Being a rapper hailing from the birthplace of Hip Hop is no easy task. Eyes and ears are all over the artist observing and critiquing their every move. It’s tough but the treatment is somewhat warranted given the history New York City has with Hip Hop. Some of the greatest and most iconic rappers have […]
Los Angeles, CA – Despite calls from notable Los Angeles residents like The Game to leave the city, Tekashi 6ix9ine is still enjoying his time there. On Friday (August 14), TMZ cameras caught up with the “TROLLZ” rapper as he walked down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend Jade, his legion of security […]
Just under three years since tying the knot in a lavish Miami ceremony, Gucci Mane and wife Keyshia Ka’oir are expecting their first child together. The Wopsters revealed the news on Instagram on Friday (August 14), with Gucci sharing a photo of Keyshia baring her baby bump in lingerie. “My beautiful wife pregnant life is […]
Los Angeles resident DaniLeigh is not happy New York native 6ix9ine is making his rounds in the city she’s called home since relocating from Miami as a child. In a post on Friday (August 14), the Def Jam singer suggested 6ix9ine leave the City of Angels after he was spotted posing in front of a […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s buzzworthy single “WAP” didn’t need much time to sell 500,000 units. After Chart Data reported the song was eligible for gold certification, the collaborative track’s creators celebrated its quick success on Friday (August 14). “In 1 week .Thank you sooo much every Wap havers and any WAP lovers,” Cardi […]
Beaverton, OR – When Drake rapped “Checks over Stripes” on Travis Scott’s award-winning single “Sicko Mode,” it wasn’t just a slick swipe at adidas. Being a Nike mascot has been a way of life for Hip Hop music’s biggest draw for some time now, and he went to great lengths to flaunt the extent of […]
Cardi B isn’t going to entertain Tiger King star Carole Baskin and her negative comments on the animals in the “WAP” video. In a new interview with i-D magazine, Cardi responded to the Big Cat Rescue CEO after she expressed worry that Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion using big cats as “props” would incentivize impressionable […]
Atlanta, GA – As is customary for most beefs, Young Thug and YFN Lucci‘s issues have trickled down to their respective crews. Thug’s YSL Records artist Yak Gotti was at the mall this week when he came across Lucci’s blue Mercedes Maybach and proceeded to post a picture standing on top of it. “MANIYAK Is […]
DaBaby didn’t approve of a fan’s lookalike claims via Twitter yet had a few kind words for the guy. The “ROCKSTAR” creator retweeted a Twitter user’s post about resembling him and dismissed the notion on Friday (August 14). “apparently i look like @DaBabyDaBaby,” the supposed lookalike wrote. “what yall think?” DaBaby responded, “Boy hell nah. […]
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Lauryn Hill has taken a very private and personal matter to Facebook. Not long after Selah Marley, Hill’s daughter with music royalty Rohan Marley, released an Instagram video detailing the trauma she endured growing up, the ex-Fugee is addressing Selah’s accusations in a lengthy post. On Thursday (August 13), […]
The Weeknd has tapped into his wealth to aid the victims of the Beirut explosions, which killed close to 200 people and injured more than 6,000. The diamond-selling singer’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, who was born in Lebanon, revealed his XO Records co-founder donated $300,000 to Global Aid for Lebanon. “I am so honored and […]
Los Angeles, CA – Snoop Dogg’s longstanding relationship with the late Nipsey Hussle has been strengthened in death with the single “Nipsey Blue.” The Hip Hop OG released the track and official music video just hours apart on Friday (August 14), a day before what would have been the slain rap star’s 35th birthday. View […]
EA Sports has unveiled the soundtrack for its next entry in the long-running Madden video game franchise. Madden 21 features a heavy dose of Hip Hop with music from Anderson .Paak, Rick Ross, Jack Harlow, Denzel Curry, Big K.R.I.T. and EarthGang, among others. Additional contributors include Smino, Dreamville’s Lute, Childish Major, Stunna Girl, Jucee Froot, […]
After a successful lead-off release with Clever’s “Madness,” iHipHop Distribution and the A3C Hip-Hop Festival have returned with the second official single from A3C Volume 9, “Drippin,” courtesy of the Atlanta legend Lil Scrappy. Produced by Louney G, the track is an energetic offering that finds its sonic footing in a dynamic trap instrumental. While Scrappy is a […]
Nas made his triumphant return on Friday (August 14) with the release of “Ultra Black,” the inaugural single from his forthcoming album King’s Disease. Subsequently, Doja Cat began to trend on Twitter after fans heard the blatant diss the Illmatic legend threw in her direction. “Sometimes I’m over-black, even my clothes are black,” he raps in […]
