It’s not a common occurrence to find a rapper who can step away from the music and focus on getting their life in order. The Hip Hop industry is alluring with all the money, bright lights, and fan love that can make it hard for anyone to leave it for some time. For UnoTheActivist, his […]
Spotify has launched the “Day 1 Club” as part of its ongoing celebration of RapCaviar’s fifth anniversary. The new microsite allows users to track the listenership of artists and show off how long they’ve been a streaming fan on social media. The “Day 1 Club” digital experience lets Spotify users find out what was the […]
Chika was the recipient of a welcome surprise over the weekend when Snoop Dogg crashed her Instagram Live session. As the Warner Music Group artist was in the midst of a late night blunt session, the D-O-Double-G popped in to show some love to the 21-year-old. She couldn’t hold back her tears as Snoop said, […]
Xzibit has reconnected with Dr. Dre and started plotting some new music with the Aftermath Entertainment boss. The veteran MC shared a photo of himself and the hitmaking producer at work, devising their plans with a pen and notepad. “About last night…… the almighty D.R.E @drdre and yours truly,” he wrote via Instagram. “I think […]
Editorial – When Kool Herc left Jamaica for the United States, he likely had no idea the profound impact he would have on the entire world. Settling in the Bronx, Herc brought “toasting” with him (the Jamaican form of rapping) and the penchant for loud, booming sound systems often found in Jamaican dance halls. On […]
When we first heard of Brooklyn rapper J.I. he was a 15-year-old contestant on Jermaine Dupri’s reality competition The Rap Game. During his time on the show, J.I. showcased his lyrical skill that had viewers take note and root for him to win the competition. Unfortunately, J.I. didn’t make it through, but the buzz he […]
It really doesn’t take much to ignite the ire of Twitter these days. Fat Joe learned that the hard way when he casually compared Drake to Michael Jackson while speaking to Rick Ross during his Instagram Live show. “What’s this relationship between you and Drake?” he said. “Lemme finish … Drake is possibly the hardest […]
Kanye West hurled a bevy of insults in his mother-in-law Kris Jenner’s direction last month. From suggesting the Keeping Up With The Kardashians matriarch is a white supremacist to insisting she isn’t allowed to see his children, Ye didn’t mince words. He even came up with a nickname for her: Kris Jong-Un. But now it […]
Nas shared a somewhat cryptic post to his Instagram account on Monday (August 10), teasing the date August 21. In the brief video clip, the Illmatic legend talks about finally having the time to work with Hit-Boy. Evidently, the highly sought after producer did more than prep a few beats for Nas’ forthcoming project. According to […]
Nicki Minaj’s Barbz are on a rampage. After learning A$AP Ferg’s collaboration with Black Barbie and MadeInTYO “Move Ya Hips” only hit No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, Nicki’s fans have mobilized and are currently on the A$AP Mob rapper’s tail. Billboard Hot 100: #19(new) Move Ya Hips, @ASAPferg Feat. @NICKIMINAJ & @madeintyo. — […]
Def Jam Recordings is teasing a return to the video game industry. After teaming up with Electronic Arts for a series of fighting games in the 2000s, the record label has suggested it’s ready to step back into the ring. “The streets saying we need a new Def Jam game,” the company declared via Twitter. […]
Orlando FL – Lonzo Ball has struggled in the NBA’s Orlando bubble, but he’s not letting his poor performance hurt his confidence. After Bleacher Report highlighted some of his subpar statistics, the New Orleans Pelicans point guard used Nipsey Hussle’s “The Marathon Continues” motto to respond to the sports outlet. “Make sure y’all post my […]
EDITORIAL – The homecoming story of Amir “Loon” Muhadith from prison wouldn’t be complete without a prerequisite interview with The Breakfast Club. On Monday (August 10), the former Bad Boy artist spoke to the morning show’s co-hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy via Zoom for a lengthy interview after nearly a decade behind […]
One of DaBaby’s friends subjected himself to drinking spoiled milk in an effort to win $5,000. The Interscope Records artist’s bet challenged the man to swallow a gallon of dairy chunks in order to collect the full amount of cash. Unsurprisingly, DaBaby’s pal struggled to scoff down the milk. His first attempt resulted in him […]
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Police Department warned officers and residents about potential retaliation shootings following the death of FBG Duck. Safety alerts asked teens and young adults to stay inside over the weekend, fearing the response to the loss of Duck. “Chicago Police have expressed concerns of a possible city-wide gang war in retaliation […]
