Nappy Roots exploded onto the scene in 2002 with the platinum-selling album Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz, which produced the singles “Po’ Folks,” “Awnaw,” “Roun’ The Globe” and “Good Day.” Eighteen years later, the iconic Southern rap quartet is prepping their eighth official studio album 4oRTY featuring production from 808Blake who recently lent his production skills to […]
Megan Thee Stallion finally confessed Tory Lanez was the triggerman in last month’s shooting incident on Thursday (August 20). As the news spread, a woman identified as Brihannana (or Bri for short) accused the Canadian rapper of putting her through months of abuse during their brief romantic relationship. Bri explained why she stayed silent for […]
When a snippet of Pharrell and JAY-Z’s “Entrepreneur” rang out on Thursday (August 20), it included a line about JAY-Z baiting Black Twitter to do better, resulting in a sturdy trending topic attacking Jigga’s grasp of reality. The end result, however, is a shining platform for vibrant Black business owners all across the country. JAY-Z’s […]
Doja Cat seemingly shrugged off the blatant diss Nas hurled in her direction on the King’s Disease song “Ultra Black” earlier this month. But judging by a recent Instagram Live post, perhaps she wasn’t as unbothered as she initially appeared. In the clip, the “Say So” rapper explains she has an upcoming song she’s calling “N.A.S.,” […]
New Music Friday is always an exciting time for Hip Hop fans, but it’s extra special when it features the return of a legend. That’s exactly the case when it comes to this week’s releases, which are highlighted by a new album from Nas. Other notable projects include Mulatto’s major label debut, a Vic Mensa […]
Los Angeles, CA – Megan Thee Stallion has identified Tory Lanez as the triggerman in last month’s shooting incident. The revelation came during an Instagram Live session on Thursday night (August 20). “I’m from the Southside — it ain’t like, ‘Let me go run and tell my business to the police, you know what I’m […]
A$AP Ferg wants to look nice just like everyone else, but he’s tired of barbers trying to get him and his fellow rap friends for all they’ve got. While experiencing the luxury of a house call for his cut, Ferg posted to his story jokingly dissing barbers for their high prices. “Y’all niggas wanna charge […]
Armani Caesar’s Griselda Records debut The Liz was supposed to drop on Friday (August 21), but the album has been postponed out of respect for the late DJ Shay. After Shay passed away this week, Griselda made the decision to hold off on releasing the LP as originally scheduled. “Hearts are heavy across the entire […]
When Kayne West announced he intended to run in the 2020 presidential election, there were plenty of people who dismissed his announcement as a joke — much like they did Donald Trump’s in 2015 (and the world knows how that turned out). But as Kanye presses forward with his campaign, he’s facing yet another hurdle. […]
Royce Da 5’9 has some words for Hip Hop jouranlist DJ Vlad. In a video posted on Wednesday night (August 19), the Detroit native called Vlad out for a recent interview with D.L. Hughley where he misquoted a speech from Minister Farrakhan that referenced Jewish people. Beginning his video discussing how he loves that Hip […]
Gunna has decided to undergo a cleanse, which will involve a significant change in his lifestyle. The YSL Records rapper revealed the three big alterations to his way of life via Twitter on Wednesday (August 19). “I’m bouta start a mind body and soul cleansing!” he wrote. “No drugs No sex No media!” I’m bouta […]
While fame has brought Meek Mill some amazing moments he’s enjoyed sharing “for inspirational purposes,” there’s a heavy down side as well. Taking to his Instagram Story to vent on Thursday (August 20), the Dreamchasers CEO opened up about a disagreement with a family member that got a little too weird for his liking. “Having […]
Ugly God raised some eyebrows when he shared an Instagram video of himself illegally crossing railroad tracks despite a train being in the vicinity. After the video was reposted on social media accounts such as Say Cheese TV, the Houston-bred rapper contended he wasn’t clout chasing and only intended for his fans to see the […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is gearing up for his sophomore effort. The Louisiana native has announced a project named TOP will arrive on September 11 with 18 songs, following up his platinum-selling debut in April 2018, Until Death Call My Name. Sharing the project’s cover art along with his announcement, YoungBoy drew comparisons to the […]
Hamptons, Long Island – JAY-Z has been spotted in the Hamptons with Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey. According to TMZ, the wealthy business moguls were taking a casual stroll on Thursday (August 20) with a few other people in tow — sans masks or social distancing. While it’s unclear why Hov and Dorsey were […]
