Chicago, IL – Polo G has dropped off a documentary to accompany his newest album, THE GOAT. On Thursday (May 28), the Chicago-bred artist released a 13-minute look into his life, following THE GOAT‘s No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200 this month. Opening up with a view of Chicago on a gray winter day, […]
Chicago, IL – Last week, Montana of 300 went viral on Twitter after he claimed to be the best rapper in Chicago and put up half a million dollars against any MC willing to go against him in the booth. This week, despite a few protests from fellow Chi-Town spitters – no one has taken the bait. […]
Yo Gotti apparently spares no expense when it comes to celebrating another year of life. On Wednesday (May 27), the Memphis-born rapper turned 39. In celebration, he copped not one but three custom 2020 edition luxury whips, as well as a custom Richard Mille watch – then took it to the ‘Gram. “You know why? I […]
Tory Lanez has jokes for Lil Tjay and YK Osiris. On Wednesday (May 27), Tjay and Osiris shared a video boxing each other on a private basketball court in Los Angeles. The clip didn’t necessarily display top tier boxing skills, so Lanez had to slide in the comments with a light jab. “Y’all niggas footwork is horrific […]
Travis Scott has teamed up with Latin superstar Rosalía for their second collaboration, “TKN.” On Thursday (May 28), Billboard premiered the song and its accompanying visual, directed by CANADA. Scott slips in a few bars in Spanish at the beginning of his verse before transitioning back to his usual sounds. He also performs in the […]
Houston, TX – The beef between Young Thug and Sauce Walka has not simmered at all, but Thug doesn’t appear to be worried. On Thursday (May 28), Thug shared a video to his Instagram Story tagged in Walka’s city of Houston, Texas, following his latest spat with the TSF rapper earlier this month. In the […]
Houston, TX – The beef between Young Thug and Sauce Walka has not simmered at all, but Thug doesn’t appear to be worried. On Thursday (May 28), Thug shared a video to his Instagram Story tagged in Walka’s city of Houston, Texas, following his latest spat with the TSF rapper earlier this month. In the […]
Congratulations to Lady Gaga! The pop star has officially given birth to her sixth album, Chromatica, over a year after announcing she was pregnant with LG6. And what a journey it’s been, from unhinged tweets to a pandemic-related delay to leaks. Lots and lots of leaks. But hey hackers, you can’t leak an album that’s […]
A few months after dropping the short film A Compton Story, Problem turns his attention back to music with a new release titled Coffee & Kush Vol. 1. Terrace Martin serves as the project’s executive producer. The West Coast rapper’s latest work is comprised of 10 tracks. Production is handled by Mike & Keys, E. […]
G Herbo has essentially dropped a brand new album with release of his PTSD deluxe edition. After delivering the original version of the LP in February, the Chicago-bred rapper adds 14 songs to the project. The vastly expanded album now features 28 tracks in total. Collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Durk are among […]
Big K.R.I.T. celebrates the 10th anniversary of his K.R.I.T. Wuz Here mixtape by releasing a remastered version of the acclaimed project. Unfortunately, the updated edition of the tape removes some memorable cuts such as “Hometown Hero” and “Country Shit.” But the subtractions are offset with the addition of four new songs: “Talk to Them, “Cold […]
Lil Yachty has dropped Lil Boat 3, which is being billed as the final entry in the Lil Boat series. The LP arrives a few months after his collaborative project A-Team with Zaytoven, Lil Yachty, Lil Keed and Lil Gotit. The Quality Control Music artist’s fourth studio album features 19 tracks. Guests include Drake, Future, […]
Slaughterhouse may be done but that’s not stopping KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz from collaborating. The former members of the defunct supergroup have teamed up for a new EP titled H.A.R.D. “This H.A.R.D. project is an audio painting from me and my brother Crook,” Ortiz said in a press release. “We share similar stories in […]
Like so many others, Russell Simmons’ daughter Aoki Lee is outraged over the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, who died on Monday (May 25) after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes while detaining him on the ground. On Wednesday night (May 27), Aoki […]
New York, NY – Most rappers come into the Hip Hop scene to chase all the accolades that come with being a popular act. They do what they can to get those plays on streaming platforms and likes on social media just to be the hottest thing trending, even if it means sacrificing who they […]
