Phonte has come to the defense of Robert Downey Jr.’s blackface portrayal in Tropic Thunder in the wake of fresh criticism on Twitter. On Thursday (April 30), the Little Brother lyricist tweeted the movie was “fucking hilarious,” saying the satire wasn’t at black people’s expense but rather about “white actors thinking they could play any role.” […]
Phonte has come to the defense of Robert Downey Jr.’s blackface portrayal in Tropic Thunder in the wake of fresh criticism on Twitter. On Thursday (April 30), the Little Brother lyricist tweeted the movie was “fucking hilarious,” saying the satire wasn’t at black people’s expense but rather about “white actors thinking they could play any role.” […]
Phonte has come to the defense of Robert Downey Jr.’s blackface portrayal in Tropic Thunder in the wake of fresh criticism on Twitter. On Thursday (April 30), the Little Brother lyricist tweeted the movie was “fucking hilarious,” saying the satire wasn’t at black people’s expense but rather about “white actors thinking they could play any role.” […]
To coincide with his string of humanitarianism during the global pandemic spawned by coronavirus, Eminem has announced his own three-hour special on his Shade45 SiriusXM Channel dubbed “Music To Be Quarantined By” (a play on his recently released album Music to Be Murdered By). The engaging set will take place at noon on Saturday (May […]
Beyoncé’s OnlyFans shoutout on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” has reportedly led to a 15 percent increase in site visits – less than 24 hours after its release. The burgeoning company’s COO Tom Stokely expressed his excitement at the “surprise call-out from Beyoncé,” while acknowledging the recent spate of endorsements from other well-known artists. “(Beyoncé’s) […]
An Australian street artist who goes by the moniker Lushsux isn’t letting up on 50 Cent. After painting several murals of the Hip Hop mogul in the likeness pop culture figures such as Post Malone, Donald Trump, Tekashi 6ix9ine and Oprah Winfrey, he’s now moved on to Taylor Swift and a toothless Fiddy. Although 50 initially […]
Brandy joined forces with Chance The Rapper for a new single called “Baby Mama,” which will also provide some financial relief for single parents amidst the coronavirus crisis. Inspired by her daughter, Sy’rai, “Baby Mama” is an ode to mothers everywhere that arrives just in time for Mother’s Day (May 10). “My new single is about […]
Back in February, Boosie Badazz predicted that Tekashi 6ix9ine would be murdered within a month of his release from prison, and as the expiration date on that prediction runs out, he has new commentary on the matter. In a new interview with Vlad TV published on Thursday (April 30), Boosie called out members of 6ix9ine’s […]
Los Angeles, CA – Between opening up for Pusha T’s Daytona tour stop in L.A. and lending a track to his 1800 Seconds: Curated By Pusha T compilation, Tyler Thomas continues to drop loosies including the RealStreetRadio-premiered release of his new single “Oh Lord” on Friday (May 1). “Pusha is one of my idols, so for him to […]
Toronto, Canada – Drake announced he was dropping a new mixtape called Dark Lane Demo Tapes on Thursday (April 30). As promised, he delivered the 14-track project to his thirsty fans on Friday (May 1) at midnight EST. Along with the initial announcement, he shared the front and back cover art Instagram. Upon investigation, it’s […]
Quavo is firing back at Skippa Da Flippa after he accused the Migos rapper of not living up to his “Huncho” nickname. On Thursday (April 30), Quavo gave Skippa a taste of his own medicine with a definition of the word “broke.” To drive home his point, he took a page from YG’s 2018 cut […]
Akademiks has fashioned a career as a media personality, but he couldn’t hold back his honest response to receiving a shoutout from Drake. During a livestream celebrating the release of Drizzy’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes, Akademiks went into full stan mode when the OVO boss mentioned his name. “Let’s go!” Akademiks screamed before jumping around […]
While fans were clamoring for an Instagram Live battle between Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland were apparently plotting another matchup. On Friday (May 1), Swizz announced a Verzuz battle between Ms. Jill Scott and Ms. Badu is scheduled for Saturday (May 9) at 7 p.m. EST. “It’s time for the Queens […]
Shoreline Mafia member Rob Vicious has released a new solo album titled Breakthrough. To coincide with the LP’s arrival, the West Coast rapper premieres the video for his single “L3V3L” produced by Three 6 Mafia architect DJ Paul. “So it took me a year to come up with something to that beat,” Rob tells RealStreetRadio. […]
On the recently released Pray for Paris, Westside Gunn shines on the mic with dizzying wordplay and razor-sharp verses that leave you screwing your face whenever a filthy bar is heard. The Griselda captain is on his third studio album and 20th project overall, yet he feels like his skills are getting even better despite […]
