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.Ā 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 […]
Cardi B was forced to make a clean version of the sexually-explicit “WAP,” which can be an annoying process for an artist in and of itself. It became ten times worse when she had to use a word that she didn’t even want to say. During an appearance on Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O Show […]
For reasons currently unknown, Terry Crews has decided to become a vigilante against beloved Atlanta strip club Magic City. In a since-deleted tweet on Thursday (August 27), the America’s Got Talent host called for a boycott against the exotic dance club and threw in the hashtag #BlackLoveMatter for a little razzle dazzle at the end. […]
Charlamagne Tha God reacted to Joe Budden’s impending departure from Spotify by criticizing the rapper-turned-podcaster’s negotiation skills. After Budden declared he was leaving the streaming service due to being undervalued, Charlamagne offered his take on the business move during an episode of The Breakfast Club. “It sounds to me like Joe Budden is a person […]
Ladies, Benzino is waiting for you with some exclusive content on his OnlyFans if that’s your thing. The former Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star showed off his physique in an Instagram post promoting his account on the subscription-based service, promising more behind the paywall. He also had a message for any haters. “If you […]
Nicole Young, Dr. Dre’s estranged wife, reportedly won’t allow him to regain possession of some personal items — including a gun. According to legal documents obtained by The Blast, Young is refusing to let the hitmaking producer get his firearm, golf clubs and a motorcycle from their beach house in Malibu, California. “Mr. Young sent […]
The final New Music Friday of August 2020 features a diverse mix of releases. From the Internet Money collective’s star-studded debut to The LOX’s first studio LP in four years, this week’s lineup has something for a variety of Hip Hop tastes. Jaden Smith’s third entry in his Cool Tapes series and Nasty C’s Def […]
The Rick Ross and 50 Cent feud continues. Only a few days after the television mogul lost an appeal in their ongoingĀ “In Da Club” lawsuit, Rozay is rubbing salt in his wounds. On August 21, Ross shared multiple Instagram posts clowning 50 for the substantial loss. In one of the video clips, Ross holds up […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Megan Thee Stallion let go of the industry’s worst kept secret, a legend went for album No. 13 while a slain legend is closer to obtaining justice two decades later. āØāØ Megan Thee Stallion Claims Tory Lanez Shot HerāØāØ Shortly after exposing the brunt of her injuries, Megan […]
Burbank, CA – Lil Mosey found himself behind bars along with his bodyguard/driver and another juvenile on Sunday (August 23) for gun possession. According to TMZ, the “Blueberry Faygo” rapper was pulled over in Burbank, California after police noticed the 2016 Cadillac Escalade he and two others were traveling in didn’t have license plates. After […]
When it comes to ATV riding, J. Cole suggests Bas wouldn’t be in the same class as Meek Mill or Lil Uzi Vert. In a video shared on social media on Sunday (August 23), the “Night Job” rapper can be seen riding an ATV into a compound in Los Angeles and just as the gate […]
New York, NY – The consequences from HBO’sĀ Storm Over BrooklynĀ documentary highlighting the 1989 murder of Yusef Hawkins have crept their way into New York radio station Hot 97. On Sunday (August 23), the 31st anniversary of Hawkins’ murder, the station announced in a statement they’d fired longtime executive Paddy Duke for his involvement in his […]
Lil Durk’s‘ verse on Drake’s latest singleĀ “Laugh Now Cry Later” not only gave plenty of fans a new appreciation of Durk, they also wanted more from his verse. In a brand new interview with Complex, Durk revealed he and Drake linked up for the record and during the course of a one-day session, he recorded […]
Nas turned a few heads when he released “Ultra Black” on his King’s Disease album. The barb caused fans to hesitate whether a Nas/Doja Cat beef would take place but Nas officially cleared the air and said it was “all love.” “I just was really saying a rhyme that rhymed with ‘ultra black’,” Nas told […]
Tory Lanez went radio silent following the July 12 incident in which he allegedlyĀ shot Megan Thee Stallion. The Canadian artist hasn’t posted to Instagram or Twitter since the shooting. On Saturday (August 22), The Shade Room shared a recent post from former NFL running back Larry Johnson who attributed Megan’s shooting to her own decision […]
Editorial – Following Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s historicĀ No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100,Ā the duo’s NSFW “WAP” single continues to break some of the biggest music industry records of 2020. The mega-hit has already been certified gold by theĀ Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and broken streaming records on multiple platforms — […]
The city of Atlanta has been the center of the Hip Hop world for over 20 years now and it doesn’t seem to be loosening its grip. The long list of legendary rappers who hail from the city, the innovative production that changed the way Hip Hop sounds and the camaraderie amongst its artists are […]
T.I. is the latest rapper to offer his two cents on Megan Thee Stallion naming Tory Lanez as the individual who shot her. During an Instagram Live session on Saturday (August 22), Tip walked around his house stunned not only at the act but wondered why would Tory shoot Megan. “How the fuck you shoot […]
Atlanta, GA – Two of R&B’s finestĀ Brandy and Monica are taking part in the highly popular Verzuz battle series on August 31. The announcement arrived via Instagram on Saturday (August 22). “Get ready for the queens! @Brandy and @MonicaDenise on #VERZUZ! August 31st, 8PM EST on our IG and Apple Music,” the Verzuz brand’s official […]
Rick Ross just got some good news. According to a Billboard report on Thursday (August 20), a judge has denied 50 Cent‘s appeal on a decision made in his lawsuit against his longtime nemesis for making an unauthorized remix to “In Da Club.” When the suit was tossed in 2018 after a judge ruled Rozay […]
The fallout from Megan Thee Stallion naming Tory Lanez as her shooter is starting to affect the Canadian collaborations — on the R&B side of things. On Thursday (August 20), hours after Megan’s revelation on Instagram Live, singer JoJo confirmed with fans as well as Billboard that Tory would be removed from her upcoming re-release […]
Ice CubeĀ paid attention to the historic Democratic National Convention earlier this week and even though he waded through all of the speeches between former President Barack Obama, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and former Vice President turned Presidential hopeful Joe Biden, he still hasn’t heard enough for Dems to earn the vote of Black Americans. […]
Master PĀ had some things to get off his chest regarding his brother C-Murder’s incarceration — but is now offering an apology. On Friday (August 21), the No Limit boss recorded a video of himself airing out his frustrations with the entire situation, including Monica and Kim Kardashian’s involvement. His main gripe appeared to be some […]
Master P loves his brother C-Murder, real name Corey Miller, but he’s not going to take his name being slandered. On Friday (August 21), the No Limit mogul took to Instagram with a long video and accompanying caption to discuss his thoughts on the recent news singer Monica has partnered with Kim Kardashian in an […]