PnB Rock claimed he’s the father of Rod Wave’s style in an Instagram Live rant. After Rod voiced his issues with the Atlantic Records artist’s comments about emotional music, PnB lashed out in response and took credit for the the mixing of singing and rapping with trap content. “I ain’t say shit about the niggas […]
Not even the greatest rappers are above criticism, and JAY-Z is no different as opinions pour in over his latest musical offering. On Thursday (August 20), a preview of Hov’s new Neptunes-produced track “Entrepreneur” with Pharrell Williams was made available ahead of its debut with Skateboard P’s new TIME cover package, “The New American Revolution.” On […]
Public Enemy mastermind Chuck D was at the scene not long after Jam Master Jay was gunned down inside his Jamaica, Queens recording studio on October 30, 2002. As Chuck remembers it, it was rainy night and the energy in the air was just “weird.” On Monday (August 17), Karl Jordan, Jr. and Ronald Washington […]
New York, NY – All Tekashi 6ix9ine wanted to do was grab a slice of classic New York City pizza on Wednesday evening (August 19). But after several apparent Blood gang members spotted him, he quickly became the subject of ridicule. While 6ix9ine orders his food, someone yells, “We spittin’ bars over here. Sup, n*gga!? […]
The life and times of the late XXXTENTACION are still being remembered over two years after his murder. Friends and collaborators of his such as wifisfuneral are remembering X and some of the hungrier days of when they were part of the Florida rap collective Members Only. When asked about X, wifisfuneral quickly recalls a unique […]
SZA hasn’t released an album since 2017’s CTRL and according to some recent tweets, it looks like it may be awhile before a follow-up arrives. On Wednesday (August 19), the Top Dawg Entertainment singer hopped on Twitter to answer some fan questions about the impending project. She replied, “At this point y’all gotta ask punch. I’ve done […]
Los Angeles, CA – Megan Thee Stallion was shot in both feet last month following an evening out with Tory Lanez and Kylie Jenner. The incident resulted in Lanez’s arrest for felony possession of a concealed weapon and a trip to the hospital for Megan. Shortly after the fiasco, rumors started to swirl online implicating […]
There’s a new wave coming out of Alabama these days though led by a group of up-and-coming talent that’s shining a new light on to the impoverished state. Modern artists like Chika, OMB Peezy and NoCap have been on a roll, while past buzz magnets such as Yelawolf and Rich Boy were able to hang […]
JAY-Z and Pharrell Williams have joined forces for a new Neptunes-produced song called “Entrepreneur,” which coincides with Pharrell’s new TIME cover package, “The New American Revolution.” According to TIME, the issue features conversations with Angela Davis, Tyler, The Creator, Naomi Osaka, Geoffrey Canada and others about “the systemic inequalities that Black people have faced throughout United States’ […]
Los Angeles, CA – An ongoing lawsuit between “Fast Car” singer Tracy Chapman and Nicki Minaj could have dire consequences for the Hip Hop industry as we know it. Shortly after Black Barbie released Queen in 2018, she and Funkmaster Flex conspired to unveil a previously unheard song called “Sorry” featuring Nas on his Hot […]
Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Namir Blade started experimenting with sounds at the age of six. Throughout middle school and his time at the Nashville School of the Arts, he further developed and refined his talents until the road ultimately led him to Mello Music Group. Ahead of Namir’s MMG debut Aphelion’s Traveling […]
As Washington D.C. rapper Rock Abruham preps his forthcoming album From The Mud, he’s shared the inaugural single “Heel” featuring Quelle Chris. The track is a substantial sliver of what to expect from the project, which was recorded during a “carefree period of beer drinking and isolation,” according to the press release. With the release […]
Chief Keef has some new weaponry to guard his home. Just days after celebrating his 25th birthday on Saturday (August 15), the Chicago rhymer was pretty thrilled as he showed off his flamethrower on Instagram. On his Story, he laughed as he used it in the living room of his house and yelled, “We back!” […]
Omarion is suing the Zeus Network after he says they scammed him out of money. The “Touch” singer filed suit against the streaming company and its founder Lemuel Plummer for breach of contract, fraud and more, according to documents obtained by The Blast on Wednesday (August 19). O says the February deal he made with […]
City Girls are reminding fans once again – they have no beef with Cardi B. The Miami duo tapped in with The Morning Hustle to promote their City On Lock album on Monday (August 17) and the topic of issues with their “Twerk” collaborator came up once again. Though they’ve shot down the rumor before, […]