INTERVIEW – There is something to be said for defying expectations and following your creative spirit; few producers in today’s landscape can lay claim to a career shift as unexpected as that of 22-year-old former Vine star Jay Versace. Over the past two years, the New Jersey-native has been on a path distinct from his […]
Los Angeles, CA – Tekashi 6ix9ine was viewed as a polarizing figure even before he was arrested on racketeering charges in November of 2018 — but that didn’t stop producer Ronny J from connecting with him. In a recent interview with HipHopDX, he spoke about the spontaneous experience, revealing that the Tattle Tales rapper basically walked into […]
Eminem has a knack for getting under the skin of racists, conservatives, hardcore feminists and the LGBTQ community — he’s been doing it since 1999 when he dropped his major label debut The Slim Shady LP. His verse on Big Sean’s 2017 I Decided track “No Flavors” was no different. Par for the course, Slim Shady set […]
T.I. has his sights on battling 50 Cent in the next Verzuz, but 50 doesn’t seem to be taking the bait. Instead, staying true to himself, he keeps trolling T.I. along with promoting his Power spinoff debuting on STARZ on September 6. On Friday (September 4), 50 continued the playful war of words by claiming […]
Big Sean delivered his anticipated Detroit 2 album on Friday (September 4), but that hasn’t stopped him from flooding the streets even more. Sean Don then unleashed the eerie visual to his Travis Scott collaboration titled “Lithuania” from the project around noon ET Friday. La Flame and Sean move throughout a trippy hotel where it […]
Chicago, IL – R. Kelly was allegedly the victim of a jailhouse assault last week — and now, the perpetrator has reportedly been identified. According to TMZ, fellow Metropolitan Correctional Center inmate Jeremiah Shane Farmer filed court docs claiming he was the one responsible for beating up Kelly in his cell. Kelly’s attorney Steven Greenberg confirmed […]
Dr. Dre and his estranged wife Nicole Young are going through what appears to be a contentious divorce. On Thursday (September 3), court docs revealed Young is seeking $2 million a month in temporary spousal support, which understandably came as quite a shock to the general public. Although Dre is one of Hip Hop’s only […]
Kaytranada has few tricks up his sleeve for 2020. The Canadian producer waited until late Thursday (September 3) to reveal the instrumental version of his BUBBA album would be arriving on streaming services Friday (September 4). He tweeted, “BUBBA INSTRUMENTALS COMING OUT AT MIDNIGHT!!!!” BUBBA INSTRUMENTALS COMING OUT AT MIDNIGHT!!! — KAYTRA (@KAYTRANADA) September 4, […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s first post-prison release album TattleTales arrived on Friday (September 4). Along with the project, 6ix9ine dropped off another colorful visual from the effort for “TUTU,” which also stars Blac Chyna rocking nothing but a coverup made of rainbow sprinkles. The Brooklyn rapper prances around his own amusement park filled with rides, plenty of sports […]
Oakland, CA – Hiero Day has been a longstanding Bay Area tradition but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hieroglyphics crew is unable to host the concert in person this year. So, being the innovative thinkers they are, Tajai, Casual, Del The Funky Homosapien, Domino, Pep Love, Phesto, A-Plus, Opio and DJ Toure are taking […]
Fans have been crying out for new music from SZA, and that’s exactly what they got on Friday (September 4). The singer returned with a new single called “Hit Different,” a collaboration with Ty Dolla $ign with production from Pharrell and Chad Hugo as The Neptunes. In the video self-directed by SZA, she dances around […]
Los Angeles, CA – Even though Labor Day Weekend is here, HipHopDX isn’t taking any days off in order to deliver this week’s new single releases. Peep our curated list of drops for Friday (September 4). SZA f. Ty Dolla $ign – “Hit Different” It would appear the pressure that fans applied to TDE President Punch on […]
With their hands tied thanks to the ongoing global pandemic, DJ Khaled and Drake improvised to deliver the plush “POPSTAR” visual on Friday (September 4). Instead of Khaled and Drake starring front-and-center, Drizzy calls on Canadian deity Justin Bieber as the clip’s main attraction. Director X chronicles a night of wild partying in the life of […]
Los Angeles, CA – Even though Labor Day Weekend is here, HipHopDX isn’t taking any days off in order to deliver this week’s new single releases. Peep our curated list of drops for Friday (September 4). SZA f. Ty Dolla $ign – “Hit Different” It would appear the pressure that fans applied to TDE President Punch on […]
The first New Music Friday of September is led by two big returns in Hip Hop. Almost three years after releasing the Double Or Nothing collaboration with Metro Boomin, Big Sean reemerges with his new solo album Detroit 2. Also, the controversial Tekashi 6ix9ine delivers his first studio LP since getting out of prison. Other […]
