Exclusive – Although The Notorious B.I.G. has been physically gone for 23 years, his legacy lives on. On Friday (November 6), legendary radio hosts Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia unveiled a rare, unreleased Biggie freestyle that had been lost for decades. On March 5, 1992, a then-unsigned Biggie walked into the radio studio where Stretch […]
DMX has spoken about his drug addiction before, but a recent conversation about where it all started evidently struck a chord with the Ruff Ryders rapper. Speaking with Uproxx, the New York native recalled the moment his life changed forever after his mentor laced a blunt with crack cocaine. “I was in Yonkers,” DMX began. […]
The rap community woke up to some horrific news on Friday (November 6) when it was reported rising Chicago rapper King Von had been critically injured during a fatal Atlanta shootout. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported two people had been killed, another person, believed to be King Von at the time, was in critical condition […]
Charlotte, NC – Following the death of DaBaby’s older brother, the Charlotte, North Carolina-bred native is making his mental health a priority. Baby’s brother Glen Johnson died by suicide on Tuesday (November 3) in their family’s hometown. The “Suge” rapper is now looking to use his brother’s tragedy to help those dealing with mental health […]
If Internet Money’s Taz Taylor would’ve listened to the A&Rs he sent Juice Wrld’s music to in 2017, the late rapper may not have had the chart-topping career he launched before his untimely death. In a tweet on Thursday morning (November 5), the multi-platinum producer shared a screenshot of the seven Juice songs he was sending […]
Atlanta, GA – Twitter has exploded with “RIP King Von” posts following reports the Chicago native was shot during an altercation in Atlanta, Georgia. On Friday (November 6), the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported gunfire erupted outside of the Monaco Hookah Lounge during a fight between two large groups of people. Two people were killed, one person, thought […]
Dealing with sequels to fan-favorite originals can often be a tricky concept. When Busta Rhymes returned with Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God on Friday (October 30), he wanted to pick up where he left off on the 1998 ELE original. Speaking to The Breakfast Club for the first time on Friday (November 6), Busta revealed the Rakim-assisted […]
Atlanta, GA – Chicago-bred rapper King Von was reportedly shot in Atlanta, Georgia on Friday morning (November 6). According to a tweet from the No Jumper podcast, the shooting happened during an altercation with Quando Rondo’s entourage. King Von was allegedly shot in Atlanta last night after a fight with Quando Rondo’s entourage. Info still […]
Mike WiLL Made-It connected Nicki Minaj and YoungBoy Never Broke Again with the release of his new single “What That Speed Bout!?” on Friday (November 6). In the futuristic video directed by Edgar Esteves and Austin McCraken, the three artists are cooped up in the lab with a whole lot of experiments going down — […]
If there was ever a week where distraction was needed, this was the one. The 2020 presidential election largely brought music output to a halt, but thankfully New Music Friday has some fresh heat to give fans a much-needed break from following the fate of our nation. The producers are well represented this week with […]
The first New Music Friday of November 2020 isn’t a busy one for Hip Hop, but there are a few notable artists dropping projects to kick off the month. The lineup features NAV, Doe Boy (with the help of 808 Mafia’s Southside) and The Kid LAROI. Other rappers popping up with new projects include Guap […]
With just two months left to go in this unprecedented year, year-end tallies are starting to be pop up and the Top 10 highest-selling albums of 2020 (thus far) have a lot of familiar names. Chart Data announced in a tweet on Thursday (November 5) that Lil Baby’s My Turn album is in the lead, […]
As YNW Melly sits behind bars awaiting his murder trial, the families of his alleged victims have reportedly decided to sue. A day after the incarcerated rapper’s mother threw him a stripper party outside Broward County Jail, Complex is reporting the families of both YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy have filed separate suits. According to attorney John […]
G Herbo has a check for anyone willing to roll blunts for him every day. The Chicago native made the PSA via his Instagram Story on Thursday (November 5), even providing prospective applicants with a tutorial on just how he likes his blunts rolled. (Sorry, joint smokers.) And while the salary isn’t necessarily competitive, the […]
Method Man appeared in four episodes of the HBO series Oz, and his behavior behind the scenes was part of the reason why his run was so brief. On the debut episode of Fox Soul’s Established With Angela Yee, the Wu-Tang Clan MC recalled how he upset the creative team behind Oz and got his […]
