There’s a small chance Drake could deliver his Certified Lover Boy album at midnight on Friday (August 28). According to an Instagram post from DJ Akademiks, if Drake doesn’t deliver the project, he won’t be eligible for the 2021 Grammy Awards. “Tomorrow will be the last Friday in the eligibility period for the 2021 63rd […]
Even with the 2009 Rihanna assault, Chris Brown’s career has continued to flourish. On Wednesday (August 26), the longtime R&B singer took to Instagram and excitedly posted about his latest victory. According to the graphic, Brown’s video for “Loyal” featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga has surpassed over one billion YouTube views. “TEAM BREEZY!!” he wrote […]
The President of Pop has been quite active during the pandemic triggered lockdown and released a follow-up single to his debut song “Google-ized by Google’s Eyes, (The No Internet Song),” the anti-social media anthem that made the buzz online. His latest single is “Fly/Shine,” a smashing electro-rap number that deals exclusively with self-confidence, and empowers […]
Suffolk, Virginia-based Hip-Hop duo Bossed Up Camp have just released the much anticipated visuals for their newly released, and already hit track “New Shit” featuring skilled rapper Wody. Hollywood Quis and B Menace appear surrounded with the hottest girls in town, fast cars, and loaded with cash in the music video, a fun piece that […]
The Rick Ross and 50 Cent feud continues. Only a few days after the television mogul lost an appeal in their ongoing “In Da Club” lawsuit, Rozay is rubbing salt in his wounds. On August 21, Ross shared multiple Instagram posts clowning 50 for the substantial loss. In one of the video clips, Ross holds up […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Megan Thee Stallion let go of the industry’s worst kept secret, a legend went for album No. 13 while a slain legend is closer to obtaining justice two decades later. Megan Thee Stallion Claims Tory Lanez Shot Her Shortly after exposing the brunt of her injuries, Megan […]
Burbank, CA – Lil Mosey found himself behind bars along with his bodyguard/driver and another juvenile on Sunday (August 23) for gun possession. According to TMZ, the “Blueberry Faygo” rapper was pulled over in Burbank, California after police noticed the 2016 Cadillac Escalade he and two others were traveling in didn’t have license plates. After […]
When it comes to ATV riding, J. Cole suggests Bas wouldn’t be in the same class as Meek Mill or Lil Uzi Vert. In a video shared on social media on Sunday (August 23), the “Night Job” rapper can be seen riding an ATV into a compound in Los Angeles and just as the gate […]
New York, NY – The consequences from HBO’s Storm Over Brooklyn documentary highlighting the 1989 murder of Yusef Hawkins have crept their way into New York radio station Hot 97. On Sunday (August 23), the 31st anniversary of Hawkins’ murder, the station announced in a statement they’d fired longtime executive Paddy Duke for his involvement in his […]
Lil Durk’s‘ verse on Drake’s latest single “Laugh Now Cry Later” not only gave plenty of fans a new appreciation of Durk, they also wanted more from his verse. In a brand new interview with Complex, Durk revealed he and Drake linked up for the record and during the course of a one-day session, he recorded […]
Nas turned a few heads when he released “Ultra Black” on his King’s Disease album. The barb caused fans to hesitate whether a Nas/Doja Cat beef would take place but Nas officially cleared the air and said it was “all love.” “I just was really saying a rhyme that rhymed with ‘ultra black’,” Nas told […]
Tory Lanez went radio silent following the July 12 incident in which he allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion. The Canadian artist hasn’t posted to Instagram or Twitter since the shooting. On Saturday (August 22), The Shade Room shared a recent post from former NFL running back Larry Johnson who attributed Megan’s shooting to her own decision […]
Editorial – Following Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s historic No. 1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100, the duo’s NSFW “WAP” single continues to break some of the biggest music industry records of 2020. The mega-hit has already been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and broken streaming records on multiple platforms — […]
The city of Atlanta has been the center of the Hip Hop world for over 20 years now and it doesn’t seem to be loosening its grip. The long list of legendary rappers who hail from the city, the innovative production that changed the way Hip Hop sounds and the camaraderie amongst its artists are […]
T.I. is the latest rapper to offer his two cents on Megan Thee Stallion naming Tory Lanez as the individual who shot her. During an Instagram Live session on Saturday (August 22), Tip walked around his house stunned not only at the act but wondered why would Tory shoot Megan. “How the fuck you shoot […]
