Nelly’s turn on Dancing With The Stars resulted in his shocking finish as a finalist as well as some Hip Hop inspired footwear from Jordan’s to Nike’s and more courtesy of The Shoe Surgeon. Now with DWTS officially wrapped, the Country Grammar rapper’s custom dance shoes are being auctioned off to help young women who […]
Run The Jewels mastermind Killer Mike was one of the many rappers to address the 2021 Grammy nominations and like many others before him, his reaction came with a four-letter word beginning in the letter “f.” The proud Hip Hop activist voiced his opinion loud and clear on social media for millions to see. “I […]
San Francisco, CA – Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was reportedly shot and killed on Saturday morning (November 28), adding to the growing list of rappers who have been gunned down in 2020. According to TMZ, the body of 25-year-old Lil Yase (whose real name was Mark Antony Alexander), was found in the southern section […]
NLE Choppa is advcoating for record labels to do right by their artists. As he continues his own journey through healthier living and enlightenment via meditation and spirituality, the 18-year-old Memphis native shed some spotlight on Famous Dex and urged his label to reach out to the Chicago rapper before something terrible could happen to […]
ATLANTA, GA – Ever since Mulatto turned down the So So Def chain offered to her, the “Muwop” rapper has blossomed into the “Big Latto” we’ve learned to love. The 21-year-old has been putting in work for over 11 years. Starting out as a child star and now maneuvering as a young adult in the industry, Mulatto’s lyrics have grown […]
Los Angeles, CA – After being called in the 9th inning to pinch-hit for an defecting Lil Wayne on Saturday (November 28), Snoop Dogg emerged as the fan-favorite of the highly publicized Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight. While the main event proved to be more about respecting the two legends’ boxing stamina than […]
Chicago, IL – Vic Mensa‘s love for the people of his hometown Chicago took on another life last week as the INNANETAPE rapper helped raise money and awareness in honor of National Youth Homeless Month. Mensa and the SaveMoneySaveLife Foundation joined Covenant House in Bronzeville by hosting a “sleep-out.” The event was live-streamed and the […]
Chicago, IL – Chance The Rapper made sure families along Chicago’s East, West and Southsides had turkeys for the holidays amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coloring Book rapper and his Social Works non-profit organization spent on Tuesday (November 23) and Wednesday (November 24) helping give away 1,500 turkeys across six different locations. He shared various […]
Now that the divorce is officially off and things are back to normal between Cardi B and Offset, the pair are together headed into the Thanksgiving holiday and showing off over 3,000 reasons the Migos rapper has to be grateful. In a post from inside of Set’s massive sneaker closet on Wednesday (November 25), Cardi […]
Houston, TX – Travis Scott didn’t get a chance to have Astroworld in his hometown of Houston this year but the “Sicko Mode” rapper found a way to give back for the holidays. Scott along with his mother, Wanda Webster and twin siblings Jordan and Joshua Webster partnered with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for the […]
Atlanta, GA – T.I. has for years given back to communities in his hometown of Atlanta for Thanksgiving. For the 15th annual edition of his Harris Community Works Thanksgiving Giveaway, the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn’t stop him and his foundation from donating over 1,000 turkeys and produce including greens and sweet potatoes to underserved families as […]
Los Angeles, CA – Lauren London is honoring the father of her child, rap star Nipsey Hussle, yet again with another sentimental tattoo. On Tuesday (November 24,) Canadian tattoo artist Steve Wiebe shared a lone grayscaled photo of the actress’s new ink. “Note Nipsey wrote to his heart,” the caption reads. View this post […]
Michael Jordan is continuing to give back to various charities and organizations in 2020. On the eve of Thanksgiving, Feeding America revealed the Basketball Hall of Famer had donated $2 million to help individuals facing hunger in Jordan’s current home of Charlotte as well as the city of Chicago, where he won six NBA championships […]
San Francisco, CA – The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) is assisting marginalized communities with Thanksgiving meals this holiday season. The national non-profit organization is partnering with The Salvation Army to provide meals for Bay Area residents. Additionally, the non-profit is teaming with local organizations, churches and communities to feed hundreds of families and individuals […]
Comedian Faizon Love had a lot to say about New York rapper Dave East and his alleged ties to the Crips during an interview back in September. Love went as far as calling East “a fake crip” and questioned why an OG like MC Eiht would give the Harlem rapper a pass. It doesn’t look […]