Moneybagg Yo and Blac Youngsta have released a video for their song “Birthplace” produced DJ YC. The visuals see the duo with some scantily clad ladies in a mansion, showing off their abundance of cash at the lavish estate. The scene opens up with Moneybagg Yo at a table while dollar bills fall around him. […]
There won’t be any diss records coming from King Von toward YoungBoy Never Broke Again. The Chicago native tapped in with Akademiks for a recent interview and addressed the circulating rumors of a YoungBoy beef. While he acknowledged there are existing situations that could cause tension, he explained it was really just outsiders hyping it […]
Denzel Curry shared his honest opinion of Travis Scott, which didn’t sit well with the Astroworld artist’s diehard supporters. After saying Scott had a “funky’ attitude earlier in the week, Curry reacted to fans complaining about his comments on Thursday (November 5). “Lol people really mad about me keepin it real about their favorite artist,” […]
Busta Rhymes is willing to battle anybody in Verzuz — including two artists at once. In an interview with Complex News, the veteran MC mentioned Eminem, JAY-Z and Lil Wayne as opponents he would like to face in the popular series. The Native Tongues member spoke about his competitiveness after being asked about his back-and-forth […]
Former Yo! MTV Raps co-host Doctor Dre is one of the latest Hip Hop personalities to sit on VladTV’s couch. Toward the beginning of the clip, Dre is asked what his favorite episode of the celebrated series was, but he refused to name one because there were just so many incredible moments. However, when confronted […]
Eminem is already heralded as one of Hip Hop’s greatest artists of all time. The diamond-selling MC has broken numerous records throughout the course of his illustrious career and is consistently setting new ones. His 2002 single “Lose Yourself,” for example, just surpassed one billion plays on Spotify — and that’s just the tip of […]
Another day, another 50 Cent social media post. With the 2020 presidential election still up in the air, Donald Trump is calling for the remaining votes to be disregarded. On Thursday (November 5), Trump boldly tweeted, “STOP THE COUNT!” STOP THE COUNT! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2020 While that’s obviously not how […]
Turks & Caicos – Diddy turned 51 on Wednesday (November 4) but reportedly had a birthday blowout a few days prior with some of his closest friends in Turks and Caicos Islands. Video of his celebration popped up on Twitter and shows the Hip Hop mogul getting his groove on with Nas and Mary J. […]
Ice Cube has been fending off criticism since October 14 when Donald Trump’s senior campaign advisor Katrina Pierson publicly thanked him on Twitter for assisting them with their Platinum Plan. Shortly after the news blew up, the gangsta rap pioneer appeared on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time and explained his intention, which is to work with […]
Ty Dolla $ign is known for his collaborations — so much that he even named his latest album Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Going forward, the Los Angeles-bred musician has even bigger goals to put together entire projects for his favorite artists. During an interview with Apple Music, Ebro Darden revealed he sees Ty$ in the zone […]
The 2020 presidential election got underway on Tuesday (November 3) and as of Thursday morning (November 5), the final tally remains undetermined. However, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden leads 264 to 218 and requires only six more points to hit the 270 electoral votes required to win the White House, according to The Associated Press. […]
Bow Wow has a word for independent artists who grab their beats from YouTube. As the massive video platform continues to be a resource for both producers to share their beats and artists to find them, the Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta personality broke down the proper protocol to avoid getting jammed up down the […]
Pop Smoke’s single “Dior” has been a rap staple since it dropped last year, but it didn’t always sound the way fans know it. As it turns out, the song actually featured a different verse before becoming the hit it is now. The late Brooklyn star’s brother Obasi Jackson recently took to Instagram Live to play […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem publicly endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden earlier this week with an ad featuring his 2002 8 Mile mega-hit “Lose Yourself.” Mr. Mathers tweeted the campaign video on Monday (November 2), which produced thousands of re-tweets and likes. As the election got underway on Tuesday (November 3), votes started trickling in state-by-state […]
After the Covid-19 pandemic, it was obvious that we needed a more sustainable music industry, and the innovative platform Savage Ticket made it their duty to create that sustainability. The platform aims to create an environment where music enthusiasts, producers, professionals, amateurs, and just music lovers can easily find each other, have more communication, and […]