Quavo is officially a high school graduate. On Thursday (May 21), the Migos rapper shared photos of himself rocking a traditional cap and gown on Instagram and revealed in the caption he’d finally completed high school. He also hinted he could be looking into higher education. “Finally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of […]
Big Boi has dug into the vault to release a never-before-seen music video for 2012’s “Tremendous Damage.” Motivated by the death of his father Tony Kearse, the song features Bosko and comes from hisĀ Vicious Lies and Dangerous RumorsĀ album. In an interview with Complex,Ā the Outkast MC explained how the current pandemic led to its release. “So […]
Ice-T is a certified O.G. ā that’s not up for debate. As one of the early pioneers of West Coast gangsta rap, the Los Angeles transplant got his start at Uncle Jamm’s Army Hip Hop parties before branching out on a solo path with his 1987 debut Rhyme Pays,Ā theĀ 1988 follow-up PowerĀ and 1989’sĀ The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech…Just […]
Los Angeles, CA – It’s been eight years since revered Los Angeles underground rap duo Blu and Exile released their last albumĀ Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them.Ā In a recent interview withĀ Ā Complex,Ā the rapper and producer combo announced they’ve returned to a fresh start on their upcomingĀ full-length album,Ā Miles: From An Interlude Called […]
As the son of Clifford “T.I.” Harris,Ā it’s not uncommon for Domani to be compared to his famous father. But these days, he’s too busy carving out his own lane to worry about that. Earlier this month, Tip explained why Domani chose not to renew his contract with the VH1 reality show T.I. & Tiny: Friends […]
It’s not uncommon for legendary rappers to be asked to list their Top 10 favorite MCs of all time during interviews. The subject usually sparks polarizing reactions from the interviewer and whoever else is privy to the answers. Black Thought’s Instagram Live discussion with longtime Hot 97 personality Fatman Scoop on Sunday (May 17) was […]
The Verzuz Instagram battles presented by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been picking up steam since its inception in March. Fans have been flooding Instagram Live to catch their favorites battle against each other in entertaining clashes that have fodder for social media.Ā The LOX recently spoke to RealStreetRadio and Jadakiss gave his thoughts on […]
DJ AkademiksĀ has called out Freddie Gibbs for sneak dissing other rappers instead of mentioning them by name ā the second time in two days the Hip Hop personality has gone at Gibbs. On Thursday (May 22), Aks tweeted he was sick of the hypocrisy of Gibbs and other rappers tagging “bloggers” like himself but never […]
Queens, NY – Dave East was reportedly taken into custody by the New York Police Department on Friday morning (May 22) and cited for marijuana possession and disorderly conduct. According to NBC4 New York, the Harlem-bred rapper was in the backseat of an SUV that failed to signal near the Queensbridge Houses. Although the driver […]
The short wait is over.Ā LudacrisĀ has officially dropped his new single “Silence Of The Lambs” featuring Lil Wayne, which arrived atĀ midnight on Friday (May 22). Produced by Timbaland, the track kicks off with spooky sounding choir vocals and slightly ominous horns, then drops into the type of bouncy, rhythmically percussive beat theĀ Roll Out (My Business) producer […]
Migos have teamed up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for a new single titled “Need It.” The track features the four rappers trading flows over a slapping trap instrumental. Produced by Buddah Bless, the beat includes a recurring melody from 50 Cent’s “Get In My Car” off his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. […]
Compton, CA – Roddy Ricch had a banner year in 2019 and his inner circle is reaping the rewards from both his success and first career Grammy win. According toĀ TMZ. the 21-year-old “Ballin’” lyricist bought his team members seven diamond-encrusted championship-style rings worth $250,000 each created by top Hollywood jeweler Elliot Eliantte. “Grammy Rings For […]
Cardi B has added more ink to her collection ā and still has more to go. On Tuesday (May 19), the Grammy Award-winning rapper previewed a back tattoo she’s recently began work on, tagging the artist and writing the piece would be complete in “2 more sessions.” The art covers a majority of her back […]
The mother of Jeezy‘s daughter was ready to have him put in jail if he didn’t pay up on a previously agreed upon arrangement. According toĀ Bossip,Ā Mahlet āMahiā Gebremedhin wanted him jailed for criminal contempt. She alleged her ex was giving her a hard time over buying her a car, which he’d just agreed to do […]
50 Cent has added NBA legend Kareem-Abdul Jabbar to the list of people he’s called out on Instagram over an apparent issue. On Thursday (May 21), Fif shared a photo of the basketball star on Instagram with a story about a previous run-in, though he didn’t explain what provoked him to post it. According to […]