Lawrence, Massachusetts native Reks, Pharoahe Monch and Statik Selektah have converged for the new single “The Complex.” Speaking to HipHopDX, the talented trifecta of Hip Hop veterans dive into the concepts presented in the song, which range from post-traumatic stress disorder to Big Pharma. “The song tackles the nature of a socioeconomic system that utilizes political power […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s NSFW video “WAP” (an acronym for “Wet Ass Pussy”) caused an uproar on social media following its Friday (August 7) release. Not only did Cardi and Meg fans call for Kylie Jenner to be removed from the video, but the song’s sexually explicit lyrics also drew ire online. While speaking […]
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few days after Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion unleashed “WAP” onto the world, Safaree decided to make a remix called “B.A.D.” or “Big Ass Dick” — and the internet apparently hates it. The Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood personality dropped the song on Monday (August 10) much […]
Nas is cooking up a special project with producer Hit-Boy and wants to make sure the world knows. On Monday (August 10), the exalted MC shared an Instagram video with his 5.9 million followers, which shows the duo in the studio. “I’ve been trying to do this with this man for years,” Nas says over […]
Dozens of Black public figures have signed a letter urging Joe Biden to pick a Black woman as his vice presidential candidate. Diddy, Charlamagne Tha God, Nick Cannon, Timbaland, Ty Dolla $ign, Akon, Doug E. Fresh and Jacquees were among those in the music industry to attach their names to the message. “Failing to select […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new “WAP” video inadvertently riled up Twitter but not just because of its adult themes and flashy outfits but because of who was in it. On Friday (August 7), after unveiling the NSFW visual, people were outraged Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie Jenner did a walkthrough in […]
Drake can add another person to his long list of enemies now that he’s issued a response to Dancehall artist Mavado. On Friday (August 7), the 6 God hopped into the comments section of his buddy Popcaan’s Instagram live and sent a few shots in the direction of the Gully God. View this post on […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine has become increasingly more visible since being released from house arrest earlier this month. After shooting a video for “Punani” in his hometown of Brooklyn, he headed to a New Jersey Mall where he was continually harassed and followed by fellow shoppers who recognized him. He then posed for […]
Roddy Ricch released his debut album Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial in December 2019, but he’s already looking ahead to his next project. In a new interview with GQ, the Compton rapper confirmed he’s working on the follow-up to his breakthrough album. However, he’s in no rush to give it to the world just yet. “Could I drop […]
A petition to remove Kylie Jenner from Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP” video has exploded with signatures. Following Friday’s (August 7) video release, the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star started trending on Twitter as people expressed their frustration over her inclusion in the video. So, fans of Megan and Cardi took matters […]
Azealia Banks fans were put on notice over the weekend after the 29-year-old Harlem native hinted at her impending suicide. An outpouring of love and support flooded Twitter’s timeline, with many people begging others to give the same kind of compassion and empathy for Banks they’ve given Kanye West amid his most recent bipolar episode. But […]
Black King Savior makes a bold entrance in the rap game with “Going Crazy”, a track home to an infectious melody and flow, delivered with a dominating confidence by the skilled lyricist. The Chicago native’s multiple life experiences led him to create music from various inspirations, and to experiment with his sonic palette through exploring […]
SkinnyFromThe9 is reliving the night he was shot in a brand new song. Taking to Instagram on Sunday (August 9), the New Jersey rapper shared a snippet of his new song, asking fans to blow up the comments to expedite its release. In the video, Skinny is wearing a Chicago Bulls jersey while walking around […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, violence once again made an artist’s music permanently stop but two of Hip Hop’s biggest stars in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion are destined for new records in the wake of their “WAP” collaboration. And Snoop Dogg reminded us the Hip Hop classroom debate can still heavily […]
Drake‘s long-awaited sixth album may be on the way sooner than we think. According to OnSMASH, the OVO outfit is planning to roll out the album’s first single, pairing The 6 God with none other than Bruno Mars. The rumored collaboration, set to arrive on Friday (August 14) would be the first between the two […]