Akon has received some major funding to move forward with building his cryptocurrency-themed city in Sengal. On Tuesday (June 16), the famed singer revealed he received a $6 billion construction grant for Akon City from KE International, a United States-based consulting and engineering firm. According to a press release from PR Web, Phase 1 of […]
Yung Miami is grieving the loss of Jai Wiggins, the father of her son Jai Wiggins Jr. The City Girls member’s ex-boyfriend died after reportedly being involved a shooting. Miami reacted to his passing by writing, “Damn Jai I can’t believe you gone,” via Instagram Stories on Monday (June 15). She shared pictures of him […]
After a DNA test confirmed Future was indeed the father of Eliza Seraphin‘s daughter Reign, the platinum-selling rapper has started the process of child support – and his first attempt wasn’t successful. On Tuesday (June 16), Bossip reported Seraphin’s lawyer had rejected an initial offer from Future’s legal team of “voluntarily” paying $1,000 a month and […]
Young Thug evidently isn’t cheap when it comes to gift giving. On Monday (June 15), Gunna revealed the YSL Records CEO bought him a brand new Rolls-Royce for his 27th birthday, which was on Sunday (June 14). While it wasn’t disclosed exactly what model it is, the 2020 Rolls-Royce Phantom alone starts at $455,000. In […]
The estate of Pop Smoke has signed a co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music, the global music publishing company of Warner Music Group. The agreement covers all of the late rapper’s music, including his upcoming debut album. “Pop meant so much to so many people across the world,” Warner Chappell Music President of A&R, U.S., […]
Royce Da 5’9 has been plenty vocal about those who have been critical of the Black Lives Matter movement. The Detroit rapper didn’t mince words when it came to one of the biggest detractors to the movement, conservative talking head Candace Owens or Terry Crews and Charles Barkley’s recent comments. “My idea of happiness is a […]
Snoop Dogg and 2Pac were once thick as thieves, two of Amerikaz most wanted, ride or dies — but as they say, all good things must come to an end. Unfortunately for ‘Pac, the end came way too soon. He was only 25 was he was gunned down at a Las Vegas intersection in 1996. On […]
Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox are officially a couple. MGK admitted the dating rumors are true after Daily Mail paparazzi caught the two making out in Los Angeles on Monday (June 15). Last month, Fox starred in the video for MGK’s single “Bloody Valentine.” To confirm their relationship, Kelly referenced a lyric from the […]
Lecrae faced an onslaught of criticism after he seemingly allowed white Atlanta pastor Louie Giglio to get away with essentially equating slavery to a “white blessing.” After enduring hours of negative comments on social media, the Christian-based rapper has issued a response. On Tuesday (June 16), Lecrae shared a video to his Twitter account assuring […]
Atlanta, GA – Lecrae is facing some serious backlash after sitting down with Atlanta megachurch pastor Louie Giglio and Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy for a “honest conversation about race on the church” on Sunday (June 14). As Giglio is speaking, he implores viewers to look at the “blessing of slavery,” while Lecrae sits there silently […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was beaming after his Nicki Minaj-assisted video for “TROLLZ” allegedly broke his own YouTube record for the most views in a 24-hour period, a record previously held by Eminem’s 2018 Machine Gun Kelly diss track “Killshot.” But according to YouTube, his second post-prison single reeled in 32.5 million views in a day, trailing […]
As a member of 3rd Bass, MC Serch pumped out three proper studio albums in the late ’80s/early ’90s, including the 1989 platinum-selling classic, The Cactus Album. But in the early 2000s, he ventured off into radio, becoming the first Jewish disc jockey on the Detroit radio station FM 98 WJLB. Now, as the host of his […]
Wu-Tang Clan’s The W album marked a major milestone in the career of Masta Killa. The group’s third studio LP featured his first solo cut, securing some coveted real estate as the lone rapper on “One Blood Under W” featuring Junior Reid. As The W approaches its 20th anniversary, Masta Killa looks back at his […]
NLE Choppa and his ex-girlfriend Mariah are back on good terms as their daughter’s due date nears. On Sunday (June 14), the Memphis rapper issued an apology to Mariah after previously lashing out at her on social media last month. Choppa revealed their daughter’s name along with photos from their baby shower while making amends […]
