For years, CDs have arrived each week by the dozen, their styles, careers, and time periods all competing for my attention. I would get to them all eventually, I told myself — when I was idled or sick or housebound. But in these past weeks, I’ve found I have no appetite for exploration, no urge […]
Kelly Clarkson covering Madonna should be no surprise — she auditioned for American Idol with “Express Yourself,” after all. But for Kelly to take on one of Madonna’s biggest vocal numbers, and perform it while we’re all bored out of our minds in quarantine? She saw us in a crisis and was on her way. […]
This is something new. The “Savage” challenge, part two, featuring the Queen Bey. And this time, we gonna get funky. Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage” remix already has the world twerking in the mirror, but in case you need some more intricate dance moves, Keara Wilson, the creator of the original “Savage” dance, has […]
New York, NY – In today’s Hip Hop space, it’s not unusual for a rapper to be an actor, artist, and activist all at the same time — and it’s thanks to this environment that the actor Titus Makin is able to pursue a musical career under the Butterfly Ali moniker. But he insists that, […]
Both critically and commercially, the 80s and 90s were an unparalleled sweet spot for New York Hip Hop. As the rest of the world caught up, the Big Apple spent much of the 2000s stuck in an identity crisis with radio stations riding the southern wave heavy and many new artists unable to break out […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – A 41-year-old New Jersey firefighter is tapping into his love for Wu-Tang Clan in an effort to relieve some of the COVID-19 stress in his community. Michael Sarno, who’s also an EMT and Afghanistan combat veteran, took it upon himself to remake the Wu’s 1992 classic “Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nuthin To Fuck […]
“Deepfakes” crafted with artificial intelligence are throwing a wrinkle into the murky world of copyright law. JAY-Z and Roc Nation filed a takedown request against YouTube channel Vocal Synthesis for impersonating Hov’s likeness with AI-generated deepfakes. The creator of the channel trained text-to-speech program Tacotron 2 to mimic Hov’s voice and eventually attracted the attention of the […]
Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats are releasing a comic book as a companion piece to their UNLOCKED album. The duo’s 48-page comic boasts original illustrations by Sam Hochman, Joey Prosser, Forrest Whaley, Justin Johnson, Chaz Bottoms, Malik Bolton, Rachel Headlam, Borboev Shakhnazer and Asekov Tilek. The book’s storyline is produced by Psycho Films. Curry and […]
On Wednesday, rapper and singer Young Thug revealed that he had previously been hospitalized for kidney and liver failure. During a virtual music livestream Offset and Friends hosted by Offset and featuring Young Thug, Rich the Kid, and SAINt JHN, Young Thug went into detail about the harrowing experience, saying that he narrowly escaped death. […]
Twitter – Blue Ivy, OnlyFans, Beyoncé and Big B became Twitter trending topics on Wednesday (April 29) after Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé delivered their “Savage (Remix)” collaboration. The track features the Destiny Child’s icon both singing and rapping, which she hasn’t really done since her RealStreetRadio perfect-rated joint project with JAY-Z, EVERYTHING IS LOVE. People […]
LOS ANGELES, CA – Coi Leray has recruited fellow Jersey native Fetty Wap for her latest single, “Better Days.” The Nash B and Wymtime-produced track was released on Wednesday (April 29), and is set to live on an EP that Coi is working on with a projected summer release. After recording the song on her […]
French Montana is trying to clear the air about “Unforgettable.” After Swae Lee disputed French’s account of how the song came together, the Bronx rapper hopped in Akademiks’ comment section with a message of peace. “FRENCH MONTANA FEAT. SWAE LEE – UNFORGETTABLE,” French wrote. “1 milllion away from diamond. I LOVE SWAE LEE . LETS […]
It’s been over a year since Jacquees made the brow-raising claim of “King of R&B,” and the aftershocks are still rippling through. Mario has now become the latest singer to lay claim to the throne, though he does have quite a few caveats. While doing an interview with WGCI Chicago on Instagram Live on Tuesday […]
A new biopic depicting the life and times of the legendary Janet Jackson may be on the way. According to a report from The Jasmine Brand on Tuesday (April 28), the film about Ms. Jackson “is being finalized” and auditions have already started! As expected, however, things have been temporarily paused due to the coronavirus. […]
The rumor mill starting buzzing this week after Kamaiyah refused to answer questions about her (apparently now former) friend Kehlani. On Tuesday (April 28), the Oakland spitter headed to Instagram Live to chat with her fans. When someone brought up her fellow Bay Area native, she replied, “Y’all keep asking me questions. I don’t fuck […]
