21 Savage emerged as the unexpected voice of reason during Meek Mill and Akademiks’ Clubhouse dispute on Saturday (December 12). As Akademiks screamed at the Roc Nation artist for calling him out on his often inflammatory social media activity, the British-born rapper attempted to quell the situation, pointing out there’s a different way to go […]
Too $hort and E-40 are stepping into theĀ VerzuzĀ arena this month. According to an Instagram post from the popular Instagram Live series, the two Bay Area legends will go head-to-head on Saturday (December 19), bringing nearly five decades of Bay Area Hip Hop to Apple TV and, of course, Instagram Live. “Y’all know we had to […]
Los Angeles, CA – North Philly artist Popp Hunna is urging listeners not to abuse prescription meds, despite the success of his anime soundboard-channeling hit “Adderall.” During a recent video interview with Genius, he took the time to denounce illicit consumption of the popular upper and also distanced himself from glorifying substance abuse. “I just […]
Eminem’sĀ 2002 hitĀ “Lose Yourself” has been utilized as a motivator for sports teams, used in commercials to push products and even pulled into presidential campaigns. The Academy Award-winning single from Slim Shady’sĀ 8 Mile soundtrack is also admired by former United States presidentĀ Barack Obama. In a sit-down with Attn, Obama broke down how he turned to Hip […]
AR-Ab, who is currently awaiting sentencing on several charges ranging from conspiracy and distribution of crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, is alleging harsh treatment behind bars by prison officials. A post shared to his Instagram account on Tuesday (December 8) stated the rapper, real name Abdul West, had yet to be treated for a kidney […]
Mario Judah issued an ultimatium to Playboi Carti over the release of Carti’s Whole Lotta Red album and when the “Magnolia” rapper failed to deliver, Judah decided to release his own Whole Lotta Red. Led by the viral star’s new single “Bih Yah,” the four-track “tribute” to Carti features Judah songs such as “Luv My […]
Los Angeles, CA – Among the many things Memphis rap mainstay Juicy J has become known for, his ostentatious and irrepressibly infectious ad-libs are at the forefront. Over the years, one-off phrases like, “we trippy mayne,” and, “yea hoe,” and countless others have undergone different iterations and during The Hustle Continues rapper’s latest interview with […]
Atlanta, GA – As if being anointed by Quality Control Music as the next female MC to pop-off, Lakeyah effectively receives yet another heavily-weighted seal of approval with the co-sign from her labelmates the City Girls in the visual for her stature-declaring single “Female Goat.” Following the toxic short for “Windows,” her Jasmine Sullivan-sampling record […]
Playboi Carti is unbothered by Mario Judah’s demand of WLR being released to the public. On Friday (December 11), Carti shared a series of photos on his Instagram account highlighting time watching classic vampire movies, snapping photos of various vehicles and hanging with Kanye West. “vAMP,” the Die Lit rapper wrote. “LoV3 . i love […]
Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s highly-anticipated VERZUZ encounter will have to wait. Originally scheduled for Saturday (December 12), the event has been postponed after Ashanti revealed on Instagram she tested positive for COVID-19. “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” the singer wrote. “I’m ok and not in any […]
Snoop Dogg may not be a Republican, but even he’s critical of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s chart-topping “WAP” single. The 49-year-old Doggfather was a recent guest on Julissa Bermudez’s Central Ave show and while he recognized how 20 years ago he would have been down with the movement, he’s not too much a […]
Los Angeles, CA – Snoop Dogg became an extremely unlikely non-supporter of Cardi B’s salacious “WAP” hit when asked during an interview that made its rounds on Saturday (December 12). āOh my God … slow down… like, slow down ā and letās have some imagination!ā Snoop said of “WAP” when asked by Central Avenue. āLetās […]
Snoop Dogg and Bad Bunny know of one another due to their appearance in a series of Corona commercials over the summer. Now with Bad Bunny’s new video for “Hoy CobrĆ©” from his chart-topping EL ĆLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO album, their bond is now even stronger. In the Stillz-directed clip, the reggaeton star navigates through […]
A Boogie With Da Hoodie won’t let his recent arrest on Monday (December 7) ruin his 25th birthday. The Bronx rapper took to his Instagram stories to let his fans know how he’s bringing back the special day thanks to his girlfriend Ella Bandz. On Friday (December 7), theĀ Artist 2.0 rapper took to his Instagram […]
Exclusive – Yung Bans made a name for himself in 2015 appearing on tracks with Playboy Carti andĀ XXXTENTACION. He grew a solid fanbase with hisĀ Yung BansĀ mixtape series and expectations were high for his debut album. When heĀ dropped his debut albumĀ MISUNDERSTOODĀ in July 2019 it entered the top 10 on the US Apple Music chart but […]
