Boosie Badazz is still mourning the loss of his beloved Instagram account — and wants Mark Zuckerberg to reinstate it. The Baton Rouge rapper’s account was deactivated on Thursday (August 13), prompting him to blast the Facebook founder — aka “Mark Zuckerberger” as Boosie calls him — and demand he be placed back on the platform. […]
Kanye West continues to sketch out his idea of a utopia while at his Wyoming compound. While in the midst of yet another “Twitter tirade” on Friday (August 14), Ye showed off designs of a future Eco Village as well as a Children’s Ranch, complete with dome-like structures. The children’s ranch and eco-village would not […]
Cardi B found herself uplifting another major player from the Bronx on Saturday (August 15). The “WAP” rapper has been vocal in the past about her support of progressive candidates, in particular supporting Bernie Sanders during his presidential run in 2020. Despite her numerous critics in that particular arena, Cardi has kept it pretty clear […]
There has been an influx of women rappers who’ve entered the Hip Hop scene lately, and they’re all bringing something different to the table. Unfortunately, the business likes to pit these women against each other and see them feud rather than work and collaborate. We haven’t seen women in the industry get busy on a […]
Orlando, FL – NBA Bubble MVP Damian Lillard and his Portland Trailblazers squad made history on Saturday by beating the Memphis Grizzlies in the first-ever play-in for the playoffs. Seeing that he was already in Disney World, the 5x All-Star did the next best thing to celebrate: drop some new Hip Hop music underneath his […]
Unlike DaBaby, Rihanna is fully embracing her Instagram doppelgänger. On Friday (August 14), Brazillian Rihanna impersonator Priscila Beatrice (with help from The Shade Room) caught the attention of Riri herself with her latest TikTok dedicated to the R&B megastar. “Where the album sis? #R9,” Rihanna joked in The Shade Room’s comment section, a reference to […]
Summer Walker has an issue with Jaguar Wright. The Over It singer is lashing back at Wright following an interview where Wright offered her thoughts on women in the music industry and how they should protect themselves from predators. “My advice to any female who wants to get into this business? Have a thick skin, […]
Lil Wayne‘s follow-up to Funeral is reportedly coming sooner than we think. On Saturday (August 15), Wayne did a hit with ESPN discussing UFC’s upcoming heavyweight title fight between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. Just before the interview wrapped, Wayne gave fans a small hint of his newest work. “Carter 6 coming soon, but I […]
Doja Cat is seemingly unmoved by Nas‘ sending shots in her direction. The “Say So” artist began trending on Twitter Friday (August 14) after Nas referenced her on “Ultra Black,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, King’s Disease. “Sometimes I’m over-black, even my clothes are black,” he raps in the first verse. “Cash Money […]
DMX has been going full force since his release from prison — even with the COVID-19 pandemic. After battling Snoop Dogg on the Verzuz platform earlier this month, which was really just a couple of hours of mutual respect between two Hip Hop legends, the X Gon’ Give It To Ya mastermind has provided an […]
Lizzo has the truth on her side — for now. A judge in the United States District Court Central District of California dismissed a countersuit against the Cuz I Love You singer after three individuals, Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen and Justin “Yves” Rothman, were seeking royalties from the song. Lizzo originally sued the trio in […]
Being a rapper hailing from the birthplace of Hip Hop is no easy task. Eyes and ears are all over the artist observing and critiquing their every move. It’s tough but the treatment is somewhat warranted given the history New York City has with Hip Hop. Some of the greatest and most iconic rappers have […]
Los Angeles, CA – Despite calls from notable Los Angeles residents like The Game to leave the city, Tekashi 6ix9ine is still enjoying his time there. On Friday (August 14), TMZ cameras caught up with the “TROLLZ” rapper as he walked down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills with his girlfriend Jade, his legion of security […]
Just under three years since tying the knot in a lavish Miami ceremony, Gucci Mane and wife Keyshia Ka’oir are expecting their first child together. The Wopsters revealed the news on Instagram on Friday (August 14), with Gucci sharing a photo of Keyshia baring her baby bump in lingerie. “My beautiful wife pregnant life is […]
Los Angeles resident DaniLeigh is not happy New York native 6ix9ine is making his rounds in the city she’s called home since relocating from Miami as a child. In a post on Friday (August 14), the Def Jam singer suggested 6ix9ine leave the City of Angels after he was spotted posing in front of a […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s buzzworthy single “WAP” didn’t need much time to sell 500,000 units. After Chart Data reported the song was eligible for gold certification, the collaborative track’s creators celebrated its quick success on Friday (August 14). “In 1 week .Thank you sooo much every Wap havers and any WAP lovers,” Cardi […]
