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Lizzo Announces Upcoming Mixtape ‘My Face Hurts From Smiling’ Featuring SZA And Doja Cat

Lizzo is kicking off her Yitty Girl Summer with a brand-new mixtape. Get the details here. Key Takeaways: Lizzo is back with new music. On Tuesday (June 24), the “Truth Hurts” artist revealed her upcoming mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, will drop on Friday (June 27). Alongside the announcement, Lizzo also shared the cover art, which […]

PRE$HA3X: Destinee Lynn, Bri Biase & Asianae Just Lit a Fire Under Female Rap — And It’s Spreading Fast

Posted by The Hip-Hop Report | June 6, 2025 If you’ve been sleeping on the wave of female rappers who are actually spitting real bars, wake up — because Destinee Lynn, Bri Biase, and Asianae just dropped a grenade on the game with their brand-new EP, Pre$ha3x. This isn’t your typical girl-power pop trap. Pre$ha3x […]

DESTINEE LYNN, BRIBIASE AND ASIANE IN A PICTURE TOGETHER HUGGING SHWING HAND GESTURES

ATL’S FEMALE RAP TRIFECTA JUST WENT NUCLEAR ON THE “WHAM CHALLENGE” 🔥

Written by The HipHop Report Team | May 2025 Yo. Let’s get straight to it — Atlanta just became ground zero for the next major wave in female rap. Three of the grittiest, most fearless, and rawly talented women in the game just set the “Wham Challenge” on FIRE — and they didn’t come to […]

Milwaukee Hip-Hop: No Longer in the Shadows

When people talk about hip-hop hubs, they throw out the usual suspects: Atlanta, New York, L.A., Chicago.But it’s time to stop sleeping on Milwaukee — because the city’s hip-hop scene is no longer a quiet whisper; it’s a loud, unapologetic roar. For years, Milwaukee artists have been grinding in the margins. Overlooked by mainstream media, […]

The Drake Effect: 13 Artists Whose Careers Benefited From His Co-sign

For some of your favorite artists, receiving a co-sign from Drake often becomes a strategic move that can reshape a rising star’s momentum and public image. His influence has helped boost a range of acts — from mysterious R&B newcomers to regional rappers and global stars across languages and genres. Drake’s choices on who to acknowledge reflect […]

Tay-K Convicted Of Murder For Second Time, Faces Up To 99 Years In Prison

Tay-K has been found guilty of murder for a second time and faces the prospect of spending the rest of his life in prison. The 24-year-old, who is already serving a 55-year sentence for a separate murder conviction, has now been convicted of fatally shooting photographer Mark Anthony Saldivar in 2017. Tay-K (real name Taymor McIntyre) […]

Kai Cenat Criticizes Drake’s ‘Nokia’ Video & Acts Out How It ‘Should Have’ Looked

Kai Cenat has admitted that he is not a fan of Drake‘s new music video for “Nokia” and even illustrated how he feels it should have looked. Speaking on his popular Twitch livestream, the internet personality said of the $ome $exy $ongs 4 U standout: “Music video, not a banger. Y’all gotta start letting me direct this shit! I […]

Kanye West Announces New Album ‘WW3,’ Reveals Split From Wife Bianca Censori

Kanye West has announced that he is dropping a new album this week called WW3, while also revealing that he has split from his wife Bianca Censori. Despite just recently leaking his 11th solo LP Bully himself, the rap legend has quickly turned his attention to his next full-length effort, which is set to be released on Thursday (April 3), […]

Walmart heiress stuns America with bold anti-Trump message in bombshell ad

A Walmart heir took a daring stance against President Donald Trump by publicizing a political message emphasizing the need to work with allies while urging voters to attend town halls. Christy Walton, 76, placed a full-page ad in the New York Times and other local newspapers on Sunday, calling on Americans to engage in the political process, reported Fortune Magazine. […]

Kodak Black’s “Glow Street” Movie, Starring Milwaukee Rapper Destinee Lynn, Hits #1 on Tubi’s Black Cinema Category

In a move that continues to capture the public’s attention, Kodak Black’s movie Glow Street has made waves in the film world by securing the #1 spot on Tubi’s Black Cinema category. The film, which features Milwaukee rapper and rising star Destinee Lynn, has garnered significant praise and caught the eye of film lovers and […]