Hip hop news and rumors

Here are some recent hip hop news and rumors:

News:

  1. Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre to Release New Music: After years of anticipation, Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre are reportedly working on new music together. The duo has been teasing a collaboration for some time, and fans are eagerly awaiting the release of their joint project.
  2. J. Cole's Dreamville Festival Returns: J. Cole's Dreamville Festival is back for its second year, with a star-studded lineup featuring artists like Lil Baby, DaBaby, and Megan Thee Stallion. The festival takes place in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 13-14.
  3. Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" Breaks Records: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's hit single "WAP" has broken multiple records, including the most streams for a female rap collaboration on Spotify. The song has also reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
  4. Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival Returns: Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival is back for its second year, with a lineup featuring artists like Post Malone, Lil Baby, and Megan Thee Stallion. The festival takes place in Houston, Texas, on November 5-6.

Rumors:

  1. Drake and The Weeknd Reuniting: There have been rumors circulating that Drake and The Weeknd, two of Toronto's most successful rappers, are working on a joint project. The two artists have collaborated in the past, and fans are hoping for a new collaboration.
  2. Kanye West's Yeezy Gap Deal: Kanye West has been rumored to be working on a deal with Gap to launch a new clothing line, Yeezy Gap. The deal is reportedly worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and would make West one of the highest-paid celebrities in the world.
  3. Jay-Z and Beyoncé's New Music: There have been rumors circulating that Jay-Z and Beyoncé are working on new music together. The couple has been relatively quiet in recent years, but fans are hoping for a new collaboration.
  4. Nicki Minaj's Retirement: Nicki Minaj has been rumored to be retiring from music, with some sources claiming that she is done with the industry. However, Minaj has not officially confirmed the rumors, and fans are still holding out hope for new music.

Other News:

  1. XXL's Freshman Class: XXL has announced its annual Freshman Class, featuring up-and-coming artists like Lil Keed, Pooh Shiesty, and Morray.
  2. The Game's New Album: The Game has announced a new album, "Drillmatic," which is set to drop on September 30. The album features a star-studded lineup of guests, including Lil Wayne, Drake, and Kanye West.
  3. Snoop Dogg's New Album: Snoop Dogg has announced a new album, "I Wanna Thank Me," which is set to drop on August 12. The album features a mix of new and old-school tracks, and is sure to be a hit with fans.

These are just a few of the latest hip hop news and rumors. Stay tuned for more updates and developments in the world of hip hop!