Beaverton, OR – When Drake rapped “Checks over Stripes” on Travis Scott’s award-winning single “Sicko Mode,” it wasn’t just a slick swipe at adidas. Being a Nike mascot has been a way of life for Hip Hop music’s biggest draw for some time now, and he went to great lengths to flaunt the extent of […]
Cardi B isn’t going to entertain Tiger King star Carole Baskin and her negative comments on the animals in the “WAP” video. In a new interview with i-D magazine, Cardi responded to the Big Cat Rescue CEO after she expressed worry that Cardi and Megan Thee Stallion using big cats as “props” would incentivize impressionable […]
Atlanta, GA – As is customary for most beefs, Young Thug and YFN Lucci‘s issues have trickled down to their respective crews. Thug’s YSL Records artist Yak Gotti was at the mall this week when he came across Lucci’s blue Mercedes Maybach and proceeded to post a picture standing on top of it. “MANIYAK Is […]
DaBaby didn’t approve of a fan’s lookalike claims via Twitter yet had a few kind words for the guy. The “ROCKSTAR” creator retweeted a Twitter user’s post about resembling him and dismissed the notion on Friday (August 14). “apparently i look like @DaBabyDaBaby,” the supposed lookalike wrote. “what yall think?” DaBaby responded, “Boy hell nah. […]
In a rare moment of vulnerability, Lauryn Hill has taken a very private and personal matter to Facebook. Not long after Selah Marley, Hill’s daughter with music royalty Rohan Marley, released an Instagram video detailing the trauma she endured growing up, the ex-Fugee is addressing Selah’s accusations in a lengthy post. On Thursday (August 13), […]
The Weeknd has tapped into his wealth to aid the victims of the Beirut explosions, which killed close to 200 people and injured more than 6,000. The diamond-selling singer’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, who was born in Lebanon, revealed his XO Records co-founder donated $300,000 to Global Aid for Lebanon. “I am so honored and […]
Los Angeles, CA – Snoop Dogg’s longstanding relationship with the late Nipsey Hussle has been strengthened in death with the single “Nipsey Blue.” The Hip Hop OG released the track and official music video just hours apart on Friday (August 14), a day before what would have been the slain rap star’s 35th birthday. View […]
EA Sports has unveiled the soundtrack for its next entry in the long-running Madden video game franchise. Madden 21 features a heavy dose of Hip Hop with music from Anderson .Paak, Rick Ross, Jack Harlow, Denzel Curry, Big K.R.I.T. and EarthGang, among others. Additional contributors include Smino, Dreamville’s Lute, Childish Major, Stunna Girl, Jucee Froot, […]
After a successful lead-off release with Clever’s “Madness,” iHipHop Distribution and the A3C Hip-Hop Festival have returned with the second official single from A3C Volume 9, “Drippin,” courtesy of the Atlanta legend Lil Scrappy. Produced by Louney G, the track is an energetic offering that finds its sonic footing in a dynamic trap instrumental. While Scrappy is a […]
Nas made his triumphant return on Friday (August 14) with the release of “Ultra Black,” the inaugural single from his forthcoming album King’s Disease. Subsequently, Doja Cat began to trend on Twitter after fans heard the blatant diss the Illmatic legend threw in her direction. “Sometimes I’m over-black, even my clothes are black,” he raps in […]
Drake and Lil Durk unleashed their “Laugh Now Cry Later” video collaboration on Friday (August 14) much to the surprise of Drake fans across the world. As they ogled the two Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept cars, fans also took note of a few lines from Durk that appear to take a shot at Tekashi 6ix9ine. “I’m […]
Los Angeles, CA – Tekashi 6ix9ine wandered into dangerous territory this week when he popped up in the Crenshaw neighborhood of Los Angeles and posed in front of a Nipsey Hussle tribute mural for an Instagram video. Unsurprisingly, many of Nip’s friends and fans found the gesture disrespectful, especially knowing Nipsey criticized 6ix9ine numerous times […]
Liam Tracy delivered his first track of the year “Demons” in June and is now making a swift return with his follow-up single “Heartless.” Produced by tenured producer Statik Selektah, the track combines the prolific Lawrence, Massachusetts legend’s timeless style with Liam’s deft lyricism and perceptive storytelling. “Heartless” sounds like a modern throwback, as the vintage […]
For those that do not get paid today, HipHopDX has the next best thing. New music to take the weekend to the next level. Here is what dropped today (August 14). Nas f. Hit-Boy – “Ultra Black” It’s been a minute since we’ve heard from the Queensbridge legend, who makes his triumphant return with Hit-Boy […]