The coronavirus pandemic has made live concerts and festivals non-existent. Stadiums sit empty, venues are dark, artists are holed up at home and fans are adjusting to life without consistent doses of live music. In an effort to support the World Health Organization (WHO), Warner Music Group has pooled several of their artists and songwriters […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Queens MC Bobby J from Rockaway has enlisted Statik Selektah for the Endless Summer EP. Ahead of its release, the duo has unveiled the inaugural single “Where I’m From” and coinciding video. “‘Where Iām From’ is probably my favorite record from the project and really encapsulates the feeling Iām going for,” Bobby […]
Los Angeles, CA – Top Dawg Entertainment has continued their fan appreciation week with two new singles from resident crooner Zacari. related news Ab-Soul Channels Inner Eminem ‘Kamikaze’-Switch On ‘Dangerookipawaa Freestyle’ April 20, 2020 The two singles serve as the first follow-up release for the singer since his 2019 Run Wild Run Free project. Both […]
Just a few days after a disastrous and endlessly roasted first attempt, culture-shifting legends Teddy Riley and Kenneth āBabyfaceā Edmonds participated in an Instagram battle fans will never forget on Monday (April 20). More than 500,000 viewers made Instagram Live history by tuning in to watch the two go back-and-forth for over two hours. The […]
Ice Cube, Mack 10 and W.C. formed the Westside Connection supergroup in 1994 and wound up appearing together on Mack 10’s debut album, Westside Slaughterhouse,Ā in 1995. But after two group albums albums, the trio disbanded in 2005 due to a conflict between Cube and Mack. The rumor was Cube’s brother-in-law wound up getting a beatdown.Ā During […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe toĀ OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe toĀ OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe toĀ OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again fans will need to make 38 Baby 2 and his past projects last them a while. According to a recent tweet from the Baton Rouge native, the upcoming project will mark his last release for the foreseeable future. “After Friday Iāll never release a song/album again until Iām in a better […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again fans will need to make 38 Baby 2 and his past projects last them a while. According to a recent tweet from the Baton Rouge native, the upcoming project will mark his last release for the foreseeable future. “After Friday Iāll never release a song/album again until Iām in a better […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again fans will need to make 38 Baby 2 and his past projects last them a while. According to a recent tweet from the Baton Rouge native, the upcoming project will mark his last release for the foreseeable future. “After Friday Iāll never release a song/album again until Iām in a better […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is letting some businesses reopen in his state on Friday (April 24) despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But one business owner who won’t be opening his doors is Killer Mike. The Run The Jewels MC, who owns The Swag Shop with his wife Shay Render, told TMZ his Atlanta area barbershops […]
Blend tape creator DJ Critical Hype has mashed up the work of J. Cole and The Neptunes for his latest creation. The veteran DJ has released In Search Of… COLE, a 30-track project reinterpreting some of the Dreamville MC’s standout tracks using the production of Pharrell and Chad Hugo. “I always wanted to do a […]
Following the 2012 death ofĀ Adam “MCA” Yauch,Ā the two other Beastie Boys,Ā Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz and Michael “Mike D” Diamond, understandably retreated from the spotlight. The Beastie Boys as they knew it were over. The motley New York City trio had coasted the wave of Licensed To Ill superstardom, subsequent Paul’s Boutique flop and Check Your Head […]
Smino surprised his fans with the release of a new mixtape titled She Already Decided. “Sumn for da ones who been holdin shit down from jump,” he wrote on SoundCloud. The unexpected project serves as his follow-up toĀ High 4 Da Highladays, a two-track holiday set that dropped in December 2019. The tape also marks his […]
New Orleans, LA – Birdman wants to lend a helping hand to New Orleans residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cash Money Records boss has offered to pay the month of May’s rent for anyone in need living in the city’s Uptown residential area. “I would like 2 offer to pay everybody rent for month […]
