Monica and No Limit rapper C-Murder were once involved in a romantic relationship and it looks like the veteran R&B singer still cares about her ex. On Monday (August 10), Monica took to her Instagram Stories where she vowed to help spring him from prison. “You are not alone,” Monica wrote along a photo of […]
Troy Ave has officially taken his grievances with Joe Budden to wax (again) with a new diss track called “Junkie Joe.” The Brooklyn-born rapper fired off the song on Thursday (August 13) following months of discourse. Throughout their latest back-and-forth, Ave has consistently accused Budden of being a drug addict and challenged him to take a […]
Two unreleased Mac Miller songs have arrived via Rostrum Records to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his K.I.D.S. mixtape. Released on Thursday (August 13), the deluxe version features new tracks “Ayye” and “Back in the Day” to extend the project to 18 songs in total. Speaking on Twitter, the label said, “K.I.D.S. holds a special […]
True to the song’s title, Polo G gets in his 90s bag to recreate the classic love between Martin and Gina for his latest music video. The Reel Goats-directed visual to the cut from his chart-topping album THE GOAT was released Thursday (August 13), and features recreations of several famous scenes from the show. Of […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again got dissed in the process when a Megan Thee Stallion fan pointed out the double standards between male and female rappers getting respect. As the debate over the sexually-charged lyrics of Cardi B’s “WAP” single with Meg rages on, a Twitter user decided to point out the differences in lifestyle and […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s NSFW single “WAP” has reignited denunciations of today’s top female rappers and the content of their raps. During an appearance on The Breakfast Club, the City Girls addressed the criticism of using sexually-charged lyrics and contended male detractors are intimated by women’s success in Hip Hop. “I feel like […]
 Dr. Dre’s impending divorce appears to becoming increasingly more contentious as the couple battles over his $1 billion fortune. The Blast reports the Hip Hop mogul’s estranged wife Nicole Young now wants access to his business records, but Dre is adamant they’re none of her business. According to new legal docs, Young has subpoenaed Dre’s longtime […]
Lil Yachty has been immortalized in doll form. On Tuesday (August 11), Lil Boat debuted his new custom action figure from South Korean collectible toy company CoolrainLABO. Featuring Yachty’s [former] signature beaded red locks, the doll also comes with miniature Jordan 1s, all of the “Minnesota” rapper’s chains and rings, a Murakami Louis Vuitton luggage […]
Snoop Dogg made the day of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. when he called up the politician via FaceTime on Sunday (August 9). The Doggfather wasn’t just reaching out to say hello though, letting it be known he had investment plans in the works. âIâm coming to the state,” Snoop told Small. “Iâm coming […]
Kamaiyah oozes confidence. Anyone who’s seen the 2016 video for Fuck It Up” featuring YG or 2020’s “Set It Up” with Trina can attest to her strong presence and unabashed rhyming style. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have her moments. Shortly after Kamaiyah’s debut mixtape A Good Night In The Ghetto dropped in 2016, […]
The man accused of shooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus in 2015 is getting out of prison earlier than expected. According to multiple reports, Jimmy Winfrey a.k.a. PeeWee Roscoe agreed to a new plea deal that sentences him to seven years in prison with credit for time served. Winfrey, an alleged affiliate of Young Thug […]
New York, NY – It’s a big day for the Brooklyn drill scene. On Wednesday (August 12), the Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow-helmed Winners Circle Entertainment (WCE) announced their partnership with RCA Records. The pair commemorated the moment with the release of “Tip Toe,” Hallow’s new single featuring Sheff. In a statement, Sheff expressed his […]
The Barbz are probably not going to be happy about this. Just days after A$AP Ferg was torn to shreds on social media by Nicki Minaj‘s legion of supporters over his lack of promotion of their “Move Ya Hips” collab, he’s debuted the visual … sans Minaj. In his defense, the video doesn’t feature the […]
Def Jam Recordings artist Kaash Paige is scheduled to drop her first studio album, Teenage Fever, on Friday (August 14). The 19-year-old rising star’s debut LP will be the follow-up to 2019’s Parked Lot Convos EP, which featured her viral hit “Love Songs.” The Roc Nation-managed singer’s first full-length project will feature 13 tracks. Don […]
Telluride, CO – Kanye West reportedly met with Donald Trump’s son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner in Colorado last week â without Kim Kardashian’s knowledge. The New York Times reports Kushner was vacationing in the small ski town of Telluride with his wife Ivanka Trump, while Kanye had been camping with his family nearby. Ye […]
