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Big Sean returned to the forefront of hip-hop on February 28, 2025, with his latest freestyle “Head To The Sky,” a compelling musical offering that demonstrates why he remains one of the genre’s most ...

J. Cole speaks about his Kendrick Lamar apology in a new freestyle. The 41-year-old rapper has tackled his often-discussed apology to Kendrick Lamar following his 2024 diss in a new freestyle, ...

Stormzy unloads on his latest freestyle, “Sorry Rach,” a rapidly paced single that responds to recent criticism and attempts to set the record straight on any questioning of his character. “I heard ...

Boxing superstar Claressa Shields has taken a surprising detour from her athletic career to showcase an entirely different set of skills. On April 10, the undisputed champion released a freestyle rap ...

Hours before turning 41 years old, J. Cole released a four-pack of new freestyles hosted by DJ Clue on Tuesday (Jan. 27). Packaged as the Birthday Blizzard '26, the EP is available on Cole's website ...

Rapper Ngesh receives praise for her new freestyle "Tempted," showcasing her talent and flow, as fans call for greater industry support and notable collaborations.

In a recent interview, Dame Dash finally agrees with Jay-Z and thinks dissing Ye in his Roots Picnic freestyle was appropriate after the Chicago rapper-producer disrespected his children in a social ...