Social media learned Tekashi 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj are gearing up to release another collaboration called “TROLLZ” this week, which didn’t necessarily sit well with a lot of people. One particular meme featured a screenshot from the duo’s video shoot with a clown emoji placed over Nicki’s face and a rat emoji planted firmly on […]
Lil Twist recently participated in an interview with the Mina SayWhat podcast where his friendship with Justin Bieber was brought up. The Young Money rapper recalled taking drug charges for the former Mickey Mouse Club star in an effort to protect his squeaky clean image at the time. Twist was arrested in 2013 while driving […]
Los Angeles, CA – Amid the third consecutive week of nationwide protests combating systemic racism, police brutality and demanding justice for George Floyd, Los Angeles native YG utilized his platform to organize a protest with Black Lives Matter on Sunday (June 8), which ended up bringing out thousands of people to Hollywood. Though the Stay […]
Ice Cube was a trending Twitter topic on Wednesday (June 10) after he was accused of posting anti-Semitic propaganda. As the N.W.A legend continued sharing an onslaught of posts for most of the day, many wondered if his account had been hacked — but he eventually snuffed out that notion. “This is CUBE,” he wrote. […]
Pop singer Selena Gomez asked Killer Mike to take over her Instagram account to educate her roughly 179.5 million followers on issues plaguing the black community. In one of Mike’s Instagram Story postings, he referred to Ice Cube as his “hero” and made it clear if Cube was going off on his Twitter about black […]
Former G-Unit rapper Young Buck is reportedly in such dire financial distress, he has to rely on his girlfriend for his every day needs. According to amended bankruptcy documents obtained by BOSSIP, Buck claims to have no property, money in the bank or cash in his pockets. His very few assets include $100 in clothes and […]
RZA joined Rick Rubin for another episode of the Def Jam Recordings co-founder’s Broken Record podcast where he opened up about his relationship with the rest of Wu-Tang Clan. Despite a sometimes contentious three-year legal battle with U-God, the love they have for each other transcends any business squabble. When Rubin asked about RZA’s standing […]
Atlanta, GA – Voting is one of the immediate ways the United States can effect much-needed change, but there’s a lot of gray area around what rights felons have at the polls. On Tuesday (June 9), Georgia was one of five states holding their primary elections and Atlanta natives 2 Chainz and Trouble both shared […]
Buffalo, NY – Back in March, Armani Caesar became Griselda Records’ leading lady, joining the likes of Benny The Butcher, Westside Gunn and Conway The Machine in the Buffalo-bred collective that’s gained nationwide acclaim. The partnership was a natural next step for Caesar, who’s been grinding since 2011’s Hand Bag Addict. “I started recording [songs] […]
Meek Mill answered Donald Trump's notorious speech in which he asks black America what do they have to lose in supporting him. "What do you have to lose?," Candidate Trump asked. "You’re living in poverty. Your schools are no good. You have no jobs. Fifty-eight percent of your youth is unemployed. What the hell do […]
American rapper-songwriter Shantonio is just debuting his journey in music with the release of “Summer Baby,” preparing the season with the appropriate mindset, with a sensational mix of sensuality, sexuality, and style, set to catch the attention of everyone feeling frustrated at home, impatiently waiting for the summer to begin. “Summer Baby” is about a […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, outrage flared across the nation as yet another unarmed black man, George Floyd, was killed in police custody. Trae Tha Truth, Lil Keke and more mourned Floyd’s death on social media and revealed his Houston rap roots and connection to DJ Screw. Also, Hip Hop leaders like T.I., Ice-T […]
Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America. In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed Hov called him on Saturday (May 30), not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Faith Evans was reportedly arrested for domestic violence last week. According to TMZ, the police were called to the veteran singer’s Los Angeles home after she and her husband Stevie J got into a “heated” argument. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed visible marks and scratches on Stevie’s face. […]
Cardi B is addressing the nuance of the George Floyd riots for her followers. No stranger to speaking out about social injustices, Cardi used her platform to once again do the same on Thursday night (May 28) as riots continue to break out over outrage at Floyd’s death by police. In the minutes-long clip, the […]