Kahri 1k has dropped a four-minute mini-movie for “Fort Night” following the release of his debut album on on Pusha Tās Heir Wave Music Group imprint earlier this year. According to Kahri, blending elements from the massively popular video game Fornite with an intro that borrows a classic scene from The Hughes Brothersā film MenaceĀ II […]
The Universal Hip Hop Museum and Mass Appeal have teamed up for a live YouTube benefit they’ve dubbed “Hip Hop Loves NY.” Hosted by Video Music Box pioneer Ralph McDaniels, the event boasts performances from several Golden Era heroes, including Ice-T, Chuck D, Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, Biz Markie, Roxanne […]
Corona, CA – Lil Xan has reportedly made another trip to the hospital, although this time it’s not for eating too many Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. According to TMZ, the 23-year-old Californian was rushed to the hospital on Sunday (April 19) after appearing to suffer a panic attack over coronavirus concerns. He’s been holed up at […]
Ahead of the release of Jamo Gangās debut album Walking with Lions, the trio (consisting of veteran MCs El Gant, Ras Kass and J57) unleash the most anticipated single from the LP, āThe 1st Timeā featuring Atmosphere’s Slug and production from the legendary DJ Premier ā fresh off his epic Instagram battle with RZA. Fans […]
Drake made TikTok history with his recently released single “Toosie Slide.” Last week, TMZ reported the #ToosieSlide hashtag racked up over one billion views in two days on the platform, the fastest music trend to hit that number.Ā The single debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 where it remains for a second consecutive […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Arrested Development frontman Speech has built a career based on the positive, uplifting rhythms of Afrocentric Hip Hop. As the architect behind songs such as the 1992 hits “Tennessee” and “Mr. Wendal,” he’s carved a niche for himself among the Hip Hop greats. Now, the prolific MC/songwriter is prepping his first solo […]
For many years, Mike Dean has been the trusted ears for not only Kanye West but the likes of BeyoncĆ©, Frank Ocean, Madonna and virtually every artist who graces the G.O.O.D. Music family tree. Now it’s the veteran producer/engineer’s turn to fully display his talents ā in the form of his first-ever solo album, aptly […]
DJ Kool wasn’t happy to learn Donald Trump used his hit single “Let Me Clear My Throat” in a Twitter clip attacking Joe Biden. The veteran DJ voiced his disapproval with his song’s misuse in an Instagram video post on Monday (April 20). In both the clip and caption, Kool emphasized he didn’t grant Trump […]
The highly anticipated Teddy Riley versus Babyface Instagram Live battle on Saturday (April 18) didn’t exactly go as planned. Not only was it marred by technical difficulties, but they had to stop the session entirely for about 30 minutes while they tried to patch things up.Ā Needless to say, the whole event became instant fodder for […]
Big Daddy Kane has earned the right to pick and choose his collaborators. The certifiable Hip Hop legend has poured his blood, sweat and tears into the culture since stepping on the scene with The Juice Crew in the 1980s. Fast-forward to 2020 and BDK is still doing his thing. On Sunday (April 19), Mr. […]
Royce Da 5’9 is what one would call a “ride-or-die” friend. The longtime Eminem affiliate is once again showing his support for the diamond-selling MC and his journey to sobriety. On Monday (April 20), the Slaughterhouse vet shared an Instagram photo of his Bad Meets Evil cohort holding his 10-year AA chip but wrote “12” […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Just in time for 4/20, Los Angeles underground Hip Hop staple Myka 9 is back with a new video for “Upliftment.” The track uses a sample of the 1994Ā Masta Ace classic “Born To Roll” and orchestration of guitarist/composer Derek Armstrong as well as scratches from DJ Zole. The ensemble of horns paired […]
BeyoncĆ© addressed COVID-19’s extreme impact on black Americans during Global Citizen’s One World: Together At Home event on Saturday (April 18). The multi-platinum selling singer spoke on the high death rate, specifically citing the harsh realities in her hometown of Houston. “Black Americans disproportionately belong to these essential parts of the workforce that do not […]
Riverdale, GA – Healthcare workers at the Atlanta metro area’s Southern Regional Medical Center received a gift from 2 Chainz on Thursday (April 16). The T.R.U. boss and his business partner Mychel “Snoop” Dillard donated hundreds of meals to the medical facility’s employees battling the coronavirus pandemic. “Born and raised in Atlanta, this city has […]