Megan Thee Stallion isn’t pleased with the Tory Lanez shooting incident becoming a laughing matter, but 50 Cent is still having fun at their expense. The G-Unit boss mocked both parties by sharing some memes on his Instagram account. The first post jokingly referenced one of the most famous scenes from the 1991 film Boyz […]
T.I. feels like there’s some funny business going on as it pertains to Nick Cannon. On Thursday (July 16), the Grand Hustle rapper shared a meme comparing the fact Cannon lost his job almost immediately in the wake of controversial comments about Jewish people, while the cops who killed Breonna Taylor are still freely living […]
Megan Thee Stallion has spoken out against the Tory Lanez shooting incident becoming fodder for online jokes and memes. The Roc Nation-managed MC lamented how a traumatizing event in her life has turned into a laughing matter on Friday (July 17). “Black women are so unprotected & we hold so many things in to protect […]
SZA’s first attempt to get a prominent Hip Hop artist’s feature didn’t go well. The Top Dawg Entertainment singer recalled how she reacted after getting turned down by Earl Sweatshirt years ago on Thursday (July 16). “The first feature I ever asked for was earl sweatshirt and he told me no faster than I could […]
Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department is reportedly investigating Tory Lanez as the possible triggerman in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting. According to TMZ, detectives have opened an assault with a deadly weapon investigation into the events that took place early Sunday morning (July 12) right before cops pulled over Lanez’s SUV. […]
Nick Cannon will have to wait until 2021 to host his daytime talk show. The premiere of the veteran entertainer’s syndicated show has been postponed in the aftermath of his anti-Semitic comments on the Cannon’s Class podcast. “The Nick Cannon talk show will not debut this year,” Lionsgate and Debmar-Mercury said in a press statement. […]
New music Friday has become the best holiday of the year and it only happens 52 times a year. Here are some of the highlights from the new releases of Friday (July 17). DJ Khaled f. Drake – “Greece” Drake paints the perfect picture of a trip to Greece with a female companion, and without […]
Mykki Blanco has aired their grievances over an unpaid feature from Teyana Taylor’s 2018 album K.T.S.E. After Blanco detailed ongoing struggles to get compensation for a guest appearance on “WTP,” Taylor told Kanye West and Universal Music to handle the situation and leave her out of it. “y’all figure this shit out and keep my […]
With the NBA season suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Damian Lillard has had plenty of time to focus on his rap career as Dame D.O.L.L.A. The Portland Trail Blazers star is continuing to roll out music from recent studio sessions with a new song and video titled “Home Team.” Directed by Dame and his […]
Benny The Butcher is about to drop a Gangsta Grillz mixtape with his Black Soprano Family collective at the end of the month, but he’s already got an eye on his upcoming solo project. In a tweet posted on Thursday (July 16), the Griselda Records rapper announced that he’s planning the next entry of his Tana Talk […]
Houston Rockets point guard/shooting guard James Harden found himself on the receiving end of Twitter’s seemingly never-ending wrath this week. Shortly after he shared a photo of himself wearing a mask associated with Blue Lives Matter — a Black Lives Matter countermovement in the U.S. advocating for those who are prosecuted and convicted of killing […]
Miami, FL – Despite previously denouncing Gucci following their racist controversy, Lil Pump just copped a limited-edition Gucci bike during his quarantine. On Wednesday (July 15), the “Gucci Gang” rapper shared the new purchase in an Instagram Story video. Making no mention of his previous statements on the brand, Pump proudly boasted about the hefty […]
Kanye West announced he intended to run for president in the 2020 election on the Fourth of July — despite not filling out any official paperwork to make it happen. Nearly two weeks later, ‘Ye has now filed his statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and was cleared to run as an […]
It’s been roughly six months since Moneybagg Yo dropped his DaBaby collaboration “Protect Da Brand,” but the sizzling rap duo has returned with a visual for the track — and they’re bringing Kandypens with them. Shot in Miami, Florida, the action-packed video sends the platinum-selling rappers on a dangerous mission to, above all costs, “protect […]
Nick Cannon sent out a late night tweet on Thursday (July 16) that raised some concern among his fanbase. The now former Wild ‘N Out host was entangled in controversy all week after some comments he made during an interview with Professor Griff of Public Enemy fame were perceived to be anti-Semitic and anti-White. As […]
