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 […]
Eminem is continuing his efforts in the fight against COVID-19. After donating his famous Mom’s Spaghetti to Michigan healthcare workers and kicking off the “Love Your DJ” contest for Motor City DJs, the diamond-selling MC is participating in another benefit to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Em made the announcement Twitter on […]
Birthdays? Not always so fun. There are bars with cover charges, memento mori, bad hangovers. But Beyoncé wishing you a happy birthday on your birthday? Based on Lizzo’s reaction to this exact experience, it seems fun and cathartic. On Monday, Lizzo’s 32nd birthday, Beyoncé posted a picture of baby Lizzo with the message “HAPPY BIRTHDAY […]
If you are at risk of self-administering a regrettable at-home stick-and-poke tattoo while in your feelings under quarantine, maybe you shouldn’t listen to the new Spotify Singles from Dashboard Confessional just yet. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in pre-apocalypse 2020, lead singer and guitarist Chris Carrabba & Co. paid homage to fellow be-tatted artist Post […]
Welcome Haim to the quarantine music video game. New single “I Know Alone,” unintentionally released while we’re all spending our days alone, comes with a socially distanced music video featuring the sisters dancing six feet apart on a backyard basketball court. Unlike their last two, it’s not directed by Paul Thomas Anderson — the group […]
Rapper Rarri releases his latest hit, a track titled ‘She Broke My Heart’ featuring Trippie Redd. After his widely acclaimed collab with six9ine on the track ‘Bozoo,’ and with Lil Xan on ‘OMG Its Rarri,’ the talented rapper comes back this time with Trippie Redd to deliver his immaculate vocals with flawless execution on ‘She […]
Mac Miller’s 2010 mixtape K.I.D.S. — Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit — hit digital streaming platforms on Wednesday (April 29). The project, which marked Miller’s fourth mixtape, was initially released by Rostrum Records and featured cuts such as “Nikes On My Feet” and “Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza.” However, “Traffic in the Sky” and “La La La,” which were […]
The former cast of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air recently reunited for the two-part series finale of Will Smith’s Snapchat show Will From Home. It marked the first time Alfonso Ribeiro (Carlton Banks), Tatyana Ali (Ashley Banks), Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks), Daphne Maxwell Reid (Vin Banks), Joseph Marcell (Jeffrey the Butler) and DJ Jazzy Jeff […]
D’ussé Palooza, a popular hip-hop party that originated in New York City, has fired one of its hosts after he was accused of coercive sexual behavior. Formerly Henny Palooza, the event is now named after Jay-Z’s part-owned cognac brand and has drawn attention from Swizz Beatz, Pusha T, Rick Ross, YG, and Wale. The multicity […]
Mother Nature is looking to take the next step in their career with the release of their Portalz EP. The Chicago-based duo has linked up with hometown label Closed Sessions to assist in their journey, joining a roster featuring the likes of Jamila Woods and Ajani Jones. Before Klevah and TRUTH ignite a new fire […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Tha Chill is back with the third single from his upcoming FOHEAD album, “LOST.” The Compton’s Most Wanted vet felt it was only natural to recruit fellow gangsta rap legend MC Ren to round out the track. Throughout the track, both MCs tap in to their vast experience in the industry and […]
Bay Area, CA – The concept of “big head science” isn’t really that difficult to comprehend — especially when Hieroglyphics’ Casual explains it. During a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, the tenured Bay Area MC laid out why he named his latest solo project Big Head Science. “It has multiple meanings, but the most obvious meaning […]
Long Island, NY – Former Das Racist rapper Heems, born Himanshu Suri, is mourning the loss of his father Gireesh Kumar Suri who passed away earlier this month. According to CNN, the 67-year-old died at Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Long Island, another victim of the coronavirus. Heems shared his grief on Instagram, posting […]
When John Prine lost his life to complications from COVID-19 on April 7, he went quickly — almost overnight. His wife and manager, Fiona, had contracted the disease in March following a European tour, but won her fight. Prine was hospitalized in intensive care for 13 days, but it seemed like the 73-year-old was going […]
Lexington, KY – Kentucky governor Andy Beshear held a news conference on Monday (April 27) that ultimately ended in an apology. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Beshear was addressing the current coronavirus pandemic when he referenced people who file for unemployment benefits under fake names — and used “Tupac Shakur” as an example. “We had somebody apply […]
Fivio Foreign is not here for French Montana right now. During an Instagram Live stream on Sunday (April 26), the Brooklyn Drill pioneer called French out over his recent Coke Boys signee, Mr. Swipey. In the live, Fivio expressed to fans that he feels French is using Swipey to help him gain clout in the […]
New York City, NY – A new mini-series by Gimlet Media’s Mogul is giving listeners a much-needed weekly fix of Hip Hop nostalgia. Hosted by Brandon’ Jinx’ Jenkins, The Mogul Mixtapes explores iconic rap beef, unforgettable cultural moments, fashion and wild backstories from legendary albums — as told through interviews with artists, DJs, journalists and […]
RZA has handed over stewardship of Wu-Tang Clan’s next album to Ghostface Killah, whose ear for beats has fans excited about the LP’s potential direction. While Wu-Tang’s own Masta Killa recognizes the enthusiasm for this Ironman-led project, he thinks the album shouldn’t — or perhaps can’t — be the legendary group’s last LP. In an […]
Artists hampered by their inability to tour are gaining a new way to make money during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facebook has announced it’s adding an option that will let creators charge viewers to watch livestreams on the platform. “To support creators and small businesses, we plan to add the ability for Pages to charge for […]
Travis Scott really hit a lick with his Fortnite concert. As previously reported, Scott collaborated with Epic Games to perform for quarantined fans in a virtual 15-minute set Fortnite on Wednesday (April 23). After garnering an estimated 12.3 million concurrent Fornite players at the “show,” Pandora has now confirmed the gig resulted in an uptick […]
Bandcamp is expanding its aid for independent artists by waiving its revenue sharing once again. After dropping all fees for one day in March, the company has announced plans to repeat those actions on the first Friday of the next three months. “On March 20, 2020, we waived our revenue share in order to help […]
Crunchy Black isn’t the one. The Three 6 Mafia affiliate took a trip down memory lane with VladTV, recalling a time when he and Koopsta Knicca burned a man’s car for being “disrespectful.” “We went to his house and burned up his car because he was doing something that didn’t need to be done,” he […]
King Von is enjoying the fruits of his labor, and his support system is as well. The Chicago-bred rhymer revealed he was able to pay off his mother’s car, buy her a new one and purchase a home for her on Monday (April 27). Along with photos of his major accomplishment, Von explained how this […]