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Eminem has another surprise release in store for his fans, coinciding with the Friday the 13th this month. The rapper has taken to social media to announce The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Expanded Mourner's Edition. He announced the new expanded edition in a clip that shows Eminem walking into a convenience store, grabbing a carton of milk out of the fridge only to drop it on the ground. On the side of the milk carton reveals a missing ad for his Slim Shady alter ego. Eminem leaves the store and producer Alchemist hops out from behind the store counter and tells him to never return. This album marks the end of Eminem's Slim Shady chapter. The Death of Slim Shady has been presented as a concept album for Eminem to say goodbye to his alter ego, giving the crass character one final hu...

Chester Bennington's son, Jaime, took to social media to publicly blast Linkin Park over the announcement of their new co-vocalist Emily Armstrong.Jaime criticized Mike Shinoda for hiring Armstrong despite his alleged knowledge of the singer's history with Scientology, as well as the fact that she wrote a letter in support of fellow church member Danny Masterson — the actor known for playing Hyde in That '70s Show — who was recently convicted of rape. “You have refused to acknowledge the impact of hiring someone like Emily, without so much as a clarifying statement on the variety of victims that make up your core fan base,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.He continued, "You quietly erase[d] my father’s life and legacy in real time not only during a band interview meant to clear the air about...

Over Labor Day weekend, Nas commemorated the 30th anniversary of his debut studio Illmatic with a residency at Wynn Las Vegas, where he performed alongside the Las Vegas Philharmonic.The rapper has announced that he’ll be extending his residency, returning to Las Vegas in February to deliver three more shows blending rap and classical music.On stage on August 31, Nas teased his return: “I could get used to doing this Vegas thing. I might extend it.”Nas’ Illmatic was released in April 1994 and became a defining album in East Coast hip-hop.Taking place at Wynn’s Encore Theater, the shows are set for February 5, 7 and 8. Tickets will go on sale to the public this Friday, September 13.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast

Lil Tecca has been constantly putting out new projects. Since his debut Virgo World launched in 2020, he’s put out albums in 2021 and 2023 and is now gearing up to drop another LP before the end of the year.This new album is called Plan A and will land as Tecca’s fourth full-length project. Slated to drop on September 20, the New York rapper shared the announcement on social media. While the photo of him covering his face with a leopard-print scarf.On his website, Tecca noted that the current cover being displayed is a placeholder, meaning the real cover art will likely make its debut on the day the album drops. He also hasn’t revealed a tracklist for the project, though it’s likely his new single “BAD TIME” will make an appearance.Ahead of the Plan A release, stream “BAD TIME” everywhere ...