Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s latest stunt in his newfound beef with Rich The Kid: Instagram divide and conquering. The “GOOBA” rapper posted (then deleted) a shot at Rich on Friday (May 22), telling people that he would follow the first 5,000 people who unfollowed the BOSS MAN hitmaker. “UNFOLLOW @richthekid and I’ll follow you COMMENT WHEN DONE,” 6ix9ine […]
The story of Dilated Peoples began in the ’90s, but the trio officially introduced themselves on May 23, 2000 when they dropped their debut album The Platform. Two decades later, the critically acclaimed LP remains beloved by fans and represents an important chapter in the Los Angeles underground Hip Hop scene. With Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience […]
It looks like another Kanye West album is on the way. In an Instagram Live on Thursday (May 22), famed cinematographer Arthur Jafa revealed he’s been working on a new music video for the rapper that will drop next week. When asked by French fashion icon Michèle Lamy to elaborate, Jafa said the song is for […]
Future has the No. 2 album in the country right now, but if his recent Twitter rant is any reflection of his current mental state, High Off Life is probably not his mood. In a series of tweets that began early Thursday afternoon (May 22), Future reflected on what appears to be the issues he’s facing […]
Instagram – Boosie Badazz claims to have a firm grasp on handling his responsibilities as a father and financially supporting multiple baby mamas. Any person who doesn’t believe that and posts negative comments on his Instagram posts saying otherwise will evidently be subjected to his wrath. On Thursday (May 21), the “Wipe Me Down” co-author wrote […]
Quavo is officially a high school graduate. On Thursday (May 21), the Migos rapper shared photos of himself rocking a traditional cap and gown on Instagram and revealed in the caption he’d finally completed high school. He also hinted he could be looking into higher education. “Finally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of […]
After experiencing an extremely online backlash to recent comments about other successful female artists, mostly women of color, Lana Del Rey posted an essay Friday claiming accusations of racism against her say “so much more about you than it does about me.” While she’s at it, the singer also writes that her music heralds a […]
Ice-T is a certified O.G. — that’s not up for debate. As one of the early pioneers of West Coast gangsta rap, the Los Angeles transplant got his start at Uncle Jamm’s Army Hip Hop parties before branching out on a solo path with his 1987 debut Rhyme Pays, the 1988 follow-up Power and 1989’s The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech…Just […]
Big Boi has dug into the vault to release a never-before-seen music video for 2012’s “Tremendous Damage.” Motivated by the death of his father Tony Kearse, the song features Bosko and comes from his Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors album. In an interview with Complex, the Outkast MC explained how the current pandemic led to its release. “So […]
Los Angeles, CA – It’s been eight years since revered Los Angeles underground rap duo Blu and Exile released their last album Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them. In a recent interview with Complex, the rapper and producer combo announced they’ve returned to a fresh start on their upcoming full-length album, Miles: From An Interlude Called […]
It’s not uncommon for legendary rappers to be asked to list their Top 10 favorite MCs of all time during interviews. The subject usually sparks polarizing reactions from the interviewer and whoever else is privy to the answers. Black Thought’s Instagram Live discussion with longtime Hot 97 personality Fatman Scoop on Sunday (May 17) was […]
As the son of Clifford “T.I.” Harris, it’s not uncommon for Domani to be compared to his famous father. But these days, he’s too busy carving out his own lane to worry about that. Earlier this month, Tip explained why Domani chose not to renew his contract with the VH1 reality show T.I. & Tiny: Friends […]
Last night online I tried to think of a bad song about rain, and I couldn’t come up with one, and no one else who tried to come up with one in the Twitter thread could do it either. That’s because rain is a rich topic for songwriters. You can roll it out as melodramatic […]
DJ Akademiks has called out Freddie Gibbs for sneak dissing other rappers instead of mentioning them by name – the second time in two days the Hip Hop personality has gone at Gibbs. On Thursday (May 22), Aks tweeted he was sick of the hypocrisy of Gibbs and other rappers tagging “bloggers” like himself but never […]
The Verzuz Instagram battles presented by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been picking up steam since its inception in March. Fans have been flooding Instagram Live to catch their favorites battle against each other in entertaining clashes that have fodder for social media. The LOX recently spoke to RealStreetRadio and Jadakiss gave his thoughts on […]
