Megan Thee Stallion is becoming a household name. The Houston rapper found her way into television history on Thursday (October 15) when Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek read the lyrics to her No. 1 hit single “Savage” for a clue on the wildly popular game show. Contestant Daniel Lee picked the $1,000 answer in the ‘On The […]
For any new rapper coming into the Hip Hop game at a young age, a cosign from any of the big-name rappers would be a dream come true. An assist from an A-lister can play a role in putting the artist on the right path to superstardom. It’s happened with artists who have gotten cosigns […]
Ice Cube found himself a trending Twitter topic earlier this week after Donald Trump’s senior campaign advisor Katrina Pierson thanked him for “helping” the Trump campaign with The Platinum Plan. Naturally, people were shocked the same person responsible for the 2018 song “Arrest The President” was any way affiliated with a Republican, especially when he’s a […]
Top Dawg Entertainment is home to some of Hip Hop’s most prolific and decorated acts. Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, SZA, Jay Rock have all released critically-acclaimed albums with multiple Grammy wins and nominations between them. Even second-generation artists like SiR and Isaiah Rashad have become stars in their own right, but as prestigious as […]
King Combs opens up about the loss of his mother Kim Porter in his new song and video, “Legacy.” Premiered on Friday (October 16), Diddy’s youngest son also discusses taking on the Bad Boy legacy on the track and shared old footage and photos of moments with his parents throughout the visual. Porter passed at […]
21 Savage is 21 plaques richer. Following his No. 1 Billboard 200 debut for his new album Savage Mode II with Metro Boomin, the Atlanta-based artist received the news from the Recording Industry Association of America. Complex confirmed with reps for Savage on Friday (October 16) that 21 of his musical offerings had reached either […]
Los Angeles, CA – A Memphis rapper who gained viral fame for a video about making money from an unemployment scam, was arrested on Friday (October 16) for allegedly swindling the government out of $1.2 million. Nuke Bizzle, a 31-year-old who currently resides in Hollywood, was arrested on September 23 in Las Vegas and was […]
Los Angeles, CA – With the added bost of Nicki Minaj’s playdate-seeking guest verse, Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix)” just re-exploded in popularity. According to KWORB, the single is No. 1 on iTunes U.S. Top Songs chart as of Saturday (October 17). In his latest video interview exclusive with HipHopDX, Sada Baby opened up […]
Crunchy Black didn’t mince words when asked of his opinion of Tory Lanez following the Canadian artist being charged with allegedly shooting the Megan Thee Stallion. In an interview with DJ Vlad, the Three 6 Mafia member hoped Tory would be violated. “I don’t give a fuck about Tory Lanez, Tory Lanez ain’t shit,” Crunchy […]
DaBaby is once more riling fans up on Twitter. The North Carolina rapper spent Saturday (October 17) using an early morning smoke break to tout once more his rapid-fire flow hasn’t failed him yet, despite critics pleas he switch it up every now and then. “Y’all know dis flow Top 5 hottest in the game […]
Stockton, CA – MBNel, a rising rapper in Stockton, California was among 34 individuals who were arrested on Thursday (October 15) as part of a sting operation titled “Operation Criptonyte,” aimed at disrupting street gangs in the city. According to local affiliate ABC 10, the Stockton Police Department had been conducting the operation since June, […]
A week after earning his second No. 1 album in Savage Mode II with 21 Savage, producer Metro Boomin is celebrating his debut album reaching an important milestone. The St. Louis producer’s Not All Heroes Wear Capes debut crossed the platinum threshold according to the Recording Industry Association of America on Thursday (October 15). Naturally, […]
Big Sean powered through his distaste for seafood to please Jhené Aiko. Sean showed himself eating fish at the behest of Aiko in a series of Instagram Stories posts on Thursday (October 15). “I can’t eat seafood, I hate it,” Sean wrote. “The smell, texture, taste, i just can’t do it. Nothing against people who […]
Lil Wayne recalled Missy Elliott’s impact on his style on the debut episode of DJ Khaled’s The First One podcast. During the interview, Khaled asked Weezy about the influences behind the hit single “Tha Block Is Hot” and Hot Boys cut “Block Burner.” Wayne responded by saluting the first female rapper inducted into the Songwriters […]
It doesn’t get much bigger than a Drake feature, and that’s exactly what Alabama rapper Yung Bleu got with his remix of “You’re Mines Still,” which was released on Friday (October 16) via OVO Sound and Bleu’s Vandross Music Group. But against all odds, it was a four-time NBA All-Star who made the whole thing […]
