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 & Abel 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 résumé 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. Directed by Ninian Doff, who also helmed the “Love Again” video from RTJ2, the visual stars the cast […]
Roxanne Shanté 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 Shanté’s imposing […]
New York, NY – Fans hoping Bobby Shmurda’s release from the Clinton Correctional Facility was imminent will have to wait. According to 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, 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 blockbuster Black Panther but also starred in films such as 42 about Jackie Robinson and Get On Up about James Brown. A statement […]
Lay B is a young MC from Atlanta who is dropping his debut track, “Rags 2 Riches.” 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 […]
A$AP Ferg is in full album mode. Just after dropping the visual to his Nicki Minaj and MadeInTYO-assisted single “Move Ya Hips” on August 14, the A$AP Mob rapper comes through with another video. This time, he links with Nicki’s Young Money boss Lil Wayne and New York rapper Jay Gwuapo for the AXL-produced “No […]
Memphis’ own NLE Choppa has built a following off his “Shotta Flow” series, first breaking out in 2018 with the original before letting it run on YouTube. The video not only set in motion NLE’s career, it boomed on YouTube, racking up over 100 million views. “The first week was crazy with ‘Shotta Flow,’ the […]
There are some things kids just don’t want to see their parents doing — and public displays of affection fall into that category. Lil Wayne and his new girlfriend, plus-size model Denise Bidot, have been bombarding their Instagram pages with lovey dovey photos since going public with their romance in June. And at least one person […]
Buffalo, NY – HipHopDX has learned Conway The Machine wasn’t apprehended by law enforcement officials after a video showing him in handcuffs surfaced on Thursday afternoon (August 27). A rep for Conway told DX the Buffalo-bred MC was released and never taken into custody. According to the Shady Records artist’s team, a close associate of […]
Cardi B is speaking out after Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s appearance at the Republican National Convention. Cameron spoke during night two of the RNC on Wednesday (August 26) and casually mentioned Breonna Taylor’s name as he addressed the crowd – though not with an update or any further information on her case. Instead, he […]
T-Pain took issue with a Vlad TV interview in which Akon assessed the AutoTune purveyor’s career. The multi-platinum selling singer responded to his former boss’ remarks about him plateauing in the music industry on Wednesday (August 26). “The very ppl that held me back is tellin y’all how I could’ve been bigger,” T-Pain wrote via […]