ATLANTA, GA – Ever since Mulatto turned down the So So Def chain offered to her, the “Muwop” rapper has blossomed into the “Big Latto” we’ve learned to love. The 21-year-old has been putting in work for over 11 years. Starting out as a child star and now maneuvering as a young adult in the industry, Mulatto’s lyrics have grown […]
NLE Choppa is advcoating for record labels to do right by their artists. As he continues his own journey through healthier living and enlightenment via meditation and spirituality, the 18-year-old Memphis native shed some spotlight on Famous Dex and urged his label to reach out to the Chicago rapper before something terrible could happen to […]
San Francisco, CA – Bay Area rapper Lil Yase was reportedly shot and killed on Saturday morning (November 28), adding to the growing list of rappers who have been gunned down in 2020. According to TMZ, the body of 25-year-old Lil Yase (whose real name was Mark Antony Alexander), was found in the southern section […]
Run The Jewels mastermind Killer Mike was one of the many rappers to address the 2021 Grammy nominations and like many others before him, his reaction came with a four-letter word beginning in the letter “f.” The proud Hip Hop activist voiced his opinion loud and clear on social media for millions to see. “I […]
Nelly’s turn on Dancing With The Stars resulted in his shocking finish as a finalist as well as some Hip Hop inspired footwear from Jordan’s to Nike’s and more courtesy of The Shoe Surgeon. Now with DWTS officially wrapped, the Country Grammar rapper’s custom dance shoes are being auctioned off to help young women who […]
Los Angeles, CA – The always unpredictable Lil Wayne has reportedly chosen not to be part of one of 2020’s biggest follies, despite being contractually obligated to do so. TMZ reports Lil Wayne totally skipped his flight to Los Angeles where he was supposed to perform during Saturday’s (November 28) big exhibition fight between Mike […]
HoneyKomb Brazy has seen plenty in his short time in Hip Hop. The Alabama native revealed on Instagram on November 21 an old jailhouse photo between him and another man, who Brazy revealed to be his father. “I think I seen da devil they took me threw hell,” he wrote. “You know me n my […]
Summer Walker’s on-again-off-again relationship with producer London On Da Track has hit another interesting moment as Walker called out the father of her unborn child for not being there for his children. Walker took to her Instagram stories on Friday (November 27) and not only blasted London, she made it personal by looking back at […]
Macon, GA – Quando Rondo‘s attempt to hold a concert following the shooting death of King Von but according to Rondo, higher powers stepped in and called off the show for him. “The fucking mayor and the police done canceled the fucking show cuz,” Rondo said in a clip shared to Twitter on Friday (November […]
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“I would have to get his permission first though,” Jay Electronica said. Jay Electronica has teased the possibility of fans getting to hear Act II: The Patents of Nobility (The Turn) with Kanye West‘s guest verses. In his Discord channel, the rapper said that he might post the album on the channel “w the Kanye verses and […]
Beyoncé leads with the most Grammy nominations in nine different categories, Megan Thee Stallion also receives her first set of nominations. This year has been a lot to cope with. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the election, we’ll be glad when it finally comes to an end. As all music lovers know, the Grammy nominations […]
“I’ve always tried to represent and uphold the legacy of the late, great J Dilla, through all of my albums,” Busta Rhymes said in a new interview. Busta Rhymes revealed in a new interview that he has over 300 J Dilla beats that the late producer gave to the rapper prior to his passing. While […]
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Los Angeles, CA – Even though Thanksgiving 2020 is anything but normal, HipHopDX is here with our usual highly curated roundup of this week’s hottest singles. Vibe out to SAINt JHN and Kanye, a solo a cut from Fivio Foreign, and also tune in to several high-profile collaborations highlighted by The Game and Lil Wayne’s […]
Macon, GA – Despite everyone talking about the shooting incident that took the life of Chicago rapper King Von on November 6, Quando Rondo has been keeping somewhat of a low profile. But now it looks like he’s ready to get back to work and leave it all behind him by announcing his first live show since […]
