After a brief hiatus, J.Cole is back with the announcement of his long-awaited album, The Fall-Off. On Wednesday (Jan. 14), the Fayetteville rapper released a short visual unveiling the release date of February 6. A few hours later, Cole then premiered a new record titled, “Disc 2 Track 2”. “I persevered through the worst, my thirst to adhere is a curse,” he raps. “My life, I see it in reverse, I first appeared in a hearse, the driver steered to The post J.Cole Announces ‘The Fall-Off’ Release Date & Drops New Song “Disc 2 Track 2” first appeared on Rap Radar.
As A$AP Rocky’s long-overdue album, Don’t Be Dumb, finally nears, the Harlem rapper releases its latest offering “Helicopters”. Directed by Dan Streit, the video game-inspired clip centers Flacko inciting riots through a city while leading police on a chase in a stolen chopper. “Pull up to the church in my hoodie then / I’m ’bout to get money for surely then / I ridе around in an all-pink Mercedes, thе pussy whip / Like Killa Cam, my braids lookin’ like The post A$AP Rocky Goes Dumb In “Helicopters” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Larry June trucks along in the new year with his latest release, “Who Coppin”. Over a lush instrumental by Teeko and June Santana, the San Francisco rapper delivers his motivational raps with a sprinkle of swag. “Let’s take it back to 2012, hundred K up / Still feelin’ low, still feelin’ stuck / Know I’m livin’ wrong, tryna do right / Dropped out of school, put my heart in this mic.” The post Larry June Drops New Single “Who Coppin” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Cardi B re-ups her “ErrTime” record with an alternate remix featuring Jeezy. On heels of its previous remix featuring Latto, the Atlanta rapper opens up the “Snow Mix” with his trapping bars and signature ad-libs. “Re-up like Alaska, snow mountain, you can ski (Ow) / Ten bricks for a show, damn right, that’s the fee (Yeah) / Lawn chair a nigga, stand right, I never fold / Snowman, bitch, yeah, this shit I say is cold (Woah).” The original record The post Cardi B Links With Jeezy “ErrTime” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Big K.R.I.T.’s back and continues his run with his latest release, “The Mileage”. Over a blaring instrumental, the Mississippi rapper pulls up with his energetic rhymes and his southern twang. On the hook, he raps, “I had to change the mileage / What you know about it? / This is for all who ride it / Cranking up the body / I had to change the mileage / Speaking of big bodies / What’s good is blade choppers? / With The post Big K.R.I.T. Brings “The Mileage” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Still hot off the release of his collaborative album, The Reinvention with DJ Premiere, Ransom continues his winning streak with the triumphant single, “Bomaye”. Lead by Conductor Williams and The Blindside’s cinematic soundbed, the Jersey City rapper brings an abundance of his competitive rhymes. “It’s inevitable I am the one / On this pedestal I’m second to none,” he raps. “It’s incredible I come from the slums / Niggas never knew what I would become / With this revenue I’m The post Ransom Drops “Bomaye” With Conductor Williams first appeared on Rap Radar.
Hot off their Grammy nomination, Clipse premiere the long-awaited video for “F.I.C.O.” featuring Stove God Cooks. With Hannan Hussain (“So Be It“) back in the director’s chair, the sinister visual depicts the trio narrating streets tales from inside an abandoned housing development and riding through the streets of N.Y.C. “I remember late nights, pissy hallways/ Driving me psycho/ The money wouldn’t come fast enough,” reflects Push, while No Malice recalls, “I done had an infamous run My story gon’ hit The post Clipse & Stove God Cooks Connect In The Gritty “F.I.C.O.” Video first appeared on Rap Radar.
Ahead of his new album, everything is a lot, Wale drops off one final offering titled “Belly.” Over a flip of Soul II Soul’s classic, “Back To Life”, the D.M.V. hitter recollects some of his life’s challenges. Niggas all sides / It’s my free play / I’m interning for my barber get your free fade,” he raps. “Wait, tell me where we at though / I’m looking through the windows of your soul I don’t back though / I lost The post Wale Drops “Belly” Ahead Of New Album first appeared on Rap Radar.
The wave is back. After 16 years behind bars, Harlem rapper Max B has finally been released from prison. On Sunday (Nov. 9), the 47-year-old who was serving time for murder conspiracy and robbery was welcomed by family and friends outside the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey including associate and frequent collaborator, French Montana. Immediately after his release, Max B celebrated his newfound freedom with his first post-prison public appearance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium for the Cleveland The post Max B Released From Prison first appeared on Rap Radar.
Photo: Chris Pizzello/AP It was another historic evening for hip-hop as OutKast was among the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Salt-N-Pepa was also among the acts who were honored the Musical Influence award. On Saturday (Nov. 8), OutKast members Big Boi and Andre 3000 took to the stage at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater during their acceptance, which was presented by Donald Glover. Big Boi kicked off the speech thanking his partner-in-rhyme, “I wanna say, The post OutKast Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame first appeared on Rap Radar.