With professional basketball suspended indefinitely, Charles Barkley is no longer a weekly fixture on TNT. The former NBA MVP is, however, co-hosting The Steam Room podcast along with Ernie Johnson once a week. The two Inside The NBA co-hosts spend just under an hour covering mostly non-NBA-related topics. On the most recent episode titled “Next […]
What’s Beyoncé’s Finsta? She’s been too quiet on main. She’s only popped up on Instagram a few times this year, to show off her New Years fits, to honor Kobe and Gianna Bryant, to advertise her Ivy Park line, to plug Kelly Rowland’s latest single, to catch fans up on her Disney Family Singalong spot, […]
On this unsuspecting Wednesday afternoon, Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion blessed us with a “Savage” remix with so much flavor … so much taste … a chef’s kiss frankly isn’t enough. Beyoncé Thee Rapper once again talked her talk with corny lyrics, instantly memorable T-shirt-worthy one-liners, and a friendly reminder that she, like Meg, is […]
Meek Mill is embarrassed about some of the women he’s bedded. The “I Believe” rapper revealed his shame Twitter on Wednesday (April 29), saying – in reference to their bodies – he’s had “some bad ones” he’s “ashamed of.” I got some bad ones I’m ashamed of lol https://t.co/Rd58YWMXPK — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 29, […]
DaBaby‘s self-isolation is about to get a little more entertaining. In an Instagram Story shared on Tuesday (April 28), the Charlotte-bred rapper revealed he’d completely forgotten his estate has a home theater. “No bullshit, I just had to stop and pull my phone out ’cause this shit just tripped me out,” he said in the clip. […]
Jackboy isn’t letting up on Youngboy Never Broke Again. While streaming live on Instagram and talking to fans on Tuesday night (April 28), the Kodak Black signee showed off toilet paper in a custom package with Youngboy’s name on it as a metaphorical diss. He was seemingly quite proud of the creativity. “[Sniper Gang] so […]
Even as states around the country begin to reopen, it looks like it will take some time until things are totally back to normal in the entertainment industry. Events and concerts are continuing to get canceled, so if you had plans for an outdoor festival or Broadway play this summer, make sure to check your […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it feel like Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant’s deaths were ages ago. The Game isn’t letting their memories fade to the background though, remembering the late stars in his animated video “Welcome Home.” Game’s visuals show Bryant and Nipsey playing basketball together as well as the latter posted up at […]
Give our regards to the city of Houston: Queen Bey has joined Megan Thee Stallion on a remix of her viral single “Savage.” The rare feature from Beyoncé comes after Megan signed to Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation for management amid a disagreement with her current label 1501 Entertainment about the release of her recent EP […]
Quavo and Saweetie shared their goals-worthy Taco Tuesday in a Triller video, as Migos gears up to drop their forthcoming single of the same name. In the background, Quavo previewed a snippet of “Taco Tuesday,” while cooking up some delectable-looking fare with Taco Bell seasoning for his and his girlfriend’s dining pleasure. The Atlanta-bred rapper […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues its destructive path across the globe, celebrities are finding ways to help combat the crisis. On Wednesday (April 29), Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé shared a visual for the “Savage (Remix),” with all proceeds going to their hometown of Houston, Texas through The Bread of Life, Inc. non-profit. During Beyoncé’s […]
It’s not every day Beyoncé wishes someone a happy birthday but on Tuesday (April 27), Lizzo was the rare recipient of a special birthday greeting from the pop superstar. Unsurprisingly, Lizzo couldn’t contain her enthusiasm and quickly shared the moment with her 8.6 million Instagram followers. She mentioned in the caption the Destiny Child’s singer […]
The 2020 presidential election has become a source of contention for Diddy and his old pal Kenny Burns. In a video chat with Naomi Campbell, the Bad Boy Records founder said Democratic candidate Joe Biden couldn’t get the black vote unless the former vice president had a plan to improve the community’s lives. “Biden needs […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is apparently intent on making his rap comeback. On Wednesday (April 29), DJ Akademiks hit Twitter and claimed Judge Paul A. Engelmayer had signed an order allowing the controversial rapper to make videos in his backyard and record new music in a home studio. “Breaking,” the tweet began. “Judge signs off order to […]
MC Eiht’s longevity in the game is a testament to his authenticity — never once has he strayed from the culture that put him on the map. In his new video for “Once Upon A Time,” the Compton-bred OG posts up with his Compton’s Most Wanted cohort Tha Chill and delivers more undeniably smooth hood […]