Atlanta, GA – Two of R&B’s finest Brandy and Monica are taking part in the highly popular Verzuz battle series on August 31. The announcement arrived via Instagram on Saturday (August 22). “Get ready for the queens! @Brandy and @MonicaDenise on #VERZUZ! August 31st, 8PM EST on our IG and Apple Music,” the Verzuz brand’s official […]
Rick Ross just got some good news. According to a Billboard report on Thursday (August 20), a judge has denied 50 Cent‘s appeal on a decision made in his lawsuit against his longtime nemesis for making an unauthorized remix to “In Da Club.” When the suit was tossed in 2018 after a judge ruled Rozay […]
The fallout from Megan Thee Stallion naming Tory Lanez as her shooter is starting to affect the Canadian collaborations — on the R&B side of things. On Thursday (August 20), hours after Megan’s revelation on Instagram Live, singer JoJo confirmed with fans as well as Billboard that Tory would be removed from her upcoming re-release […]
Ice Cube paid attention to the historic Democratic National Convention earlier this week and even though he waded through all of the speeches between former President Barack Obama, Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris and former Vice President turned Presidential hopeful Joe Biden, he still hasn’t heard enough for Dems to earn the vote of Black Americans. […]
Master P had some things to get off his chest regarding his brother C-Murder’s incarceration — but is now offering an apology. On Friday (August 21), the No Limit boss recorded a video of himself airing out his frustrations with the entire situation, including Monica and Kim Kardashian’s involvement. His main gripe appeared to be some […]
Master P loves his brother C-Murder, real name Corey Miller, but he’s not going to take his name being slandered. On Friday (August 21), the No Limit mogul took to Instagram with a long video and accompanying caption to discuss his thoughts on the recent news singer Monica has partnered with Kim Kardashian in an […]
In the wake of Megan Thee Stallion‘s revelation that Tory Lanez shot her following a Hollywood party on July 12, many have criticized Tory for his actions, but unsurprisingly, none of those critics were her male peers in the industry. That is, until Saturday (August 22) when Chance The Rapper took to Twitter to defend […]
When YoungBoy Never Broke Again debuted the cover to his forthcoming sophomore effort TOP, fans couldn’t help but notice how strikingly similar it was to Roddy Ricch‘s December 2019 album, Please Excuse Me For Being ANTISOCIAL. Naturally this led to Twitter fingers trying to start up a beef between the two young artists, but Roddy […]
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) had a ton of platinum and gold certifications to give out this week, making for some new plaques for some of the biggest names in the game. On Wednesday (August 19), Big Sean, 2 Chainz and J. Cole were among the names who racked up, each receiving certifications […]
Editorial – When Dr. Dre confidently proclaimed “Bitches Ain’t Shit” on his eponymous debut The Chronic in 1992, we all bobbed our heads to the groundbreaking album. The beat was banging and Dre’s voice valiantly took command of the track, making it almost easy to drown out the blatant misogyny running rampant throughout. When Too […]
Illinois – Kanye West won’t be on the presidential ballot in his home state of Illinois. The Illinois State Board of Elections unanimously voted to exclude Yeezy from the ballot on Friday (August 21), citing his failure to provide enough valid signatures to qualify as an independent candidate. West needed 2,500 legitimate signatures from registered […]
Cheryl “Salt” James has shared a never-before-seen poem sent to her by 2Pac from New York’s Clinton Correctional Facility in 1995. While serving his prison sentence for a sexual abuse conviction, the late rapper corresponded with the Salt-N-Pepa member via letters and penned a piece titled “4 What It’z Worth.” Well over two decades after […]
The Los Angeles Lakers tied their 2020 NBA playoff series 1-1 against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday (August 20) despite a measly performance from their star LeBron James. The four-time league MVP only scored 10 points during the 111-88 Game 2 blowout, a career-low in 241 career playoff games. Meanwhile, in the realm of […]
Since his release from prison in 2016, Gucci Mane has been hard at work reviving his troubled label 1017 Records. The latest incarnation of the Atlanta imprint has been getting off to a solid start with a brand new line-up of young and hungry artists. La Flare’s latest compilation release Gucci Mane Presents: So Icy […]
Tory Lanez can add Asian Doll to his list of detractors. After Megan Thee Stallion confirmed she was in fact shot by the Chixtape 3 singer during an Instagram Live stream on Thursday night (August 20), Asian Doll hopped on social media to call him out in defense of her friend. “Megan is not violent,” […]