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Coming out of Pomona, California, Jahmed has been making a big impact on the industry and many big artists have been taking notice of him. The 24-year-old was able to secure a feature from the likes of Freddie Gibbs on his last EP, Armani, and moving forward, Jahmed promises to make an even bigger splash on the game. This past week, we were lucky enough to get to speak with Jahmed for our latest episode of Top 5s, in which the rapper spoke about his hometown of Pomona, his favorite albums, video games, and even his top 5 wrestlers. At number one, Jahmed decided to go with someone who is certainly an icon.

“Stone Cold Steve Austin, bruh he’s just so fire,” Jahmed said. “He’s got the swag with him. Bald head dude with the leather vest also 3:16, you can’t fuck with Stone Cold. It’s just something about his swag. He don’t give a fuck, with his aggressiveness, he’s just that dude.”

Jahmed also got to speak about Pomona, California, and how there are plenty of great things to do there. From the parks to the restaurants, it’s clear that Jahmed is proud of his city. If you’ve ever thought about visiting Pomona, then this video will certainly prove to be a must-watch.

Be sure to check out Jahmed’s favorites in our latest episode of Top 5s, above. You can also check out our previous Top 5s episode with SK8, right here.

It’s been a slow grind for Moneybagg Yo but the release of A Gangsta’s Pain felt like a massive win for the Memphis rapper. The project, led by the Future-assisted “Hard For The Next,” soared to the top of the Billboard 200, marking Bagg’s first #1 album in his career. In the weeks since its release, he’s been offering new visuals off of the project. This time, he shares the music video for one of the highlights off of the project, “Free Promo ft. Lil Durk and Polo G. The three rappers flex their acting chops in the visual which follows the tale of loyalty and honor.

Check the video out for “Free Promo” below and make sure you read our digital cover story with Moneybagg Yo, as well. 

Tee Grizzley recently delivered his new album Built For Whatever, a project with featured guest appearances from Big Sean, King Von, Lil Durk, Quavo, YNW Melly, and G Herbo. Today, the Detroit rapper came through to deliver some new visuals for “Built To Last,” brought to life by Krispy Kam. For the most part, the clip focuses entirely on Grizzley, allowing the rapper ample space to emote — unsurprising given the lyrical subject matter at hand. 

In the opening moments, Grizzley holds it down with his newborn son, clearly humbled by the addition to his family. “Looking at my son, like damn, I got a human,” he raps. “Remember when I felt you in your mama’s stomach movin’ / looking at my jewelry like damn, I’m really stupid / looking at my past, like damn man, I been through it.” Before long, a tonal shift begins to occur, prompting an increase in intensity from Grizzley. Despite the crescendo, the video remains a relatively low-key affair as Grizzley navigates his surroundings, from the streets to the studio. 

Overall, there’s a low-budget and raw aesthetic throughout that speaks to Grizzley’s artistry, and while it’s not exactly the flashiest music video of all time, it’s enough to enhance the message of the already-powerful “Built To Last.” Check it out for yourself now, and sound off if you’ve been keeping Tee Grizzley’s latest album on steady rotation. 

DJ Khaled has a brand new #1 album under his belt, debuting at the top spot on the charts with his latest project Khaled Khaled. Despite the album’s strong commercial performance, it has received mixed reviews from fans. One of the songs that has earned some of the strongest comments has been “LET IT GO,” the collaboration involving Justin Bieber and 21 Savage.

As the mega-producer continues to release new music videos from the album, Khaled has officially dropped the clip for “LET IT GO.” The trio of superstar artists hit the golf course with Bieber playing the role of Khaled’s caddy. After Khaled places a bet with his partners, Bieber surprises them all by hitting a hole-in-one from several hundred yards away. He goes up against 21 Savage, who also has some sharp skills. Eventually, a danger presents itself on the course as an alligator pops up but the fearless DJ Khaled risks his own life to wrestle the animal, ending up on top and celebrating with Biebs. 

