JAY-Z and Will Smith are partnering up to bring the story of Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till Mobley to the small screen. On Friday (August 28), ABC announced an official green light for Women of the Movement, a six-episode limited series focusing on Mobley and the moments sparking the beginning of the Civil […]
Before NLE Choppa released Top Shotta, before covering XXL or signing a deal with United Masters, he lost himself. The 17-year-old Memphis rapper broke down what set him down a course of discovery in the latest episode of The Thought Box with HipHopDX and what he credits as the moment everything swung back in his favor. […]
Lil Durk‘s 2020 has seen the Chicago rapper not only get his well-deserved flowers but numerous people giving him props on things outside of rap. In a recent sitdown with DJ Vlad, former multi-time boxing champion Adrien Broner recalled the time he found himself in a slapboxing matchup against Durk. “Durk funny as shit,” the […]
As news of Chadwick Boseman’s death sinks in, social media continues to erupt with tributes to the Black Panther actor. The 43-year-old South Carolina native passed away on Friday (August 28) after a four-year battle with colon cancer. Unbeknownst to the millions of people who saw the blockbuster Marvel film in 2018, Boseman was already […]
Rick Ross isn’t letting up off 50 Cent when it comes to petty jabs on Instagram. After scoring a legal victory over 50 in a lawsuit regarding 50’s 2003 hit “In Da Club,” Rozay has done nothing but get his troll on. Now he’s decided to bring Lloyd Banks into the drama. On Friday (August […]
Memphis, TN – As the Hip Hop community and beyond mourns the shocking death of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman, another tragedy is reportedly taking place inside the Three 6 Mafia camp. According to VladTV, sources close to Crunchy Black say his daughter was shot and killed while sitting in a car with her boyfriend outside […]
Big Sean has been on the promo road for his upcoming Detroit 2 album. The “IDFWU” rapper not only teased a record with Lil Wayne in “Don Life” on Friday (August 28) but also a collaboraiton with Budweiser. Sean took to the ‘gram on Thursday (August 27) to not only show off his immaculate backyard […]
The world lost an incredible actor on Friday (August 28) when Chadwick Boseman lost his four-year battle with colon cancer. The 43-year-old movie star was widely known for his role as King T’Challa in the 2018 Marvel blockbuster Black Panther but also starred in films such as 42 about Jackie Robinson and Get On Up about James Brown. A statement […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is currently busy trolling in Chicago to promote his next album and King Von isn’t here for it. The Chicago native has made it clear in the past he doesn’t co-sign 6ix9ine or any of his antics, so it comes as little surprise Von had something to say about his latest visit to […]
It’s been five years since The Weeknd released his Grammy Award-winning 4x platinum sophomore album, Beauty Behind the Madness. To commemorate the project that launched his career into an entirely new stratosphere, the Toronto crooner released a merchandise collection that includes jackets, tees, hoodies and more. BBTM debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 […]
Compton’s AD has unleashed a six-track EP titled Julio Nights. The West Coast rapper’s new project includes guest appearances by Wiz Khalifa, O.T. Genasis, SOB x RBE and Derek King. “The thing [about this EP] is I was going through a time in life where music became a job for me — versus me having […]
Atlantic Records artist Quando Rondo has delivered a new mixtape titled Diary Of A Lost Child. The project is his second full-length release of 2020, serving as the follow-up to January’s QPac album. The Georgia native’s 16-track tape features no guest appearances. Production is handled by Drum Dummie, Pooh Beatz, Danny Wolf, Yung Lan and […]
Saweetie has officially unleashed the star-studded lineup for the remix to her summer bop, “Tap In.” Jack Harlow, DaBaby and Post Malone join the Bay Area beauty to add even more buzz to the popular track, which was recently nominated for ‘Song of the Summer’ at the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards. Saweetie will actually […]
Toni Braxton has returned with a new album titled Spell My Name. The Grammy Award-winning singer’s 10th studio LP is her first since 2018’s Sex & Cigarettes. Braxton’s latest work is comprised of 10 tracks, which she executive produced alongside Darcus Beese. The Island Records project features collaborations with Songwriters Hall of Fame member Missy […]
Ohio – Kanye West hasn’t given up on his efforts to get on the presidential ballot in Ohio. After Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose rejected the multi-platinum rapper’s signatures and paperwork submitted to be an independent candidate, Yeezy has filed a lawsuit against the government official to get his name on the state’s ballot. […]
