There’s a lot of craziness going on in the world right now, but “social distancing” is at least providing some extra time to listen to and create more music. For Kosha Dillz and Matisyahu’s new single “For The Ones,” the two Jewish rap luminaries enlisted the talents of 16-year-old rising producer Snowball Beats and Grammy-nominated […]
Rick Ross has just settled a whopping bill of over $1.5 million in back taxes, owed to the IRS. According to The Blast, the IRS filed a release for its federal tax lien against Ross, after he paid off the debt on February 24. The back tax was owed for the years 2014 and 2016 […]
In the spirit of coronavirus social distancing,Smokepurpp has dropped off a home-based video for his latest release “Excuse Me,” also billed as “FUCK CORONA U AINT STOPPING SHIT.” Directed byGXDLIKETCLA, the clip finds Smoke stuntin’ in his walk-in closet and tennis court, while trippy edits play off his sparkling jewelry. “Ice cold baguettes on my […]
Two bonus tracks, “Right” and “Floating,” have been added to Mac Miller’s posthumous album Circles for a deluxe edition. After originally dropping the expanded version exclusively on CD, the late rapper’s estate has made the songs available for streaming. Both cuts have been uploaded to Miller’s official YouTube channel. “Right” and “Floating” can also be […]
Eminem is still in rare promo mode for his most recent album Music To Be Murdered By. Not long after dropping the official video for “Godzilla” featuring the late Juice Wrld, the diamond-selling MC sat down with Mike Tyson for the legendary boxer’s Hotboxin’ podcast. In an Instagram post, Tyson revealed the episode would air […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine may be locked up in a New York prison, but he’s been getting sued left and right. Shortly after Fashion Nova filed a $2.25 lawsuit against the controversial rapper, TMZ reports his former friend Shane Hardy is suing him as well. Hardy claims he and 6ix9ine had a fall-out over […]
Like the rest of the world, Migos is struggling to find the basic necessities needed to operate daily life as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the globe. On Wednesday (March 18), Quavo shared an Instagram photo of himself sporting a blue face mask and hoodie, surrounded by the empty shelves of a grocery store. […]
Khujo Goodie sat down with VladTV to discuss the typical bevy of topics presented by the YouTube series’ host. At one point, the subject of “trappin” came up and the Goodie Mob MC didn’t hesitate to give André 3000 credit for being the first artist to use the word in a song. “The word ‘trappin’ […]
The coronavirus pandemic is wreaking havoc on the entertainment industry. As festivals and concerts continue to get postponed or canceled, those who depend on those events to feed their families are being left to fend for themselves. In an effort to ease to financial impact of the virus, Lizzo, Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani, […]
While previewing some unreleased music on the ‘Gram, Lil Baby hinted at an incoming new mixtape. “I got to sell this shit,” the Atlanta-bred rapper said during a Live session on Wednesday (March 18). “I’m gonna drop a mixtape in 60 days, Lamborghini Boys. All the rap n*ggas who got Lamborghinis [get] features… Lamborghini Boys mixtape.” […]
Bronx, NY – Former Definitive Jux artist C-Rayz Walz is currently behind bars at the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (also known as “The Boat”) as he awaits trail on a felony rape allegation. The 44-year-old MC has been incarcerated in the Bronx jail since last December and is expected to make a court appearance […]
The last six months have been monumental for Roddy Ricch. Since dropping his first album in December 2019, Roddy has won a Grammy with the late Nipsey Hussle, beat out pop stars on the charts with his No. 1 hit “The Box” and secured the longest-running debut rap album on the Billboard 200 since 50 […]
Bergen County, NJ – Fetty Wap has been ordered to pay a former tour staffer over $1.1 million for defamation and breach of contract. According to Bossip, Shawna Morgan sued the rapper and his Goodfella4life Entertainment company for not reimbursing her thousands of dollars in touring costs after 2017. While Morgan was supposed to be […]
The coronavirus pandemic disrupted St. Patrick’s Day 2020, but Lil Flip still celebrated the festivities by releasing The Leprechaun 2 album. The project is a sequel to the Freestyle King’s debut LP, which dropped two decades ago. Flip’s latest work is jam-packed with 32 songs, including a 19-minute posse cut. Z-Ro, Slim Thug, Lil Keke, […]
“Slept-on” is a term often thrown around in Hip Hop when referring to beloved rhymers whom fans believe don’t get the shine they deserve. For those in the know, Queens-bred MC Grafh could very well be one of the most slept-on rhymers of the past two decades. His success seemed inevitable during the onset of […]
