Twitter has launched an all-out virtual war against DJ Vlad and promptly wants him canceled. The VladTV host made some misleading comments about Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan last month that didn’t sit right with Royce Da 5’9. Consequently, the Bad Meets Evil MC took the time to make sure Vlad knew how he […]
KXNG Crooked is never shy about expressing himself — his catalog speaks for itself. Even when it comes to controversial topics, the veteran MC is always willing to share his viewpoints. Earlier this week, Crooked I posted an Instagram video in which he condemned all men, specifically rappers, for their oppression of women. He also recognized […]
Interview – Def Jam Recordings has long been established as Hip Hop’s preeminent label. Founded by Rick Rubin in his New York University dorm room circa 1984, the imprint launched the illustrious careers of artists such as Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick and LL COOL J. With the invaluable assistance of co-founder Russell Simmons, […]
Kodak Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen has followed through on his threat to sue the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The incarcerated rapper and his legal team have filed a lawsuit alleging torture and religious freedom violations since he was transferred to the United States Penitentiary known as Big Sandy in Kentucky in October 2019. The suit […]
Following the lukewarm reception of Migos’Â new single “Birkin,” the Atlanta trio’s relevancy in 2020 has been brought into question. In fact, some rap fans even joked the real reason Cardi B is divorcing Offset is because the single is just that bad. On Tuesday (September 22), Akademiks shared a post from a fan who suggested […]
Snoop Dogg has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump since at least 2016 when the former reality television star was voted into the White House. The West Coast rap legend is so intent on getting Trump out of office this November, he’s vowed to vote for the first time ever. On Tuesday (September 22), […]
EMPIRE has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Vote.Org to release a compilation titled Voices For Change Vol. 1 to coincide with National Voter Registration Day. The project is designed to raise awareness of global social injustices with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the ACLU. “From day one of starting […]
50 Cent’s television empire is continuing its hot streak. According to Deadline, his new show Power Book II: Ghost has been picked up for a second season following its record-breaking premiere. The Starz series, touted as a Power spin-off, collected almost 7.5 million multi-platform views in its debut week, making it “the most-watched new series in the […]
Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show has booked a number of Hip Hop artists for its fifth season, which premieres on October 25. Anderson .Paak, Joey Bada$$, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Yachty and Big Freedia will appear on the surreal comedy, according to Pitchfork. Promotional photos from Adult Swim include Joey Bada$$ wearing a fatsuit […]
After accusing Dr. Dre‘s estranged wife Nicole Young of embezzling funds from a joint business last month, Dre’s business partner claims she did it again. On Tuesday (September 22), TMZ reported Dre’s Record One Studio co-founder Larry Chatman had his attorneys send a letter to Young accusing her of taking out another $31K from their […]
Kanye West wants to learn from some of the greats. The polarizing artist was doing some early morning tweeting on Tuesday (September 22) when he revealed he’s been trying to get in touch with Master P and Birdman to discuss being a fully independent artist. Considering the massive success the moguls found with their respective […]
It’s a rare day when anyone sees Chance The Rapper without his infamous “3” hat. After all, the Chicago-bred artist has a seemingly endless supply in a rainbow of colors. But it turns out the hats weren’t just a fashion statement, they were also a lucrative endeavor for Lil Chano. In a resurfaced 2018 interview […]
Lil Baby has promised “one hell of a week.” The Atlanta native made the declaration on Twitter on Sunday night (September 20), before previewing a new song on Instagram on Tuesday (September 22). He’s been teasing fans with additional unreleased music frequently as of late as well, so it’s possible he’s gearing up for a […]
Yung Bleu is on fire right now. The Alabama native showed off what a couple weeks of doing guest verses can do for your bank account in an Instagram post on Monday (September 21) and it’s definitely not chump change. “2 weeks of Features!” he wrote with the clip. View this post on Instagram 2 […]
Los Angeles, CA – Polo G made his network television debut by performing his single “Martin & Gina” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday night (September 21). The Columbia Records artist wasn’t able to enjoy the full late-night TV experience due to the COVID-19 pandemic since his set was done remotely from […]