Photo: Johnny Nunez/Getty Images With the 2026 Grammy nominations set to take place early next year, the full list of nominations has been released with Kendrick Lamar leading the pack. On Friday (Nov. 7), The Recording Academy revealed the full list of nominees in all categories. Among Kendrick Lamar’s nine nods including all three major categories with “luther” up for both Song Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and GNX for Album of The Year. K.Dot also sweeps all The post Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations first appeared on Rap Radar.
In support of Starz’ upcoming British boxing drama series, Fightland, executive producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson returns to music and provides the title-song featuring Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow, and Jeremih. Produced by Kyeme Miller, Fif, Sheff, and Hallow unleash their gritty and motivational verses, while Jeremih lays down the hook. “Southpaw, lefty, I call this my knife hand / UK, blade work, run for your life, fam / Gang shit, bang shit, this is just a different drill / Lame The post 50 Cent Rallies Sheff G, Sleepy Hallow & Jeremih For “Fightland” Theme Song first appeared on Rap Radar.
Moneybagg Yo and G Herbo has released their new collaboration “Feet On Land” and take New York City in its music video. Directed by Michael Garcia, the Memphis and Chicago rappers trade braggadocious bars while cruising the streets that never sleeps and riding the subway. “You niggas ain’t killers, just rappin’-ass niggas, really my biggest of fans / Eleven some hours to pick up the yen, just came from a show in Japan, raps Money, while Herbo adds, “Yeah, my The post Moneybagg Yo & G Herbo Connect With “Feet On Land” first appeared on Rap Radar.
To coincide with the release of their long-awaited album, Goldfish, Grammy Award-winning producers Hit-Boy and The Alchemist release the video to the album’s track, “Ricky”. Directed by Isaac Garcia, the frequent collaborates drop introspective bars while putting in long hours at a carpet cleaner shop before cruising the streets. Hit-Boy raps, “These rappers cannot get the files ‘tll I see a wire / These niggas busters and they burnt out like the Eaton fires / Movin’ too casual, you could The post Hit-Boy & The Alchemist Release “Ricky” Video From Their Collaborative Album first appeared on Rap Radar.
In preparation for her upcoming Megan: Act III, Megan Thee Stallion releases her new single, “Lover Girl”, alongside its music video. In the raunchy and nostalgic visual, the Houston hottie, gushes over her boo while delivering striking looks and stunning chorography. “Ayy, he get so deep in that pussy, it’s like he lookin’ for somethin’ . A tight squeeze, but he still gon’ make his way through that tunnel / Yeah, I might bend over, but ain’t foldin’ for nothin’ The post Megan Thee Stallion’s A “Lover Girl” On Her New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.
Big K.R.I.T. weathers the storm on his brand new single, “Gotta Do It”. Produced by Joey Bates and Laco Xxx, King Remembered In Time details perseverance and pays homage. “Like the UGK’s and the MJG’s and 8Balls / For me, they pave the way / Can’t forget the scar on face / In the ghetto with my boys / Mind playin’ tricks for days / If you’re huggin’ on the curb then your elbows bound to scrape.” The post Big K.R.I.T.’s Back With “Gotta Do It” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Big L’s posthumous album Harlem’s Finest: Return Of The King is in the horizon and the late rapper connects with Nas on its first offering, “u ain’t gotta chance”. Produced by G Koop, 2one2, Al Hug and Mike Heron, L Corleone and and Escobar trade a plethora of gritty and witty bars. “In a nigga mouth is where my gun go / 139 is where I’m from, bro / You know that, I’m just remindin’ you / Front and they’ll The post Big L Links With Nas On Posthumous “u ain’t gotta chance” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Photo: Shahar Azran/Getty Images Soul legend D’Angelo has died after his long battle pancreatic cancer. The Grammy-winning artist was 51. On Tuesday (Oct. 14), his family confirmed the tragic news of the neo-soul singer’s passing in New York City earlier in the morning. “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” his family said in a statement. “After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo The post D’Angelo Passes Away at 51 first appeared on Rap Radar.
Photo: Jane Rosenberg Three months after his RICO trial verdict, Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison. On Friday (Oct. 3), Diddy was ordered 50 months by a New York City federal judge prostitution-related charges as well as a $500,000 fine, which is the maximum fine the judge could impose. The Judge Arun Subramanian’s stated that although the max of 11 years was excessive, being released with only 14 months served was not enough. “A history of The post Diddy Sentenced To 50 Months first appeared on Rap Radar.
Dave East rolls out his Karma 4 campaign with the forthcoming project’s first single, “Bottega Trunks” featuring Stove God Cooks. Over Nicholas Craven’s cinematic production, Dave East takes a moment to reflect. “Turn one into two, now they twins, baby / I been blowing in the wind, lately / First of the month, go get that rent, baby / I learned to work it out without no gym, baby / Lobster dinners out the car, I do shrimp, baby.” Meanwhile, The post Dave East Links With Stove God Cooks For “Bottega Trunks” first appeared on Rap Radar.
