Lil Durk‘s 2020 has seen the Chicago rapper not only get his well-deserved flowers but numerous people giving him props on things outside of rap. In a recent sitdown with DJ Vlad, former multi-time boxing champion Adrien Broner recalled the time he found himself in a slapboxing matchup against Durk. “Durk funny as shit,” the […]
Before NLE Choppa releasedĀ Top Shotta, before covering XXL or signing a deal with United Masters, he lost himself. The 17-year-old Memphis rapper broke down what set him down a course of discovery in the latest episode of The Thought Box with HipHopDX and what he credits as the moment everything swung back in his favor. […]
JAY-Z and Will Smith are partnering up to bring the story of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till Mobley to the small screen. On Friday (August 28), ABC announced an official green light for Women of the Movement, a six-episode limited series focusing on Mobley and the moments sparking the beginning of the Civil […]
Gaming organization Chaos Esports Club (Chaos EC), whose ownership team GG Group includes Pusha T, Logic and Upscale Vandal, has pulled out of their scheduled tournament against Team Liquid in protest of police brutality. Chaos EC was set for an ESL One Counter Strike match against Team Liquid on Friday (August 28). In a statement, […]
Although J. Cole teased his fellow Dreamvillian Bas about how his ATV skill failed to parallel Meek Mill’s, the purported expert proved even champs that fall now and then. On Friday (August 28), the “Down Bad” rapper owned up to a recent accident he endured, captioning the photo: “2020 acting Brazy ima be aight” along […]
Yo Gotti has returned with a brand new video for “Stay Ur Distance,” a brand new single from the Memphis native and a follow-up to “Recession Proof.” “I been quarantining cause I ain’t fuckin’ with niggas anyway. Stay your distance, pussy,” Gotti tells the world but kicking off his verse. View this post on Instagram […]
As promised, Black Thought has delivered “Good Morning” featuring Pusha T, Killer Mike, Swizz Beatz and production from Sean C. The single comes from The Roots’ frontman’s forthcoming project Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cane & AbelĀ and finds Thought spitting ferocious lines such as “Vile temperament, you start shit, we endin’ it/It’s my last wishes, […]
The name Steve Jordan might not immediately ring a bell, but anyone who checks out his rĆ©sumĆ© will be blown away by the number of iconic artists the world class drummer has worked with over the past few decades. From the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin to James Brown and Stevie Wonder, Jordan’s breadth of […]
Lil Wayne’s 2009 mixtape No Ceilings arrived on all digital platforms Friday (August 28). While that was a reason to celebrate for most of Wayne’s nostalgic fans, some weren’t feeling the new version. Instead of the original 21 tracks, the digital version contains just 12 and doesn’t come with any of the skits. The OG […]
As the week that’s felt like a year comes to a close HipHopDX wants to help it end on a slightly higher note with the top drops from today, Friday (August 28). Ty Dolla $ign f. Nicki Minaj – “Expensive” Much a verse from Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign’s women are expensive. Retail may still […]
Public Enemy has returned to Def Jam Recordings, the iconic record label it helped build into a globally recognized brand. Co-founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, the legendary imprint was Public Enemy’s first home along with other flagship artists such as Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and T-La Rock & Jazzy Jeff. Over two […]
El-P and Killer Mike — collectively known as Run The Jewels — have returned with a new video for “Out Of Sight” featuring 2 Chainz, one of 11 tracks on the duo’s latest album Run The Jewels 4.Ā Directed by Ninian Doff, who also helmed the “Love Again” video from RTJ2,Ā the visual stars the cast […]
Roxanne ShantĆ© was just 14 years old when she released “Roxanne’s Revenge” in late 1984, a seething response to the U.T.F.O. track “Roxanne, Roxanne.” Growing up in the Queensbridge Projects in Queens, a young Nas would often see her around and recognized her as “hood star.” Admittedly, he was a bit intimidated by ShantĆ©’s imposing […]
New York, NY – Fans hoping Bobby Shmurda’s release from the Clinton Correctional Facility was imminent will have to wait. According toĀ a spokesperson for New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the rapper’s parole hearing has been delayed and will now take place the week of September 14. Following the hearing, the Board […]
Kendrick Lamar is facing a lawsuit over his Rihanna collaboration “Loyalty” from 2017’s DAMN. album. According to documents obtained by Music Business Worldwide, a musician named Terrance Hayes claims K. Dot’s song heavily lifted elements from a Hayes recording also called “Loyalty.” The suit accuses producer Terrace Martin of having access to Hayes’ version of […]
