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 […]

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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. […]

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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 ā€“ an artist under Hussle’s label All Money In ā€“ made clear Instagram that “no final deal has been inked.” […]

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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 Martinā€™s Gray Area – Live at the JammJam.Ā  Filmed in Los Angeles, the performance boasts appearances from saxophonist Kamasi Washington, Ben Wendel, Ronald Bruner Jr., Maurice ā€œMobettaā€ Brown, Paul […]

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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 […]

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Miami, FL – An affiliate of the late XXXTENTACIONĀ was reportedly arrested for murder on Monday (February 9). According to NBC 6 South Florida, Lynwood Walker III ā€” also known as Tankhead666 ā€” was apprehended in another state in connection to the murder ofĀ local rapper and former University of Central Florida football player Jose Trimaine Jose, […]

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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.Ā Ahead of its release, he’s shared another single from the project called “Airwalk” featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Chester Watson. ā€œIā€™m fortunate to have […]

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New York, NY – Ma$e called out DiddyĀ last month for multiple things, including “starving” his artists and allegedly making it difficult for the “Harlem World” rapper to buy back his catalog ā€” despite a $2 million offer. CMG boss Yo Gotti stopped by The Breakfast ClubĀ last week and gave a different perspective when asked about […]

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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 inā€…this world flexin’ (Yeah)/Yeah, it was reckless in them trenches, had to make some sh!t happen” he raps […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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50 Cent has been doing the press rounds ahead of the premiere of For Life, his forthcoming ABC drama aboutĀ Isaac Wright Jr. who was imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. While speaking to Access, the Power mogul was asked about the recent controversy surrounding Gayle King’s interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. During their […]

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Janet Jackson is gearing up for her first album since 2015’s Unbreakable. The multi-platinum selling singer announced a new LP titled Black Diamond as well as a supporting tour of the same name on Monday (February 10). “Hey U Guys!” she wrote Instagram. “Iā€™ve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your […]

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Los Angeles, CA – Eminem made a surprise appearance at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night (February 9) where he performed his Oscar-winning song “Lose Yourself.” Sir Elton John, who also collected a gilded trophy in the Best Original Song category for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the film Rocketman,Ā reconnected with Shady […]

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