DaBaby gave one upcoming rapper the experience of a lifetime during a recent errand. A young fan by the name of City Boy The Rapper appeared on Baby’s Instagram Story on Thursday (May 7), telling the camera his name as he handed Baby his mixtape. When Baby asked how much City Boy was selling his […]
Terry “Southwest T” Flenory is getting out of prison any day now after being granted a compassionate release over coronavirus concerns. As soon as 50 Cent caught wind of his impending release, he immediately started trolling the likes of Irv Gotti, Diddy and Jeezy about money they allegedly owe the Black Family Mafia kingpin. But […]
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib have surfaced with a new project called The Diamond Mine Sessions, an Amazon Music exclusive. Recorded at the legendary Diamond Mine Studios in Queens, the three-track effort features the musical stylings of funk/soul band El Michels Affair and fresh interpretations of Bandana cuts “Palmolive,” “Gat Damn” and “Freestyle Shit.” “Madlib is the greatest […]
Black Mafia Family kingpin Terry “Southwest T” Flenory — Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory’s brother — is expected to get out of prison early due to COVID-19. Although he’ll be on house arrest, 50 Cent is looking forward to his release, hoping it will have Irv Gotti a little scared. After teasing Diddy and Gotti over Southwest […]
The entire world knows Wu-Tang Clan ain’t nuthin’ to fuck with — and Method Man is making sure it stays that way. On Wednesday (May 6), the athletically inclined MC share an Instagram post of himself executing a 435-pound deadlift, all while listening to Warren G’s “Regulate.” At the same time, Meth promoted his new Tical […]
50 Cent has responded to allegations he taught Tekashi 6ix9ine how to hide money. On Thursday morning (May 7), the television executive re-shared an article about Sara Molina, 6ix9ine’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his daughter, and essentially copped to the lesson. ‘ “yeah she will never find it, and i’ll show them my Taxes right after […]
Brunswick, GA – Georgia resident Ahmaud Arbery was on a jog in Brunswick on a brisk February morning when two white men — Gregory J. McMichael and Travis J. McMichael — started chasing him down in their truck. The father and son duo reportedly believed the 25-year-old black man, who was unarmed, was responsible for several […]
Atlanta, GA – Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Killer Mike donned masks and gloves to serve over 500 meals to families affected by COVID-19 on Wednesday (May 6). The two Hip Hop heavyweights — adhering to the CDC safety guidelines — posted up outside of Bankhead Seafood Market, which Tip and the Run The Jewels MC bought […]
Jamo Gang — the trio of Ras Kass, J57 and El Gant — are releasing their debut album Walking With Lions on Friday (May 8). But before the LP officially drops, the group gives RealStreetRadio readers a chance to stream the entire project a day early. “Every song on this album is us giving 110 […]
Lloyd Banks was once adamantly against social media for reasons that still baffle 50 Cent to this day. According to an audio excerpt from 50 Cent‘s new book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter that was released on April 28, Fif detailed his former G-Unit artist’s aversion to the budding platforms at the time. In the piece, […]
French Montana is still coming for his credit. After Swae Lee disputed French’s claim about how “Unforgettable” came to be, French talked to Billboard and argued Swae’s follow-up — the Rae Sremmurd single “Guatemala” — didn’t fare as well as their collaboration. “If I didn’t structure [“Unforgettable”], then what happened when they put out ‘Unforgettable Pt. 2’ […]
Meek Mill is having a great birthday. As the Philadelphia rhymer celebrated another year of life on Wednesday (May 6), his girlfriend Milano Harris gave him another reason to celebrate. In a tweet, Meek confirmed that the pair had welcomed their newborn son. “Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday!” Meek wrote on […]
When “Panda” first exploded in early 2016, it made Desiigner a household name. The Brooklyn rapper not only earned his first No. 1 record from his first-ever single, he found his way onto Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music imprint. In our exclusive chat with the Life Of Desiigner rapper, he breaks down what influenced “Panda” and revealed […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Joey Bada$$ voiced his disdain for albums with more than 14 songs in a Complex interview, which was published on Tuesday (May 5). While answering a question about what to expect on his next project, the Pro Era rapper stressed his belief in a “less is more” approach when it comes to making an LP. […]