Kid Cudi has been releasing music for over a decade with nine projects and tons of features under his belt, but he still feels underrated as a rapper. In an interview with Apple Music ahead of his Man on the Moon III: The Chosen album (out December 11), he revealed Travis Scott helped him put […]
MIAMI, FL – Zoey Dollaz was reportedly shot multiple times in Miami on Wednesday night (December 9). According to Miami-based journalist Tony Centeno, the Freebandz rapper was hit while on his way into the 305’s Booby Trap On The River strip club and is currently in stable condition. “My sources say Zoey is doing fine […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pusha T is teasing new music for the first time in the two years since his Grammy-nominated album Daytona arrived, and he says the album is exclusively laced with production from Kanye West and The Neptunes. During a brief Instagram live appearance for RapCaviar, Steven Victor, who is also the manager […]
Just like his Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial album title suggests, Roddy Ricch doesn’t post on social media too often. However, he decided to drop some exciting news for his followers on Tuesday night (December 8). The Compton-bred rapper took to his Instagram Stories to tease a collaboration with Travis Scott after appearing to […]
The release date for Drake’s Certified Lover Boy album remains top secret, but Odell Beckham Jr. nearly let the cat out of the bag. Appearing on theĀ All Things Covered podcast, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver revealed Drake’s plan to deliver his highly anticipated album when the ball drops at midnight on New Year’s Day 2021. […]
Eminem and Joe Budden haven’t had the healthiest relationship over the years with various shots going back-and-forth between them. Despite their history, former Slaughterhouse member KXNG Crooked is hopeful the two artists can talk things out and bury their Shady Records beef once and for all. During a recent interview on Smoothvega’s Nothing Beats Experience […]
Jeremih is home recovering from his taxing battle with COVID-19 which left him hospitalized for nearly a month. The R&B singer left Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital over the weekend and made his return to social media on Wednesday (December 9) with a post thanking everyone for their thoughts and prayers. “THANK GOD IM STILL HERE […]
Tory Lanez has found himself a trending Twitter topic once again after he tweeted a cryptic post many assumed was a sub at Megan Thee Stallion. The two rappers have been embroiled in controversy since July when Lanez was arrested in Los Angeles for felony possession of a concealed weapon with Megan in the car. […]
Jack Harlow’s That’s What They All Say debut album arrives on Friday (December 11), but the Louisville, Kentucky native has one more surprise in store for fans. Harlow connected with Big Sean on Wednesday (December 9) for “Way Out,” which released alongside a lavish visual featuring an appearance from internet comedian Druski. The clip accompanying […]
Action Bronson is a rapper, yes, but he’s built an entire empire on a foundation of cooking. The Fuck, That’s Delicious host, cookbook author and former gourmet chef clearly loves food, but his indulgent lifestyle was starting to wreak havoc on his health. At nearly 400 pounds and only 5’9″ tall, he was in desperate […]
As Twitter attempted to cancel VladTV and slowly pick apart singerĀ Ann Marie’s recent arrest, J. Cole’s name somehow made its way through the muck as chatter surrounding his next album started to heat up. On Tuesday (December 8), Hip Hop fans were on high alert after a Twitter user who goes by the handle @Azarrella9 […]
Lil Loaded — born Dashawn Robertson — turned himself into Dallas authorities in November with a warrant out for his arrest on murder charges in connection to the shooting of 18-year-old Khalia Walker on October 25. Loaded took to Instagram on Tuesday (December 8) to reveal he’s back home enjoying his freedom and has another […]
Mario Judah has been gaining some traction over the last few weeks with his odd social media antics and a sound that fuses the worlds of Hip Hop and rock. Playboi Carti was thrown into the mix when he was the main topic on some of Judah’s latest videos. Judah expressed how tired he was […]
G Herbo and Taina Williams are reportedly expecting their first child together. According to Chicago Tribune writer Jason Meisner, Herbo’s lawyer revealed the news during a court appearance Wednesday (December 9). As the PTSD rapper faces charges related to a $1.5 million fraud scheme, his lawyer asked that Herbo be able to travel to New […]
Rising R&B singer Ann Marie was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon earlier this month after she allegedly shot her childhood friend in the head at an Atlanta hotel. Despite mounting evidence to suggest otherwise (two shell casings were found at the scene), the Chicago native says the gun fell off a table […]