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Gucci Mane claims he is getting his own brand at Gucci. The 40-year-old rapper took to Twitter to announce that he has agreed to a deal with the Italian fashion house for a new brand, but the label has yet to confirm. He wrote: “It’s official I’m getting my own brand @gucci I hope they…

Rap boss Gucci Mane laid a curse on his enemies on Easter Sunday, telling his 8 million Twitter followers that he wishes they would die from the coronavirus. I pray my haters die of corona virus 😷 — Gucci Mane (@gucci1017) April 12, 2020 Gucci, 40, was severely rebuked on Twitter as COVID-19 has ravaged…

Question: Gucci Mane, Snoop and several other celebrities have praised their significant others for staying with them through infidelity and various other relationship woes. Do you think “struggle love” is a necessary stage all relationships go through? Terry: No, I don’t believe that struggle love is necessary to have a healthy relationship. I think people…

Omari Hardwick does music? We thought the same when “This” (see below) popped up on our feed this morning. (It’s not what either of us thought, but dope nonetheless.) If that isn’t a good enough reason to check out this week’s edition of New Music Friday, maybe Woptober II is. Gucci Mane is back, and…

Name: Derty Rackz Industry: Music City: West Atlanta Genre: Hip-hop Favorite Artists: Jeezy and Gucci Mane Describe who Derty Rackz is in five words. Humble, intelligent, ambitious, money machine and provider. Does the name Derty Rackz have to do anything with your music or style? As a kid, I was always called, “Dert.” It was basically a childhood nickname…

Born and raised in DeRidder, Louisiana, Damar Jackson is an R&B singer and songwriter signed to one of Atlanta’s popular music labels, Think It’s A Game Records. Jackson drew attention in the industry with his big vocals, unique pen game, and instruments he played on a series of mixtapes. His unique pen game landed him a…

When Marilyn Monroe said “diamonds are a girl’s best friend,” she must have been whispering to Gucci Mane. The famous rapper, who is known for his lavish jewelry collection, never hesitates to ball out on his wife, Keyshia Ka’oir. This Valentine’s Day Gucci went above and beyond gifting his wife with a jaw-dropping 60-carat diamond ring. He…

2018 was a year of great success for some and a year of lessons for others. From popping champagne to watching the ball drop, to celebrating with friends, this is how your favorite celebrities rang in 2019. Tracee Ellis Ross punched in the new year with a gold initial ring. The Davises headed Vegas to…

Gucci Mane’s influence on the trap music genre can never be denied. More than 13 years after his debut album Trap House was released, the sound and style crafted by the East Atlanta rapper remain relevant today. Gucci Mane recently enlisted a slew of rappers and producers to join him for a holiday-themed concert titled “Gucci…

The holiday season is a special time to share with family. The holidays bring us together to make unforgettable memories. This is how some of your favorite celebrities — from Will Smith to the Kardashians — spent Christmas. LeBron James and his family posed for an adorable holiday photo. Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith…

Inside a small warehouse on the Westside of Atlanta in the neighborhood known as The Bluff, the trap exists. But unlike the drug traps that were common in The Bluff and other impoverished areas of the city of Atlanta, this trap turns pain into art. The slang term “trap” entered the lexicon in Atlanta during…

Music Midtown stands as one of the top music festivals in the South. The event, which takes place over two days at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park, attracts more than 100,000 music fans. This year, top acts included Kendrick Lamar, Fall Out Boy, Imagine Dragon and Post Malone. But hometown favorites at the festival were Gucci Mane and Janelle Monae.…

Atlanta produces cultural movements as if they are natural resources. The world looks to Atlanta to catch the next wave in terms of music, culture and style. In the words of cultural curator Bem Joiner, “Atlanta influences everything.” Atlanta inspires the narrative of Black youth culture by lifting the next generation of creatives. Enter Gunna. The…

The BET Awards has become the ultimate family reunion for Black entertainment. The annual awards ceremony highlights a wide range of Black culture, from trap music artists, to R&B crooners, to gospel singers. This year, the red carpet proved to be a show before the ceremony. Janelle Monae, Tyra Banks, and Gucci Mane were a…

Zaytoven has been on the Atlanta rap scene for over a decade now. As a producer, he’s credited with creating the signature trap sound native to the South. The hit beatmaker recently dropped his debut album, Trap Holizay. The tracklist features many industry heavy hitters. On the latest episode of “Live Album Review,” Zaytoven sits down…

On March 9, Bow Wow turned 30. He kicked off the weekend at WALL Miami with his birthday bash and new single release party. It was complete with a parade of champagne, Ron Barcelo rum, tequila and cognac that made its way to the rapper’s table before he took the stage at 3 a.m. to perform his new single, “Yeaahh,” and…

Rap has been a staple in pop culture for over 40 years. However, rappers have yet to be named as headlining acts during the Super Bowl halftime show. The Black Eyed Peas performed at the Super Bowl in 2011, but they’re really a pop music act that incorporates elements of hip-hop. Bruno Mars believes that…

It’s no secret that most people enjoy a little drama with their love. After all the hero in every love story usually has to overcome a great indiscretion to come back and win over the heart of the person they initially took for granted or didn’t pay attention to. The story is age-old and yet…

OuttaTown

Michigan native OuttaTown is a newcomer on the music scene. He’s worked his way into the presence of industry professionals and now he’s looking to further build his brand with his new video, “Yamaguchi.” OuttaTown and Gucci Mane both showcase designer fashions while performing in the studio together. The flashy single has been heating…

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” –Kofi Annan Just over 150 years ago, it was illegal in America for Black people to be taught to read and write. Fast-forward to the 21st century, some of literature’s most powerful and thought-provoking writers are Black. Here, we’ve selected five must-read books that celebrate the diversity,…