Los Angeles, CA – Benny The Butcher just released his new album Burden of Proof on Friday (October 16), but he’s not stopping there. The Griselda Records rapper has paid a visit to Power 106 in Los Angeles to spit a freestyle over JAY-Z‘s classic 1996 song “Dead Presidents.” The Buffalo native takes on the […]
The Cardi B and Offset saga continues. After saying they’re a couple once again, fans took to social media claiming she was in an abusive relationship, but Cardi wasn’t having any of it and quickly defused the rumors Thursday night (October 15). “I’m a bitch. I’m crazy as fuck. One day I want to be […]
Drake and Nicki Minaj‘s relationship hasn’t always been perfect over the years, but it looks like parenthood might be putting things back on track for the Young Money pair. Minaj joined Detroit rapper Sada Baby on a remix of his “Whole Lotta Choppas” single on Friday (October 16). In her opening verse, she mentions wanting […]
Benny The Butcher‘s highly-anticipated Burden of Proof album arrived on Friday (October 16). The project’s sole producer, Hit-Boy, who has had quite the run in 2020 himself, provided some insight into the Griselda album’s completion shortly after its release. Hit-Boy says a simple email to JAY-Z helped shape at least one track from the album. […]
Kodak Black has been moved out of a Kentucky prison following claims of abuse. TMZ reports the incarcerated rapper’s attorney Bradford Cohen confirmed he was relocated to the high security facility USP Thomson in Illinois where the prison guards are treating him “better.” In September, Kodak sued the Federal Bureau of Prisons, its director and the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Lil Yachty is reportedly being sued by a man who claims he caught a beatdown from the rapper and his entourage last December. According to TMZ, the alleged victim Jimmy Quivac was at the Rolling Loud music festival in December 2019 hoping to watch a Juice Wrld tribute. While heading into […]
Fans of the late XXXTENTACION were fuming after his mother Cleopatra Bernard went live on his Instagram account to promote another artist. On Thursday (October 15), the late rapper’s 18.2 million followers received a notification he was going live, despite being deceased for over two years. When they tuned in, they discovered Bernard was promoting […]
Edgewater, NJ – Fivio Foreign denied assaulting his pregnant girlfriend Jasmine in a series of tweets on Friday (October 16). After being arrested on October 10, the Brooklyn drill rapper professed his innocence regarding the domestic violence allegations. “I appreciate y’all support and concerns and prayers… But I ain’t Neva hide nuffin I do or […]
Meek Mill hasn’t dropped an album since 2018’s Championships, but there’s at least one person who’s itching to hear some new material from the Dream Chasers rapper — Drake. On Thursday (October 15), Meek posted an Instagram photo of himself leaning on a black Bentley with the caption, “Spur of the moment.” Taking notice, Drake hopped […]
Diddy has changed his tune about holding the Black vote “hostage” in the 2020 presidential election. The Bad Boy Records founder’s new focus is making Donald Trump a one-term president, fearing what may happen if Trump is re-elected. “The NUMBER ONE priority is to get Trump out of office,” Diddy insisted on Twitter. “HE HAS […]
Young Dolph has faced plenty of controversies over the years, including the infamous “100 Shots” shooting in 2017. Now, the Memphis native is being accused of ruining the career of former Army National Guard sergeant Akeisha Norris. According to AllHipHop, Norris — who was once a friend of Dolph’s — claims Dolph got her kicked out […]
Bobby Sessions has focused on sociopolitical content during his run at Def Jam Recordings, but he’s got plenty of versatility as an artist. The Dallas native proved he’s a well-rounded MC when he helped Megan Thee Stallion pen her smash hit “Savage,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sessions knows some fans […]
Lil Keed has enlisted the help of O.T. Genasis for a new single titled “Show Me What You Got.” The YSL Records artist and O.T. have also linked up for a music video featuring a Divine Nine Greek Step Show. The Young Thug protégé, who calls himself “Prince Slime,” goes back to school by hitting […]
NLE Choppa‘s new album will arrive on his 18th birthday. Taking to social media on Wednesday (October 14), the newly-awakened rapper announced his new 11-song effort From Dark To Light drops on November 1. This will serve as the first effort since Choppa announced a departure from songs promoting violence in favor of a more […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Rich The Kid are ready to drop their collaborative project. In an Instagram post on Thursday (October 15), Rich revealed Nobody Safe will finally arrive on November 23. The album’s lead single “Bankroll” was also released with the announcement, produced by Budda Beats. View this post on Instagram #RichTheKid and […]