Kash Doll knows fans are pressed about her real age and she loves it. Google lists the Detroit native with a March 14, 1992 birthday, which would make her 28. Some seem to think she appears to be a bit older, however, and she’s only added fuel to the rumors by consistently giving different ages […]
With the original version of Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V set to arrive on Friday (September 25), Young Money president Mack Maine has been hyping up the release on social media. On Tuesday (September 22), Mack posted two photos to his Instagram Stories that sparked rumors of another Drake and Wayne collaboration that will be include […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again doesn’t consider DaBaby, Lil Baby or Roddy Ricch to be competition. During a TIDAL Check-In interview with Elliott Wilson, the Atlantic Records artist denied any rivalry when asked about competing with the aforementioned rappers. “It ain’t none of that,” he told Wilson. “You could never compete with a person. None of […]
According to DJ Drama, Travis Scott‘s 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo would have been a bit different if it wasn’t for Kanye West. In a new interview with FakeShoreDrive‘s Andrew Barber, the famed DJ revealed he’d locked in with La Flame to make the tape a Gangsta Grillz … until Ye convinced him not to. […]
YG has been in his Tupac bag lately and fans will apparently feel that heavily when they hear his new album. Talking to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe on Wednesday (September 23), the Los Angeles native explained how Pac influenced his forthcoming effort My Life 4Hunnid. “This album was highly influenced by Tupac,” he said. “This […]
One of the most popular memes in recent memory is a photo of Young Thug showing Lil Durk something on a computer screen. The picture taken from a studio session was originally posted by Durk in June 2018, but the jokes are still flying in to this day. The Chicago rapper recently took to Twitter […]
Los Angeles, California – The end of Odd Future’s reign as a collective cut deep for fans who grew up on their music, with members of the group eventually branching out on their own. We might not see them together as much these days, but occasionally, their devoted followers get a nostalgia trip when they […]
Quavo took to Instagram over the weekend (September 19) to show off a pair of his Nike SB Dunk’s from his collection, but what happens to the temperature-impacted kicks when heated up might spook fans, especially those that aren’t sneakerheads. Huncho has a pair of the Civilist x Nike SB Dunk’s which go from a […]
Travis Scott is continuing a busy year by dropping new music later this week. On Monday (September 21), the Houston rapper announced that his new single “Franchise” will be released on Friday (September 25). “FRANCHISE !!!! FRIDAY,” Travis tweeted alongside a link to pre-order the song. Travis initially launched pre-orders for the track last week, […]
Los Angeles, California – Billboard unveiled the nominations for their upcoming 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Tuesday (September 22) and Post Malone will be well-represented with his Hollywood’s Bleeding album. Post notched a total of 16 nominations, which leads the pack for all artists. Post’s 16 noms fall short of Drake‘s record 22 but will […]
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 […]