Skate culture caught fire in the ’70s thanks to crafty Cali kids turning empty pools into hangout spots and linking with the satellite network of photographers, manufacturers, and builders responsible for creating the early skateparks and founding the first magazines. In the ’80s, films like Thrashin’ and Gleaming the Cube made messy attempts to bring […]
The 1975’s fourth album, Notes on a Conditional Form, is as long as a short film. Whether that gives you more reason to love or to hate The 1975 is between you and lead singer Matty Healy, but don’t deny: It’s what you’d expect from the band at this point. And right around halfway, at […]
Compton, CA – Roddy Ricch had a banner year in 2019 and his inner circle is reaping the rewards from both his success and first career Grammy win. According to TMZ. the 21-year-old “Ballin’” lyricist bought his team members seven diamond-encrusted championship-style rings worth $250,000 each created by top Hollywood jeweler Elliot Eliantte. “Grammy Rings For […]
Migos have teamed up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for a new single titled “Need It.” The track features the four rappers trading flows over a slapping trap instrumental. Produced by Buddah Bless, the beat includes a recurring melody from 50 Cent’s “Get In My Car” off his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. […]
The short wait is over. Ludacris has officially dropped his new single “Silence Of The Lambs” featuring Lil Wayne, which arrived at midnight on Friday (May 22). Produced by Timbaland, the track kicks off with spooky sounding choir vocals and slightly ominous horns, then drops into the type of bouncy, rhythmically percussive beat the Roll Out (My Business) producer […]
Queens, NY – Dave East was reportedly taken into custody by the New York Police Department on Friday morning (May 22) and cited for marijuana possession and disorderly conduct. According to NBC4 New York, the Harlem-bred rapper was in the backseat of an SUV that failed to signal near the Queensbridge Houses. Although the driver […]
First we were lost in the desert, but now there’s rain. Lady Gaga has released the video for “Rain on Me,” the second song off her new album Chromatica, featuring and co-starring Ariana Grande. The video is a further step into the “world” of Chromatica, as Gaga has described, after her video for the single […]
Times get tough, and country music gets tougher. The tumult of the late 1920s is the backdrop for songs of solace by early stars like the Carter Family. Peaceniks and hippies responding to the unrest of the ’60s assumed the trappings of country music to vent in tunes like the Band’s “The Weight” and Crosby, […]
The mother of Jeezy‘s daughter was ready to have him put in jail if he didn’t pay up on a previously agreed upon arrangement. According to Bossip, Mahlet “Mahi” Gebremedhin wanted him jailed for criminal contempt. She alleged her ex was giving her a hard time over buying her a car, which he’d just agreed to do […]
Cardi B has added more ink to her collection – and still has more to go. On Tuesday (May 19), the Grammy Award-winning rapper previewed a back tattoo she’s recently began work on, tagging the artist and writing the piece would be complete in “2 more sessions.” The art covers a majority of her back […]
In case their music video dances have you fooled, the Haim sisters really are quarantined separately, as they showed when they joined James Corden on the May 21 Late Late Show. The sisters sat with their guitars in separate bedrooms for the first performance of their new song “Don’t Wanna,” ahead of their next album’s […]
50 Cent has added NBA legend Kareem-Abdul Jabbar to the list of people he’s called out on Instagram over an apparent issue. On Thursday (May 21), Fif shared a photo of the basketball star on Instagram with a story about a previous run-in, though he didn’t explain what provoked him to post it. According to […]
Is this the return of cult leader Yoongi? BTS member Suga (real name Min Yoongi) just dropped a new mixtape under his Agust D alias, called D-2, plus, a music video for the track “Daechwita,” a reference to the genre of Korean military music. In “Daechwita,” Suga and his gang turn a Korean village into […]
It looks like Lil Uzi Vert is making up for the years of hold-ups before Eternal Atake finally dropped, as he has another project reportedly on the way. On Wednesday (May 20), G Herbo was on Instagram Live when he revealed he and Uzi have a full mixtape together. He also added the tape would […]
Montana of 300 is apparently so confident in his lyrical skills, he’s willing to put upwards of half a million dollars on the line. On Wednesday (May 20), the Chi-Town rapper jumped on Instagram and said he’d give any rapper from Chicago between $100,000 and $500,000 to battle him. “I got anywhere from $100K-500K against […]