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Kendrick Lamar surprises fans with a new 12-track album, GNX.

Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar has surprised fans with the release of his sixth studio album, GNX, now streaming on all platforms. The 12-track project, his first full-length album since 2022’s Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, arrives just months before his highly anticipated headlining performance at the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The release came without warning, with Lamar sharing a teaser for the album’s title track just minutes before its debut. SZA appears on two tracks. Jack Antonoff also contributed to the production of the album. This year has been a landmark one for the 37-year-old rapper, highlighted by a hit collaboration with Future and Metro Boomin on “Like That,” which spent three weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, and the buzz surrounding his feud with Drake, which birthed the top-charting single, “Not Like Us.” With 7 Grammy Award nominations this year and this new album, Kendrick continues to reaffirm his place as one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time.

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre releases a new single, “Outta Da Blue”.

Hip hop legends, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have reunited for their energetic new single, “Outta Da Blue”, the first preview of their upcoming album, Missionary. The track marks the rap icons’ first full-length collaboration since Snoop’s debut album, Doggystyle, in 1993. Featuring verses from both Dre and Snoop, “Outta Da Blue” includes singer Alus on the chorus, which reimagines M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” hook. The instrumental also samples Schoolly D’s 1986 hit “Saturday Night”, blending nostalgia with a modern edge. Prior to its release, the duo teased Missionary at ComplexCon, debuting the lead single “Gorgeous” featuring Jhené Aiko. Originally planned to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Snoop’s debut album, the new project faced multiple delays before being confirmed for a December 13 release. With Dre as its producer, Missionary promises to rekindle the chemistry that defined their legendary careers.

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The Warm Up mixtape released on streaming platforms for the first time.

J. Cole is closing out 2024 with a nostalgic gift for fans by releasing his iconic The Warm Up mixtape on streaming platforms for the first time. Originally dropped in June 2009, the 22-track project played a pivotal role in Cole’s rise to fame, capturing Jay-Z’s attention and earning him a deal with Roc Nation. Cole’s manager, Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad, celebrated the milestone, writing on X, “Took us 15 years, but I’m so happy we’re able to get this up. This project is very special, it legit changed lives forever.” The release coincides with the third episode of Cole’s Inevitable audio series, where he reflects on the mixtape’s impact and his early career. Standout tracks include the Kanye West-produced “Just to Get By,” “Dreams,” and “Lights Please,” the latter featured on his 2011 debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story.

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Idris Elba in talks to play Man at Arms in Amazon’s Masters of the Universe.

British actor, Idris Elba is in talks to join Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films’ live-action adaptation of Masters of the Universe, based on the iconic toy line and 1983 animated series. Elba is reportedly being considered for the role of Duncan, also known as Man-At-Arms, joining a cast led by Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man, with Camila Mendes as Teela and Alison Brie as Evil Lyn. Directed by Travis Knight, the film’s screenplay is penned by Chris Butler, with contributions from David Callaham and Adam & Aaron Nee. The plot will follow Prince Adam of Eternia, who transforms into the powerful He-Man. Masters of the Universe debuted as a toy line in 1982, followed by a hit animated series. Over the years, He-Man and She-Ra have been rebooted several times, keeping the franchise alive for new generations of fans.

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Wizkid thrills fans with his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo.

Global superstar, Wizkid has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Morayo, named in honor of his late mother. The 16-track project, which dropped on November 22, 2024, features collaborations with Brent Faiyaz, Asake, Jasmine Sullivan, Anaïs Cardot, and Tiakola. The album is preceded by two record-breaking singles, “Piece of My Heart” featuring Brent Faiyaz and “Kese (Dance).” Both tracks set new Spotify Nigeria streaming records, with “Kese” amassing 1.5 million streams on its first day, surpassing the previous record of 1.016 million streams held by “Piece of My Heart.” Wizkid also broke the record for the most opening-day streams for an African artist on Spotify, cementing his status as one of the continent’s biggest stars. The album has already charted in over 100 countries including the United States and United Kingdom and with Morayo, Wizkid is set to continue his record-breaking streak and reinforce his position as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful artists.

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