It’s a rare day when anyone sees Chance The Rapper without his infamous “3” hat. After all, the Chicago-bred artist has a seemingly endless supply in a rainbow of colors. But it turns out the hats weren’t just a fashion statement, they were also a lucrative endeavor for Lil Chano. In a resurfaced 2018 interview […]
Kanye West wants to learn from some of the greats. The polarizing artist was doing some early morning tweeting on Tuesday (September 22) when he revealed he’s been trying to get in touch with Master P and Birdman to discuss being a fully independent artist. Considering the massive success the moguls found with their respective […]
After accusing Dr. Dre‘s estranged wife Nicole Young of embezzling funds from a joint business last month, Dre’s business partner claims she did it again. On Tuesday (September 22), TMZ reported Dre’s Record One Studio co-founder Larry Chatman had his attorneys send a letter to Young accusing her of taking out another $31K from their […]
Adult Swim’s The Eric Andre Show has booked a number of Hip Hop artists for its fifth season, which premieres on October 25. Anderson .Paak, Joey Bada$$, Machine Gun Kelly, Lil Yachty and Big Freedia will appear on the surreal comedy, according to Pitchfork. Promotional photos from Adult Swim include Joey Bada$$ wearing a fatsuit […]
50 Cent’s television empire is continuing its hot streak. According to Deadline, his new show Power Book II: Ghost has been picked up for a second season following its record-breaking premiere. The Starz series, touted as a Power spin-off, collected almost 7.5 million multi-platform views in its debut week, making it “the most-watched new series in the […]
EMPIRE has partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and Vote.Org to release a compilation titled Voices For Change Vol. 1 to coincide with National Voter Registration Day. The project is designed to raise awareness of global social injustices with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the ACLU. “From day one of starting […]
Snoop Dogg has been an outspoken critic of Donald Trump since at least 2016 when the former reality television star was voted into the White House. The West Coast rap legend is so intent on getting Trump out of office this November, he’s vowed to vote for the first time ever. On Tuesday (September 22), […]
Following the lukewarm reception of Migos’ new single “Birkin,” the Atlanta trio’s relevancy in 2020 has been brought into question. In fact, some rap fans even joked the real reason Cardi B is divorcing Offset is because the single is just that bad. On Tuesday (September 22), Akademiks shared a post from a fan who suggested […]
Kodak Black’s attorney Bradford Cohen has followed through on his threat to sue the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The incarcerated rapper and his legal team have filed a lawsuit alleging torture and religious freedom violations since he was transferred to the United States Penitentiary known as Big Sandy in Kentucky in October 2019. The suit […]
Interview – Def Jam Recordings has long been established as Hip Hop’s preeminent label. Founded by Rick Rubin in his New York University dorm room circa 1984, the imprint launched the illustrious careers of artists such as Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick and LL COOL J. With the invaluable assistance of co-founder Russell Simmons, […]
KXNG Crooked is never shy about expressing himself — his catalog speaks for itself. Even when it comes to controversial topics, the veteran MC is always willing to share his viewpoints. Earlier this week, Crooked I posted an Instagram video in which he condemned all men, specifically rappers, for their oppression of women. He also recognized […]
Twitter has launched an all-out virtual war against DJ Vlad and promptly wants him canceled. The VladTV host made some misleading comments about Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan last month that didn’t sit right with Royce Da 5’9. Consequently, the Bad Meets Evil MC took the time to make sure Vlad knew how he […]
Los Angeles, California – Billboard unveiled the nominations for their upcoming 2020 Billboard Music Awards on Tuesday (September 22) and Post Malone will be well-represented with his Hollywood’s Bleeding album. Post notched a total of 16 nominations, which leads the pack for all artists. Post’s 16 noms fall short of Drake‘s record 22 but will […]
Travis Scott is continuing a busy year by dropping new music later this week. On Monday (September 21), the Houston rapper announced that his new single “Franchise” will be released on Friday (September 25). “FRANCHISE !!!! FRIDAY,” Travis tweeted alongside a link to pre-order the song. Travis initially launched pre-orders for the track last week, […]
