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 […]
Two adults and two teens have officially been charged with the murder of Pop Smoke. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office announced charges against Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, as well as two juveniles on Monday (July 13). Walker and Rodgers were charged with murder occurring during the commission of a robbery […]
Drake doesn’t seem to be worried about the coronavirus as he enjoys his vacation in Barbados. A video of Champagne Papi made its way to social media early on Monday (July 13), showing him casually strolling through the streets of the island with his drink in hand. He also posed for a photo with a […]
Ari Fletcher is the proud owner of a customized Lamborghini Urus thanks to her boo Moneybagg Yo – and one of his exes is none too pleased about it. Ari turned 25 on Sunday (July 13) and shared her gift to Instagram with a video. In the caption, she thanked Moneybagg and declared the day […]
SZA recalled a particularly messy cheating incident from a past relationship in a series of tweets on Sunday (July 12). The Top Dawg Entertainment artist’s memories caught the attention of Keke Palmer, who added her own horror story to the mix. “That time I caught my ex fucking my homegirl from the back at a […]
Gillie Da Kid, who helms his own Barstool Sports podcast Million Dollaz Worth of Game alongside Wallo267, was recently forced to confront a newly surfaced video in which he utters the highly controversial phrase “All Lives Matter,” one he said is years old. “So, I keep getting the same question, ‘Gillie, you always giving up game. Why you […]
KDC Visions created an animated version of Juice Wrld as part of a new video for the late rapper’s song “Wishing Well.” The visuals bring Juice’s struggles to life, showing his feelings being poured down a well and depicting a therapy session where he plays his own counselor. “Wishing Well” is an eerie track because […]
Pop Smoke’s Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon has taken over the Billboard charts. In addition to debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, all 19 tracks from the LP have charted on the latest Hot 100. The late rapper earned the first Top 10 song of his career, reaching No. 6 […]
EarthGang member Olu recently participated in a Dreamville Records Instagram Live session and confirmed J. Cole’s sixth studio album is indeed on its way. He explained there’s been a slight delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Cole album is coming,” he said. “It’s in [U.S.] Customs [and Border Protection] right now. Cole album gotta get […]
Akademiks is continuing to make new enemies every day. After going at Meek Mill, Freddie Gibbs, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen and allegedly being fired from Complex, the polarizing media personality found himself facing off in another social media battle with Guapdad 4000. In the wee hours of Monday (July 13), Guapdad fired off a tweet […]
DJ Khaled intends to deliver some new summer anthems despite the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on the season. The We The Best Music Group founder announced he’s recruited Drake for two singles, which are scheduled to drop on Friday (July 17). “2 KEYS 2 ANTHEMS 2 DJ KHALED FEAT. @champagnepapi THIS FRIDAY!” he wrote. “THURSDAY 12 […]
Chance The Rapper evolved into a trending Twitter topic on Monday (July 13) after an early morning retweet sent the social media platform into a frenzy. Only hours after fellow Chicago native Kanye West teased a new song called “Donda,” Lil Chano retweeted the clip and suggested ‘Ye would be a better option than Joe […]
Akademiks is returning to his rap roots — at least that’s what he says. According to a recent Instagram post from the outspoken media personality’s verified account, he’s been not only relieved of his duties at Complex, but he’s also permanently banned from ever using Twitch again. On Sunday (July 12), the (former?) Everyday Struggle co-host […]
As Kanye West preps his forthcoming album God’s Country, the eccentric rapper is back with what appears to be another teaser, this time for the song “Donda.” On Sunday (June 12) — what would’ve been Donda West’s 71st birthday — Kanye shared a snippet of the new song with his 29.7 million Twitter followers. The […]
Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon has officially landed at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200. According to a tweet from Chart Data, the project moved approximately 251,000 total album equivalent units in its first week, the sixth biggest debut of 2020 and largest posthumous opening since Michael […]
T-Pain can attest to some of the weirdest stories in music. The Florida hitmaker recently shared a story on Twitch about working with Travis Scott during a session for Astroworld in 2018 and how sometimes there is a limit to raging out too hard. “[Travis] and his homeboys were in the studio. And they were like, ‘Yo, these speakers […]
Atlanta, GA – Few new details have surfaced since confirmation of Quality Control rapper Lil Marlo’s murder along Atlanta’s Interstate 285 on Sunday (July 12) but the love for 1st & 3rd creator has been emotionally strong. Tributes from virtually all his peers flooded social media and each one was more heartbreaking than the next. […]