Chicago, IL – Montana of 300 offered up to half a million dollars to any Chicago MC who can out-rap him and, although he hasn’t had any takers, the 31-year-old has a few worthy opponents in mind. Speaking with HipHopDX, Montana explained who he had in mind when he declared himself the best rapper to […]
As nationwide protests continue to spiral into uncontrolled riots in response to the death of George Floyd, Justin Timberlake’s political stance may have cost him fans and followers. The multi-platinum singer announced on Saturday (May 30) he would be donating to a nonprofit organization designed to fight criminal injustice for the poor. “Please join me […]
Don Lemon used his platform on Saturday (May 30) to call out Hollywood leaders, musicians and stars for inaction following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet,” the CNN Tonight host said as he spoke to Rev. William Barber as protests took place in Los Angeles, Washington […]
Los Angeles, CA – When the Southern rap snap and trap movements ruled in 2010, Roc Marciano independently and artistically came to New York rap’s proverbial fork in the road to follow either direction for success but went straight. He’s illustrated some of the most vivid macabre on wax in his seminal debut album Marcberg, which celebrated […]
There aren’t too many artists that can say they’ve achieved what The-Dream has accomplished in his 20-year career. Before becoming a full-fledged artist in 2007 with his debut album Love/Hate, The-Dream was a highly sought-after songwriter penning hits for popular artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. As a writer, The-Dream racked up […]
As America continues to rage in the wake of George Floyd’s death, El-P is doing whatever he can to show his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement — and that’s keeping up the tradition in extremely accessible music. On Saturday (May 30), the Run The Jewels MC/producer announced via Instagram the outspoken Hip Hop duo would […]
Lil Wayne's Funeral is alive. His 13th studio album, which dropped in January, has added eight new tracks, including features from Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Doja Cat, and Tory Lanez. The Young Thug and DaBaby features that were cut from the original Funeral didn't make the second cut either. Wayne kicked up some […]
The four members of Slaughterhouse will probably never get together again for various reasons. Joe Budden no longer rapping is one of them. But two members of the supergroup linked up for a joint project, Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked. Their album is called H.A.R.D., and they just dropped the first single of the same […]
It's officially Drizzy season. Drake has dropped the surprise mixtape Dark Lane Demo Tapes, his first full project since his 2018 album Scorpion. The 14 track tape, which Drake's describes "as some leaks and some joints from SoundCloud and some new vibe", features Giveon, Young Thug, Future, Fivio Foreign, Sosa Geek, and Playboi Carti. That's […]
Producer Statik Selektah surprised the game last night by dropping an unreleased Notorious B.I.G. verse. View this post on Instagram Some new Biggie for you? (Bored on a Sunday). Even the biggest Notorious fans prob don’t know this verse. Salute @everydayisacanvas for the reminder. A post shared by Statik Selektah (@statikselekt) on Apr 26, 2020 […]
The word is Tekashi 6ix9ine has been hard at work on music since getting his COVID-19-related early release last month. A snippet of a new Tekashi track called "Bently" has leaked. In addition to recording music, 6ix9ine has been a shopping spree, buying millions in exotic cars. According to TMZ, his shiny new rides include […]
A few months ago, Drake spoke on the Griselda crew and how he liked everything that they were doing. Griselda member Benny The Butcher responded, and said that he was down to collaborate if Drizzy was down, and it seems they moved quickly. Last month Benny hinted that the collab was almost done, and he was […]
New Jersey-bred singer-songwriter Em has been teasing the release of her self-titled debut album for months, with releases such as “Say What You Mean” and “Blue Light,” two hypnotic singles that gave an early glimpse of Em’s inspiration, depth, and versatility as a rising retro-pop artist. She fell in love with music at a Britney […]
NEON CAKE is the new brand that promotes tolerance, unity, and love through clothing and electronic dance music. Founded by Michael D. Smith, 35 times award winning creative and Forbes Agency Council member, NEON CAKE has an incredible collection of products that all carry the message that what brings us together is our differences, since […]
After all of the years and all the drama, Lil Uzi Vert's sophomore studio album Eternal Atake is finally here and it even came a couple of weeks early. The 18 track project only has one feature, Syd. Check it out. Uzi's debut album Luv Is Rage 2 did 135K first week. What do you think Eternal Atake […]