Freddie Gibbs and Madlib released their Bandana album last week, and since then the project has been highly-praised by many with some calling it an album of the year candidate. To promote the project, Gibbs appeared on Real 92.3 in Los Angeles with Bootleg Kev and DJ Hed. The visit ended with a freestyle session, where Gangsta Gibbs rips Drake and Rick Ross’ “Money in the Grave” track. Watch the performance below.

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The Game is getting set to release his new album, Born 2 Rap, later this year. The veteran rapper is calling the project his final studio LP and started the roll out on Friday (Jun. 21) with the single “West Side.” Promoting the new record, The Game paid a visit to Power 106 in Los Angeles to catch up with the L.A. Leakers. With a lot of bars to get off, the Compton MC delivered a near 10-minute freestyle session. Watch The Game rap over Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road”, YG’s “Go Loko”, 2Pac’s “Can’t C Me”, Young Thug’s “The London”, Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm” and Royce Da 5’9″‘s “Boom” below.

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Ari Lennox made her late-night television debut on Thursday (Jun. 20), appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Serving as musical guest, the Dreamville songstress performed a medley of the songs “Up Late” and “BMO.” Both records appear on Ari’s Shea Butter Baby debut album, released back in mid May. The appearance comes after the D.C. singer just wrapped up her first-ever headlining U.S. tour.

Watch the performance below.

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ScHoolboy Q continued his CrasH Talk promo run with a visit to Berlin’s popular A COLORS SHOW. With a yellow backdrop and bringing his trademark energy, the TDE MC performed the song “Numb Numb Juice.” The single appears on Groovy Q’s latest album featuring appearances by Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, YG, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, 6LACK, and Lil’ Baby.

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Jessie Reyez appeared as musical guest on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night (Jun. 11). Joined by 6LACK, the two singing stars performed their “Imported” remix for the first-time together on late-night television. The original appeared on the Canadian star’s Being Human in Public EP, that released late last year. Watch the remix video by clicking here and check out the performance below.

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GoldLink’s new album DIASPORA is out everywhere today. The 14-track LP boasts appearances from Khalid, Tyler, the Creator, Pusha T, WizKid, Bibi Bourelly, Justine Skye and more. The Grammy-nominated star appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday (Jun. 11) moments before his new album dropped to perform the song “Zulu Screams” with special guest Maleek Berry.

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With his new album 43VA HEARTLESS available everywhere, MoneyBagg Yo is on a hard promo run. After a session with the L.A. Leakers recently, the Memphis paid a visit to The Funkmaster Flex Show on HOT 97. Returning to the mic, MoneyBagg Yo kicks a freestyle for the viewers. Watch below.

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With her Fever mixtape out everywhere no, Megan Thee Stallion is making her rounds nationwide on a promo run. The rising Texas star paid a visit to Sway in The Morning where she discussed her new project, currently being enrolled in college, pushing female empowerment, and more. Before stepping away, Megan decided to kick a freestyle over 2Pac’s “Hit ‘Em Up” classic. Watch below.

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Cardi B headlined HOT 97 Summer Jam 2019 on Sunday night (Jun. 2) at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Performing not far from her hometown, the Bronx star delivered an electric set with special guests Offset, City Girls, and Blueface. The biggest surprise came when Cardi, dressed in a skimpy yellow ensemble, brought out Billy Ray Cyrus and Lil’ Nas X to perform their Billboard smash-hit “Old Town Road.” Sadly, during the performance Lil’ Nas X could not be heard as his mic went out. That didn’t damper the energy as the packed crowd at MetLife Stadium sang the chart-topping song word for word.

Summer Jam 2019 also featured sets by Meek Mill, Migos, Tory Lanez, Rich the Kid, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Davido, Casanova and more.

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MoneyBagg Yo released his new album 43VA HEARTLESS last week, just six months after RESET. Offset, Lil’ Durk, City Girls, Kevin Gates, Gunna and Blac Youngsta all make guest appearances on MBY’s sophomore project. To promote the LP, the Memphis rapper paid a visit to the L.A. Leakers on Power 106 in Los Angeles. Kicking it with DJ SourMilk and Justin Credible, MoneyBagg Yo dropped a freestyle over Megan Thee Stallion’s “Big Ole Freak.”

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