Ryan Shepard, Author at Def Pen

DaBaby, G Herbo and More To Headline Kentucky State University Homecoming Concert

Howard University will have some tough competition this weekend. Just a day after the university’s annual Yardfest celebration, another HBCU down in Kentucky will be at center stage. On Saturday,…

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REPORT: DaBaby, Saweetie, Rotimi and More Expected To Perform At Howard University’s Annual Yardfest

Homecoming season is in full effect! This year, Howard University held off until hours before its annual Yardfest to release its highly anticipated line-up. As always, social media got a…

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New Music: Pusha T – Puppets (Succession Remix)

This week, music has been at the forefront of film and television. During the show’s second season premiere, Nipsey Hussle was a focal point of The CW’s All-American. Meanwhile, Meg…

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Album Stream: YK Osiris – The Golden Child

Last week, YK Osiris hopped on the DaBaby’s latest studio album, KIRK. This week, YK Osiris is hoping to follow in the footsteps of the Charlotte native’s chart topping studio…

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Album Stream: Lil’ Kim – 9

In the music industry, timing is everything and no one appears to know that better than Lil’ Kim. The New York legend kicked off the week with an outstanding performance…

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Album Stream: Casanova – Behind These Scars

It’s been three years since Casanova rose out of the streets of Brooklyn and went worldwide with his breakout record, “Don’t Run”. He wasn’t originally a rapper, but rather someone…

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NBA Youngboy Drops ‘AI Youngboy 2’

NBA Youngboy is easily the most prolific artist in the upcoming generation. The Louisiana rapper never stops performing and always seems to be near a studio. As he told Billboard, “I…

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