Black Thought reflected on his relationship with the late Malik B in an interview with Variety. The veteran MC recalled how his longtime collaborator played a crucial role in keeping The Roots together in the band’s formative stages. “Malik to me was a brother within a band of brothers,” he said. “At the point at […]
Chicago, IL – Tekashi 6ix9ine continues to play with fire in his trolling of Chicago. After pouring out liquor in the city to announce his new album and mocking Lil Reese, the convicted felon “paid his respects” to Lil Durk’s deceased cousin OTF Nunu a.k.a. Nuski in the Windy City on Friday (August 28). 6ix9ine […]
Chicago, IL – Tekashi 6ix9ine has been in Chicago for most of the week and, just like his trip to Los Angeles,Ā he’s catching the attention of local rappers. On Friday (August 28), the polarizing artist headed to Chi-Town’s O Block to “pay his respects” to Lil Durk’s cousin OFT Nunu who was recently killed. In […]
As the summer comes to a close, Toosii comes through with a melodic slow jam alongside powerhouse songstress Summer Walker to cuddle up to for the fall. “Love Cycle” is expected to live on the Raleigh resident’s forthcoming mixtape After The Storm, which should be dropping in the near future. The tape will follow February’s […]
Ohio – Kanye West hasn’t given up on his efforts to get on the presidential ballot in Ohio. After Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose rejected the multi-platinum rapper’s signatures and paperwork submitted to be an independent candidate, Yeezy has filed a lawsuit against the government official to get his name on the state’s ballot. […]
Toni Braxton has returned with a new album titled Spell My Name. The Grammy Award-winning singer’s 10th studio LP is her first since 2018’s Sex & Cigarettes. Braxton’s latest work is comprised of 10 tracks, which she executive produced alongside Darcus Beese. The Island Records project features collaborations with Songwriters Hall of Fame member Missy […]
Saweetie has officially unleashed the star-studded lineup for the remix to her summer bop, “Tap In.” Jack Harlow, DaBaby and Post Malone join the Bay Area beauty to add even more buzz to the popular track, which was recently nominated for ‘Song of the Summer’ at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Saweetie will actually […]
Atlantic Records artist Quando Rondo has delivered a new mixtape titled Diary Of A Lost Child. The project is his second full-length release of 2020, serving as the follow-up to January’s QPac album. The Georgia native’s 16-track tape features no guest appearances. Production is handled by Drum Dummie, Pooh Beatz, Danny Wolf, Yung Lan and […]
Compton’s AD has unleashed a six-track EP titled Julio Nights. The West Coast rapper’s new project includes guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa, O.T. Genasis, SOB x RBE and Derek King. “The thing [about this EP] is I was going through a time in life where music became a job for me — versus me having […]
It’s been five years since The Weeknd released his Grammy Award-winning 4x platinum sophomore album, Beauty Behind the Madness. To commemorate the project that launched his career into an entirely new stratosphere, the Toronto crooner released a merchandise collection that includes jackets, tees, hoodies and more. BBTM debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently busy trolling in Chicago to promote his next album and King Von isn’t here for it. The Chicago native has made it clear in the past he doesn’t co-sign 6ix9ine or any of his antics, so it comes as little surprise Von had something to say about his latest visit to […]
The world lost an incredible actor on Friday (August 28) when Chadwick Boseman lost his four-year battle with colon cancer. The 43-year-old movie star was widely known for his role as King T’Challa in the 2018 Marvel blockbusterĀ Black PantherĀ but also starred in films such asĀ 42Ā about Jackie Robinson and Get On UpĀ about James Brown. A statement […]
Lay B is a young MC from Atlanta who is dropping his debut track, āRags 2 Riches.ā He started making music at a very young age, discovering his passion through his father who used to be a rapper. His musical versatility is direct, witty and energetic, and his vibrant lyrical flow does wonders. Lay B […]
Even with the 2009 Rihanna assault, Chris Brown’s career has continued to flourish. On Wednesday (August 26), the longtime R&B singer took to Instagram and excitedly posted about his latest victory. According to the graphic, Brown’s video for “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga has surpassed over one billion YouTube views. “TEAM BREEZY!!” he wrote […]
There’s a small chance Drake could deliver his Certified Lover Boy album at midnight on Friday (August 28). According to an Instagram post from DJ Akademiks, if Drake doesn’t deliver the project, he won’t be eligible for the 2021 Grammy Awards. “Tomorrow will be the last Friday in the eligibility period for the 2021 63rd […]