INTERVIEW – Houston native Ken The Man has been steadily growing a buzz since picking up a mic seven years ago. But in 2019, she saw rapid growth not even she expected – all thanks to a quick song she wrote in her car while delivering food for DoorDash. The Keno-produced “He Be Like” has […]
Mary J. Blige has no interest in participating in Verzuz. During an appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul confirmed she wasn’t eager to battle anyone in the popular series. Blige was asked if she watched the battle between Brandy and Monica, which she confirmed she […]
Freddie Gibbs and Benny The Butcher headed south to Miami to bring the tropical vibes for “Frank Lucas.” Gibbs and the Griselda rapper sip champagne as they ride through the South Florida waters in the clip, dropping bars full of drug references inspired by the late Harlem kingpin the song is named after. Gibbs also […]
Milwaukee, WI – Travis Scott was really moved when he saw a fan going through chemotherapy celebrated another year of life by enjoying Scott’s new McDonald’s value meal. A photo that fan Jonah DeToro shared of himself eating the meal at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin caught La Flame’s attention on Tuesday (September 8). And […]
J. Cole‘s 4 Your Eyez Only documentary aired on HBO in 2017 following his album of the same name. The 49-minute film, co-directed by Cole and Scott Lazer, featured Black voices telling stories of strength and showed struggles across modern-day America. The documentary included an unreleased song known as “Want You To Fly” on Genius […]
The Tekashi 6ix9ine and Lil Durk feud took another turn on Monday (September 7). According to HITS Daily Double, 6ix9ine’s TattleTales is now projected to sell between roughly 45,000 to 50,000 equivalent-album units, which is a far cry from the original 150,000 projection and the No. 1 spot atop the Billboard 200 he was expected […]
When people list their favorite rappers of all time, it tends to include veterans such as JAY-Z, Nas, Eminem and André 3000 who’ve been at the top of the game for decades. But for Westside Gunn, this isn’t the case. On Monday (September 7), the Buffalo rapper decided to post his Top 5 rappers on […]
Joe Budden went on record earlier this month claiming his ex Tahiry Jose used to physically abuse him while labeling her a “cancerous, toxic liar.” The allegations came after the reality television personality, who’s appeared on Love & Hip Hop: New York and Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition, told Hollywood Unlocked how abusive Budden allegedly […]
Chicago, IL – R. Kelly was the victim of a few jailhouse jabs last month. The alleged attacker and fellow Metropolitan Correctional Center inmate, Jeremiah Shane Farmer, was identified last week as a Latin King gang member convicted of double murder. According to TMZ, the embattled R&B star warned prison security guards he was in danger, but […]
The second part of Kanye West’s extensive interview with Nick Cannon was released on Tuesday (September 8). During the near-hour discussion, Ye defended himself for meeting with President Donald Trump’s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner in Colorado last month. “I don’t care if we got ice cream, I can meet with whoever I want,” Kanye says. “You […]
Boosie Badazz is desperate to get his Instagram account back and money is apparently no object. On Monday (September 7), Boosie fired off a tweet to Facebook CEO/founder Mark Zuckerberg offering a substantial amount of coin to restore his account. “@zuck,” he wrote. “I got a 100K for my OfficialBossieig page BACK.” @zuck I got […]
RZA has made another lucrative deal regarding the Wu-Tang Clan catalog, which includes songs from Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers and Wu-Tang Forever. After signing a contract with Hipgnosis Songs for approximately half of his Wu-Tang and solo catalogs in August, RZA and longtime business manager Mitchell “Divine” Diggs (who co-own Wu-Tang Productions) have made another […]
Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert welcomed their newborn baby girl on Sunday (September 6). The baby, who the couple named Rue Rose, was born on their bathroom floor without the assistance of a hospital — just like with their first child Junie. The Brooklyn nets player announced the birth in an Instagram post. “At 3:28 […]
Lil Reese inserted himself into the issues between Famous Dex and King Von on Monday (September 7). After Dex chastised Von for taking no action against Tekashi 6ix9ine’s trolling of Chicago rappers, Reese attempted to play mediator on Twitter. “Aye Tell Dex I said b cool how he be cool,” he wrote in response to […]
Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J and DJ Paul have reportedly filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the $uicideboy$ for illegally sampling their music. According to AllHipHop, the veteran Hip Hop artists have accused the New Orleans group of stealing songs such as “Sippin’ on Some Syrup,” “Where’s Da Bud,” “Charging These Hoes,” “Robbers,” “Now […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s bodyguard wants people to know he’ll be protecting her if she faces danger again. A few months after Tory Lanez allegedly shot her, Hot Girl Meg’s guard invaded her Instagram Live and issued a warning to viewers. “Guess what muthafuckas,” he declared, prompting Megan to call out his name. “I’m here too, […]
