Los Angeles, CA – It looks like a congratulations is in order for Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty. According to TMZ, the multi-platinum rapper gave birth to their first child in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 30), although the baby’s sex and name have yet to be divulged. Nicki announced the pregnancy in […]
Interview – Paul Wall is widely known for two things: raw, Southern Hip Hop and icy, custom grills. Since 1998, Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang — who met the Houston rap icon when he was working at a local flea market — have crafted elaborate grills under the Grillz umbrella for everyone from […]
South Coast Music Group, which backed DaBaby in his rise to Hip Hop stardom, secured another major label deal for one of its artists. According to Billboard, SCMG’s Toosii signed with Capitol Records and its president Jeff Vaughn. “I couldn’t see myself anywhere else,” Toosii told Billboard. “It’s like it was fate. To meet Jeff […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was evidently looking to get in shape — but not the old-fashioned way. According to The Shade Room, who recently spoke to the controversial rapper, the 24-year-old Brooklyn native overindulged in caffeine and took one too many Hydroxycuts, the powerful diet pill. “Tekashi was hospitalized two days ago in Florida after he had […]
Master P has repeatedly proven what a savvy entrepreneur he is. Whether it’s his vision behind No Limit Records or the new line of Uncle P’s food products, the Southern Hip Hop mogul clearly has a knack for business. On Thursday (October 1), P shared an Instagram post of himself holding up two boxes of […]
Rihanna‘s second annual Savage X Fenty Show is going to be a good ass time. The show premieres on Amazon Prime this Friday (October 2), but Rihanna released a sneak peek for the Navy one day ahead of time. The special will include performances from Roddy Ricch, Big Sean, King Combs, Mustard and more, while […]
The Lakers are going up against the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals, and Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and 2 Chainz are among those pretty confident that Los Angeles will bring it home. 2 Chainz was at Kanye’s Wyoming ranch on Wednesday (September 30) watching Game 1, and based on what they saw – LeBron […]
21 Savage discussed his ongoing immigration case on an episode of Big Bank and DJ Scream’s show Big Facts. While the Slaughter Gang rapper doubted he’d be deported, he noted he’ll still be in a great financial shape if he’s forced to leave the United States. “I don’t think they gonna do that, but if […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Dre has reportedly scored a major win in his divorce from Nicole Young. According to TMZ, a judge has denied Young’s request for $1.5 million to pay for her every day needs, including security, and rejected her request to “accelerate” her request for $5 million to cover her lawyer fees. […]
October gets off to a fast start as the first New Music Friday of the month is loaded with star power. The high-profile releases include 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s Savage Mode II, Westside Gunn’s long-awaited Shady Records debut, YG’s latest album and the return of Bryson Tiller. The lineup also features Lupe Fiasco trying […]
Los Angeles, CA – With the first days of October upon us, HipHopDX is here to roll out the top single releases for the first new music Friday of the fall season. This week’s releases are packed with versatility and out-of-the-box collaborations. Check out our standout list followed by our honorable mentions below. Fivio Foreign […]
Four and a half years after its Valentine’s Day 2016 release, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s debut mixtape Artist has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry of America. Reacting to the news in a post on Monday (September 28), A Boogie reflected on the achievement and thanked his fans for helping him get there. […]
A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator are the stars of the newest Gucci Tailoring campaign that’s as quirky and colorful as they are. The ad spot premiered on Tuesday (September 29), featuring both rappers attending a dinner party at iconic musician Iggy Pop’s California home. The trio dance and goof around for the 90-second clip […]
Justin Timberlake is cooking up some new music with his longtime producer Timbaland. The multi-platinum selling singer shared a Twitter video of him and Timbo listening to a beat in the studio on Monday (September 28). “Back together again @Timbaland,” he wrote. Back together again ?? @Timbaland pic.twitter.com/NtKQIWUf5g — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) September 28, 2020 […]
Wealth is paying a grand every time you want to get your hair cut, and that’s exactly the kind of lifestyle King Combs is living. Diddy’s youngest son gave celebrity barber Marcus Phillip Hatch a shout out on the ‘Gram after his lineup on Tuesday (September 29), revealing the insane cost he comes out of […]