Don’t dust off those flower crowns just yet. While Coachella is set to take place over two weekends in October, recent reporting gives reason to doubt the country’s largest music festival will be back before 2021. In early March, as the coronavirus had just been declared a pandemic and social gatherings became limited, the festival’s […]
Ice-T’s fourth studio album O.G. Original Gangster turned 29 earlier this month. On the song “M.V.P,” the veteran MC pays tribute to his predecessors and deems them “playas” in the most Ice-T way possible. From Grandmaster Caz and Melle Mel to Big Daddy Kane and Whodini, the versatile legend lists off a stellar list of those […]
If you’ve been on Instagram at any point during the pandemic — and let’s face it, you have — you’ve probably seen Jordan Firstman’s face. Posts from celebrities like Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Chrissy Teigen about Firstman’s hilarious series of “Impression” videos have catapulted him from 15,000 to 260,000 (and counting) followers on the […]
The world is changing all around us, but some things remain constant, among them Rosalía’s ability to release a total club banger every few months. Today, it’s “TKN,” the Spanish flamenco-pop singer’s new collaboration with Travis Scott. The two previously linked up for a remix of Scott’s “Highest in the Room,” and now, Rosalía is […]
If sports fans ever wanted to know what some of their favorite athletes are listening to, Lil Baby has them covered. On Wednesday (May 27), the Quality Control signee announced the launch of his My Turn playlist series, which will be updated bi-weekly and feature songs curated by athletes of his choosing. In addition to […]
It’s hard to picture Rihanna in 2020 without her multiple crowns: wealthiest female musician, one of the world’s best-selling artists, a multi-hyphenate businesswoman, the first woman of color to lead a luxury fashion house under LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. But in 2005, she was just a tenacious, unknown 17-year-old from the left side of […]
When Emile Mosseri stepped in as the composer of Homecoming, he had gigantic shoes to fill. The first season of the Amazon Prime series, based on the popular Gimlet podcast, was “scored” by the likes of Bernard Herrmann, David Shire, and Vangelis — a trio of Oscar-winning legends who, it should be noted, are either […]
After Dave East lost his longtime friend and fellow artist Kiing Shooter in addition to Nipsey Hussle, the Harlem-bred rapper has memorialized both men in ink. On Wednesday (May 27), the Def Jam artist shared the first round of what will be a massive back tattoo featuring both Shooter and Hussle. Two separate images of each rapper […]
JAY-Z and Roc Nation have been vocal in their efforts for prison reform. Earlier this year, they began the fight for reform at Mississippi’s Parchman Penitentiary. Now, the lawyer hired by Hov’s company to spearhead the battle has filed an additional suit in the matter, independent of Roc Nation but in the same fight. On […]
Hip Hop legend Ice Cube has been very vocal in expressing his frustration over the George Floyd police killing and said frustration led him to shutter a scheduled Good Morning America appearance on Thursday (May 28). “I apologize to everyone expecting to see me on Good Morning America today, but after the events in Minnesota […]
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have reunited for their second collaborative project, Alfredo. The 10-track album serves as a follow-up to 2018’s Fetti, their joint tape with Curren$y. Ahead of its release, the seasoned Hip Hop vets have shared a visual for the inaugural single, “1985.” Directed by Nick Walker, the video places Gibbs and […]
Donald Trump’s team used T.I.’s 2008 single “Whatever You Like” for a Joe Biden diss earlier this week. Now, a rep for Tip has responded. The statement reads in part, “The video distorts lyrics from his #1 charting song by misrepresenting the lyrics through text language and distortion of his recorded voice. It goes without […]
Lloyd Banks was thoroughly confused after DMX questioned his lyrical ability during a recent Instagram Live chat with Fatman Scoop. But it appears the comment was simply a case of mistaken identity. On Wednesday (May 27), X apologized for his remarks while throwing Banks’ fellow G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo under the bus. “It takes a […]
YBN Nahmir is ready to make his official debut. On Tuesday (May 26), the 20-year-old rapper revealed on Twitter he’d completed his first album. He also thanked fans for sticking along for the ride, as it’s been a few years since Nahmir first started seeing success and he’s yet to release an official project. “Album […]
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 25-year orbit, Roc Marciano has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most influential artists. He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017 and his latest Marcielago last December. The Los Angeles resident is also an extension of Long Island, New York’s rich […]