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Meet Brotha Asè: The Artist Turning Generational Stories Into Sound

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Joshua Gillespie, better known by his stage name Brotha Asè, is a multi-dimensional artist — a third-generation griot, storyteller, and hip-hop visionary. As the grandson of Vusumuzi and Nothando Zulu, Brotha Asè grew up steeped in the rich tradition of African folktales, oral history, and ancestral wisdom. Drawing from that legacy, he crafts both music …

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HIP HOP TXL PLAYLIST 56: BIG BOOGIE BRINGS THE PAIN ON PAPER

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Hip Hop TXL Playlist 56 featuring Big Boogie out now. Released on 10/31/25. Hosted by DJ Reddy Rell, DJ Pareece, DJ Hard Hitta, Adrian Swish and DJ SaySay. Streaming now on Spotify. Big Boogie came through with his Halloween drop Pain On Paper 4, filled with party records and street anthems that’s sure to keep your energy up. Hip Hop TXL Playlist …

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Cam’ron Hits J. Cole With Lawsuit Over “Ready ’24”

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Veteran rapper Cam’ron has filed a legal suit against J. Cole, alleging that the two agreed to a reciprocal collaboration that the latter failed to honour. According to the filing, Cam’ron contributed a verse to J. Cole’s track “Ready ’24” — recorded as early as 2022. In return, Cam’ron claims J. Cole promised to either …

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Major Federal Gambling Investigation Hits NBA — Coaches and Players Among Arrestees

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A sweeping federal probe into illegal gambling and sports-betting manipulation was unveiled Thursday by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), sending shockwaves through the NBA and raising serious questions about league integrity and the rapid expansion of legalized betting. Two high-profile NBA figures were named among the 30+ individuals charged: including Terry Rozier (guard for …

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Offset Pushes Back Against Rumor He and Quavo Fell Out Over Saweetie

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Offset sets the record straight. Rapper Offset recently addressed long-standing rumors that his fallout with Quavo stemmed from conflict surrounding Saweetie, calling the narrative more “rumor” than reality. On the podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, Offset confronted the speculation head-on, stating that although the rumors have circulated for years, there was a “deeper” reason …

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Album Review: Am I the Drama? – Cardi B

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Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, finally delivers the full project fans have been anticipating since Invasion of Privacy. Across 23 tracks, Cardi leans into everything that made her a star: sharp disses, unfiltered bravado, and the kind of quotable bars that fuel conversation. The album thrives on conflict and confidence — …

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Promises, Doubts, and Desire: Inside Devine’s Standout Track “checks in the mail”

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A must-hear track cementing Devine’s place in today’s R&B scene. Devine is an independent R&B/soul artist based in Los Angeles. Her sound blends classic soul, contemporary R&B, and elements of mellow hip-hop — always with a strong emphasis on storytelling and emotion. She first released Flowers. For Her. in 2020, followed by Chaotic Desire which …

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