Anchored neatly on the Black Panther soundtrack, Kendrick Lamar and The Weeknd’s 2018 collaboration “Pray For Me” went on to be a Billboard 100 Top 10 hit. However, according to TMZ, a Brooklyn-based rock band named Yeasayer says the two hitmakers swiped their secret sauce a 2007 record titled “Sunrise.” The legal documents reportedly specify […]
Deontay Wilder’s TKO loss to Tyson Fury inspired a flurry of memes following their heavyweight boxing match on Saturday (February 22). Although 50 Cent typically revels in such online jokes, the G-Unit boss seemed to have a more somber reaction to Wilder becoming meme fodder after being defeated by Fury. In one post, 50 shared […]
Los Angeles, CA – Alicia Keys performed a special song as part of the public memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant on Monday (February 24). The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter played Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” on the piano after Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka told a story about Kobe learning to play the famous sonata […]
Young Nudy has released a new mixtape titled Anyways. The project is the follow-up to his Sli’merre collaboration with Pi’erre Bourne and his first solo work since last year’s Faded In The Booth. The RCA Records rapper’s latest tape features 16 tracks with no guests. Production is handled by Jake Uno, 20Rocket, COUPE and DJ […]
Los Angeles, CA – BeyoncĂ© opened up the public memorial service for Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna with an emotional performance at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Monday (February 24). The multi-platinum selling singer began with her 2013 song “XO,” noting it was one of Bryant’s favorites. “I’m here because I love […]
Los Angeles, CA – While thousands of people gather in downtown Los Angeles on Monday (February 24) to pay final respects to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at a public memorial service at the Staples Center, TIDAL is bringing the celebration of life to fans across the globe. Regardless of membership status, fans can tune in […]
It’s Sunday night and everyone is watching television, dreading the Monday morning hustle. Suddenly, a familiar voice comes on the TV and it doesn’t take long to determine it’s the one and only Snoop Dogg, starring in multiple commercials that air the same night. The D-O-Double-G has seemingly been on an ad bender as of […]
Seattle, WA – Bubbling northwest artist Zayside is repping what he knows in his RealStreetRadio-premiered “Caught Up” video. The premise for the joyous visual is simply connecting dots all across the 206. âI wanted to bring some unity within the city of Seattle, so I linked with another local artist (PMO$howtime) who reigns from the […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – While M-Dot puts the final touches on his next album egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise, the Boston-bred MC has surfaced with a snippet of the project called “The Atonement.” Produced by the legendary Pete Rock, the track serves as the inaugural single from the album. The two Hip Hop artists met […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, rising star Pop Smoke was shot and killed in Los Angeles. Also, Boosie Badazz caught heat over comments about Dwyane Wade’s transgender daughter and Birdman explained what it means for Drake to have an unlimited budget. Pop Smoke Passes Away Brooklyn’s Pop Smoke was murdered at a Hollywood […]
Curren$y has teamed up with producer Thelonious Martin for an EP titled 3 Piece Set. The project is Spitta’s second release of the year following January’s The Tonite Show collaboration with DJ Fresh. The New Orleans-bred MC’s latest work is not to be confused with his 2012 project Three Piece Set: A Closed Session despite […]
Los Angeles, CA – RealStreetRadio asks a simple question on the new episode of The Breakdown: why are rappers so sensitive? Host Page Kennedy examines how some of the biggest Hip Hop artists seem unable to ignore criticism and social media comments, highlighting notable reactions from stars such as Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper […]
Snoop Dogg has publicly apologized for lashing out at CBS journalist Gayle King, but the Doggfather isn’t done discussing the topic. The D-O-Double-G is also going to address his comments in an episode of Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk, which will premiere on Wednesday (February 26). In a preview of the upcoming episode, Jada […]
After eight months of social media silence, Soulja Boy has finally resurfaced. On Saturday (February 22), the âCrank Thatâ mastermind shared a picture of himself rocking braids, a colorful hoodie and luxury watch in front of an orange Bentley. The caption reads, âDrako back, letâs turn up.â View this post on Instagram Drako back, letâs […]
G Herbo is set to release forthcoming studio album titled PTSD this month and it’s his most cohesive project yet, delivering a reflection of what it’s like growing up in Chicago with post-traumatic stress disorder. Speaking with RealStreetRadio, Swervo recalled when he had his moment of clarity about the effects of PTSD. He also shared […]