As promised, DJ Khaled unveiled two new songs featuring Drake on Friday (July 17) — “Greece” and “Popstar.” But the former is raising a few eyebrows on Twitter with many of The Weeknd’s fans accusing the 6 God of stealing his entire flow for the song. “Come with me, leave all of your things, yeah/We can […]
Gangstagrass has an affinity for taking classic Hip Hop songs, throwing some bluegrass grooves and insane banjo licks on them and flipping them in to their own unique concoctions. But for “Ain’t No Crime,” the collective weaved together quintessential country elements, Hip Hop, rock, R&B and pop into one giant gumbo of diverse flavors. “Reflecting on the […]
Midway into July, the third New Music Friday of the month features a heavy dose of New York rap. Leading the way is Joey Bada$$, who returns with his first solo effort since 2017. Also representing NYC are Sheff G and J.I The Prince Of N.Y, who both have new EPs. Beyond the East Coast, […]
DJ Khaled has recruited Drake for two new singles: “Greece” and “Popstar.” The tracks are the first previews of the veteran DJ’s 12th studio album Khaled Khaled, which is due out later this year. In addition to being a sample of what Khaled’s been cooking up, the two cuts give fans some more Drake to […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s growing fanbase — sometimes referred to as “hotties” — is coming to her aid. On Thursday (July 16), not long after Tory Lanez was accused of being responsible for shooting Meg in the foot, Twitter blew up with sympathetic (and often hilarious) tweets defending the “Girls In The Hood” rapper. News Lanez had […]
Los Angeles, CA – YG is giving back to his community with the release of his latest merchandise. View this post on Instagram ….?…. A post shared by Black owned business (@4hunnid) on Jul 16, 2020 at 3:01pm PDT On Thursday (July 16), the Compton native rolled out his new merch drop which includes tee-shirts, […]
Brooklyn, NY – Ahead of the release of his newest project, Joey Bada$$ has a hint of what to expect. On Thursday (July 16), the Brooklyn rhymer took to Twitter to announce his forthcoming three-song bundle The Light Pack will put an end to the mumble rap era. “This is mumble rap extermination,” he wrote. […]
San Francisco, CA – Snoop Dogg’s namesake wine is now available for purchase. The Doggfather teamed up with Australian winery 19 Crimes for his own blend called Snoop Cali Red, which is on sale via the company’s website. The Snoop-branded wine is a blend of Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Merlot. Single bottles can be obtained […]
Logic plans to step away from his rap career. The Def Jam artist has announced he will retire after releasing one last album titled No Pressure on July 24. “Officially announcing my retirement with the release of ‘No Pressure’ executive produced by No I.D. July 24th,” he wrote via Instagram. “It’s been a great decade. […]
Kid Cudi was enjoying his time on Twitter on Wednesday (July 15), leading him to proclaim, “I really fuck w twitter sometimes haha shits exciting.” While the multi-platinum selling artist was a good mood, a fan asked him if he’d be making any more songs with Eminem and quickly got an answer. “I think so!!” […]
Los Angeles, CA – New details have emerged in the Tory Lanez and Megan Thee Stallion incident, and it’s being alleged Lanez was in fact the person who shot the Suga rapper. On Thursday (July 16), sources reported to both TMZ and Page Six it was the Memories Don’t Die artist who caused Megan’s injuries […]
Public Enemy’s Chuck D once described Smooth B as “the sunshine in the room” — and he was absolutely right. When he picks up the phone, the infectious energy in his voice is immediately palpable as he dives into his very vast and complex musical history. As one-half of the ’90s Hip Hop duo Nice […]
Nick Cannon won’t be hosting his Power 106 radio show for a while. The veteran entertainer has announced a hiatus from the airwaves after generating controversy for anti-Semitic comments made on his Cannon’s Class podcast. “Morning radio family,” he wrote via Twitter. “I have decided to take some time away from my radio show so […]
Professor Griff of Public Enemy fame found himself swallowed up in the Nick Cannon controversy this week after a clip of their Cannon’s Class podcast went viral, leading ViacomCBS to fire the longtime Wild ‘N Out host. In an Instagram TV post he titled “Nick C, Viacom and the Truth,” the controversial rap figure expounded […]
Drake‘s ink collection is ever-growing and it’s certainly eclectic. Champagne Papi showed off his artwork going shirtless during his Barbados vacation on Wednesday (July 15), and with paparazzi following his every move, the pictures made their way to the web. Among the faces floating around his back like a yearbook are his son Adonis, his […]