Lupe Fiasco is taking a stab at trap rap with his longtime collaborator Soundtrakk. After sharing of snippet of some trap music he made on Instagram, the veteran MC revealed he’s creating an entire EP using that style via Twitter on Thursday (September 3). “Yes,” he tweeted a fan asking if the snippet would lead […]
T.I. is not giving up in his attempt to see 50 Cent in a Verzuz battle. Though 50 has yet to accept Tip’s numerous requests to go hit for hit on the platform that Swizz Beatz and Timbaland built, the Grand Hustle CEO decided to taunt him once more in a new post on Thursday […]
The saying “more money, more problems” definitely rings true when you’re a billionaire like Dr. Dre and you’re going through a divorce. View this post on Instagram Was just an average Tuesday. This is what the fuck we do!!! A post shared by Dr. Dre (@drdre) on Sep 1, 2018 at 4:40pm PDT TMZ reports […]
Lil Wayne‘s hair has gone through many phases throughout the course of his 25-year career, from straight-back braids in his early days with the Hot Boys to the variant lengths and colors of his dreads. Released on Thursday (September 3), Weezy’s new video for “Big Worm” takes fans back in time as he brings back […]
Highbridge reps heavy in the tropics in A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Don Q and Trap Manny‘s “Vroom Vroom” video. The Rock Davis-directed visual dropped on Thursday (September 3) and arrived just after a tweet from A Boogie that alluded to much more on the way. “Hoodie Season approaching..” he wrote on Twitter the day […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine continued trolling Lil Durk after finding out the Chicago-bred rapper wouldn’t be dropping an album on Friday (September 4). Amid their social media war of words, Durk announced plans to release something titled “The Voice” on the same release date as 6ix9ine’s Tattle Tales LP. Fans widely assumed Durk was dropping an album […]
Beyoncé wants to help more Black-owned small businesses dealing with tough times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Before celebrating her birthday on Friday (September 4), the music superstar has donated $1 million as part of a second round of funding for the Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund. The Grammy Award-winning artist and her BeyGOOD foundation […]
Los Angeles, CA – Kendrick Lamar was spotted earlier this week in Los Angeles where he appeared to be shooting a music video — and for what, no one was quite sure. But on Thursday (September 3), video footage of K. Dot being hoisted above the Pacific Ocean surfaced online, sparking rumors his next album […]
New York-based independent publisher Reservoir has signed platinum-selling producer Twysted Genius to a worldwide publishing deal. The Mississippi native, who is managed by Quality Control Music, joins a roster featuring Hip Hop stars such as 2 Chainz and Young Thug. The new deal gives Reservoir the publishing rights to all of Twysted’s discography, including his […]
The Los Angeles Rams will make their debut in the brand new SoFi Stadium this month and L.A. native YG got an opportunity to get an early look at it. The “FDT” rapper shared a preview of the state-of-the-art stadium while he toured it in a safety vest and a hard hat on Wednesday (September […]
Bronx, NY – Diddy is putting his millions to good use. According to a press release, the Bad Boy Records legend and Dr. Steve Perry have announced the Capital Prep Bronx charter school will begin its fall semester on September 8 with an entirely remote schedule. The school’s goal is to provide high-quality curriculum to […]
Anything Drake touches ultimately turns to gold — or in this case, platinum. On Thursday (September 3), Chart Data tweeted the Toronto super rapper’s most recent single “Laugh Now Cry Later” featuring Lil Durk was officially certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it’s already moved over 1 million units in […]
The rumors are true – Travis Scott has joined forces with McDonald’s for “a multi-level innovative partnership.” In a press release Thursday (September 3), the fast food company revealed the Travis Scott Meal will be available nationwide starting September 8 and will run through October 4. A philanthropic portion will be in play as well, […]
Cordae — who dropped the YBN from his moniker last month — sat down for a new video interview with TIDAL’s Elliott Wilson to discuss his Roddy Rich-assisted single “Gifted” and his recent departure from the YBN crew. During the conversation, the the 23-year-old spitter revealed there’s no animosity toward the rest of the guys despite the […]
Joe Budden aired out his issues with Spotify last week and announced he’d be leaving the company as soon as his contract is up. The streaming giant has been hosting The Joe Budden Podcast since September 2018 but apparently the deal went sour. Now, the former Slaughterhouse MC is reveling in Spotify’s perceived fall from […]