Fayetteville, NC – Much like he did following the death of Michael Brown in 2014 as well as Eric Garner that same year, J. Cole found himself once again on the front lines of protest Saturday (May 30). This time he was back in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC, alongside NBA star Dennis Smith Jr., […]
Rihanna has also joined her fellow A-listers Drake, Ice Cube and BeyoncĂ© in lashing out against the police brutality that plagues both the United States and the African Americans who call it home. “For the last few days, the magnitude of devastation, anger, sadness Iâve felt has been overwhelming to say the least!” she exclaimed […]
Episode 6 of Lil Wayne’s Young Money Radio streamed on Friday (May 29) and among the noted guests were none other than Dr. Dre. In the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police, Dre said he was hesitant to start the interview with Wayne discussing his personal life […]
As much of the United States burns in response to the death of George Floyd, Drake decided to share a bit of political poetry with his 67 million Instagram followers. “Rest in heaven George Floyd,” he wrote on IG with a rose emoji as he shared freedom fighter and convicted murderer Assata Shakur’s “Affirmation” poem […]
As protests and demonstrations took place across the country on Friday night (May 29) in the wake of the death of George Floyd, BeyoncĂ© made an urgent plea for justice. “We need justice for George Floyd,” the megastar said. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. Weâre broken and weâre disgusted. We cannot normalize […]
SAINt JHN‘s 2016 track “ROSES” has had a huge resurgence of success in recent months after Kazakh producer Imanbek remixed it, and now Future‘s looking to make it even bigger. On Friday (May 29), the pair released another official remix to the song, with Future delivering both melodies and bars with his contribution. As the […]
Tony Yayo didn’t hold his tongue when it came to responding to DMX. After DMX’s apology to Lloyd Banks over mistaken identity when it came to who in G-Unit he thought was lyrical, Yayo took to Twitter to offer his opinion. “Dmx a crack head who cares what he think,” Yayo said. Dmx a crack […]
As protests and violence continue to spread across numerous American cities in the aftermath of George Floydâs death, Billie Eilish wrote an impassioned statement on Instagram to condemn white people who arenât willing to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. Or rather, people who donât want to escape their White Lives Matter mindset. âIâve […]
Atlanta, GA – TM88 has been the man behind the boards for some of Hip Hopâs most popular songs for nearly a decade. One of the lead members of the renowned 808 Mafia songwriting/ production crew, the 33-year-old producer is best known for his instrumental role in popularizing the Atlanta trap music sound, alongside super-producers […]
New York, NY – When Quando Rondo tells RealStreetRadio he’s for the trenches, he says it with so much conviction. The 21-year-old doesn’t care about making it big so long as he’s putting on for the hood. Not only does that mindset come from his time running around the streets of Savannah, GA, it also […]
Meek Mill took a moment to sadly remind his followers that issues with police brutality are certainly not new. On Wednesday (May 27), amid growing outrage over George Floyd’s police killing, Meek shared a photo of the aftermath of an encounter with cops in his days before fame. With a swollen eye and multiple bandages […]
David Banner expressed his pride in the black community for the response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. After protests took place around the country, the veteran rapper/producer shared his perspective on the demonstrations following Floyd’s death. “So many times we criticize each other and always talk about the negative things about […]
After YK Osiris went viral with his boxing match against Lil Tjay, he had plans to hop back in the ring again. On Thursday (May 28), the “Worth It” singer announced he would be taking on Trippie Redd on Instagram Live the following day (May 29). Tekashi 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks even got added on […]
Stan wars raged out of control in May. Taylor Swift fans tried to cancel Burger King for a tweet poking fun at her songs about ex-boyfriends. Barbz called for Usherâs head when he downplayed the prospect of a Verzuz battle between Nicki Minaj and Lilâ Kim, calling the Young Money chart-topper a âproductâ of the […]
Atlanta, GA – As several cities across the United States continue to erupt in riots and protests over the police killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, Killer Mike is attempting to encourage the Atlanta community to stop burning down their own city. On Friday (May 29), the Run The Jewels MC delivered an impassioned speech at […]
