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TikTok has quickly become one of the number one sources for artists. The social media platform is a one stop shop for discovery. We learned how much money musicians have earned from their viral TikTok songs thanks to fans of the platform. 

The tweet paraphrased a line from the article, pointing to a larger issue with the outlet's coverage.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work Isaiah Rashad featuring Lil Uzi Vert, Soulja Boy featuring Skinnyfromthe9, and more.

A unique collaboration between a technological group that aids prisoners in correctional facilities with rehab support during their time and on their release and the rapper Lecrae along with an HBCU looks to find one person with an uplifting message delivered through Hip-Hop.

“I don’t want [the album] to be binge-watched,” Bruno Mars told Rolling Stone. “We’re really in touch-up mode now. We’ve got the bones of most of the album, so it’s really about touching up parts that need a little more grease.”

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Slim Thug featuring Canari, AJ Tracey featuring T-Pain, and more.

Check out the rest of today’s drops and some joints you might’ve missed over the weekend including work from Boss Top featuring Fredo Bang, YNW Melly featuring Lil Uzi Vert, and more.

Here is your Monday reminder that Chief Keef had a chokehold on the music industry when he dropped his first hit single in 2012. The Chicago rapper celebrated his 26th birthday yesterday (August 15) and in divine timing, this old clip resurfaced from his live Audiomack orchestra accompanied performance.

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On this day in 2018, we lost a timeless voice. Aretha Franklin became the first female performer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Check out some classic rap cuts that borrowed from The R&B GOAT.

Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Curren$y, Soulja Boy, and more.

Ahead of Thursday night's (April 12) US Qualifiers event airing live on Twitch, Hip-Hop Wired spoke with some of the competitors in New York City.