New York, NY – 50 Cent appeared to get the last laugh after NYPD Deputy Inspector Emanuel Gonzalez — the cop who allegedly told his fellow officers to shoot the Power exec “on sight” — was demoted. Fiddy headed to Instagram on Wednesday (March 4) to gloat about the news. “Remember this guy Commanding officer […]
De La Soul and Tommy Boy Records had a very public dispute over contract negotiations last year. In a recent interview with Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Posdnuos hinted a reconciliation with their original label was possibly in the works, but he didn’t outline the details of what that means. “(Tommy Boy) sort of came back to […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – As “Tick Tok” inched toward 100,000 streams, two of the masterminds behind the song — Bay Area artists Tree Thomas and IAMSU! — decided to make a video for the Hefnagwap-produced track. The result is a collection of random fan videos made with the TikTok app that are interspersed throughout the visual as […]
New York, NY – Royce Da 5’9 caught a lot of people off guard when he publicly dissed Yelawolf on The Allegory single “Overcomer” last month. The song — which found the Motor City MC calling Yelawolf a “vulture” and “punk ass” — led to a brief e-battle between Nickle Nine and the Alabama-bred rapper, […]
Washington, D.C.’s own LB199X closed out 2019 by dropping his COLOR US EP. A few months after its release, the Guin Records artist revisits the project with a video for the Ayaana Nash-assisted cut “Sorry.” “‘Sorry’ represents who I’m becoming as a writer, creator, musician and artist,” LB199X tells RealStreetRadio. “‘Sorry’ is a statement to […]
Young Dolph has made it quite clear he’s ending his career as an artist after clearing out his Instagram account and hinting at hanging up his trapper microphone. “I’m done doing music so I can go kick it with my son,” Dolph told Complex on Wednesday (March 4). Thursday (March 5) also marks the Memphis […]
Miami, FL – DaBaby has cleared one hurdle in the case of an alleged beatdown and robbery of a concert promoter. According to TMZ, the Miami State Attorney’s Office is dropping the battery charge against the Interscope Records artist and 2019 RealStreetRadio Rapper of the Year. The charge was dropped after promoter Kenneth Carey’s friend, […]
Brooklyn-based artist Orrin, on his previous releases such as visuals for “By My Side,” or the single “Fear,” has exposed a well-developed sense of self-awareness, and the creative idea about himself. On the new track called “Forever,” Orrin follows his cyborg fantasy, and as he raps, his soft, clear voice is trailed by a slight […]
Hood Chronicles is the second album from Shreveport based rapper, Wankie. The ease with which she delivers hot and sharp rhymes is truly impressive and the 7-tracks collection is filled with on-point served punch lines. Wankie is honest to the core while she shares her personal experiences and stories. The way Wankie builds her joints […]
Harris County, TX – Following Megan Thee Stallion’s impromptu Suga announcement, Carl Crawford and 1501 Certified Entertinamnet have rushed to demand an emergency court hearing to try and prevent the project’s impending release. The Houston Hottie is currently planning to drop her debut album this Friday (March 6) — a move that was made possible by […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was reportedly arrested by U.S. Marshals on an indictment for failing to register as a sex offender. According to TMZ, Petty turned himself in on Wednesday (March 4) and was quickly taken into federal custody. Court docs reportedly state he’ll face a judge on Wednesday afternoon. Petty relocated […]
Statik Selektah is partnering up with Mass Appeal Records for his next album. According to Billboard, the veteran producer has inked a deal with Nas’ label for his upcoming LP titled The Balancing Act. “Mass Appeal and I have always seen eye to eye with how Hip Hop should be represented, and this album is […]
Lil Baby just dropped the video for the Lil Wayne-assisted single “Forever.” The two rappers deliver floss-heavy performances over an epic orchestral-inspired trap beat in the flashy heaven-and-hell themed video. Lil Baby can be seen rocking a sweatsuit with a flame pattern throughout the video while Weezy dons a dramatic trench coat. Both rappers stunt […]
Megan Thee Stallion is moving forward with her Suga album despite an ongoing dispute with her label 1501 Certified Entertainment. The Roc Nation-managed artist has announced her intentions to release her debut LP on Friday (March 6), sharing the cover art and tracklist social media. “SUGA 3/6 #REALHOTGIRLSHIT,” she wrote on Instagram. Megan’s swift album […]
Swae Lee channels a nostalgic ambience in his latest infomercial-themed music video for “Someone Said” days after its release (February 28). The Rae Sremmurd member recreates late-night commercials on an elderly lady’s television set as she falls asleep. In the vintage-styled visual Swae advertises a greatest-hits album with his boy-band, operates a sex hotline, and […]