Still scorching with the release of his My Turn deluxe edition, Lil Baby and his hungry young pup, 42 Dugg, have dropped off a video to the new installment’s anchor track “We Paid.” Directed by both Lil Baby and Keemotion, the hood rich clip is an obvious nod to never allowing one’s celebrity status to […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Doja Cat has given fans an added incentive to get her song to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. After releasing the Nicki Minaj-assisted “Say So (Remix)” as her official single on Friday (May 1), Doja is on a mission to get it to the top. With that mission comes some interesting promises, though […]
In 2007, Crunchy Black left Three 6 Mafia over a financial dispute and to pursue a solo career. In a continuation of an interview with DJ Vlad published on Tuesday (May 5), the veteran rapper/hype man claims groupmates DJ Paul and Juicy J blocked him from getting feature deals — another reason he decided to […]
Black Mafia Family kingpin Terry “Southwest T” Flenory’s prison release has provided lots of material for 50 Cent’s social media trolling. After taunting Irv Gotti about the Murder Inc. founder’s alleged debts to Flenory on Tuesday (May 5), the G-Unit MC turned his attention to Diddy on Wednesday (May 6). “T home puff he said […]
Miami, FL – Trina has zero interest in battling Khia, dismissing the “My Neck, My Back” creator as not in her league. After Khia said she would dominate the gold-selling rapper in an Instagram Live battle, Trina issued a fiery response on Miami radio station 99 Jamz. “I’m a queen; this is called royalty over […]
It’s genuine love between Drake and Chris Brown now. Breezy had to celebrate his birthday amid a quarantine when he turned 31 on Tuesday (May 5), but Drake and other friends and family made sure he felt the love. In a post to his Instagram Story, Drizzy shared a photo of himself on stage with […]
Willie D was once again a guest on VladTV where he was asked about a cartoon made about Chamillionaire’s contentious interaction with NBA legend Michael Jordan in 2009. After showing a clip of the cartoon, the Geto Boys MC weighed in on the alleged incident. “The thing is, I’m nowhere on his success level in terms […]
50 Cent and his eldest son Marquise Jackson have had a tumultuous relationship for years. Their vitriol for each other often bleeds into social media, making their private turmoil very public. During a recent Instagram Live interview with Van Lathan, the television mogul finally explained why they remain estranged. “It is sad, it’s a sad […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Eminem is heralded as one of the most gifted lyricists to ever live. But during his recent three-hour Shade45 radio show special Music To Be Quarantined By, the celebrated MC revealed who he believes is the greatest songwriter of all time — Tupac Shakur. As Shady was getting ready to play “If I Die Tonight” from ‘Pac’s […]
DMX wants to continue his battles with JAY-Z with a clash in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series. During an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, N.O.R.E. spoke to X about participating in the popular Instagram Live phenomenon. When questioned about a potential opponent, the Ruff Ryders veteran had a simple answer. “Jay,” he said. […]
Lil Xan has toyed with the idea of changing his name for years. Now, it appears the California native has officially committed to the idea of a new moniker. On Tuesday (May 5), the TOTAL XANARCHY artist shared an Instagram post revealing he was reverting back to part of his birth name, Nicholas Diego Leanos. […]
Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider lost his battle with cancer last week at the age of 73. According to The Guardian, the news was confirmed by Sony Berlin and one of Schneider’s musical collaborators. A private burial was held for close friends and family. The pioneering German band — formed by Schneider and Ralf Hütter in […]
Teddy Riley has been more visible recently after he was tapped to battle Babyface on Instagram Live last month. After one failed attempt, the two legendary songwriters reconvened for a rematch and delivered some of their biggest hits. During an interview with the ESSENCE podcast Yes, Girl!, Riley offered a recap on the Verzuz event and […]