With his new album YANDHI set to arrive this weekend, Kanye West appeared as musical guest on the season 44 premiere of Saturday Night Live. Introduced by guest host Adam Driver, Kanye West took to Studio 8H to perform his latest hit “I Love It,” with surprise guest Lil’ Pump who was recently serving time in jail.

The two rap stars brought their comical music video to life, dressed as Fiji and Perrier water bottles. Later returning to the SNL stage, Kanye West was joined by Teyana Taylor where they performed the song “We Got Love.” The record, which features an outro from Lauryn Hill, was orginially set to appear on Taylor’s K.T.S.E. sophomore LP but for various reasons didn’t make the final cut. Watch Kanye’s appearance on Saturday Night Live below.

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Kevin Gates just dropped his new project, Luca Brasi 3 today. As fans play Gates’ first full-length offering since being released from prison, the Nawlins native decides to also give us a music video. The record “Adding Up” gets a visual, where the intense clip takes out a page from Fight Club.

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The American Music Awards lineup is getting loaded with newly announced performers. Days after Cardi B joined the fun, the AMAs revealed on Friday (Sept. 28) that Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Dua Lipa have been added as performers. For Cici and Missy, the two reunited on the former’s “Level Up” remix back in the summer. The trio of leading ladies join a star-studded performer list that includes Mariah Carey, Benny Blanco with Halsey and Khalid, Post Malone featuring Ty Dolla $ign and Carrie Underwood.

Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the 2018 AMAs airs live on Oct. 9 at 8:00 p.m EST on ABC. Cardi B and Drake lead the way with eight nominations each.

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Many artists have made their way down under for the Listen Out Festival taking place in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia this weekend. Before taking to the big stage in a few days, A$AP Rocky and Skepta appeared on triple J’s Like a Version. The A$AP Mob leader and London MC performed their TESTING standout “Praise The Lord (Da Shine).”

Rocky also delivered quite a bonus performance, covering Otis Redding’s “(Sittin’ On) the Dock of The Bay” classic. Backed by a live band, watch Pretty Flacko nail the rendition below.

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Kodak Black’s 2018 has been marred by legal issues and serving time in jail. Since his release from jail last month, the Pompano Beach rapper popped up on Gucci Mane’s new single “Wake Up in the Sky” with Bruno Mars. The face of Sniper Gang is now back with a new solo record called “If I’m Lyin, I’m Flyin,” touching on the highs and lows.

Directed by Spencer Hoard, watch the accompanying music video below. Young Kodak’s new offering can be purchased here.

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Last month, Top Dawg Entertainment announced the newest addition to their powerhouse label, Reason. The Carson, California native now introduces himself to the world with his debut project under TDE, There You Have It. The album is 16 records with titles like “Kurupt,” “Better Dayz,” “Colored Dreams / Killers Pt. 2,” and “Summer Up.” Artists like Xian Bell, Space 600, and D Beezey are all featured on the album, out now.

Stream There You Have It below and buy it on iTunes.

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Its been four years since the Marsha Ambrosius released her sophomore LP, Friends & Lovers. Since that time, the Grammy Award-winning songstress has enjoyed family life, giving birth to her baby daughter in 2016. The R&B singer celebrates motherhood with her third studio album, named after her child, NYLA. Available everywhere now via eOne, the 16-track album includes songs like “Old Times” which comes with an eye-opening visual that touches on police brutality. Maroon 5’s PJ Morton serves as the lone feature on NYLA, appearing on the album closer “Hello, Goodbye.”

Hear Marsha’s new album NYLA below.

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Kevin Gates started the new year off on a positive note, granted release from prison. After returning to the music with the Chained to the City EP in May, Gates now drops his first full-length project. The New Orleans rapper continues the Luca Brasi series with the third installment. Luca Brasi 3 is 19 new tracks, with titles like “Adding Up,” “Me Too,” “Great Man” and “Money Long.”

Out now on iTunes, stream Luca Brasi 3 below.

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After the chart-topping Bobby Tarantino II, Logic returns with his second project of 2018. YSIV (Young Sinatra 4) is lead by the Ryan Tedder-featured single, “One Day.” Records like “The Return” and “Everybody Dies” also make the 14-song LP.

Wale, Jaden Smith, Big Lenbo, Hailee Steinfeld, and The Rat Pack all make guest appearances. The most anticipated record off the album “Wu-Tang Forever,” pairs Logic with all living members of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan. Out now everywhere, stream YSIV below.

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For the past four years, Lil’ Wayne dealt with delays, personal disputes with Birdman, lawsuits centered around his contractual obligations with Cash Money Records and the pending status of Tha Carter V. Weezy F. Baby got his wish earlier this year, when a settlement was agreed upon and Lil’ Wayne was released from the label he called home since the start of his career. The New Orleans rapper celebrates his freedom, solely under Young Money Records, with the release of his much-anticipated 12th studio album.

Tha Carter V is 23 tracks, featuring guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, Travi$ Scott, Snoop Dogg, XXXTentacion, Ashanti and more. Out now on iTunes and all streaming platforms, hear the long-awaited C5 in its entirety now.

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