It looks like Lil Uzi Vert is making up for the years of hold-ups before Eternal Atake finally dropped, as he has another project reportedly on the way. On Wednesday (May 20), G Herbo was on Instagram Live when he revealed he and Uzi have a full mixtape together. He also added the tape would […]
Montana of 300 is apparently so confident in his lyrical skills, he’s willing to put upwards of half a million dollars on the line. On Wednesday (May 20), the Chi-Town rapper jumped on Instagram and said he’d give any rapper from Chicago between $100,000 and $500,000 to battle him. “I got anywhere from $100K-500K against […]
Gunna has released his sophomore album WUNNA, which serves as the follow-up to 2019’s Drip Or Drown 2. The YSL Record artist’s 18-track LP features collaborations with Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch, Young Thug, Lil Baby and Nechie. āWunna is the other side of me that I donāt really be showing,” he told Highsnobiety. “I want […]
Key Glock is keeping his fans satiated with plenty of music in 2020. Just a few months after dropping his Yellow Tape, the Memphis-bred rapper comes through with a new mixtape titled Son Of A Gun. The Paper Route EMPIRE artist’s latest project is comprised of 14 tracks with no guests. PRE’s Bandplay handles the […]
Young M.A has cooked up a new EP titled Red Flu as a prelude to her sophomore album, which is expected out later this year. The Brooklyn-bred rapper’s seven-track project was created over a few weeks while she was stuck inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I actually did this [EP] in no time,” she told […]
Young Buck is fresh out of jail and back on his music grind. The former G-Unit MC has released a new EP titled Outbreak, which is befitting of the current times. The Nashville native looks to get the focus back on his career following legal troubles and a war of words with 50 Cent. His […]
YouTube star KSI has released his debut solo album Dissimulation. The 12-track LP includes collaborations with Rick Ross, Offset, Lil Baby, Trippie Redd, Lil Pump and Smokepurpp, among others. “From the beginning when I only had 0 subscribers youāve all stuck with me through my highs and lows,” he told his Instagram followers. “Iāve worked […]
Who better for Rihanna to tap for Savage x Fenty‘s Summer 2020 campaign than Thee Savage herself? On Thursday (May 21), the lingerie line rolled out its new ads for their summer styles starring Megan Thee Stallion. Sharing some of the looks to her page, Meg showed off her curves as well as a quote […]
Lana Del Rey became a trending Twitter topic on Thursday (May 21) after she named BeyoncĆ©, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande and Kehlani in an Instagram tirade about double standards in the music industry. Many were offended she listed so many successful black women to make her point, as if she was […]
Will Smith will be remembered for a lot of things ā his role as Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, his fierceness on the mic as one-half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and, of course, his role as agent J in the Men In Black film franchise. On Wednesday (May 20), […]
The third installment in Lil Yachty‘s Lil Boat series is on the way. On Tuesday night (May 19), the “Minnesota” rapper announcedĀ Lil Boat 3Ā arrives on Friday (May 29). Along with the date, Yachty also revealed the cover art and amount of songs fans can expect. “Lil Boat 3 – May 29th – 19 Songs!” he […]
Drake is doing damage control after an old song never intended to see the light of day resurfaced. During an Instagram Live session on Wednesday night (May 20), Drake teased some unreleased music from a collaboration with Future that refers to reality television mogul Kylie Jenner as a “side piece.” On the track, the duo […]
Los Angeles, CA – While most entertainment operations were forced to shutter during this global COVID-19 pandemic, the folks over at BET have deemed the show must go on. Variety reports this year’s BET Awards broadcast ā which simultaneously celebrates the network’s 40th anniversary and the revered honors’ 20th event ā will be televised virtually […]
Mr. Lif and producer Stu Bangas have formed a new super duo called Vangarde. To commemorate the occasion, they’ve shared “Basquiat,” the second single off their upcoming self-titled EP. The track follows the Gang Starr tribute “The New Normal” and offers more lyrical brilliance from the seasoned MC. The two Hip Hop artists met through […]
New York, NY – Sheck Wes may be in the market for some sturdy legal representation. According to TMZ, the “Mo Bamba” rapper was driving through Harlem in a 2019 Lamborghini SUV with three passengers on Wednesday (May 20) when he was pulled over for having “excessive window tint.” Police then claim the luxury whip […]