Manchester, TN – The organizers behind the annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee have postponed the event until fall as the coronavirus continues to spread around the globe. The event was originally scheduled to take place between June 11-14 but has now been rescheduled to September 24-27, according to a statement posted […]
Eminem has selected the grand prize winner of his #GodzillaChallenge. According to a tweet from Marshall Mathers, a Twitter user who goes by @jacksherlock1 has taken the top spot. Shady shared a clip of the winner rapping the third verse of the Music To Be Murdered By track “Godzilla” and wrote in the caption, “Godzilla, […]
Fresh off the release of their Smokin’ Potnas album, Curren$y and Fendi P are rolling out a few shiny toys for their “Swang” video. Directed by CHawkFilms, the laid-back visual features a 60’s Cascade Green Impala and a 90s Joker Purple Impala as the two Nola natives lyrically lace their joints. View this post on […]
Ja Rule wasn’t the only rapper caught up in the mess that was Fyre Festival. According to The Blast, the Migos have agreed to pay back some of the money they received from the infamous event’s organizers. Quavo, Offset and Takeoff have reportedly reached a $30,000 settlement with Gregory Messer, the trustee overseeing the festival’s […]
Toronto, Canada – Drake is reportedly holed up in his Toronto mansion out of fear he was exposed to the coronavirus following a night on the town with Kevin Durant. The Brooklyn Nets power forward announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday (March 17). According to Page Six, Drake and Durant hung out at […]
Los Angeles, CA – Christian rapper Flame’s victory in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Katy Perry has been reversed. According to documents obtained by XXL, a judge has thrown out the original ruling in the case. Last year, a jury determined Perry’s hit single “Dark Horse” copied Flame’s song “Joyful Noise.” Flame was awarded $2.78 […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine is reportedly being sued by Fashion Nova for $2.25 million. According to TMZ, the Brooklyn-bred rapper inked a deal with the company to promote the brand in his lyrics and on his social media before his November 2018 arrest. The court documents reportedly state 6ix9ine was paid an upfront fee […]
When Juice Wrld unexpectedly died last year, he apparently left behind a sizable fortune. According to TMZ, the 21-year-old rapper was worth nearly $3.3 million at the time of his death. Legal docs reportedly reveal Juice Wrld’s estate was worth at least $3,278,867.49, which includes a Miami condo valued around $1,490,000 and at least one […]
Los Angeles, CA – Yung Berg, also known as Hitmaka, was accused of pistol-whipping a woman he was dating earlier this week. But according to a recent Instagram post, the current Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records (real name Christian Ward) insists the alleged victim was never his girlfriend and says he was the unfortunate […]
Kurtis Blow is currently recovering after he was required to undergo an emergency surgery last week. In an Instagram post, the Hip Hop pioneer — real name Kurtis Walker — explained his wife urged him to go to the hospital right away, which proved to be a life-saving decision. “The Covid 19 virus is crazy […]
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in widespread cancellations and postponements, including the shutdown of the 2019-2020 NBA season.. With games on hold, New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball has locked in at the studio to work on his rap skills during this time without hoops. Ball shared a small part of an unreleased track […]
Jay Electronica and Joe Budden engaged in some lightweight Twitter beef on Tuesday (March 17) after the podcast host roasted Electronica for letting JAY-Z wash him on A Written Testimony. Electronica’s response was, “i never heard your albums bro. may Allah bless your career as a journalist.” As Twitter exploded with reactions to their exchange, […]
Andrew Watt, who produced Cardi B’s “Thru Your Phone” and multiple Post Malone songs, has tested positive for coronavirus. The Grammy-winning producer revealed he contracted COVID-19 in an Instagram post on Tuesday (March 17). “Yesterday I was given the results that I am positive for COVID-19,” Watt wrote. “I wanted to tell you all about […]
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting the entertainment industry hard, especially in regards to independent artists. Bandcamp is stepping up to help such indie acts, who are facing weeks or possibly months of being unable to tour and perform at live gigs. Bandcamp has announced it will waive its revenue share on all sales for one […]
Ultra Beast member 4-IZE has released a new solo LP titled Look Into My IZE. The veteran MC decided to drop the album on Tuesday (March 17) to provide Hip Hop fans with some music to enjoy amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Music has always been an informal method of therapy, being noted as an excellent […]