Pasadena, CA – Hip Hop artists such as 50 Cent and Lizzo were winners at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards, which were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday (February 22). BeyoncĂ© also added multiple awards to her collection after claiming victory in six categories. Lizzo took home the coveted Entertainer Of the Year […]
Brooklyn, NY – 22gz has sent his condolences to the late Pop Smokeâs family, despite the preexisting beef between the two Brooklyn rappers. 22gz â who claims he originated the Brooklyn Drill sound Pop Smoke also represented â took to Twitter to share his message. âAll beef aside, I feel sorry for boy,â he wrote. […]
NEW YORK, NY – Cash Money Record’s legacy spans 25 years and is now on display for the world to watch. Spotify released the four-part docuseries New Cash Order on Friday (February 21) in collaboration with Cash Money Records’ co-founders and brothers Bryan “Birdman” and Ronald “Slim” Williams. View this post on Instagram New Cash Order ? now […]
As the leader of the Chinese Hip Hop group Higher Brothers, Chengdu-based artist MaSiWei has garnered international acclaim. Last yearâs Five Stars featured heavyweights like Denzel Curry, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Soulja Boy and solidified their crossover appeal. To kick off the new decade, every member of the group plans on releasing a […]
Miami, FL – Fat Joe smooths it out with Dre at one of Miami’s greatest hotspots Club Liv in the TIDAL-released visual for their latest single “Hands On You” from their collaborative album Family Ties. The Irv Gotti-directed video and Hitmaka-produced features The Bronx Heavyweight and Dre — one-half of Miami’s revered production duo Cool […]
Lord Jamar has been one of Eminem’s most outspoken critics for years â typically from DJ Vlad’s couch. Par for the course, the Brand Nubian MC has weighed in on Em’s recent comments on Hip Hop culture. During an interview with KXNG Crooked, Em was asked if he believes he’s a “guest in the house of […]
2nd Generation Wu has undergone a transformation. For the group’s second single “New Generation,” Young Dirty Bastard and Sun God hang back. while iNTeLL (U-God’s son) and PXWER (Method Man’s son) take the reigns. Boasting dark, eerie production from YODI and intelligent, braggadocious bars of iNTeLL and PXWER, the track puts their undeniable chemistry boldly […]
Drake spoke to TSN announcers about his next album while sitting courtside at the Toronto Raptors-Phoenix Suns game on Friday (February 22). During the conversation, he revealed he’s keeping his sixth studio effort much shorter than the bloated, two-part Scorpion project that arrived in 2018. “I’ve been doing this for like 10 plus years as well … sometimes […]
San Francisco, CA – Diddy was sidelined in San Francisco and forced to cancel an appearance for surgery on his left quadricep â but that didn’t stop him from plugging one of his latest ventures. Dressed in a hospital gown and blue hair net, the Hip Hop mogul spoke about the return of Making The […]
New York, NY – After roughly 25 months in the position, Paul Rosenberg has decided to step down as Def Jam Recordings’ CEO/Chairman. According to a press release, Rosenberg has decided to launch a new joint venture with Universal Music Group (UMG) called Goliath Records. However, he’ll continue to serve as a consultant to Def Jam for […]
New York, NY – As a member of the Diplomats, Jim Jones became a household name in the early 2000s. He carved out a successful solo career following Dipset’s reign at the top but took some time to grow his business ventures like his Vampire Life clothing line, his CAPO-Saucey Farm and Extracts collaboration, and his […]
The always radiant JhenĂ© Aiko is setting the stages for her third studio album Def Jam, which she has affectionately titled CHILOMBO. An album release date of March 6 was also revealed when JhenĂ© took to Instagram to simultaneously premiere the cover art, which features her staring off into the sunlight while sporting a yellow […]
Jadakiss’ upcoming album Ignatius was all locked and loaded with a Pusha T feature but in an ironic and eerie twist, the song mirrors the circumstances shrouding Pop Smoke’s recent murder and the Good Music President is distancing himself from the lyrical killing spree. “‘Hunting Season’ was a request that IcePick Jay (RIP) always had […]
More than seven million people tuned in to peep the breakout visual, “ROXANNE,” when it premiered last week. In an effort to keep the flames hot and burning, the incomparable Swae Lee has hopped on the official remix. View this post on Instagram roxanne remix drops toniteeee whoâs ready? ??? A post shared by Arizona […]
New York, NY – LL Cool J apparently blocked Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg on Twitter at some point. But LL, being the cool guy he is, decided to unblock Rosenberg on Friday (February 21) and provide a little comic relief in the process. “Yo @Rosenberadio I unblocked you so you can stop crying […]