Atlanta, GA – Given the influx of artists these days, Lil Yachty’s mother Venita McCollum has developed something the growing list of rapper matriarchs may be able to put to good use. Her first book Raising a Rapper is being billed as a “step-by-step guide for parents rearing kids with dreams in the entertainment industry” […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again decided to give fans a preview of his Still Flexin, Still Steppin mixtape. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper has dropped two tracks off the upcoming project: the Vadebeatz-helmed “Fine By Time” and “Knocked Off” produced by Tay Tay Made The Beat. “Fine By Time” has been released along with visuals shot and […]
Los Angeles, CA – Grammy-Award winning artist Drake is apart of yet another big partnership with the news breaking of his partnership with streaming platform Caffeine and the Ultimate Rap League (URL). On Tuesday (February 11), Caffeine revealed that the exclusive multiyear partnership will tap the Scorpion rapper to curated a range of live content for […]
R&B singer Summer Walker has become infamous for canceling important commitments to her fans because of her severe social anxiety. Now, it appears the 23-year-old Atlanta native might be ready to cancel her entire music career. On Monday (February 11), Walker took to her Instagram to vent her frustrations, letting fans know her days as […]
DaBaby’s relationship with his baby mama MeMe has taken a turn for the worse. The mother of his child slammed the Interscope Records rapper for allegedly getting another woman pregnant. MeMe aired DaBaby out social media by sharing a text message exchange between him and an unidentified woman, who is supposedly expecting a child with […]
Chicago, IL – Disgraced Empire actor Jussie Smollett has reportedly been indicted by a grand jury on six disorderly conduct charges. According to NBC News, the office of Special Prosecutor Dan Webb confirmed the charges were handed down on Tuesday (February 11). “A Cook County grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Jussie Smollett with […]
TLC’s Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins’ life has been one filled with overcoming insurmountable odds and finding blessings in unexpected places. Watkins was diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of seven and spent much of her childhood in and out of hospitals due to episodes with the potentially fatal condition. She was told she wouldn’t […]
Kobe Bryant’s death hit 2 Chainz particularly hard, prompting the T.R.U. boss to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend with a tattoo. The Atlanta-bred rapper unveiled his tribute tattoo Instagram, showing off the late basketball star’s number 24 inked across his legs. “Thank you @tat2nene #24 #longlivebean,” 2 Chainz wrote in the caption. […]
New York, NY – It’s difficult to get a group of New Yorkers to agree on anything, these days, but you wouldn’t know it by the number of people gathered in the EXPG Studio nestled in the hip New York City enclave of the Lower East Side, not far from the Bowery and other former […]
Los Angeles, CA – Netflix are in talks with the late Nipsey Hussle‘s Marathon Films to stream an Ava DuVernay-directed documentary about the rapper, according to Deadline. Despite reports of a bidding war, J Stone – an artist under Hussle’s label All Money In – made clear Instagram that “no final deal has been inked.” […]
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie has previously hinted at dropping his third studio album on Valentine’s Day, but now he’s confirmed the release date. The Atlantic Records rapper’s Artist 2.0 LP is officially scheduled to arrive on Friday (February 14). The Highbridge The Label co-founder announced the release date social media, sharing it alongside a […]
Nick Cannon dropped a mixtape called The Miseducation of the Negro You Love To Hate shortly after his beef with Eminem was reignited. One song in particular, “Used To Look Up To You,” appeared to be a fourth diss track aimed at Slim Shady. But during a recent interview with VladTV, Cannon denied it was about […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Grammy Award-nominated producer/singer-songwriter Terrace Martin is back with a live performance video for the song “Juno” in celebration of his latest project, Terrace Martin’s Gray Area – Live at the JammJam. Filmed in Los Angeles, the performance boasts appearances from saxophonist Kamasi Washington, Ben Wendel, Ronald Bruner Jr., Maurice “Mobetta” Brown, Paul […]
Wiz Khalifa has unexpectedly dropped a new mixtape titled It’s Only Weed Bro. The project is the follow-up to his Fly Times Vol. 1: The Good Fly Young tape, which was released last April. The Taylor Gang leader’s latest work is an EP-sized effort comprised of seven tracks. The project features him rapping over classic […]
Los Angeles, CA – It’s early morning on a Monday and Ben Lyons has agreed to an interview but he does not have too much time to spare. Later that day, the 38-year-old will be filling in as a co-host on the Mason & Ireland show on ESPN Radio Los Angeles. The following day he […]
