Royce Da 5’9 has made it a personal mission to rid himself of damaging thoughts and beliefs. Fresh off the release of The Allegory and witnessessing the global change in regards to racism and police brutality, Royce knows what side he belongs to – those wanting to make a positive difference. “We’re just going to change […]
It looks like Drake is in work mode. Posting up from his bed with studio equipment surrounding him on Thursday (June 18), Drizzy excited fans as he clearly seems to be working on new music. Though he doesn’t preview lyrics in the clip, the Toronto native does give a snippet of a new instrumental – […]
Dallas newcomer Erica Banks released her self-titled debut project for 1501 Certified Entertainment on Friday (June 19) and has instantly drawn comparisons to Megan Thee Stallion, from her cadence to her flow and more. Many are drawing comparisons to how Megan came up under the 1501 label from car freestyles to mannerisms and created a […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is not a fan of Houston OG and Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince‘s assistance these days. Earlier this week, YoungBoy found himself the victim of an apparent robbery in Houston. Individuals broke into his garage and decided to film the entire robbery, making off with a few items. During a recent Instagram […]
The City Girls have officially released their sophomore album. Late Friday (June 19), the Quality Control duo surprised fans with the release of City On Lock. The drop came hours after the project leaked online prematurely. Totaling 15 songs, appearances on the new album include Yo Gotti, Doja Cat, Lil Durk and Lil Baby, who […]
Charlotte, NC – While many artists celebrated Juneteenth by releasing new music such as Wale, Teyana Taylor and even Beyoncé, DaBaby decided that the best course of action was to speak directly with the people in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. The “Rockstar” rapper hosted a ‘Black Lives BEEN Mattered’ discussion at the Harvey […]
Juneteenth 2020 saw the return of Public Enemy, a fresh batch of projects from artists such as Wale, Skyzoo and Black Eyed Peas and now, a new Beyoncé song. On Friday evening (June 19), the multiplatinum-selling superstar resurfaced with a single called “Black Parade,” exclusively via TIDAL (because, of course). The song surfaced hours after […]
Teyana Taylor has seen the criticisms social media has had of her recent listening party…and she has a response. On Friday (June 19), the Def Jam singer posted a thank you on Instagram to her friends and family who attended her listening party for The Album on Wednesday (June 17). In addition to the shout […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a new dad once again…and again. On Thursday (June 18), two exes of the 20-year-old rapper took to social media to announce the arrival of their respective lil’ YoungBoys. While one woman was direct and announced their child’s birth date and initials, the other merely alluded to giving birth. “KAMG, […]
The City Girls are having a rough week. Just a few days after the father of Yung Miami’s son passed away, the two faced some career troubles with their upcoming studio album leaking online. A Dropbox link of the LP circulated via social media on Friday (June 19), but the download no longer works. Still, […]
Eminem has put his fans on alert for an impending celebration. Slim Shady shared a teaser for the 10th anniversary of his Recovery album via social media, promising to have more information on Monday (June 22). “‘Music is my time machine,’” he wrote on Instagram. “#RECOVERY10 more coming Monday! View this post on Instagram "Music […]
Chicago, IL – On a day intended to celebrate freedom, the family and friends of Tray Savage are mourning a loss. According to TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper was shot and killed on the South Side of Chicago on Friday (June 19) around 11 a.m. local time after he’d just dropped off his girlfriend. Savage, who […]
Benny The Butcher gave new meaning to being comfortable on the microphone during his performance for the Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. The Griselda Records MC spit bars from his couch for the duration of his five-track set, adding a unique wrinkle to his entry in NPR’s ongoing showcase of performers. The only time the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Travis Scott raked in over $53.5 million during his Astroworld — Wish You Were Here Tour in 2019 alone. Coupled with album sales, a Nike collab and the success of his recent Fortnite concert, the multiplatinum-selling rapper’s bank account balance is presumably astronomical. But it appears Scott is putting that money […]
Jodi Kavney, the mother of XXXTENTACION’s half brother Corey Pack, has sued the late rapper’s mother Cleopatra Bernard on behalf of her son. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Pack’s mother has accused Bernard of cutting out X’s half brother from funds in the slain artist’s trust. The lawsuit says X left behind more than […]
