XXL revealed its annual Freshman Class roster on Tuesday (August 11), Hip Hop’s 47th birthday. 2020 honorees include Chika (and her dog), Polo G, Calboy, NLE Choppa, Lil Tjay, Fivio Foreign, 24K Goldn, Mulatto, Rod Wave, Babe Keem, Lil Keed and Jack Harlow. Par for the course, XXL’s selections didn’t sit right with everyone. Shortly after […]
Dancehall legends Beenie Man and Bounty Killer were none too pleased when they were left off a Billboard cover celebrating the Verzuz battles and Swizz Beatz is with them. On Monday (August 10), Billboard published a story on the success of Verzuz with a cover that included a few of the artists who have appeared […]
Tyrese is still proudly a fan of R. Kelly, as he feels he’s in no place to judge another person’s actions. Appearing on Fat Joe‘s Instagram Live show on Sunday (August 9), the Fast & Furious star named the embattled singer as one of his favorites and was quick to note he was aware of […]
As Cardi B inches closer to releasing a follow-up to her 2018 debut Invasion of Privacy, the Grammy Award-winning rapper is opening up about what to expect from her sophomore effort. While speaking to Elle magazine, the 27-year-old firecracker confessed she will dive into more intimate details about her marriage to Migos member Offset, a far […]
Will Smith and Morgan Cooper, the filmmaker behind 2019’s viral Bel-Air trailer, are teaming up for a reboot of The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the two are adapting the popular series into a drama inspired by Cooper’s YouTube video, which reimagined the show by removing its comedic elements. The revamped […]
Guapdad 4000‘s penchant for going viral is as strong as his storytelling. As the young Oakland rapper began to navigate living in Los Angeles and his emerging rap career, one New Years Eve managed to unite multiple worlds for him, including a fateful meeting that set the stage for his breakout 2019. “In the L.A. […]
A week after battling Rick Ross in Verzuz, 2 Chainz comes through with a new video for his single “Money Maker” featuring Lil Wayne. Since the COVID-19 pandemic is still in full effect, the ColleGrove collaborators weren’t able to reunite in person for the visuals but did connect via the world of animation. The animated […]
By Lil Kim’s own account, her relationship with the late Notorious B.I.G. was anything but smooth — allegations of physical and mental abuse pepper their sordid past. Fast forward to 2020 and it looks like the veteran rapper could be entangled in another tumultuous romance. On Tuesday (August 11), the father of her child, Mr. […]
It’s not a common occurrence to find a rapper who can step away from the music and focus on getting their life in order. The Hip Hop industry is alluring with all the money, bright lights, and fan love that can make it hard for anyone to leave it for some time. For UnoTheActivist, his […]
Spotify has launched the “Day 1 Club” as part of its ongoing celebration of RapCaviar’s fifth anniversary. The new microsite allows users to track the listenership of artists and show off how long they’ve been a streaming fan on social media. The “Day 1 Club” digital experience lets Spotify users find out what was the […]
Chika was the recipient of a welcome surprise over the weekend when Snoop Dogg crashed her Instagram Live session. As the Warner Music Group artist was in the midst of a late night blunt session, the D-O-Double-G popped in to show some love to the 21-year-old. She couldn’t hold back her tears as Snoop said, […]
Xzibit has reconnected with Dr. Dre and started plotting some new music with the Aftermath Entertainment boss. The veteran MC shared a photo of himself and the hitmaking producer at work, devising their plans with a pen and notepad. “About last night…… the almighty D.R.E @drdre and yours truly,” he wrote via Instagram. “I think […]
Editorial – When Kool Herc left Jamaica for the United States, he likely had no idea the profound impact he would have on the entire world. Settling in the Bronx, Herc brought “toasting” with him (the Jamaican form of rapping) and the penchant for loud, booming sound systems often found in Jamaican dance halls. On […]
When we first heard of Brooklyn rapper J.I. he was a 15-year-old contestant on Jermaine Dupri’s reality competition The Rap Game. During his time on the show, J.I. showcased his lyrical skill that had viewers take note and root for him to win the competition. Unfortunately, J.I. didn’t make it through, but the buzz he […]
It really doesn’t take much to ignite the ire of Twitter these days. Fat Joe learned that the hard way when he casually compared Drake to Michael Jackson while speaking to Rick Ross during his Instagram Live show. “What’s this relationship between you and Drake?” he said. “Lemme finish … Drake is possibly the hardest […]
