Louisville, KY – YBN Cordae was reportedly one of 87 people arrested during a Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville, Kentucky on Tuesday evening (July 14). According to WLKY-TV, the protest started at Ballard High School and continued to the home of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron. In a viral clip, a man who looks like Cordae […]
After her debut album Formal Introduction, Mz Genesiz, a businesswoman and rapper, is now dropping her sophomore album titled Checkmate. Her entire life is dedicated to support women, from all kinds of fields, and in all kinds of ways possible, this time with the release of an empowering album, that strongly addresses some of the […]
In the past few years, the music world has seen the emergence of transgender artists such as Kim Petras and Teddy Geiger, to name the most famous ones, but also lesser known artists such as Shea Diamond and Sophie, who have all worked towards sharing their stories via various mediums, whether music, fashion, television, or […]
The official follow-up to Jadakiss’ trouncing of Fabolous in the virtual Verzuz arena has been announced. Snoop Dogg and DMX have been tabbed by Timbaland and Swizz Beatz to face off in the highly popular Instagram Live battle series on July 22. “The battle of the dogs @DMX vs @SnoopDogg Wednesday, July 22nd on #VERZUZ,” […]
Nick Cannon has been fired from ViacomCBS after a clip of his Cannon’s Class podcast went viral on Monday (July 13). While speaking to Professor Griff of Public Enemy fame in an episode uploaded to YouTube on June 30, the Power 106 radio personality made some comments perceived to be anti-Semitic. “It’s never hate speech, […]
Joey Bada$$ is ready to make his return. The Pro Era MC has announced a new three-song bundle titled The Light Pack, which is scheduled to drop on Friday (July 17). “It’s been 3 long years, so how bout 3 new songs for your Mind, Body & Soul?” he wrote via Twitter. “LOVE to you […]
Pharrell has hand-picked ten burgeoning artists to spotlight on a new project with SoundCloud, i am OTHER, Volume 1. SoundCloud premiered the tape on Thursday (July 9), three months after they launched the #SCxiamOTHER campaign encouraging artists to submit music inspired by the current climate. With over 25,000 submissions worldwide, nine acts from across the […]
Beyoncé’s BeyGood organization has teamed up with the NAACP to help small black-owned businesses in select cities across the country. In an announcement on Monday (July 13), the NAACP revealed they’d be partnering with BeyGood’s Black-Owned Small Business Impact Fund to amplify their efforts in assisting businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The five cities […]
Russ and designer KidSuper have raised half a million dollars to donate to black businesses. In a post to Instagram on Monday (July 13), Russ revealed a $500,000 donation to ten black-owned grassroot organizations. “With the help of the amazing fans me and @kidsuper were able to donate $500,000 dollars today across 10 different organizations,” […]
Juice Wrld’s posthumous album Legends Never Die got an alteration following its release. A few days after the LP arrived on July 10, fans detected a change made to the song “Man Of The Year.” The version available on streaming services — as of Tuesday (July 14) — isn’t the one that appeared on the […]
It turns out Akademiks was indeed trolling all along. After claiming he was relieved of his duties at Complex and banned from Twitch for life, the often brash media personality has announced his return to the platform is imminent. On Tuesday (July 14), Akademiks fired off a tweet that not only outlined his plan of […]
Snoop Dogg is doing some groveling on Problem’s remix for “Don’t Be Mad At Me” featuring Freddie Gibbs. As part of Snoop’s contribution to the track, the West Coast legend apologizes to his wife Shante Broadus for past indiscretions, admitting he felt “ashamed” for the way he’s treated her in the past. “I’m tired of […]
Atlanta, GA – Quality Control artist Lil Marlo was shot and killed in Atlanta over the weekend but as his peers and fans mourned his death, a rumor started to circulate Lil Baby was the intended target. The unconfirmed report was first published by Hip Hop Overload and a snippet of the article was shared by […]
Kid Cudi called out British music outlet New Musical Express for publishing a factually incorrect story about his Eminem-assisted single “The Adventures Of Moon Man & Slim Shady.” In an article that’s since been deleted, NME claimed Cudi was initially unhappy with the collaborative track. “Never said this and im not sure how yall came […]
IDK joined the small list of rappers to perform on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert when he made his late-night television debut on Monday (July 13). Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented the Warner Records artist from performing at the Ed Sullivan Theater like Kendrick Lamar or Chance The Rapper, his #PlayAtHome set still saw […]
