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) — only hours after the news of Pop Smoke’s murder broke — 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 MC 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’ […]
Pomona, CA – Rap rookie JAHMED is repping his Cali hometown Pomona to the fullest in his crispy new visual “FIAT.” While no Italian automobiles actually appear in the Polygon-directed video, the black-and-white cinematography gives viewers a glimpse into his Inland Empire hood, as well as his Left Coast lyrical stylings, that is reminiscent of […]
The ripple effects of Pop Smoke’s murder have continued to impact the rap community. The rising artist was shot and killed in a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19) around 4:30 a.m. local time. Hours after Redman, Juicy J, The Game and a slew of other high profile artists took their shock to […]
New York, NY – Cardi B‘s bestie Star Brim was caught up in a federal sweep of New York Bloods Gang subset, 59 Brims on Tuesday (February 18), NBC 4 reports. The Southern District of New York identified Star, born Yonetter Respass, in the indictment among 17 other defendants in the case of Cardi’s alleged […]
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony have teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings for a hilarious new ad spot. The commercial, which arrived on Wednesday (February 19), stars Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Flesh N Bone, Wish Bone and their longtime manager Steve Lobel who are caught in a debate. Krayzie is convinced Bone Thugs needs to change their name […]
Royce Da 5’9 was seemingly in a celebratory mood on Tuesday (February 18) when he announced Eminem’s Music To Be Murdered By had been certified gold by the RIAA. The Bad Meets Evil MC shared a photo of Shady holding a shovel and donning a fedora — in true Music To Be Murdered By form […]
Roughly four years after 2016’s Dame Fortune, seasoned producer RJD2 has announced his next album, The Fun Ones, will arrive on April 17 RJ’s Electrical Connections. The project marks RJD2’s seventh solo album but this time, he takes an unconventional approach. The Fun Ones is assembled as a mixtape and uses samples from conversations with several […]
Los Angeles, CA – Burgeoning rapper Pop Smoke was reportedly shot and killed during a home invasion on Wednesday morning (February 19). According to TMZ, the 20-year-old Brooklyn native was at a Hollywood Hills home when two men dressed in hoodies and masks broke into the house around 4:30 a.m. local time. Police said the men […]
Pop Smoke was shot and killed at a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19). The blossoming Brooklyn rapper was only 20 years old at the time of the shooting and had just begun to hit his stride as an artist. Police say two men wearing hoodies and masks broke into the home around 4:30 […]
Houston Rockets James Harden and Russell Westbrook grace the March 2020 cover of GQ, in the process paying tribute to Outkast’s iconic Stankonia photo shoot. Shortly after the cover was unveiled on Tuesday (February 18), Big Boi gave it two thumbs up and tagged GQ‘s Editor-In-Chief Will Welch to ensure he was aware of his approval. […]
Dwyane Wade’s recent interview with Good Morning America stirred up plenty of controversy after the retired NBA star opened up about his transgender child. He explained to GMA‘s Robin Roberts his son, born Zion Wade, knew at 3 years old that he didn’t feel right in his own skin. So he ultimately began living as […]
Lil Kim and Ma$e are just two of the artists denying their involvement in the recently announced Lovers & Friends Festival. Shortly after the massive lineup was unveiled — which (supposedly) includes headliners Lauryn Hill, Usher and TLC — Lil Kim hit up her Instagram Stories and wrote across the flyer, “This is SO FAKE! I am […]
Commerce Township, MI – Former Shady Records artist Obie Trice caught a break on Tuesday (February 18) when he was charged with a misdemeanor in a case where he was originally facing felony assault. According to WXYZ Detroit, the Motor City rapper was accused of possession of an unregistered firearm following a December 2019 shooting. […]