Nicki Minaj is ready to make a collaborative album with Lil Wayne whenever he says the word. During an appearance on Young Money Radio, Nicki told Weezy she’s more than willing to team up with him on a joint LP. “A lot of fans been asking about it — when we gon’ do this?” Wayne […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine reportedly just broke the record for the biggest 24-hour debut on YouTube – beating his own previous record in the process. The rainbow-haired rapper dropped his Nicki Minaj-assisted video for “TROLLZ” on Friday (June 12) and according to Chart Data, within 24 hours it amassed a record-breaking 46 million views. Over the weekend, 6ix9ine […]
Lil Uzi Vert is feeling some type of way about this year’s BET Awards nominations. On Monday (June 15), BET announced the nominees for the 2020 awards show ahead of its June 28 premiere. Despite finally releasing his highly-anticipated No. 1 album Eternal Atake this year as well as a deluxe edition, Uzi’s name wasn’t […]
Pusha T has a big reason to celebrate this month — he’s now a proud papa. The Clipse MC announced the birth of his son on Monday (June 15) in an Instagram post featuring two photos of his little bundle of joy who was born on Thursday (June 11). He wrote in the caption. “NIGEL […]
Azealia Banks is hoping to get Ice Cube’s attention amid his Twitter spree of political memes and conspiracy theories. Banks has requested the N.W.A icon’s help after accusing his business partner and BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz of stealing her music royalties via social media on Monday (June 15). “Hi @icecube,” she wrote via Twitter and […]
Washington, D.C. – Up-and-coming Memphis rapper CEO Bezzal has reportedly been murdered. On Sunday (June 14), associates of the burgeoning rapper first confirmed his passing on social media, including Lil Baby. In a post on his Instagram story, the My Turn artist seemingly took the loss hard. “Streets Don’t Love Nobody,” he wrote. “Get U […]
T.I. checked a fan for having the wrong reaction to a public sighting of the multi-platinum rapper. In a clip circulating on social media, Tip initially ignored a man trying to get his attention during a drive but later explained why he wasn’t pleased with the guy’s approach. “How you doing, man?” the fan asked, […]
Young Buck has seemingly copped to falling on hard financial times. Shortly after getting out of Tennessee’s Cheatham County Jail, where he’d been since December 2019, reports started to circulate claiming not only did he file for bankruptcy, he also only had $100 in cash to his name and was relying on his girlfriend for […]
New York, NY – Drake has secured the most nominations for the 2020 BET Awards, which will be hosted by Insecure star Amanda Seales. The OVO Sound boss leads the way with six nods, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Video of the Year. Drizzy’s guest appearances on Chris Brown’s “No Guidance” and Future’s […]
While there were certainly rumors flying around suggesting Lil Wayne was romantically involved with plus-size model Denise Bidot, nothing was ever really confirmed — until now. On Sunday (June 14), Bidot shared a series of photos to her Instagram Stories cozying up to the platinum-selling rapper. She wrote at the top, “Somehow in the middle […]
After a 13-week hiatus, Lil Baby’s My Turn album has returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Atlanta native’s sophomore effort originally landed in the coveted position in March, selling roughly 197,000 total album equivalent units in its debut week. His triumphant return to No. 1 marks the largest gap since the soundtrack for […]
Ice-T often fields questions from fans (and haters) on Twitter, his preferred social media platform. On Sunday (June 14), he was asked why it was acceptable for black people to use the term “n*gga” but was forbidden to be used by white people. The O.G. gangsta rapper had a logical answer to the question, explaining, […]
Eminem listed his picks for the greatest rapper of all time via Twitter over the weekend. Among his initial choices were JAY-Z, Lil Wayne, KXNG Crooked, Kool G Rap, Royce Da 5’9 and The Notorious B.I.G. He later added, LL Cool J, Nas, Joyner Lucas, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, André 300, Rakim and Big Daddy Kane. […]
HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, Nicki Minaj faced criticism after linking back up with her infamous former collaborator, Tekashi 6ix9ine, for “TROLLZ.” Also, Dave Chappelle addressed George Floyd‘s death and police brutality in a surprise Netflix comedy special called “8:46.” Finally, HipHopDX hit the Los Angeles streets to find out what protesters are […]
New York City, NY – There’s something to be said about the power to adapt — no matter what industry you exist within. COVID-19 has been a massive challenge, shutting down some businesses, while others have found innovative new ways to continue providing their service. Hip Hop has proven itself to be one such business, […]
Chicago’s King Von has lost a little bit of respect for Nicki Minaj. The rapper took to Twitter moments after Nicki’s latest collaboration with 6ix9ine hit the internet in “TROLLZ” to voice his displeasure with Minaj and her choice of working with the rainbow-haired rapper. “Damn and I use to love Nicki Minaj,” he wrote in a […]