Atlanta, GA – Fresh off of his first-ever All-Star appearance, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young hit a milestone, running a career-high 50 points in a thrilling 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday (February 20). Moments after the final buzzer sounded, the ATL hooper was congratulated on the court by friend and longtime […]
Chance The Rapper was in a nostalgic mood on Thursday (February 20) as a lot of people are on the unofficial #ThrowbackThursday weekly holiday â and he wasn’t going to let anybody ruin it. The Chicago philanthropist decided to share a video clip on Instagram featuring a much younger Lizzo interviewing him for a Minneapolis-based […]
Charlotte, NC – Stylish newcomer Zay The Goat is fashionably terrorizing a boutique in his zany new video, “New Yeezys” â a RealStreetRadio premiere. âI get counted out and slept on like I ainât the GOAT so I made New Yeezys as a statement to let you know I’m not to be slept on,” Zay […]
Run-DMC’s contributions to Hip Hop are immeasurable. Growing up in Hollis, Queens, Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and the late Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell never could’ve predicted the global impact they’d have on the culture. Thirty-six years after throwing their black bowler hats in the ring with their 1984 self-titled debut, the […]
Los Angeles, CA – The man accused of shooting and killing Nipsey Hussle will reportedly stand trial this spring. New York Daily News reports Eric Holder was in a Los Angeles courtroom earlier this week when Judge Robert Perry said the trial is expected to start at the beginning of April and last roughly two weeks. âMr. […]
Despite the absence of Eminem’s name on the tracklist, Slim Shady has made a healthy contribution to Royce Da 5’9’s new album The Allegory. Midway through the project, a familiar voice begins speaking on “Perspective (Skit)” and it’s quickly apparent it’s Nickle Nine’s Bad Meets Evil cohort. For two minutes and 24 seconds, Em speaks […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – J.PERIOD has made the seemingly impossible, possible and cleared the seemingly un-clearable. Last year, the tenured DJ/producer received the green light to re-release his two-part mixtape, J. PERIOD Presents…The Best Of Lauryn Hill (Fire & Water), exclusively on Apple Music. After debuting The Best Of Lauryn Hill (Vol. 1: Fire) earlier this month, J.PERIOD is back […]
Detroit, MI – Fresh off the release of the third installment of his No Cosign Just Cocaine series, Detroit MC Ty Farris drops off a two-for-one visual for the Bozack Morris-produced singles âNo Receipt, No Returnâ and âRide Thru The Jungle.â Directed by Augustine Cruz for Envysion Entertainment, the videoâs dark scenery and dramatic lighting […]
Continuing to support their 2019 collaborative LP Grace and Alchemy, Midwest MC G. Huff and Southern spitter Lena Jackson release a remix for the standout âAnother Dead Rapperâ featuring the iconic Brownsville duo M.O.P. View this post on Instagram G.Huff & @ljackpower "Another Dead Rapper" ft @famem.o.p and @billydanzem.o.p (@statikselekt remix) Dropping this off on […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has released his Still Flexin Still Steppin mixtape. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper revealed the tracklist on Thursday (February 20) with an Instagram post. Consisting of 14 fresh cuts, the project features Quando Rondo as its sole guest. Previously released singles include the Vadebeatz-produced âFine By Timeâ and âKnocked Offâ produced by […]
Charlotte, North Carolina MC Deniro Farrar has resurfaced with a new EP called Sole Food, which arrives roughly a year after the Re-Up EP. The cover art depicts a shirtless Deniro sitting outside in a chair as his signature dreads are shaved off. The health conscious rapper talked about his decision to change his lifestyle in […]
New York, NY – Once upon a time Birdman once said that Drake and Nicki Minaj are forever in business with him. The same goes for Lil Wayne, Young Thug and the many other artists under or associated with Young Money Cash Money. During a recent stop by Complex’s Everyday Struggle, the millionaire-mogul opened up […]
Los Angeles, CA – The rumor mill was buzzing on Wednesday (February 20) after several erroneous reports suggested Nipsey Hussle’s girlfriend Lauren London had moved on with Diddy. But London promptly set the record straight Instagram, bringing the chatter to an abrupt halt. “Stop fuckin playing with me and my name,” she wrote. “Now let […]
Lil Baby‘s My Turn arrives on February 28 but ahead of its release, the Quality Control star has revealed the project’s star-studded guest appearance lineup. The project is set to feature fresh verses from Lil Wayne, Gunna, Young Thug and Future, among others. My Turn also include his buzzing singles “Whoa” and “Sum 2 Prove.” His song “Catch […]
Portland, OR – CD Baby is shutting down its Portland, Oregon-based retail store. The independent distributor is making the pivot to focus more on distribution, monetization and promotion services. As one of the largest distribution services in the world, they will continue to distribute physical products through other channels. “CD Babyâs mission is to help […]