J. Cole and PUMA will be releasing more colorways of their RS-Dreamer basketball sneaker. After dropping the first version of the shoe in July, the Dreamville Records rapper has announced the “Blood, Sweat and Tears” edition of his signature sneaker. “Blood, sweat & Tears available 8/17 10am eastern @puma @footlocker DREAMER,” he wrote via Instagram […]
New York, NY – By now, anyone paying attention to the rap news cycle knows one of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s favorite hobbies is trolling. From baiting his haters to clowning industry figures such as Snoop Dogg and Meek Mill, his social media antics appear to know no bounds. For 6ix9ine’s latest trick, he decided to act […]
NLE Choppa was highly amused to see his song “Make ‘Em Say” become the soundtrack to a Kyrie Irving highlight video. After the Legion Hoops Twitter account featured his sexually explicit cut in a minute-long basketball clip, Choppa pointed out the bizarre track selection. “Why the hell they using ‘Make Em Say’ for a basketball […]
CeeLo Green is walking back some recent statements he made during an interview with Far Out Magazine in which he said women rappers such as Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj are “desperate” for attention. On Wednesday (August 12), the Goodie Mob vet issued a lengthy statement to his social media accounts and […]
Kanye West announced his intention to run in the 2020 presidential election on the Fourth of July, much to the chagrin of Democrats. Although it’s much too late in the game to truly have a real shot at the White House, Ye has pressed forward with his plans and attempted to get on as many […]
The Weeknd is continuing his successful year with “Blinding Lights,” breaking the record for most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. As of August 15, Billboard reports the single has spent a 21 weeks at the top of the chart, passing Drake’s “One Dance” (2016), Bruno Mars‘ “Thatâs What I Likeâ (2017) and […]
Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion unleashed their collaborative “WAP” video on August 7, which quickly riled up social media. Some rap fans fully embraced the raunchy track while others were turned off by its graphic content. Republican U.S. House candidate James P. Bradley went as far to tweet, “Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion […]
Nick Cannon has been the face of Wild ‘N Out since 2005 but was fired by ViacomCBS last month after comments he made during an interview with Professor Griff were deemed anti-Semitic. But according to The Shade Room, he plans to take legal action and sue the company for $1.5 billion, the estimated worth of […]
Akon plans to build a cryptocurrency-run city in Africa that will rival the mythical kingdom of Wakanda from the Marvel film Black Panther. The “Locked Up” legend, who hails from Senegal, joined TMZ Live on Tuesday (August 11) where he talked about his $6 billion vision. The city centerpiece will be a $1 billion, 5,000-bed state of […]
Editorial – As Bobby Shmurda was breaking out, the 20-year-old “Hot N*gga” hitmaker was locked up for several serious charges, including conspiracy to commit murder. Although he was facing up to 25 years in prison, the Brooklyn rapper got relatively lucky, receiving a seven-year sentence with two years credited for pre-trial incarceration. Over the past four […]
Drake and Future‘s collaboration âLife Is Goodâ has garnered another two million sales just under three months since being certified 4x-platinum. On Monday (August 10), the track was certified 6x-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). View this post on Instagram Future and Drakeâs âLife is Goodâ is now certified 6x platinum ?? Is […]
After a video went viral showing G Herbo in handcuffs with police, the Chicago rapper had to break down what happened. While on what appears to be a shopping run on Monday (August 10), Herbo took to social media to clear up rumors he’d been arrested or was in any kind of trouble. “Hey look […]
Saweetie proved Quavo’s not the only one with quarterback skills in their relationship. While her boyfriend was a record-setting QB in high school, Saweetie happens to have a good throwing arm too. The “Icy Girl” creator displayed her throwing process by picking up a football and making an accurate pass to a friend. Saweetie added […]
Virtuasia – One of Lil Baby’s many 2020 features has transpired into a gorgeous green screen music video set throughout Asia. For the video for “Prospect,” iann dior’s tantric hit that peaked at No. 8 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart, director Omar Jones captures the Puerto Rican rapper in his element amid breathtaking […]
The YBN collective may have dissolved, but that isn’t stopping YBN Almighty Jay from forging ahead with his music career. On Sunday (August 9), Jay revealed to his social media followers he’d finalized his new sound and direction. His post seemed to allude it may be quite a departure from his previous music, but he […]