Eminem and long-time manager/Def Jam CEO Paul Rosenberg serve as executive producers of the newly released battle rap film, Bodied. As hip-hop lovers enjoy the movie, Eminem decided to take it back to where it all started. Inspired by the film, Slim Shady drops a ten-minute freestyle called “Kick Off.” For the performance, Marshall heads to The Shelter at St. Andrew’s in his hometown of Detroit, the very place the ‘Rap God’ took part in various battles in the early stages of his career. As expected, Eminem goes off touching on Islamic regime, the Manchester bombing after an Ariana Grande concert, and his status when it comes to the greatest MCs.

“Since the day Dre gave me beats, I was made elite…that’s basically what makes me me/ Creating stink till these tats are fading ink/ Who’s the greatest? Think…we’re still debating. Wink.”

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Meek Mill’s anticipated new album CHAMPIONSHIPS dropped on Friday (Nov. 30) and immediately various records off the project has created a stir on social media. One of those songs, “What’s Free,” is already being praised by fans as the crown jewel of the album. Rick Ross and JAY-Z are featured on the record, where along with Meek they trade verses over Streetrunner’s sampling of The Notorious B.I.G.’s “What’s Beef.” JAY-Z’s verse instantly created a stir online, for many reasons including a particular lyric involving Kanye West.

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While Young M.A hasn’t released a project in a while, the Brooklyn spitter continues to give fans songs and freestyles to sit on. The RedLyfe representer keeps it coming with some aggressive music for the streets, getting plenty bars off on the song “Bleed.” Sharp and boastful with the lyrics, hear M.A’s latest gem below.

UPDATE: Official music video added.

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Following the success of “ICY GRL” and its remix with Kehlani, Saweetie is now gearing up to released her Icy Girl LP. The rising Bay Area star follows up her G-Eazy and Rich the Kid featured single “Up Now” with a new record called “Pissed.” Out now with a creative black-and-white lyric video, Saweetie bosses up on the bouncing track while calling out the haters that are angry from a distance.

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Travis Scott flashes back to more innocent times in the music video, “YOSEMITE.” The record was just revealed as the next single off La Flame’s current ASTROWORLD album, and now the accompanying visual is here. Directed by NABIL, the Houston rapper-producer hops on a jet flying over an amazon like no other as a younger version of himself strolls through the adventurous land. With YSL’s Gunna observing from above on the private Learjet, the young kid’s journey eventually leads up to the amusement park, Astroworld.

In support of Scott’s No. 1 album, watch the premiere below. The “Astroworld: Wish You Were Here” Tour starring Travis Scott, Gunna, Trippie Redd, Sheck Wes and Virgil Abloh runs until Dec. 19.

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After teasing fans for what feels like an eternity, Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” music video is finally here. The pop singer draws inspiration and remakes scenes from past popular flicks like Mean Girls, Bring It On and Legally Blonde. The visual even features a memorable scene from Jennifer Garner‘s 13 Going on 30 character Jenna Rink, where Grande is seen in a wedding dress, referencing her break-up from ex-fiancé Pete Davidson. The clip features cameos from Kris Jenner, Troye Sivan, Lindsey Lohan, and more.

“thank u, next” continues to sit at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, currently enjoying its third consecutive week at the top. The record is the first offering from the 25-year-old’s upcoming fifth studio album of the same name.

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A$AP Rocky dropped the Tame Impala-sampled “Sundress” and accompanying music video last week. The A$AP Mob leader shifts from the new record back to his latest album TESTING, with a visual for Gunz N Butter.” James Mackel directs the polarizing clip, which tackles societal issues. The video starts off with Rocky on top of a car speeding through the desert. Later it flips to a scene where a doppelgänger of Charleston church shooter Dylan Roof is seen cleaning a weapon inside a bedroom. The Harlem artist/designer leads a mosh pit during a club performance, before flashing to klan members assembling in front of burning crosses and a SWAT team moving in to chaos on a quiet residential street.

A$AP Rocky will embark on the “Injured Generation” tour, running from Jan. 8 to Feb. 6 in 2019.

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Last month, Sampha released a gorgeous new song called “Treasure,” taken from the soundtrack to the Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet film Beautiful Boy. Last night, the British crooner delivered an expectedly soft yet stunning performance of said song on The Late Late Show with James Corden, where he was joined by an all-star supporting cast comprised of saxophonist Kamasi Washington, pianist Robert Glasper, cellist Kelsey Lu and singer serpentwithfeet.

“Treasure” is Sampha’s first solo offering since the release of his 2016 Mercury Prize-winning debut album Process. He’s also appeared on collaborations with Syd, Kamasi Washington and Richard Russell.

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I know, I know. Last night was a crazy one for new music. Probably the craziest night all year. (Quick recap: new Meek album, new Earl album, new Lil Baby album, new K.R.I.T. EP, new Alchemist EP, new KAYTRANADA EP, new Key! and Kenny Beats EP, two new Chance songs, new Gucci and Quavo song, new Offset song, new Kodak song *catches breath*)

But please don’t let Saba’s new song, “Excited,” fly under your radar. It’s the Chicago rapper’s fourth loosie in as many weeks following “Stay Right Here” with Mick Jenkins and Xavier Omär, “Beautiful Smile” with IDK, and the Pivot Gang posse cut “Blood.” That’s on top of his excellent Care For Me album, which dropped back in April.

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Between Vince Staples, Freddie Gibbs and Rico Nasty, Producer of the Year contender Kenny Beats has locked in with numerous artists this year, but arguably his best partnership is with Atlanta rapper Key! After teaming up for the criminally underrated collaborative album 777 back in May, the duo re-up with this deluxe edition EP.

The five-track extension contains a mix of new songs (“Remember Me,” “Cable Guy,” “Nothin”) and remixes (“Hater,” “Love on Ice”) with guest appearances from 6LACK, Skepta, Rico Nasty and Jay Critch.

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