Before running for president and venturing into the fashion industry, there was a time when Kanye West was just a hungry artist eager to master his musical career. The Roots’ Black Thought recently chopped it up with Stereogum following the release of his new album Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane & Able on Friday (October […]
Cardi B filed for divorce at Fulton County Superior Court in September, leading her fans to believe she was finally done with Offset. But just like the couple’s December 2018 split, their breakup was only temporary. The Migos rapper eventually wooed Cardi back into his arms with a $330,000 Rolls-Royce and plenty of debauchery for […]
If you were expecting a deluxe version of 21 Savage and Metro Boomin‘s Savage Mode 2 album, don’t get your hopes up. The producer took to Twitter to announce that a chopped not slopped version of the project would be dropping on Monday (October 19), instead of going down the usual deluxe route. “Chopped up […]
Toronto, Ontario – Drake might be releasing his Certified Lover Boy album soon if his latest promotional move is anything to go by. Over the weekend, a fan was driving along an Ontario freeway and spotted Drizzy’s album logo printed on the side of a truck. The person who posted the video drove alongside the […]
The legendary producers team up for an in-depth chat from the lab. Just Blaze and The Alchemist are set for a live in-studio discussion today. Assisting in the two-day launch party for Move Forward Music‘s new Twitch partnership, the heavyweight producers will broadcast from the lab today with host Thelonious Martin at 4:30pm EST. The […]
The livestream show was hosted by Eric Andre and featured beamed-in appearances from Pharrell, Zack de la Rocha, Mavis Staples, Gangsta Boo and more. Run The Jewels returned last night to rally fans and prospective voters with a gripping, neon-crushed, live performance of their new album, RTJ4. Partnering with Ben & Jerry’s, Killer Mike and El-P […]
For any new rapper coming into the Hip Hop game at a young age, a cosign from any of the big-name rappers would be a dream come true. An assist from an A-lister can play a role in putting the artist on the right path to superstardom. It’s happened with artists who have gotten cosigns […]
Megan Thee Stallion is becoming a household name. The Houston rapper found her way into television history on Thursday (October 15) when Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek read the lyrics to her No. 1 hit single “Savage” for a clue on the wildly popular game show. Contestant Daniel Lee picked the $1,000 answer in the ‘On The […]
Atlanta, GA – Lakeyah Danaee has just experienced her first major label-backed release, the ballsy “Big FlexHER” single featuring 42 Dugg. The QC support is evident in the video — which was shot in both Milwaukee and Atlanta — as Lil Yachty makes a cameo and Lakeyah laughs as she divulges in an exclusive conversation […]
Bobby Shmurda will likely remain in prison for the remainder of his until December 11, 2021, the end of his seven-year sentence, according to documents obtained by TMZ on Sunday (October 18). Allegedly, Bobby attempted to appeal to the parole board, claiming he’s a changed man. He reportedly told the board that he’s interested in […]
Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album has returned to the top of the Billboard 200 chart. The New York rapper’s Shoot For The Moon, Aim For The Stars sold 67,000 equivalent album units this week, besting last week’s No. 1 album, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s Savage Mode II by 1,000 copies. View this post on […]
Consider JT of the City Girls a member of Ariana Grande’s stan hive. The Miami rapper took to social media and gave a unique explanation for her joy of getting a follow from the pop star on Instagram. “Omg Ariana Grande followed me!!!!!!! Like omg!!!!!” the “Jobs” rapper wrote on Twitter Thursday (October 16). “Y’all […]
Never one to shy from firing off surprising tweets, Kanye West revealed on Sunday (October 18) that he and DaBaby are working on a track together. Ye shared a text message thread between himself and the ever-confident North Carolina rapper, implying that they’ve been exchanging verses. ? pic.twitter.com/WBO5Bg1Da0 — ye (@kanyewest) October 18, 2020 The […]
October 17 is Gucci Mane day. Usually, the news comes with Gucci dropping a brand new project but Gucci already fulfilled that promise with So Icy Gang Vol. 1 on Friday (October 16). On Saturday (October 17), Gucci turned back the clock to his 2017 and celebrated three years of marriage to wife Keyshia Ka’oir. […]
50 Cent’s expanding his television and film empire. The actor/producer/rapper’s G-Unit Film & Television banner is partnering with Eli Roth’s Arts District Entertainment for a three-feature film deal. Indie film financier and studio 3BlackDot is also involved in the deal. “Both 50 and James (Frey) have never shied away from controversial, boundary-pushing material and have […]