50 Cent is not even giving the time of day to Kanye West running for president. In an interview with Billboard posted on Tuesday (July 14), the G-Unit rapper had nothing nice to say about West’s political aspirations. While accusing him of purposely being a “diversion” to help Donald Trump win, 50 highlighted the fact […]
New York, NY – Akademiks and Tekashi 6ix9ine regularly hang out — and why not? They’re both expert internet trolls and love talking about streaming numbers. But it looks like social media won’t be hearing much from the rainbow-loving rapper. According to a new post from the Everyday Struggle co-host, his BFF has been booted […]
Drake is making the most of his time stuck indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic. The OVO Sound co-founder let fans know he’s completely focused on his sixth studio album by sharing a meme via Instagram on Monday (July 13). “Are you single?” the photo reads. “No, I’m album.” View this post on Instagram ? CHEFFETE […]
French Montana’s “Cold” video has arrived at a fortuitous time since it includes a Tory Lanez feature. Montana’s new visuals have been released on the heels of Lanez being arrested on a felony gun charge. Following a disturbance call to a Hollywood Hills home, cops tracked down Lanez in an SUV and apprehended him for […]
Editorial – A bi-product of Westside Gunn and Griselda’s 2019-2020 run is that the brand of underground Hip Hop dipped in a 90s (often dark) aesthetic has become once again commercially viable. This has paved the way for the next wave of artists who have been slowly building fanatical fanbases for the last few years […]
Tory Lanez was a trending Twitter topic on Monday (July 13) — but not for anything good. The Canadian rapper was arrested in Los Angeles on Sunday (July 12) after police were called to a Hollywood Hills home for a disturbance call. Witnesses said people were arguing in an SUV and someone fired shots in […]
Chance The Rapper found himself at the mercy of Twitter after he publicly voiced his support for Kanye West’s nearly fictional presidential run. But after hours of seemingly endless bashing, Lil Chano conceded he simply couldn’t win the battle. On Monday afternoon (July 13), he accepted his defeat and tweeted, “When you get to the […]
Consulting firm Redfield & Wilton Strategies conducted a poll last week asking 2,000 people who they’d vote for in the November 2020 presidential election. When Kanye West’s name was included as one of the candidates, he only pulled in two percent of the vote. But interestingly enough, Ye’s inclusion didn’t hurt democratic nominee Joe Biden […]
Goodyear, AZ – Fans know him as Hakeem Lyon from the award-winning Hip Hop soap opera Empire, but police are referencing Bryshere Y. Gray as a suspected wife beater. TMZ reports the 26-year-old actor and rapper was busted on Monday (July 13) because he “beat the hell outta his wife … according to cops.” Goodyear […]
Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Kim Porter passed away in November 2018. The L.A. County Coroner’s office released the cause of death as lobar pneumonia, an inflammation of an entire lobe of the lungs. But Al B. Sure! — Porter’s ex and father of her eldest son Quincy — has his own theory. According to a recent Instagram […]
Benny The Butcher is teaming up with DJ Drama to showcase his Black Soprano Family collective. The Griselda Records rapper says he’s ready to rule 2020 by introducing his label on a new entry of the longrunning Gangsta Grillz series. “Y’all got less than 3 weeks and I’m startin my rest of the year take […]
Artist’s bundles induced wild, controversial and even hostile rides to the top of the Billboard charts, but the chapter of letting swag be the x-factor for sales is coming to a close. On Monday (July 13), Billboard announced the shutting of its door on allowing artists to include tour merchandise, ticket sales and other trinkets […]
Beyoncé and JAY-Z have been married for over 12 years and have three children together. Despite Hov’s alleged infidelity and subsequent rough patch, the superstar couple reemerged stronger than ever on the 2018 joint album EVERYTHING IS LOVE, which was followed by the On The Run Tour II. The Hip Hop billionaire is, by all outward […]
Los Angeles, CA – Tory Lanez has reportedly been arrested on a gun charge after a night out with Megan Thee Stallion. According to TMZ, cops were called to a Hollywood Hills home in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 12) after a disturbance call. Witnesses reported people were arguing in an SUV and […]
Rick Ross just gave August Alsina his next marketing idea. While streaming a conversation with his friends on Instagram Live on Sunday night (July 12), Rozay suggested the New Orleans singer name his next project after the buzz word of the moment, “entanglement.” He also praised Alsina’s talent, reminding people how well he sings. “Don’t […]