Megan The Stallion was best friends with Kelsey Nicole before things went downhill in July after the shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. The Houston-bred rapper took aim at Lanez and her former friend with “Shots Fired” on Friday (November 20), and now, Nicole has responded with a diss track of her own. Nicole’s new song […]
New York, NY – Like many rappers around Thanksgiving, A$AP Rocky used his position to give back to those less fortunate on Wednesday (November 25). According to TMZ, the Harlem native personally delivered 120 hot meals to the Regent Family Residence homeless shelter in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, situated on 104th Street and […]
Los Angeles, CA – Chris Brown is the owner of a brand new SHERP ATV thanks to the kindness of Kanye West leading up to Thanksgiving. Ye’s manager Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam personally delivered the $120,000 truck to Breezy’s Tarzana home on Tuesday (November 24) on behalf of the G.O.O.D. Music boss. As it turns out, […]
Fayetteville, GA – The Thanksgiving holiday season is a time for family and friends to come together, spend quality time and eat several plates of good food. On Wednesday (November 25), Buffalo MC Benny The Butcher showed his recent leg injury wouldn’t keep him from enjoying the festivities with his friend Rick Ross. On a post […]
Inglewood, CA – It’s almost customary for rappers to give back to their community during the holiday season. This year, it’s more important than ever, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting millions of families across the nation. On Monday (November 23), Snoop Dogg teamed up with Inglewood Mayor James Butts to lighten the stress for […]
Los Angeles, CA – When the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were revealed Tuesday (November 24), it was a moment D Smoke had been waiting to exhale. D Smoke told Billboard he remained humble until he could happily scream in reaction to seeing his album Black Habits and his name in the Best Rap Album and Best New Artist […]
Tupelo, MS – Many Hip Hop artists have been giving away turkeys in their communities for Thanksgiving to coax a brutal 2020. That’s what Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd did in the duo’s hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi during his 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Fairpark on Tuesday (November 24). According to the Northeast Mississippi […]
Just because Bobby Shmurda and Kodak Black are serving jail time, it doesn’t mean they’ll miss out on holiday traditions completely. TMZ reports the incarcerated rappers will still be getting full Thanksgiving meals — complete with all the trimmings. Shmurda, who is located at New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility, will be served roast turkey with […]
Fans of Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment have been patiently waiting for word on any new music from the camp. REASON recently dropped his debut album New Beginnings, but fans still want more. Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, may have stirred the pot as fans are getting worked up over behind-the-scenes footage he released […]
Macon, GA – Despite everyone talking about the shooting incident that took the life of Chicago rapper King Von on November 6, Quando Rondo has been keeping somewhat of a low profile. But now it looks like he’s ready to get back to work and leave it all behind him by announcing his first live show since […]
Los Angeles, CA – Even though Thanksgiving 2020 is anything but normal, HipHopDX is here with our usual highly curated roundup of this week’s hottest singles. Vibe out to SAINt JHN and Kanye, a solo a cut from Fivio Foreign, and also tune in to several high-profile collaborations highlighted by The Game and Lil Wayne’s […]
Macklemore — remember him? The “Thrift Shop” guy? The rapper partially responsible for The Heist, the album that basically mired the future rap G.O.A.T.’s coming out party? Right now, he’s probably at home somewhere outside of Seattle minding his own business, taking care of his two daughters, performing a little magic, hanging out with his wife and […]
Parliament-Funkadelic icon Bootsy Collins is holed up at his Ohio compound, the appropriately named Bootzilla Ranch. Located 30 minutes outside of his hometown of Cincinnati, the expansive property boasts an array of amenities, including a home studio and basketball court — music to Snoop Dogg’s ears. Before the music industry came to a screeching halt […]
Tributes continue to pour in for Chicago’s King Von after he was shot and killed outside of an Atlanta nightclub on November 6. One of those displaying her affection on social media is his ex-girlfriend Asian Doll, who’s now decided to get a tattoo of Von to pay respect to her former partner. The portrait […]
Grammy nominations are always going to spark debates with the limited number of spots available in each category, but many feel there have been some glaring omissions for the 2021 awards following Tuesday’s (November 24) announcement. 50 Cent, who’s never one to shy away from his opinion on popular culture, has voiced his issue with the […]