After earning the respect of several of her famous peers, Alabama-bred MC Chika is poised for a new level of notoriety. Now backed by Warner Records, the 22-year-old lyricist is prepping her debut EP and has unleashed the first single “Industry Games” onto her adoring fanbase. “Industry games, yeah, rapping but they not in love […]
While it’s been nearly two years since Pusha T revealed Drake’s “secret son” on the “The Story Of Adidon” diss track, the subject is still fodder for Hip Hop enthusiasts. Snoop Dogg and Michael Rapaport recently sat down together for an episode of GGN Double G News where the topic reared its head once again. Snoop […]
Los Angeles, CA – Goldenvoice announced its first Lovers & Friends Festival on Tuesday (February 18) and the lineup is insane. The one-day concert features some industry icons along with a few of the hottest acts currently. The show that is scheduled to take place on May 9 at The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports […]
50 Cent is in heavy promo mode for his new ABC crime drama For Life. During a recent interview with Rap Radar’s Cigar Talk, the rap legend/television mogul opened up about a bevy of topics, including Ja Rule’s allegation that he’s a “snitch,” a name the Murder Inc. boss has been throwing in 50’s direction for decades. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Numerous heartfelt memorials from Dr. Dre and celebrities in the sports and entertainment industries will continue following the tragic losses of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26. The late Los Angeles Lakers icon’s most famous teammate of his career, Shaquille O’Neal, has eulogized […]
Chicago, IL – The NBA spared no expense inviting the Hip Hop community in on the festivities this past All-Star Weekend. One of the most talked-about events was Martell and BET’s HOME Experience, which featured a series of live podcasts hosted by Insecure‘s Sarunas Jackson, former NBA ballers Nick Young and Kenyon Martin and lifestyle […]
Bow Wow has appeared in several movies over the years, including 2002’s Like Mike, 2005’s Roll Bounce, 2010’s Lottery Ticket and 2011’s Madea’s Big Happy Family. Nick Cannon, on the other hand, has starred in even more films than Mr. Shad Moss — from 2002’s Drumline and Men In Black II to 2003’s Love Don’t Cost A […]
Las Vegas, NV – Desiigner took a tumble during a set at a Las Vegas nightclub, falling not-so-gracefully into the back of NBA All-Star James Harden. In footage obtained by TMZ, Desiigner is performing his breakthrough hit “Panda” around 1:30 a.m. local time on JEWEL’s Nightclub’s narrow stage. As the former G.O.O.D. music rapper begins his […]
Miami, FL – Swae Lee spent part of Super Bowl weekend at Saks’ Brickell City Centre in Miami to launch his new collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti, his first design venture. Wearing bubblegum pink heeled booties, the Rae Sremmurd member addressed the crowd of overzealous teens. “A lot of [rappers] are fucking scared to wear shit,” […]
Miami-Dade County, FL – Gorilla Zoe was arrested for bringing a loaded gun into the Miami International Airport. According to TMZ, the Miami-Dade Police Department responded to a call from airport security on Monday night (February 17), after the rapper allegedly attempted to bring a loaded .380 caliber pistol inside his carry-on luggage. Authorities quickly […]
The ever outspoken Boosie Badazz didn’t gain many new fans on Tuesday (February 18) when he decided to speak his mind on Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old transgender daughter, Zaya. Following the retired NBA legend’s recent Good Morning America interview where he and his family further hammered home their support of Zaya, a visibly frustrated Boosie appeared […]
Dwyane Wade opened up about his 12-year-old child’s transgender journey during a recent interview with Good Morning America — and evidently Boosie Badazz couldn’t help himself from weighing in. The retired NBA star sat down with GMA‘s Robin Roberts on Tuesday (February 18) and explained, “She [Zaya] is our leader. I think when the conversation we […]
Vallejo, CA – Bay Area rapper Nef The Pharaoh got some devastating news last week when he learned his sister and 4-year-old nephew were killed in a double murder suicide. According to KRON 4, Jacoby Brooks shot and killed Nef’s sister and the child before turning the gun on himself. Officers found the woman shot to […]