Jonesboro, GA – Boosie Badazz didn’t get the warm welcome he likely expected from a Planet Fitness in Jonesboro, Georgia. In the wake of his comments about Dwyane Wade’s transgender child, he was apparently banned from ever coming back to that particular gym. But instead of taking the consequence in stride, Boosie blasted the gym on […]
The Nevada Democratic Debate got underway in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (February 19) where Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar squared off in their race for democratic presidential candidate. Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City, was repeatedly attacked by the other candidates for his controversial stop-and-frisk […]
It didnât take very long for former college basketball coach John Beileinâs tenure as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers to come to an end. While there was a multitude of factors that led to the 45-year veteranâs decision to step down on Wednesday (February 19), new reports suggest things got their rockiest after he […]
In the wake of Pop Smoke’s murder earlier this week, many artists have provided their various takes on the tragedy. On Wednesday (February 19) â only hours after the news broke â dead prez MC stic headed to Instagram with his own “RIP” post alongside a unique perspective on the state of Hip Hop culture. The […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Producer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) and Rebelution’s Eric Rachmany â collectively known as Unified Highway â have surfaced with a new reggae-infused single called “Headlines.” The track comes from the duo’s upcoming project Headlines, Unified Highway’s sophomore album. “‘Headlines’ is a great song to pave the way for our second […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pop Smoke’s murder this week was initially assumed to be a botched robbery but now, TMZ reports surveillance footage on the Hollywood Hills home where he was shot and killed suggests a targeted hit. People who have viewed the tape said four men arrive at the home around 4:30 a.m. local […]
Los Angeles, CA – Fresh off of the release of his latest album Shake the Snow Globe, Russ stopped by The Rap Pack podcast for an in-depth conversation with hosts Carl Chery, Trent Clark and Jon Tanners. View this post on Instagram the culture eats its own and itâs very sad…hyenas. FULL INTERVIEW IN BIO […]
Los Angeles, CA – Shortly after Pop Smoke was shot and killed at a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19), people started accusing his best friend Mike “Mike Dee” Durodola of setting him up. Durodola was staying with the 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper at the time of the shooting. However, Durodola is adamant he […]
Kehlani and Joe Budden traded contentious tweets following Budden’s comments about her latest single, “Valentine’s Day (Shameful), which appeared to suggest a nasty breakup with her ex-boyfriend YG. Budden and his co-hosts discussed the song on Wednesday’s episode (February 19) of The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory & Mal and questioned the validity of her claims, considering the […]
Glendale, CA – Good Times actress Ja’Net DuBois, who played beloved neighbor Willona Woods, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Glendale home on Monday (February 17). She was 74. Kesha Fields, DuBois’ youngest daughter, told CNN the accomplished theater and music performer’s death was unexpected. Janet Jackson, who co-starred with DuBois on Good […]
Los Angeles, CA – In the wake of Pop Smoke’s shooting death, Blueface has issued an ominous warning to artists who come to sunny Los Angeles looking for fame and fortune. On Wednesday (February 19) â only hours after the news of Pop Smoke’s murder broke â Blueface vocalized his feelings about it in one […]
Chicago, IL – More evidence continues to surface that 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend was a hit. In an effort to celebrate basketball, his cannabis brand Viola and his birthday all in one swoop, retired NBA player Al Harrington partnered with New York restaurant Jue Lan Club for a fine-dining, smoke and sip experience. Loads of […]
Los Angeles, CA – Jadakiss recently stopped by RealStreetRadio headquarters in the heart of Hollywood to discuss a myriad of topics, including the current state of rap and his time with Def Jam Recordings. During the conversation, the LOX MCÂ also touched on working with The Notorious B.I.G., his favorite rapper. “Just the way he could […]
New York, NY – The glory days of Hip Hop were alive and well at 10 Corso Como New York’s exclusive exhibit with Getty Images, Beat Positive, a visual survey of some of the most important photographs in Hip Hop between 1981 and 1993. Getty Images curator Shawn Waldron dug through previously unseen archives and found scores […]
New York, NY – CJ Fly‘s debut album RUDEBWOY is slated to roll out March 6. In anticipation of the Pro Era MC’s project release he exclusively shares his latest single “Grew Up” featuring Haile Supreme with RealStreetRadio. Produced by Statik Selektah, the Brooklyn native gets personal and introspective over the robust track. “‘Grew Up’ […]