Watch the comical new video for “LET IT GO” above and let us know which song you want to see get a new video in the comments.

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For weed-smokers of all shapes and sizes, a session with Snoop is among the most sought-after bucket-list endeavors. It would appear that the Doggfather is acutely aware of this, as he notes in his brand new single “Gang Signs,” a highlight from his recent From Tha Streets 2 Tha Suites project. Today, Snoop has come through to drop off a new video from the album, and lo and behold, it features none other than Madonna puffing on a blunt.

“Crip walking with my homegirl Martha,” he raps, but alas, footage of Martha’s footwork was not provided. “While I’m passing joints to Madonna.” Cut to the pop icon living up to the bar, blowing smoke into the camera in a clip that’s already garnered viral attention. “Who wanna smoke with Snoop, let’s have a smoke or two / puff puff pass, that’s what real smokers do.” His celebrity smoking session continues as he finds himself posted up with Gary Payton, reminding haters exactly how he gets down. “You was smoking on Gary Payton, I was smoking with Gary Payton,” he flexes. “We not the same, stop hatin’.” 

Check out Snoop and Mozzy’s new video for “Gang Signs,” featuring cameo appearances from Madonna, Gary Payton, and Mistah F.A.B. And while you’re here, be sure to offer your thoughts and prayers to Snoop Dogg and his mother in the comments below. 

After hitting us with the impressive joint project Dum and Dummer 2 back in March, Young Dolph and Key Glock are still giving the LP the love it deserves by releasing new singles and visuals. The latest one is for a solo track by Dolph titled “Hashtag,” and he shows the world a preview of how he might’ve been getting through this pandemic over the past year and a half.

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To say that Dolph is living in the lap of luxury in his video for “Hashtag” would be an understatement, particularly when you peep his quarantine bae featured throughout. Shot entirely from the view of a penthouse suite, the visuals are what dreams are made of — well, that is if your dream is to be a platinum-selling emcee with a stacked-up shorty waiting for you in the President’s Suite on the top floor of [Enter Luxury Hotel Line Here]. Did we make our point, or did you need a more detailed analogy?

Dum and Dummer 2, which a lot of you gave the coveted “VERY HOTTTTT” rating back when it dropped, is a solid effort that revives the same rap syergy that Glock & Dolph cooked up on the first Dum & Dummer back in 2019. Over the span of 20 tracks, both emcees take turns killing it on tracks, both as solo rappers and as a unit, and the results are definitely worthy of a few spins. If they keep dropping videos like this one, they might just be rocking off this project for the rest of summer 2021.

Watch the music video for “Hashtag” by Young Dolph above, and make sure to go stream the joint LP Dum and Dummer 2 right now on your preferred music streaming service. As always, let us know how you feel about both the video and album down below in the comments section:

DJ Khaled’s Khaled Khaled has arrived, unsurprisingly securing the number one spot on the Billboard charts — a tradition for the mogul, save for a few exceptions of course. This time, however, the sailing was smooth as its ever been, and Khaled’s star-studded project continues to rack up the streams. In an effort to bring the album to life on all fronts, he’s dropped off yet another new video, this time for the Migos & H.E.R-assisted “We Going Crazy.” 

Directed by Joseph Kahn, the video opens with a triumphant action shot of Khaled on his jetski, focused as he escapes an explosion behind him. Fast forward to an island setting, where H.E.R appears to be in the midst of recovering from a shipwreck of sorts. Luckily, the CIROC stash washed ashore unharmed, a small blessing provided our heroes have the wherewithal to ration it accordingly.

Those who have been following his career know that there isn’t a body of water that Khaled won’t plunge into. Before long, he’s leaping into a lagoon with unexpected grace. That’s not to say the activities are strictly aquatic. Khaled’s island getaway package includes a spelunking adventure, featuring a guided tour and commentary — as well as a complimentary cavern feast — from Offset, Takeoff, and Quavo. Check out the clip for yourself now, and sound off if you’re enjoying the many visuals that Khaled Khaled has been yielding so far. 

