable: this is not a casual release or a filler track, but a declaration of purpose. At the center of it all is IAmYungReef, who leads the charge with a confident delivery and sharp, deliberate bars that underline both his growth as an artist and his refusal to be overlooked. There’s a sense of urgency in his performance, paired with clarity — the sound of someone who knows exactly where they’re headed and isn’t asking for permission to get there.
By Variety Pressabout 14 hours ago in Beat
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 Saunders3 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 Press4 days 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 SPARROW6 days 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 Press9 days 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 Press9 days ago in Beat