Quavo took to Instagram over the weekend (September 19) to show off a pair of his Nike SB Dunk’s from his collection, but what happens to the temperature-impacted kicks when heated up might spook fans, especially those that aren’t sneakerheads. Huncho has a pair of the Civilist x Nike SB Dunk’s which go from a […]
Los Angeles, California – The end of Odd Future’s reign as a collective cut deep for fans who grew up on their music, with members of the group eventually branching out on their own. We might not see them together as much these days, but occasionally, their devoted followers get a nostalgia trip when they […]
One of the most popular memes in recent memory is a photo of Young Thug showing Lil Durk something on a computer screen. The picture taken from a studio session was originally posted by Durk in June 2018, but the jokes are still flying in to this day. The Chicago rapper recently took to Twitter […]
A new mash-up tape blends the pop icon’s hits with the dance-floor-friendly productions of a house-anchored beatmaker. Though they’ve never officially linked in a studio or on-record, a new mash-up tape from Amorphous imagines the hypothetical sessions between Beyoncé and Kaytranada. The result is potent and ruthlessly neck-aching. Released today on Bandcamp, the nine-track tape […]
The funk icon’s first album in over a decade pairs him with a stalwart roster of Stones Throw producers. Steve Arrington is back with his first solo outing in more than a decade. On Friday, the former frontman of Ohio funk legends, Slave, released Down To The Lowest Term: The Soul Sessions, his second studio […]
We spoke with The Ohio Players’ drummer James “Diamond” Williams who explained to us, in great detail, how Ohio Players recorded their 1975 classic Honey. The Ohio Players’ story begins in Dayton, Ohio in 1959. During this early period, they were known as the Ohio Untouchables and were the band for a Detroit-based vocal group […]
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Waka Flocka got his COVID-19 test and he wants to make sure everyone knows about it … even though he’s said he doesn’t believe in the virus in the past. The Brick Squad rapper hit Instagram as he was getting swabbed up the nose, unsurprisingly cringing at how uncomfortable the interaction was. “Alright, come on. […]
YFN Lucci’s “Wet” already had aspirations for landing on “certain” playlists but now with Mulatto’s guest verse for the official remix, the newest XXL Freshman may have put it over the top. Lucci and Big Latto join forces for “Wet” where the Atlanta rapstress steals the show with her raunchy, to the point lyrics. “He […]
DaBaby is facing another lawsuit, this time over an altercation with a hotel employee. According to TMZ, a man named Cristofher Pocasangre has sued the multi-platinum selling rapper for assaulting at a Marriott hotel in Beverly Hills in December 2019. Surveillance footage of the incident surfaced in January. In the video, DaBaby pushes Pocasangre against […]
A Travis Scott fan somehow got his hands on La Flame’s Fortnite action figure ahead of its October release. Taking to the ‘Gram with the hot ticket item, the fan showed off his prized possession that features two mini versions of Scott as “Sicko Mode” and “T-3500.” Each come with various accessories including the Astroworld […]
After killing the summer with his High Off Life album, Future is riding the high into fashion. The Atlanta native has launched his “Life Is A High” streetwear brand with an effort to represent “being comfortable in one’s skin and maintaining an inspiring optimism.” In a statement, Future explained that how the brand name ties […]
Yung Miami is single and her City Girls groupmate JT is ready to help her mingle. The City On Lock rappers made the declaration on social media on Sunday (September 20), with a video of Miami toasting to her new life without her producer boyfriend Southside. The pair have been dating since 2018 and share […]
Bobby Shmurda just hit another roadblock on his quest for freedom. According to TMZ, the incarcerated rapper was denied parole last week and will be required to serve out the remainder of his initial sentence, meaning he won’t be released until December 11, 2021. Shmurda was arrested on gang conspiracy and gun and drug charges […]
The Kendrick Lamar versus Lupe Fiasco lyricism debate resurfaced over the weekend, prompting the latter to clarify his opinions once again. Although Lupe insisted he’s a better lyricist than Lamar, the veteran MC said K. Dot is the better artist in a series of tweets on Monday (September 21). “In my own words…once again for […]