West Atlanta-bred emcee Kenny Mason proved worthy of holding a place in the rap game with his impressive debut album Angelic Hoodrat last year, and reminded us again with the even more impressive 2021 deluxe edition titled Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut.

To keep the momentum going for both projects — the features alone on Supercut gives the LP a completely new vibe — Kenny decided to drop a “Strays 02” live performance in similar fashion to the one he released back in September 2020.

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The video for “Strays 02” is directed by Nasser Boulaich, and pans out for almost 12 minutes of unfiltered raps and a cinematic focus that puts the light directly on the ATLien at hand. Tracks he performs throughout the video include “rih,” “ptsd,” “chevron,” “4ever,” “pup” and the title track “angelic hoodrat.” 

While they don’t make an appearance in “Stray 02,” the guest features on Supercut really proved that Mason is in a class of heavyweights when it comes to rap peers. Denzel Curry gave him one serious banger with “A+,” both Angel White and Ambar Lucid helped him slow things down with more acoustic vibes on “Titan” and “Breathe Again”, respectively, and we don’t even have to mention how well him and Freddie Gibbs murked it on “Much Money” to get our point across. Long story short, Kenny Mason did’t play any games on Angelic Hoodrat or Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut, and it’s just nice to see that it all translates in-person as well.

Take a look at “Strays 02” by Kenny Mason above, and make sure to stream both Angelic Hoodrat or Angelic Hoodrat: Supercut right now on your preferred streaming platform. Got a favorite track on either one or both versions of the LP? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off below in the comment section with any and all music opinions:

Benny The Butcher’s Harry Fraud-produced The Plugs I Met 2 recently dropped in March, continuing the Griselda lyricists’ streak of critical acclaim. And while debate continues to rage surrounding which of the two Plugs projects is superior, Benny has kept momentum for his latest rolling with another new video. This time, he’s coming through with some animated visuals for “Overall,” a collaboration with the late Chinx, whose presence is certainly a welcome addition to The Butcher’s project.

Visually, Creative Clout Design brings Benny, Fraud, and Chinx’s collab to life, capturing their respective likenesses with striking accuracy. It’s a welcome addition to The Butcher’s growing visual canon and one that breaks from tradition with a stylish swerve into new territory. Lyrically, Butcher’s bars are brought to life as he recites them, with depictions of pyrex glasses, luxury whips, and BSF jewelry all present and accounted for. And with Chinx no longer with us, the animated format allows him to live again in a sense, a bittersweet reminder of what the game has been missing since his death. 

Check out the new video for “Overall” by Benny, Harry Fraud, and Chinx, right here and now. Are you still keeping The Plugs I Met 2 on steady rotation? 

Eminem’s a few months removed from the release of Music To Be Murdered By: Side B, his second album of 2020 and home to countless bars. Evidently, many such bars stem from the project’s third track “Alfred’s Theme,” a near-six-minute lyrical onslaught lined with similes, metaphors, double entendres, and mischievous punchlines. Today, Em came through to deliver an animated lyric video for the lyrically dense track, which pays appropriate homage to the Master of Suspense himself.

Featuring references to Hitchcock’s classic filmography, including Vertigo, The Birds, Pyscho, Rear Window, and more, Eminem’s bars are given additional context through clever visuals. While it might have been the perfect song to merit a full-scale music video, especially given how much fun Em could have reenacting scenes from Hitchcock’s classics, this new lyric video for “Alfred’s Theme” should be enough to keep Shady fans entertained. Between this and the cancel-culture battling “Tone Deaf,” it’s looking like Em is having fun with these lyric videos, understandable given how much attention they place on the bars.

Be sure to check out the new “Alfred’s Theme” video, and sound off if you’ve been keeping Eminem’s Music To Be Murdered By: Side B on steady rotation. If so, which of his songs do you feel would benefit from a similar treatment?