Mozzy has released Occupational Hazard, his second solo project of 2020. The mixtape serves as the follow-up to May’s Beyond Bulletproof, but the Sacramento native says there’s a significant difference between the two. “This is my favorite project to date out of all my EPs, mixtapes, albums,” Mozzy notes in a press release. “I had […]
Los Angeles, California – Harlem rapper Loon linked up with an old friend over the weekend after spending eight years behind bars. On Sunday (September 20), the ex-Bad Boy Records star posted smiling photos of him reuniting with Diddy at his home in Los Angeles, California. The reconnection has been a long time coming due […]
Lupe Fiasco has made various comments about Kendrick Lamar over the years, and 2020 is proving to be no different. On Sunday (September 20), the Chicago rapper couldn’t help but respond to a tweet asking whether Lupe or Kendrick was a better lyricist. Based on his previous views of K. Dot, it’s no surprise who […]
Kanye West is feeling some regret after being called out by one of his favorite rappers ever in Ma$e about a line from 2010’s “Devil In A New Dress.” Kanye came up just short of delivering an apology to the ex-Bad Boy star on Monday (September 21). “Ma$e is right about that line,” he begins. […]
Pusha T has been on the quiet side when it comes to new music lately, so it’s no wonder fans are getting restless. On Sunday (September 20), a fan tweeted the G.O.O.D. Music rapper complaining about his lack of material this year, saying, “Bruh 2020 is almost done and we are yet to hear from […]
When REASON signed to Top Dawg Entertainment in 2018, his first release was the hard-hitting “The Soul.” Over two years later, the TDE rhymer returns on his birthday (September 21) to deliver the candid sequel. REASON has heard the jokes and seen all of the memes about him being signed to Dreamville instead of TDE, […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Dre and Nicole Young were married for roughly 24 years and, by all outward appearances, seemed to have it made. But behind the scenes, their relationship was apparently crumbling, which led to Young filing for divorce in June. As the former couple struggles over the famed producer’s $1 billion fortune, […]
Lil Wayne is among the highest paid rappers in the music business, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t spoiled by other people in his life. On Sunday (September 20), Weezy shared an Instagram video of his brand new 2020 McLaren 720S, which comes courtesy of Young Money Entertainment president Mack Maine. Maine’s luxurious gift arrived […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem doesn’t tweet too often but when he does, it’s typically for a good reason — either he’s promoting a new piece of music or raising awareness for various causes. On Saturday night (September 19), Slim Shady used his massive Twitter platform to shine a light on an essay called “We Can’t […]
Lil Wayne has been taking a trip down memory lane in recent months. Not long after releasing 2009’s No Ceilings mixtape to streaming services for the first time ever, the Young Money star is preparing to drop the original version of Tha Carter V. Originally released in 2018, the 23-track project served as Wayne’s 12th […]
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young are currently embroiled in a contentious divorce after 24 years of marriage. The fight over his $1 billion fortune seems to consistently intensify as the proceedings drag on. Last week, Young reportedly claimed co-ownership over Dre’s debut album The Chronic and the Dr. Dre name, which caught the attention of […]
Album sales are typically a big topic of conversation — every rapper out there wants to top the Billboard 200 at some point in their career. But it seems like the “numbers” discussion is even more prevalent since Tekashi 6ix9ine started dragging his contemporaries over their low album sales (and we all know how TattleTales’ […]
Irv Gotti was a recent guest on Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show, The Fat Joe Show, where he made an interesting revelation about the beef between the late Tupac Shakur and JAY-Z. According to the Murder Inc. founder, he says it all started with the 1996 Reasonable Doubt track “Brooklyn’s Finest” featuring The Notorious B.I.G.  Gotti said […]
TM88 tried his best to explain himself after voicing frustration about Three 6 Mafia owning most of the publishing of Travis Scott’s song “No Bystanders.” The 808 Mafia member, who was one of the multiple producers involved in the track’s creation, responded to fans on Twitter following his initial comment on Sunday (September 21). “Just […]
Kenner, LA – YoungBoy Never Broke Again showed love to one of his fans by giving her $1,000 during a chance meeting. Rachelle Watson and her 13-year-old daughter Tamia ran into the Atlantic Records artist at a Taco Bell in Kenner (a suburb of New Orleans), leading to some hugs and a photo. But YoungBoy […]