As the summer comes to a close, Toosii comes through with a melodic slow jam alongside powerhouse songstress Summer Walker to cuddle up to for the fall. “Love Cycle” is expected to live on the Raleigh resident’s forthcoming mixtape After The Storm, which should be dropping in the near future. The tape will follow February’s […]
Chicago, IL – Tekashi 6ix9ine has been in Chicago for most of the week and, just like his trip to Los Angeles, he’s catching the attention of local rappers. On Friday (August 28), the polarizing artist headed to Chi-Town’s O Block to “pay his respects” to Lil Durk’s cousin OFT Nunu who was recently killed. In […]
Chicago, IL – Tekashi 6ix9ine continues to play with fire in his trolling of Chicago. After pouring out liquor in the city to announce his new album and mocking Lil Reese, the convicted felon “paid his respects” to Lil Durk’s deceased cousin OTF Nunu a.k.a. Nuski in the Windy City on Friday (August 28). 6ix9ine […]
Black Thought reflected on his relationship with the late Malik B in an interview with Variety. The veteran MC recalled how his longtime collaborator played a crucial role in keeping The Roots together in the band’s formative stages. “Malik to me was a brother within a band of brothers,” he said. “At the point at […]
Kendrick Lamar is facing a lawsuit over his Rihanna collaboration “Loyalty” from 2017’s DAMN. album. According to documents obtained by Music Business Worldwide, a musician named Terrance Hayes claims K. Dot’s song heavily lifted elements from a Hayes recording also called “Loyalty.” The suit accuses producer Terrace Martin of having access to Hayes’ version of […]
New York, NY – Fans hoping Bobby Shmurda’s release from the Clinton Correctional Facility was imminent will have to wait. According to a spokesperson for New York’s Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), the rapper’s parole hearing has been delayed and will now take place the week of September 14. Following the hearing, the Board […]
Roxanne Shanté was just 14 years old when she released “Roxanne’s Revenge” in late 1984, a seething response to the U.T.F.O. track “Roxanne, Roxanne.” Growing up in the Queensbridge Projects in Queens, a young Nas would often see her around and recognized her as “hood star.” Admittedly, he was a bit intimidated by Shanté’s imposing […]
El-P and Killer Mike — collectively known as Run The Jewels — have returned with a new video for “Out Of Sight” featuring 2 Chainz, one of 11 tracks on the duo’s latest album Run The Jewels 4. Directed by Ninian Doff, who also helmed the “Love Again” video from RTJ2, the visual stars the cast […]
Public Enemy has returned to Def Jam Recordings, the iconic record label it helped build into a globally recognized brand. Co-founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, the legendary imprint was Public Enemy’s first home along with other flagship artists such as Beastie Boys, LL Cool J and T-La Rock & Jazzy Jeff. Over two […]
As the week that’s felt like a year comes to a close HipHopDX wants to help it end on a slightly higher note with the top drops from today, Friday (August 28). Ty Dolla $ign f. Nicki Minaj – “Expensive” Much a verse from Nicki Minaj, Ty Dolla $ign’s women are expensive. Retail may still […]
Lil Wayne’s 2009 mixtape No Ceilings arrived on all digital platforms Friday (August 28). While that was a reason to celebrate for most of Wayne’s nostalgic fans, some weren’t feeling the new version. Instead of the original 21 tracks, the digital version contains just 12 and doesn’t come with any of the skits. The OG […]
The name Steve Jordan might not immediately ring a bell, but anyone who checks out his résumé will be blown away by the number of iconic artists the world class drummer has worked with over the past few decades. From the Rolling Stones and Aretha Franklin to James Brown and Stevie Wonder, Jordan’s breadth of […]
As promised, Black Thought has delivered “Good Morning” featuring Pusha T, Killer Mike, Swizz Beatz and production from Sean C. The single comes from The Roots’ frontman’s forthcoming project Streams of Thought Vol. 3: Cane & Abel and finds Thought spitting ferocious lines such as “Vile temperament, you start shit, we endin’ it/It’s my last wishes, […]
Lay B is a young MC from Atlanta who is dropping his debut track, “Rags 2 Riches.” He started making music at a very young age, discovering his passion through his father who used to be a rapper. His musical versatility is direct, witty and energetic, and his vibrant lyrical flow does wonders. Lay B […]
The final New Music Friday of August 2020 features a diverse mix of releases. From the Internet Money collective’s star-studded debut to The LOX’s first studio LP in four years, this week’s lineup has something for a variety of Hip Hop tastes. Jaden Smith’s third entry in his Cool Tapes series and Nasty C’s Def […]