D-Roc and Kaine — collectively known as the Ying Yang Twins — recently sat down for an interview with Hot 107.9’s B High where they talked about their 2002 song “Say I Yi Yi,” a bona fide hit for the hardworking Atlanta duo and one that ultimately caught the attention of JAY-Z. At the start of the […]
NLE Choppa is already making good on his promise to stop rapping about violence. Just days after the Memphis native announced he’d be shifting his focus to making more positive and uplifting music, Choppa previewed a track that goes in his new direction. In the Triller clip posted Monday (September 7), the 17-year-old shared new […]
Rihanna fans are anxiously waiting for updates on her next album, but they’ll have to settle for some information about her documentary. In an interview with Collider, the film’s director Peter Berg revealed his project with RiRi is scheduled to premiere on Amazon in summer 2021. “The Rihanna doc is something I’ve been working on […]
Miley Cyrus is speaking out about an experience she had at the MTV Video Music Awards last Sunday (August 30) and cited Kanye West, Travis Scott, The Weeknd and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine to illustrate her point. During a conversation with Joe Rogan for The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the seasoned pop singer revealed the VMA […]
Mathew Knowles has asked fans to do the impossible. Apparently waking up and feeling like shaking the table on Tuesday (September 8), Solange and Beyoncé’s daddy tasked his followers with choosing between a free front row ticket to a Destiny’s Child show or one of Bey’s. “If you were given a ticket on the front […]
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air drama reboot is heading to Peacock. According to Entertainment Weekly, the series has landed a two-season order at NBCUniversal’s new streaming service Peacock. Will Smith, who played The Fresh Prince on the beloved 90’s sitcom and will serve as executive producer on the reboot, announced the news in a conversation with […]
Downey, CA – Travis Scott kicked off his collaboration with McDonald’s by showing up at the fast-food chain’s oldest restaurant in Downey, California on Tuesday (September 8). The multi-platinum selling rapper pulled up in a red Ferrari and ended up surrounded by a huge crowd to celebrate the release of his Travis Scott Meal, which […]
Famous Dex has changed his tune less than 48 hours after explicitly proclaiming, “King Von, you are a bitch! Suck my dick!” During an Instagram Live on Labor Day (September 7), Dex apologized to his fans for lashing out and said the Black Chicago community shouldn’t be divided. However, he made it clear that he […]
Hip Hop and R&B dominated Billboard’s Songs of Summer chart in 2020. DaBaby and Roddy Ricch’s “ROCKSTAR” collaboration led the way at No. 1 in a Top 10 featuring Megan Thee Stallion, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj and more. According to Billboard, its annual Songs of the Summer chart calculates “the cumulative performance on […]
It’s been a long, wildly successful run, but Keeping Up With The Kardashians (KUWTK) is coming to an end. In an Instagram post on Tuesday (September 8), Kim Kardashian announced the reality show starring herself and sisters Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner will air its 20th and final season in early […]
Conway The Machine has altered the tracklist of his upcoming album From King To A God. Just a few days before its September 11 release date, the Griselda Records rapper revealed the update along with a video for the LP’s lead single “Lemon” featuring Method Man. After previously being announced as an 11-song project, Conway […]
With the COVID-19 pandemic still a major threat, face masks have gone from a temporary item to something more permanent. Eager to profit from the accessory, Rick Ross has decided to start his own line of masks with a perfect feature for smokers. The Florida rap legend’s mask is black and features white logos for […]
Cardi B and conservative political commentator Candace Owens stepped into the Twitter ring once again Sunday night (September 6) for another heated back-and-forth. Owens lit the fuse when appearing on The Ben Shapiro Show to rip Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden for doing an interview with Cardi, who she describes as an “illiterate person.” “You […]
Atlanta, Georgia – Kanye West‘s Sunday Service returned in unique fashion on Sunday (September 6) in Atlanta. This edition saw Yeezy and the Sunday Service Choir stunningly walk on water during the performance. According to TMZ, the sermon took place on a small lake nearby ATL’s Pinewood Studios. Kim Kardashian and Yeezy seem to be […]