Lil Wayne, fresh off making some controversial remarks about the death of George Floyd, has released a deluxe version of his Funeral album. After dropping the original LP in January, the Young Money rapper added eight songs to the project on Friday (May 29). The expanded edition of Weezy’s 13th studio album features collaborations with […]
Lil Wayne, who sparked controversy for his comments about the police killing of George Floyd, has announced his next episode of Young Money Radio. Dr. Dre and White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci have been booked for the program, which is scheduled to broadcast on Friday (May 29) at 7 p.m. Eastern. […]
Eminem is acutely aware of his privilege as a white man in America â and a wealthy celebrity at that. Shortly after former Minnesota police officer was arrested for the murder of George Floyd, Slim Shady resurrected an overlooked track from 2017’s Revival called “Untouchable” and turned it into a call-to-action on Twitter. “Speak up,” he […]
Mozzy has released a mini-documentary highlighting his efforts to give back to his hometown of Sacramento and the people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The short film shows the West Coast rapper donating meals, handing out toys during the holiday season and spending time with the community. “I specifically started giving back, providing for […]
Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque, New Mexico MC Wake Self was killed by a drunk driver in Santa Fe last November, bringing an abrupt end to a life he’d dedicated to helping others. Even after his death, Wake â real name Andrew Martinez â is still speaking out against the injustices of the world with his […]
Los Angeles, CA – Rich The Kid isn’t catching a break in a lawsuit regarding back rent for a Los Angeles mansion. According to documents obtained by Bossip, a judge has issued a default ruling against him in a case alleging he owes $323,214 to a landlord. The Rich Forever Music founder was originally sued […]
Lil Wayne's Funeral is alive. His 13th studio album, which dropped in January, has added eight new tracks, including features from Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine, Doja Cat, and Tory Lanez. The Young Thug and DaBaby features that were cut from the original Funeral didn't make the second cut either. Wayne kicked up some […]
In her new movie The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays a high-strung, high-maintenance pop diva who wants to get back in the game. âIn the history of music, only five women over 40 have ever had a No. 1 hit,â Rossâs Grace Davis laments, anticipating her labelâs underestimation of a woman in the middle […]
Run The Jewels fans don’t need to wait until June 5 to hear new music from one of its members. A week before the release of the duo’s Run The Jewels 4 album, El-P has dropped his original film score for the biopic Capone starring Tom Hardy. “I grew up on film scores and they’ve […]
They say it takes a lifetime to write your debut album, and that saying holds true for Rhyan LaMarr. While the Chicago-bred artist initially found mainstream success in the film world behind the camera, on aPERFECTMess, he officially shares his story with the world. His debut album features verses from Jonathan McReynolds, Don Benjamin, Canon, John […]
The rah-rah bitch is back, and we want her stupid lyrics. Itâs been a long, rough ride, but weâve finally made it to Chromatica, and Lady Gaga is back, in full dance-pop form, to welcome us. Her first album since 2016âs Joanne and 2018âs A Star Is Born, Chromatica is a return to the electropop […]
T.I. is using his celebrity status to raise awareness for the Blackout Day 2020 boycott. The veteran MC provided a signal boost to the protest, which calls on people of color to not spend any money on July 7. “Nobody spend SHIT on this dayâŒïž” he wrote Instagram. “IF you Give AF about the murders,lynchings,& […]
Minneapolis, MN – [UPDATE: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman just announced Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.] White Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested for the killing of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, according to CBSN Minnesota. On Friday (May 29), commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety John […]
Lil Wayne appeared on an episode of Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show on Thursday night (May 28) where he was asked about the police killing of George Floyd. When Joe asked what he thought about the cop “stepping on his neck and all of that,” Wayne replied, “I think when we see these situations, I think […]
Cardi B just needs to go ahead and reboot Schoolhouse Rock, because sheâs singlehandedly educating a generation. The rapper, whoâs consistent on speaking out about the issues she cares about, posted a brief video on Instagram and Twitter sympathizing with the Minneapolis protests against police brutality, succinctly breaking down why the protests are escalating, and […]