Skippa Da Flippa has an apparent issue with Quavo and he’s not backing down. In a series of posts on Instagram on Thursday (April 30), the former Quality Control signee called Qua out over his “huncho” nickname. For Skippa, he’s not seeing how it fits. “Ever since P put @quavohuncho as officer in charge, he […]
Beastie Boys’ trajectory wasn’t planned by any means — of course, not much in life really is. But their story is particularly unsystematic and more serendipitous than anything. During a recent roundtable with RealStreetRadio, Ad-Rock, Mike D and director Spike Jonze spoke about the Beastie Boys Story documentary, which was released globally Apple TV + on […]
Nef The Pharaoh didn’t wait long to deliver a sequel to his CHANGSZN EP. One month after dropping the project, the Bay Area Hip Hop stalwart has released the follow-up CHANGSZN 2. The second entry in the series features 10 tracks with Scando The Darklord making the lone guest appearance. Production is handled by Bayzilian, […]
Ace Hood pushed backed the release date of his Mr. Hood album amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Florida-bred rapper isn’t making his fans wait for new music. After rescheduling his LP for May 29, the former We The Best Music Group artist has dropped a three-track EP called Self Preservation. “I’ve decided that in […]
Smoove’L, an up-and-coming artist from New York, has dropped an 11-track mixtape titled Boy From Brooklyn. The project is his first full-length release for Interscope Records. “It’s a lot of me, a mainstream sound, but real music,” Smoove’L told RealStreetRadio. “Any mood you’re in this project will have something that speaks to you, I swear […]
New York City, NY – Anyone familiar with Brooklyn Hip Hop luminary Skyzoo can attest to his love of jazz music — it’s all over his Instagram (and has been since he began his #SundayMorningJazz posts in 2012). While the genre is a thread that runs throughout his discography both production-wise and within the bars, […]
Dayton, Ohio MC/producer Issa Ali has recruited Canada’s Hip Hop ambassador Kardinal Offishall and singer Trey Parker for “Don’t Stop,” one of 22 tracks on Ali’s debut album Book of Issa. As noted in the press release, Ali’s “love for classic soulful vibes over trunk rattling trap-like drums/percussion produces a sound with a massive appeal,” which is […]
Los Angeles, CA – Following releases from several of Top Dawg Entertainment’s artists, Chicago-bred singer and producer Lance Skiiiwalker adds his laidback “In The World” single into the mix. Arriving in the form of a distorted visual, “In The World” finds the Introverted Intuition singer alongside Nick Hakim as they both contemplate how to live […]
Hieroglyphics MC Casual has officially dropped his latest solo album, Big Head Science, on all streaming platforms. The 14-track project features guest spots from his Hiero brethren Phesto and Tajai as well as Planet Asia, TriState, Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest, Izrell, Ras Kass and Sally Green. During a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, the seasoned Bay […]
Jay Worthy has linked up with producer Harry Fraud for a new release titled Eat When You’re Hungry Sleep When You’re Tired. The project arrives a little over a month after the LNDN DRGS rapper’s Two4one EP. The duo’s seven-track collaboration is produced entirely by Fraud. Guests include G Perico, Elcamino, Guapdad 4000, Larry June, […]
New Jersey’s Rasheed Chappell has released Ways & Means, a new album produced entirely by 38 Spesh. The seven-track project features contributions by Planet Asia, Che Noir, Jamal Gasol and The Musalini. “This album was different on so many levels, one being working with one of my peers and contemporaries,” Chappell tells RealStreetRadio. “The process […]
Mozzy is back with a new solo album titled Beyond Bulletproof. The project is his first studio LP since 2018’s Gangland Landlord and the follow-up to 2019’s Internal Affairs mixtape. The Sacramento-bred MC’s 13-track album features collaborations with G Herbo, Polo G, King Von, Celly Ru, E Mozzy and Eric Bellinger, among others. Production is […]
Lil Baby has added six songs to his sophomore album My Turn for a new deluxe edition. The original version of the LP featured 20 tracks and was released in February Quality Control Music/Motown Records. My Turn was already the highest-charting album of Lil Baby’s career. The LP debuted at No. 1, becoming his first project to […]
Dee-1 has dropped a new solo project titled Timeless ahead of his upcoming collaborative album with Murs. The 10-track release serves as the follow-up to the New Orleans-bred MC’s God & Girls LP from 2019. “My decision got made long ago to be a timeless artist, creating timeless music that has a timeless impact,” he […]
Multi-platinum selling producer Sha Money XL has dropped his debut album Chain On The Bike Vol. 1. The G-Unit co-founder’s nine-track LP features him collaborating with a mix of established rappers and emerging talent. “Working with raw energy oftentimes delivers my best work,” he said in a press release. “With Chain On The Bike, I […]