Despite Eminem asserting the #GodzillaChallenge was for “amateurs only,” Twista is stepping up to the plate. The famously fast-rapping Hip Hop vet tweeted Slim Shady on Tuesday (March 3) and indicated he’s ready. “#GodzillaChallenge accepted @Eminem,” he wrote from Lansing, Illinois. #GodzillaChallenge accepted @Eminem — Twista Lifetime Ep Available Now!! (@TWISTAgmg) March 3, 2020 Em launched […]
Jadakiss chose to delay his Ignatius album last week following the death of Pop Smoke, but The LOX MC is back in promo mode with the LP due out on Friday (March 6). Ahead of the project’s release, Jada shared the official tracklist on Wednesday (March 4). The veteran rapper’s fifth solo album is comprised […]
San Diego, CA – Public Enemy frontman Chuck D and the other members of Public Enemy Radio — Jahi, DJ Lord and the S1Ws — announced Flavor Flav was dismissed from the pioneering Hip Hop group last week. The move followed Flav’s perceived outrage over the Public Enemy name being used to promote a Bernie […]
50 Cent vowed to take responsibility for finishing Pop Smoke’s last album on Sunday (March 1). The 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper was shot and killed during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills last month, putting a swift end to his burgeoning career. On Tuesday (March 3), the For Life exec hit up Instagram and revealed Pop […]
Los Angeles, CA – Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight may be serving a 28-year prison sentence for manslaughter, but apparently he still has to cough up millions of dollars to cover an old lawsuit. According to NBC Los Angeles, a judge recently upheld a $107 million judgment against him that was originally awarded […]
Eminem announced a new lyric video for “Godzilla” featuring the late Juice Wrld Twitter on Wednesday morning (March 4). “‘Don’t nobody want it but they’re gonna get it anyway!’” he captioned a clip of the video. “#Godzilla lyric vid just hit the site.” He coupled the post with a link to his website where the […]
Lil Elt knew “Get The Gat” was destined for greatness, but it took almost 30 years to reach the heights he imagined. After releasing the bounce song in 1992, a then-teenage Lil Elt saw his single become a local hit in New Orleans. But disfunction at his label led to the “Get The Gat” getting […]
New York, NY – The Notorious B.I.G. is being honored with two new Rap Snacks flavors. As part of the new ICON line, two distinct potato chip flavors have been dedicated to the late Hip Hop legend – Notorious B.I.G. Cookout BBQ Sauce and Notorious B.I.G. Honey Jalapeño. The Biggie-themed chips are the product of a partnership […]
The 5-tracked collection embodies all features that Bless Picasso is known for: sharp rhymes, dope beats, killer samples, and perfectionism for every layered sound. The highlight of the album is the track titled, “Rocato Dreams,” a dark, and honest piece of music where Bless Picasso let himself feel more vulnerable and shares his thoughts on […]
Top Dawg Entertainment’s REASON has recruited fellow West Coast rapper Boogie and labelmate Ab-Soul for his “Trapped In” single and video. The Jon Primo and Moosa-directed visuals feature the trio spitting bars in an alleyway filled with lots of activity. The TDE MC is preparing to drop a project titled New Beginnings. No release date […]
Los Angeles, CA – Usher has captivated audiences with spectacular dance moves to pad his widely successful music career. Thanks to an upcoming series on Quibi, the unique mobile platform-in-the-making, his skills will be the litmus test for a new generation of dancers. The 41-year-old Grammy Award-winner will join Hip Hop dance duo Ayo & […]
1501 Certified Entertainment CEO Carl Crawford was apparently blindsided by Megan Thee Stallion claims the label was holding her music hostage after she attempted to renegotiate her contract. On Monday (March 2), a Texas federal judge granted Meg a temporary restraining order against both Crawford and 1501 ordering they “do nothing to prevent the release, […]
Young Dolph is giving his 3.9 million Instagram followers little to be desired after he wiped his account clean. The move comes shortly after he discussed walking away from his consistently lucrative — yet at times challenging — music career. On Sunday (March 1), Dolph confessed he was feeling torn about his future Instagram and […]
Rich The Kid has begun the rollout for his Boss Man album. The Rich Forever Music founder unveiled the cover art and release date for his upcoming LP Instagram on Tuesday (March 3). According to Rich, his third studio album is scheduled to drop on March 13. “#BOSSMAN 3/13,” he wrote — along with some […]
New York, NY – Skyzoo is admittedly “furious” after Oscar-winning director Spike Lee claimed he’s “being harassed” by New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Lee made the revelation during a recent interview with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman on EPSN’s First Take and said he wouldn’t be attending another Knicks game this year following an incident […]