When you have a world-famous podcast titled Drink Champs, you’re bound to be spoiled by liquor. In the case of N.O.R.E., the rapper got a rather large gift from JAY-Z to prove a point. The Drink Champs host took to his Instagram stories on Friday (October 16) and revealed that Hov not only delivered a […]
The 27-song compilation is due on November 6th. A handful of previously unreleased songs from the late Ennio Morricone will be included in a posthumous collection of the composer’s work. According to a press release, the upcoming 27-song compilation, titled Morricone Segreto, will showcase The Maestro’s darker and more psychedelic arrangements recorded between 1960 and 1980, […]
The track is the first single from the new Statik Selektah album. On Friday, Statik Selektah dropped the first single from his new album, “Keep it Moving.” The track unites Nas, Gary Clark Jr., and Joey Bada$$. Stream the song below. The album will reportedly feature the Griselda collective, 2 Chainz, Method Man, Dave East, […]
Rapsody and Bilal appear on The Undefeated’s new compilation album. On Friday, Rapsody shared a new single with Bilal titled “Pray Momma Don’t Cry.” The track appears on ESPN’s The Undefeated compilation EP of protest-inspired music titled I Can’t Breathe: Music for the Movement. Stream the track and the full album below. “In music form, […]
We have the best new rap and R&B releases of the week, featuring artists like Open Mike Eagle, Omar Apollo, T.I, and more. There is an overwhelming amount of music that drops on New Music Fridays. Unless you have hours of free time, it’s almost impossible to wade through all the sewage out there to […]
The Griselda rapper links with Hit-Boy for his latest studio album. Taking no time off, Benny The Butcher is back with another new album. Released today via Griselda/EMPIRE, Burden of Proof is a big-league move for the Buffalo rapper. The 12-track project is produced entirely by Hit-Boy and features appearances from a who’s who of elite […]
A week after earning his second No. 1 album in Savage Mode II with 21 Savage, producer Metro Boomin is celebrating his debut album reaching an important milestone. The St. Louis producer’s Not All Heroes Wear Capes debut crossed the platinum threshold according to the Recording Industry Association of America on Thursday (October 15). Naturally, […]
Stockton, CA – MBNel, a rising rapper in Stockton, California was among 34 individuals who were arrested on Thursday (October 15) as part of a sting operation titled “Operation Criptonyte,” aimed at disrupting street gangs in the city. According to local affiliate ABC 10, the Stockton Police Department had been conducting the operation since June, […]
DaBaby is once more riling fans up on Twitter. The North Carolina rapper spent Saturday (October 17) using an early morning smoke break to tout once more his rapid-fire flow hasn’t failed him yet, despite critics pleas he switch it up every now and then. “Y’all know dis flow Top 5 hottest in the game […]
Crunchy Black didn’t mince words when asked of his opinion of Tory Lanez following the Canadian artist being charged with allegedly shooting the Megan Thee Stallion. In an interview with DJ Vlad, the Three 6 Mafia member hoped Tory would be violated. “I don’t give a fuck about Tory Lanez, Tory Lanez ain’t shit,” Crunchy […]
Los Angeles, CA – With the added bost of Nicki Minaj’s playdate-seeking guest verse, Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix)” just re-exploded in popularity. According to KWORB, the single is No. 1 on iTunes U.S. Top Songs chart as of Saturday (October 17). In his latest video interview exclusive with HipHopDX, Sada Baby opened up […]
Los Angeles, CA – A Memphis rapper who gained viral fame for a video about making money from an unemployment scam, was arrested on Friday (October 16) for allegedly swindling the government out of $1.2 million. Nuke Bizzle, a 31-year-old who currently resides in Hollywood, was arrested on September 23 in Las Vegas and was […]
21 Savage is 21 plaques richer. Following his No. 1 Billboard 200 debut for his new album Savage Mode II with Metro Boomin, the Atlanta-based artist received the news from the Recording Industry Association of America. Complex confirmed with reps for Savage on Friday (October 16) that 21 of his musical offerings had reached either […]
King Combs opens up about the loss of his mother Kim Porter in his new song and video, “Legacy.” Premiered on Friday (October 16), Diddy’s youngest son also discusses taking on the Bad Boy legacy on the track and shared old footage and photos of moments with his parents throughout the visual. Porter passed at […]
Top Dawg Entertainment is home to some of Hip Hop’s most prolific and decorated acts. Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, SZA, Jay Rock have all released critically-acclaimed albums with multiple Grammy wins and nominations between them. Even second-generation artists like SiR and Isaiah Rashad have become stars in their own right, but as prestigious as […]