Fans of Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg Entertainment have been patiently waiting for word on any new music from the camp. REASON recently dropped his debut album New Beginnings, but fans still want more. Top Dawg Entertainment CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, may have stirred the pot as fans are getting worked up over behind-the-scenes footage he released […]
Just because Bobby Shmurda and Kodak Black are serving jail time, it doesn’t mean they’ll miss out on holiday traditions completely. TMZ reports the incarcerated rappers will still be getting full Thanksgiving meals — complete with all the trimmings. Shmurda, who is located at New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility, will be served roast turkey with […]
Tupelo, MS – Many Hip Hop artists have been giving away turkeys in their communities for Thanksgiving to coax a brutal 2020. That’s what Slim Jxmmi of Rae Sremmurd did in the duo’s hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi during his 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Drive at Fairpark on Tuesday (November 24). According to the Northeast Mississippi […]
Los Angeles, CA – When the 2021 Grammy Awards nominations were revealed Tuesday (November 24), it was a moment D Smoke had been waiting to exhale. D Smoke told Billboard he remained humble until he could happily scream in reaction to seeing his album Black Habits and his name in the Best Rap Album and Best New Artist […]
Inglewood, CA – It’s almost customary for rappers to give back to their community during the holiday season. This year, it’s more important than ever, especially with the COVID-19 pandemic affecting millions of families across the nation. On Monday (November 23), Snoop Dogg teamed up with Inglewood Mayor James Butts to lighten the stress for […]
Fayetteville, GA – The Thanksgiving holiday season is a time for family and friends to come together, spend quality time and eat several plates of good food. On Wednesday (November 25), Buffalo MC Benny The Butcher showed his recent leg injury wouldn’t keep him from enjoying the festivities with his friend Rick Ross. On a post […]
Los Angeles, CA – Chris Brown is the owner of a brand new SHERP ATV thanks to the kindness of Kanye West leading up to Thanksgiving. Ye’s manager Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam personally delivered the $120,000 truck to Breezy’s Tarzana home on Tuesday (November 24) on behalf of the G.O.O.D. Music boss. As it turns out, […]
New York, NY – Like many rappers around Thanksgiving, A$AP Rocky used his position to give back to those less fortunate on Wednesday (November 25). According to TMZ, the Harlem native personally delivered 120 hot meals to the Regent Family Residence homeless shelter in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, situated on 104th Street and […]
Megan The Stallion was best friends with Kelsey Nicole before things went downhill in July after the shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. The Houston-bred rapper took aim at Lanez and her former friend with “Shots Fired” on Friday (November 20), and now, Nicole has responded with a diss track of her own. Nicole’s new song […]
Comedian Faizon Love had a lot to say about New York rapper Dave East and his alleged ties to the Crips during an interview back in September. Love went as far as calling East “a fake crip” and questioned why an OG like MC Eiht would give the Harlem rapper a pass. It doesn’t look […]
San Francisco, CA – The Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation (TASF) is assisting marginalized communities with Thanksgiving meals this holiday season. The national non-profit organization is partnering with The Salvation Army to provide meals for Bay Area residents. Additionally, the non-profit is teaming with local organizations, churches and communities to feed hundreds of families and individuals […]
Michael Jordan is continuing to give back to various charities and organizations in 2020. On the eve of Thanksgiving, Feeding America revealed the Basketball Hall of Famer had donated $2 million to help individuals facing hunger in Jordan’s current home of Charlotte as well as the city of Chicago, where he won six NBA championships […]
Los Angeles, CA – Lauren London is honoring the father of her child, rap star Nipsey Hussle, yet again with another sentimental tattoo. On Tuesday (November 24,) Canadian tattoo artist Steve Wiebe shared a lone grayscaled photo of the actress’s new ink. “Note Nipsey wrote to his heart,” the caption reads. View this post […]
Atlanta, GA – T.I. has for years given back to communities in his hometown of Atlanta for Thanksgiving. For the 15th annual edition of his Harris Community Works Thanksgiving Giveaway, the COVID-19 pandemic wouldn’t stop him and his foundation from donating over 1,000 turkeys and produce including greens and sweet potatoes to underserved families as […]