Drake and Lil Durk unleashed their “Laugh Now Cry Later” video collaboration on Friday (August 14) much to the surprise of Drake fans across the world. As they ogled the two Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept cars, fans also took note of a few lines from Durk that appear to take a shot at Tekashi 6ix9ine. “I’m […]
Los Angeles, CA – Tekashi 6ix9ine wandered into dangerous territory this week when he popped up in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles and posed in front of a Nipsey Hussle tribute mural for an Instagram video. Unsurprisingly, many of Nip’s friends and fans found the gesture disrespectful, especially knowing Nipsey criticized 6ix9ine numerous times […]
Liam Tracy delivered his first track of the year “Demons” in June and is now making a swift return with his follow-up single “Heartless.” Produced by tenured producer Statik Selektah, the track combines the prolific Lawrence, Massachusetts legend’s timeless style with Liam’s deft lyricism and perceptive storytelling. “Heartless” sounds like a modern throwback, as the vintage […]
For those that do not get paid today, HipHopDX has the next best thing. New music to take the weekend to the next level. Here is what dropped today (August 14). Nas f. Hit-Boy – “Ultra Black” It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the Queensbridge legend, who makes his triumphant return with Hit-Boy […]
After confirming his joint project with Hit-Boy would arrive on August 21, Nas gave fans even more to get excited about by revealing the album’s title and cover art on the iTunes pre-order. Though not available everywhere, some international markets got access to the pre-order on Thursday (August 13), revealing the cover and the title […]
Born and raised in St Louis, Missouri, songwriter and skilled rapper Big Steilo has been on a high rise dropping single after single, with “Critical,” and “Trenches” released last month as part of his upcoming album Dogpound 2. The single “Critical” comes alongside a dark music video that has already received massive views on YouTube, […]
Drake has begun the rollout for his sixth studio album. The OVO superstar has dropped a new single and video titled “Laugh Now Cry Later” as the first preview of the upcoming LP. The track is produced by Cardo, G. Ry and Yung Exclusive. Drake’s latest single arrives a month after he teamed up with […]
It’s time for another New Music Friday, providing fans with plenty of music to enjoy heading into the weekend. This week’s lineup is led by the return of Young Dolph, who puts retirement talk in his rearview mirror with his first solo album since 2018. Other highlights of the week include Dave East’s third entry […]
Plies loves to talk about a “WAP” on his social media, so it only made sense he made his own remix. On Thursday morning, the “Bust It Baby” creator uploaded another one of his infamous car videos and played his “WAP” verse for fans over the speaker. “Y’all Don’t Pay Me No Mind I Just […]
Los Angeles, CA – Now that he’s off of house arrest, Tekashi 6ix9ine is on the move. On Thursday (August 13), the rainbow-haired rapper made his way to the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles to pay respect to Nipsey Hussle. In an Instagram video, he waved to fans in front of a Nipsey mural and […]
A TikTok user tried to credit a white producer named Slater for the chopped and screwed sound and comedian KevOnStage was not having it. On Thursday (August 13), Kev made a response to the young teen and gave her a quick lesson on the true originator of what she called the “slowed and reverb phenomenon,” […]
Houston, TX – Trae Tha Truth has provided aid to the family of Vanessa Guillen, a Fort Hood Army specialist who was brutally killed and dismembered. The veteran rapper met with Guillen’s sisters at Taqueria del Sol in Houston and provided them with a $30,000 check on Wednesday (August 12). “It means a lot anytime […]
T.I. and his family were on vacation together and his 15-year-old son decided to take the leisurely activities up a notch – much to his father’s dismay. Tip went live on Thursday (August 13) to share a visual of King, his son with wife Tiny, in the hot tub smoking what appeared to be a […]
Charlamagne Tha God brought up rumors about JT dating Lil Uzi Vert, asking her if she broke up with him during the City Girls’ appearance on The Breakfast Club. JT was caught off guard by the question and even began giggling as she denied the two were ever an item. “I did not,” she insisted. […]
The Notorious B.I.G. died on March 9, 1997 at the ripe age of 24, leaving two children, his wife Faith Evans and a lucrative career behind. But now his son Christopher Jordan “CJ” Wallace is stepping into his own as a recording artist. On Monday (August 10), Wallace released a remix of the Biggie classic […]