Miami, FL – An affiliate of the late XXXTENTACION was reportedly arrested for murder on Monday (February 9). According to NBC 6 South Florida, Lynwood Walker III — also known as Tankhead666 — was apprehended in another state in connection to the murder of local rapper and former University of Central Florida football player Jose Trimaine Jose, […]
Gayle King’s interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie resulted in a variety of emotions for countless people. Some were angry the veteran journalist had the nerve to bring up Kobe Bryant’s 2003 sexual assault case considering the NBA superstar had just died, while others felt King was completely justified and fair in her questioning. Snoop […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Canadian producer Elaquent is expanding his horizons with his first venture outside of the instrumental beat scene in the form of his next album Forever Is A Pretty Long Time. Ahead of its release, he’s shared another single from the project called “Airwalk” featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Chester Watson. “I’m fortunate to have […]
Los Angeles, CA – Eminem made a surprise appearance at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday (February 9) and basically confused everyone. Why is he here? Why is he performing “Lose Yourself,” a song that earned him an Oscar 17 years ago? Why is Martin Scorsese sleeping during the performance? Martin Scorsese watching Eminem […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Queens, New York native Grafh has recruited several heavy hitters for his forthcoming album The Oracle III, including Conway The Machine who appears on the project’s second single “Pray.” Produced by DJ Analyze, the track is one of 15 new tracks on the upcoming album. “The Oracle series that DJ Green Lantern […]
Diamond D’s The Diam Piece 2 album was jam-packed with guests, so it’s not surprising to see LP’s videos feature a stacked lineup. The Diggin’ In The Crates MC/producer gets some more assists for his “Survive Or Die” video, bringing all three of track’s contributors back for the visuals. Fellow D.I.T.C. member Fat Joe kicks […]
Brooklyn, NY – Anyone who’s ever had visions of Casanova terrorizing Everyday Struggle co-host Akademiks has now gotten their wish. In the Antoine Allen-directed mini horror movie “Knock Knock,” the Brooklyn rapper is seen bursting into Ak’s crib accompanied by a host of unsavory individuals in ghoulish masks. The end result marks a certain doom […]
New York, NY – Ma$e called out Diddy last month for multiple things, including “starving” his artists and allegedly making it difficult for the “Harlem World” rapper to buy back his catalog — despite a $2 million offer. CMG boss Yo Gotti stopped by The Breakfast Club last week and gave a different perspective when asked about […]
New York, NY – The year 1997 was a lot of things for a lot of different people but for Paper Route Empire all-star Key Glock, it was the pinpoint date of his arrival. “1997 I came in this world flexin’ (Yeah)/Yeah, it was reckless in them trenches, had to make some sh!t happen” he raps […]
Dallas, TX – Yella Beezy’s beef with fellow Dallas-based rapper Mo3 has reportedly led to a lawsuit. Mo3’s manager Brandon Rainwater is suing Yella over an alleged assault that occurred outside Dallas’ V Live strip club in January, according to TMZ. Rainwater claims he suffered a dislocated hip after being on the receiving end of […]
San Francisco, CA – Denzel Curry is bringing his Red Bull Zeltron World Wide concert series to the Bay Area. The Carol City-bred MC will face off against Rico Nasty at the professional wrestling-inspired event in San Francisco on March 20. Curry and Red Bull’s unique live show features two rappers battling over the course […]
Ice Cube is slated to star in a film about the life of 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields titled Flint Strong, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is based on the the dramatic adaptation of 2015 boxing documentary T-REX. The actor-rapper will star as her coach, Jason Crutchfield, and will be […]
Los Angeles, CA – G-Eazy has confirmed he’s not dating Megan Thee Stallion after sparking rumors with a viral kissing video. The platinum-selling rapper was asked about his relationship with Megan at the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 9). G-Eazy echoed her recent denial […]
New Orleans, LA – Run The Jewels are hitting the road again, this time with Rage Against The Machine. El-P and Killer Mike have announced their inclusion in RATM’s upcoming reunion shows, which are scheduled to begin in El Paso, Texas on March 26. The two are joining the reunited band’s Public Service Announcement Tour […]
The Jacka’s team has unveiled details about his first posthumous solo album, which is titled Murder Weapon. The late rapper’s upcoming LP is scheduled to drop on February 28 EMPIRE. “Jacka and I started working on this project before he passed,” The Jacka’s management said in a press release. “He had already announced to the […]