There’s a new chapter in the ongoing feud between Chicago rappers Famous Dex and King Von. In the late hours of Sunday night (September 6), Dex, with a fresh Caesar haircut, took to Instagram Live and embarked on a full-fledged rant targeted at Von. View this post on Instagram #kingvon ain’t playing ?. Let’s say […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” is a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom. The two’s single has reached the top of the UK’s Offical Singles Chart, becoming the first female rap collaboration to ever accomplish the feat. “WAP” ascended to No. 1 in its fourth week on the UK chart, dethroning the […]
Staple Design founder Jeff Staple met up with André 3000 over the weekend for some lunch and shared a rare clip of the Outkast rapper that fans won’t be able to resist smiling at. Grinning from ear to ear and seeming generally just filled with joy, 3 Stacks greeted Staple with a compliment of his […]
Lil Uzi Vert is busy living his rockstar lifestyle, but every now and then it apparently catches up with him. The Shade Room shared a photo of Baby Pluto kissing a young woman on the lips on Monday (September 7), leading fans to speculate he was dating someone new. Uzi was quick to call BS, […]
Dr. Dre and his estranged wife Nicole Young are in the midst of a divorce and it seems to be getting uglier as the weeks go by. Young filed paperwork in June, citing “irreconcilable differences” and is seeking roughly $2 million a month in temporary spousal support. Needless to say, the headlines surrounding their split […]
Lil Baby was basking in love after a night out with his girlfriend Jayda Cheaves over the Labor Day weekend. The Quality Control Music rapper uploaded a few photos and video clips of their time at a club on Instagram Stories along with some adoration for his better half. “Love you 4eva,” he wrote in […]
Ice Cube and the late Eazy-E were once co-members of the pioneering gangsta rap legends N.W.A. But tensions within the group eventually dissolved their relationship and both went on to pursue solo careers. But despite their contentious relationship, Cube clearly still has love for his former partner-in-rhyme. On Monday (September 7), which would’ve been Eazy’s 56th […]
Lil Durk still intends to release an album titled The Voice despite not dropping it on September 4 to compete with Tekashi 6ix9ine’s TattleTales LP. After delivering a single called “The Voice” ahead of the Labor Day weekend, the Chicago-bred rapper teased an October release date for a project using the same name on Sunday […]
Audio Two’s 1987 single “Top Billin” is a Hip Hop classic that’s been referenced and sampled by the likes of JAY-Z, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Method Man and countless others. But for decades, many fans have been getting the lyrics wrong. As it turns out, Audio Two’s Milk Dee never said “suckers that’s down with […]
Big Sean isn’t stressing about his battle with Tekashi 6ix9ine for the No. 1 album in the country, at least publicly. While reflecting on his Detroit 2 LP, the G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam rapper said the positive reception for his latest release was satisfying enough on Monday (September 7). “I don’t know if my album Detroit […]
Mac Miller is still being fondly remembered by the Hip Hop community. Monday (September 7) marked two years since the Pittsburgh rapper passed away at the age of 26. A creative force not just as an MC but as a producer under the moniker Larry Fisherman, Miller befriended many during his time on Earth and […]
Jacquees has dropped a new mixtape titled Exit 68, his first release since 2019’s Christmas In Decatur. The project serves as a prelude to his third studio album P.T.O.F. Vol. 1, which stands for Panties Thrown On The Floor and is due out before the end of 2020. “This is something exclusive for my fans […]
Following a horrific viral video showing a Georgia teen being beaten by her parents, Waka Flocka’s mom and talent manager Debra Antney stepped in to save the day. After Lil Scrappy was among the first to voice concern for the teen, Antney stepped in, making sure the teen would be rescued. “So they say She […]
Big Sean‘s been down with G.O.O.D Music since 2007 but now the Detroit 2 rapper is looking to create a foundation for others to thrive on. During an Q&A session on Twitter Saturday (September 5), Sean confirmed that although he was still on Team G.O.O.D Music, it was time for him to lead a label […]
NLE Choppa‘s recent string of enlightenment has prompted him to make another change in his life: he’s no longer committing to making violent music. The Memphis native, who rose to prominence with his “Shotta Flow” series in 2019 announced on Twitter Saturday (September 5) his time rapping about violence was over. “Ion Rap Bout Violence […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine can admit he had some assistance while he was locked up. In a lengthy interview with Billboard, the Brooklyn rapper reveled in the idea most rappers don’t truly live out their raps, highlighting Drake and Meek Mill’s “R.I.C.O.” collaboration. Despite Hip Hop being cap to him, one notorious tough guy actually assisted him […]