Shreveport, LA – Hurricane Chris, best known for his 2007 hit “A Bay Bay,” has been arrested for murder. According to KTVE, the Louisiana native was taken into custody for fatally shooting a man outside of a Shreveport convenience store on Friday morning (June 19). When police arrived at the scene, officers discovered a man with […]
Very few voices in Hip Hop hold a commanding sense of power like Chuck D’s. When he speaks, people listen and the Public Enemy frontman always has something to say. On Friday (June 19) — which just happens to be Juneteenth — the powerful orator reunited with his longtime partner-in-rhyme Flavor Flav and DJ Lord […]
The road to artistic prosperity is rarely linear — it’s often accompanied by waves and troughs, hopes and doubts. Although New York’s Liam Tracy is accustomed to this turbulent journey, he’s developed an intimate relationship with these harrowing feelings over the years. But on his newest single “Demons,” the Babygrande Records artist summons familiar voices […]
12-year-old Keedron Bryant went viral in May with his acapella performance of “I Just Wanna Live,” a song penned by his mother about the fight for racial equality and the plight of being a young Black man in America. Now he’s set to make his major-label debut. On Thursday (June 18), Warner Records announced the […]
Plies expressed his frustration over the time it takes for police officers to get charged with crimes in an Instagram video. The veteran rapper bemoaned the slow process while pointing out how quickly someone living in the hood would face charges in a similar case. “It don’t sit well with me,” Plies said. “With all […]
Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Usher has been plotting a proper comeback for years but on Thursday (June 18), he focused his energy on healing the nation. In an op-ed with the Washington Post, the 41-year-old “Confessions” singer explained his stance on the growing popularity of distinguishing Juneteeth (originally June 19, 1865) as a permanent holiday […]
June has been a relatively quiet month for new Hip Hop and R&B music. Many artists have delayed their projects out of respect for the ongoing Black Lives Matter protests, which have spread worldwide since the police killing of George Floyd on May 25. But with Juneteenth being celebrated on Friday (June 19), there’s a […]
PARTYNEXTDOOR appears to be unhappy with getting snubbed in the 2020 BET Awards nominations. The multi-platinum selling singer lashed out at BET and threw in a jab at Complex in a since-deleted tweet on Wednesday (June 18). “When did black entertainment television get so complex and forget Partynextdoor is the rnb artist of our generation?” […]
The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery are bringing millions of people out to protest white supremacy and police brutality around the world. The country has been divided in the various responses to the killings. However, all can parties can agree their murders are a grim reminder that racism is an important […]
Coi Leray has teamed up with fellow New Jersey legend Fetty Wap for her latest single “Better Days” produced by Nash B and Wymtime. The track was released on Wednesday (April 29), and is teased to be on her next EP releasing later this Summer, following her last project EC2. The “Huddy” rapper came on to the music […]
Drake is deeply in album mode, and we all expect something from him this summer. He's been honoring the quarantine by recording at his new Toronto mansion. The 6 God leaked some of his latest efforts on social. View this post on Instagram #drake recording another classic ? . Y’all ready […]
Rapper, author, and businesswoman Mz Genesiz just released “CheckMate,” Shook,” and “Super Press,” 3 songs filled with empowering messages for women to take control over their lives and relentlessly pursue their dreams with the highest ambition. Leading by example, the inspiring Mz Genesiz is truly an extraordinary human being who is able to combine a […]
For over 26 years, The LOX built a reputation for being one of the most tight-knit rap groups in Hip Hop history. They entered the game standing side by side and if there were any internal issues amongst them, it was never made public. It’s not every day you see a rap group hit the […]
New York, NY – Author’s Note: Shortly after this interview was conducted, Jay Gwuapo lost his friend and frequent collaborator, KJ Balla in a drive-by shooting in Brooklyn, NY. Jay, who also lost his Pop Smoke, has not spoken on the incident. HipHopDX sends our deepest condolences to the friends and family of KJ Balla, […]
Los Angeles, CA – YG and Mustard are making a splash and giving back to their neighborhood in a major way as they’ve announced they’ve acquired an equity stake in Fishbone Seafood, a black-owned Southern-style fast food restaurant in Los Angeles. With their partnership comes several opportunities for the duo to use their platform and uplift […]