Benny The Butcher and Hit-Boy‘s collaborative album Burden of Proof just got a little more exciting thanks to confirmation of a Lil Wayne appearance. On Tuesday (September 29), the Griselda rapper took to Instagram to preview a new song that features Weezy. Benny’s caption also addressed the fact the song had already leaked, which is […]
Drake is feeling appreciative of his friendship with DJ Khaled, to the point of blessing him with a diamond-encrusted pendant. Khaled posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday (September 29) showing off a custom chain that Drizzy had sent him. The piece is a nod to their respective OVO and We The Best labels, featuring […]
Hip Hop watched Tuesday night’s (September 29) presidential debate with the world and wasn’t too happy with what they saw from Donald Trump. Frank Ocean chimed in afterward urging people to make sure they’re registered and to get out and vote come Election Day (November 3). “It all feels fake. The problem’s that it’s not,” […]
Joey Bada$$ gave fans an appetizer with his three-song bundle The Light Pack over the summer, but it looks like his long-awaited album is just around the corner. On Tuesday (September 29), the Brooklyn rapper provided an update on his upcoming project via Twitter. “My album fire,” he wrote. “85% done w. See y’all soon. […]
Machine Gun Kelly‘s alternative-rock pivot is paying off. Just days after releasing his Tickets To My Downfall album, MGK returns on Wednesday (September 30) with five new tracks and an acoustic version to his “Bloody Valentine” single as part of the LP’s deluxe edition. More than a decade into his career, the Cleveland native is […]
Royce Da 5’9 consistently delivers well polished bars. From his work on 2018’s Book of Ryan to his most recent album The Allegory, Nickle Nine’s catalog is a shining example of what many MCs aspire to be. But evidently not everybody recognizes his lyrical genius — and certainly not the BET Hip Hop Awards. On Tuesday (September 29), […]
Interview – Paul Wall is perhaps the most polite rapper anyone will ever come across. His Southern upbringing taught him to use “ma’am” and “sir” when addressing people and he’s quick to offer a thank you whenever a compliment is lobbed his way. But it does take a certain type of professionalism to make it […]
Travis Scott may have found success with his recent McDonald’s collaboration, but he’s now facing some potential legal drama. According to Page Six, Scott and his Cactus Jack label are being sued in federal court by video game controller company KontrolFreek for ripping off a controller design. The company claims when the Astroworld star performed a series […]
Tory Lanez finally broke his silence on the Megan Thee Stallion shooting incident on September 25 when he dropped an entire album dedicated to clearing his name. Since then, the previously elusive rapper has been more vocal about his side of the story and popping up on social media more frequently. On Tuesday (September 29), […]
The Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez saga continues — and two of her apparent best friends are caught in the middle. On Tuesday (September 29), Megan’s friend Jaeliey made some wild accusations regarding the night of July 12 when Megan who shot after a night out with Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie […]
T.I. is rarely at a loss for words, but an interview with children had him struggling to answer their questions. The Grand Hustle Records boss appeared on All Def Digital’s Arts & Raps series and got grilled by two kids named Dilan and Zaria. The video starts off with a bang when Zaria talks to […]
Nicki Minaj’s hopelessly devoted fanbase, The Barbz, viciously attacked A$AP Ferg online in mid-August after their collaborative single “Move Ya Hips” failed to hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Nicki’s fans accused the A$AP Mob rapper of not properly submitting sales to Billboard, resulting in a No. 19 debut. But in a recent […]
The 2020 NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on Wednesday night (September 30), inspiring Dr. Dre and Rick Ross to proudly rep their home teams. The two clashed over the matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat as Rozay claimed his squad would win the series in just five games. “I’m out here […]
Tory Lanez isn’t letting his foot off the gas when it comes to claiming his innocence in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting incident. On Wednesday (September 30), the embattled Canadian rapper dropped a new video for “Most High,” one of 17 tracks on his SoundCloud-only release DAYSTAR. Before the opening credits are even finished, Lanez […]
JAY-Z’s partnership with the NFL has led to the Super Bowl’s halftime show getting its first Black executive producer. Hov, Roc Nation and the league have announced the hiring of Jesse Collins as the EP of the 2021 Super Bowl halftime show, which is scheduled to take place on Feburary 7. “Jesse Collins is innovative, […]