Post Malone and 21 Savage made a ubiquitous track in 2017 with “Rockstar” and now, it’s crossed off a Spotify milestone only one other song has achieved. On Saturday (September 5), Spotify Data revealed the former No. 1 hit had surpassed over 2 billion streams on the digital streaming provider. The only song to be streamed […]
Women in Hip Hop are consistently pitted against each other, creating the illusion there’s only room for one at the top. Much like the case of Nicki Minaj and Cardi B, it’s almost as if people want there to be constant discourse between any and all powerful women. But behind the scenes, it’s not as […]
Slim Thug has been shooting his shot at Megan Thee Stallion and now he’s at it again, determined to get a response. On Friday (September 6), Thug dove into the Houston Hottie’s comment section again after she posted a pair of videos on Instagram. In the first clip, Meg is seen opening a package from […]
Former Bad Boy artist Shyne has repeatedly said his actions in the infamous Club New York shooting of 1999 were a mistake. In a brand new conversation with Fat Joe, the “Bad Boys” rapper is not only reliving the night, he’s standing by his decision-making. “What was happening for me in my life in my […]
With a $100,000 price tag on guest features, Lil Baby is swimming in the dough. All the money that’s coming his way from his successful 2020 campaign has the Atlanta rapper making some expensive purchases. One of those purchases is the high-quality weed he’s smoking. During a hazy Instagram live session, Lil Baby sheds light […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” has been used for numerous things since its August release. The No. 1 hit may have found a purpose even more people can get behind as we endure yet another month of the COVID-19 pandemic: advocacy for wearing masks. On Thursday (September 3), actress Kerry Washington shared a […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, the numbers game motto couldn’t be any more clear as money, power and dominance remained the central theme for the top stories. Dr. Dre’s Estranged Wife Cites Abuse Amid Laundry List Of Money Demands With a billion-dollar net worth hanging in the balance, legendary producer Dr. Dre and […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine feels the industry is rigged because his new album TATTLE TALES has not made it to playlists on popular streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. TATTLE TALES was released on Friday (September 4) amid a slew of other new releases from the likes of Big Sean, SZA and more. In a post […]
Big Sean’s new album Detroit 2 arrived on Thursday night (September 3) and had Hip Hop fans devouring its guests features. From Eminem and Stevie Wonder to Travis Scott and Post Malone, the sheer amount of collaborations was impressive on its own. Musically, the 21-track project bumps with beats from Hit-Boy, Mike WiLL Made-It, Cool […]
Jhené Aiko has taken full advantage of her time in quarantine. The Trip singer got creative within the comfort of her own home to shoot the cozy “Speak” visual, which originally appeared on her March Chilombo album and released on Friday (September 4). The clip kicks off with Aiko starting the day waking up and […]
Interview – In the Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight Rises, the villain, Bane, utters the haunting quote, “You merely adopted the dark … I was born in it, molded by it.” After a conversation with Detroit native and Griselda artist Boldy James, it becomes eerily clear how well that statement can explain Griselda’s allure […]
Kanye West isn’t giving up on his longshot presidential bid. According to his campaign’s financial report filed with the Federal Election Commission on Friday (September 4), Yeezy has poured about $5.86 million of his own money into the campaign. Ye has also already loaned the campaign $6.7 million over the course of July and August. […]
Divorce proceedings can get ugly and expensive. After Nicole Young filed for divorce from Dr. Dre in June citing “irreconcilable differences,” court docs revealed on Thursday (September 3) she’s looking for a shade under $2 million per month from the billionaire Hip Hop mogul. According to TMZ, the eye-opening monthly breakdown goes as follows: $10,000 […]
Lil Durk returned on Friday (September 4) with a fresh single in “The Voice” to heat up the streets with summer coming to a close. With Durk in the midst of enjoying a career moment, he made a bold declaration on the track’s opening verse when comparing himself to JAY-Z. “I’m Durkio, but I’m Chicago […]