Kanye West hurled a bevy of insults in his mother-in-law Kris Jenner’s direction last month. From suggesting the Keeping Up With The Kardashians matriarch is a white supremacist to insisting she isn’t allowed to see his children, Ye didn’t mince words. He even came up with a nickname for her: Kris Jong-Un. But now it […]
Nas shared a somewhat cryptic post to his Instagram account on Monday (August 10), teasing the date August 21. In the brief video clip, the Illmatic legend talks about finally having the time to work with Hit-Boy. Evidently, the highly sought after producer did more than prep a few beats for Nas’ forthcoming project. According to […]
Nicki Minaj’s Barbz are on a rampage. After learning A$AP Ferg’s collaboration with Black Barbie and MadeInTYO “Move Ya Hips” only hit No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100, Nicki’s fans have mobilized and are currently on the A$AP Mob rapper’s tail. Billboard Hot 100: #19(new) Move Ya Hips, @ASAPferg Feat. @NICKIMINAJ & @madeintyo. — […]
Def Jam Recordings is teasing a return to the video game industry. After teaming up with Electronic Arts for a series of fighting games in the 2000s, the record label has suggested it’s ready to step back into the ring. “The streets saying we need a new Def Jam game,” the company declared via Twitter. […]
Orlando FL – Lonzo Ball has struggled in the NBA’s Orlando bubble, but he’s not letting his poor performance hurt his confidence. After Bleacher Report highlighted some of his subpar statistics, the New Orleans Pelicans point guard used Nipsey Hussle’s “The Marathon Continues” motto to respond to the sports outlet. “Make sure y’all post my […]
EDITORIAL – The homecoming story of Amir “Loon” Muhadith from prison wouldn’t be complete without a prerequisite interview with The Breakfast Club. On Monday (August 10), the former Bad Boy artist spoke to the morning show’s co-hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy via Zoom for a lengthy interview after nearly a decade behind […]
One of DaBaby’s friends subjected himself to drinking spoiled milk in an effort to win $5,000. The Interscope Records artist’s bet challenged the man to swallow a gallon of dairy chunks in order to collect the full amount of cash. Unsurprisingly, DaBaby’s pal struggled to scoff down the milk. His first attempt resulted in him […]
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Police Department warned officers and residents about potential retaliation shootings following the death of FBG Duck. Safety alerts asked teens and young adults to stay inside over the weekend, fearing the response to the loss of Duck. “Chicago Police have expressed concerns of a possible city-wide gang war in retaliation […]
Lawrence, Massachusetts native Reks, Pharoahe Monch and Statik Selektah have converged for the new single “The Complex.” Speaking to HipHopDX, the talented trifecta of Hip Hop veterans dive into the concepts presented in the song, which range from post-traumatic stress disorder to Big Pharma. “The song tackles the nature of a socioeconomic system that utilizes political power […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s NSFW video “WAP” (an acronym for “Wet Ass Pussy”) caused an uproar on social media following its Friday (August 7) release. Not only did Cardi and Meg fans call for Kylie Jenner to be removed from the video, but the song’s sexually explicit lyrics also drew ire online. While speaking […]
Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few days after Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion unleashed “WAP” onto the world, Safaree decided to make a remix called “B.A.D.” or “Big Ass Dick” — and the internet apparently hates it. The Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood personality dropped the song on Monday (August 10) much […]
Nas is cooking up a special project with producer Hit-Boy and wants to make sure the world knows. On Monday (August 10), the exalted MC shared an Instagram video with his 5.9 million followers, which shows the duo in the studio. “I’ve been trying to do this with this man for years,” Nas says over […]
Dozens of Black public figures have signed a letter urging Joe Biden to pick a Black woman as his vice presidential candidate. Diddy, Charlamagne Tha God, Nick Cannon, Timbaland, Ty Dolla $ign, Akon, Doug E. Fresh and Jacquees were among those in the music industry to attach their names to the message. “Failing to select […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s new “WAP” video inadvertently riled up Twitter but not just because of its adult themes and flashy outfits but because of who was in it. On Friday (August 7), after unveiling the NSFW visual, people were outraged Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kylie Jenner did a walkthrough in […]
Drake can add another person to his long list of enemies now that he’s issued a response to Dancehall artist Mavado. On Friday (August 7), the 6 God hopped into the comments section of his buddy Popcaan’s Instagram live and sent a few shots in the direction of the Gully God. View this post on […]