HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, J. Cole drew criticism for seemingly taking shots at Noname in his police brutality single “Snow on tha Bluff.” Then, Hip Hop celebrated Juneteenth with new releases from Beyoncé, Teyana Taylor, Public Enemy and more. Finally, Eminem sparked conversation when he revealed his picks for greatest rapper of […]
The explosion of the DMV rap scene has been an exciting moment in regional Hip Hop that continues to gain steam as more artists from the area expand their profile. But just over a decade ago, rap was not something the area was known for. However, two rappers came along and helped change the perception […]
Earlier this week, a Busta Rhymes and Drake track from when Busta was still signed to Cash Money leaked onto the internet. The J Dilla produced “Stay Down” was well received by fans but not by Busta’s longtime friend and collaborator Swizz Beatz. The Verzuz co-founder chatted with Busta during a recent Instagram Live session […]
David Jassy’s San Quentin Mixtapes, Vol. 1 is the first project of it’s kind. It’s a collection of songs written and performed by a select number of inmates at San Quentin State Prison that Jassy worked very closely with. It was some of the inmates’ first time recording music and crafting a song from scratch, but most […]
Atlanta, GA – Lil Baby‘s My Turn is spending its third week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart and the mother of his child decided to go above and beyond to spoil the “Bigger Picture” rapper for Father’s Day. The Quality Control artist stepped into his backyard and saw a giant sign that said #1 […]
Petersburg, VA – The current Black Lives Matter movement has sparked plenty of discussion on how do we interact with law enforcement during marches, citywide events and more. On Sunday (June 21), Pusha T found his name being tossed into the fire after a photo emerged of the Virginia Beach rapper posing with a police […]
Days after she shook up Hip Hop with the release of “Song 33,” Noname is pulling back from the song, blaming her ego for continuing the melee. On Sunday (June 21), the Chicago poet and activist took to Twitter to explain that although the song resonates with many people, it’s ultimately a distraction in regards […]
J. Cole’s “Snow On Tha Bluff” and Noname’s Madlib-produced “Song 33” have created a large discussion on not just tone in Hip Hop but also brought in responses from the likes of Chance The Rapper and Earl Sweatshirt. Now elder statesman Bun B has given his take on the matter and the UGK representative wants everyone to […]
DJ Khaled has been one of the more visible artists on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic. From haircut (or lack thereof) updates to having to stop a woman thinking his Instagram Live was similar to Tory Lanez, the We The Best hitmaker has maintained as much social distancing as possible. When it came time to finally […]
Royce Da 5’9 has made it a personal mission to rid himself of damaging thoughts and beliefs. Fresh off the release of The Allegory and witnessessing the global change in regards to racism and police brutality, Royce knows what side he belongs to – those wanting to make a positive difference. “We’re just going to change […]
It looks like Drake is in work mode. Posting up from his bed with studio equipment surrounding him on Thursday (June 18), Drizzy excited fans as he clearly seems to be working on new music. Though he doesn’t preview lyrics in the clip, the Toronto native does give a snippet of a new instrumental – […]
Dallas newcomer Erica Banks released her self-titled debut project for 1501 Certified Entertainment on Friday (June 19) and has instantly drawn comparisons to Megan Thee Stallion, from her cadence to her flow and more. Many are drawing comparisons to how Megan came up under the 1501 label from car freestyles to mannerisms and created a […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is not a fan of Houston OG and Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince‘s assistance these days. Earlier this week, YoungBoy found himself the victim of an apparent robbery in Houston. Individuals broke into his garage and decided to film the entire robbery, making off with a few items. During a recent Instagram […]
The City Girls have officially released their sophomore album. Late Friday (June 19), the Quality Control duo surprised fans with the release of City On Lock. The drop came hours after the project leaked online prematurely. Totaling 15 songs, appearances on the new album include Yo Gotti, Doja Cat, Lil Durk and Lil Baby, who […]
Charlotte, NC – While many artists celebrated Juneteenth by releasing new music such as Wale, Teyana Taylor and even Beyoncé, DaBaby decided that the best course of action was to speak directly with the people in his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. The “Rockstar” rapper hosted a ‘Black Lives BEEN Mattered’ discussion at the Harvey […]
Juneteenth 2020 saw the return of Public Enemy, a fresh batch of projects from artists such as Wale, Skyzoo and Black Eyed Peas and now, a new Beyoncé song. On Friday evening (June 19), the multiplatinum-selling superstar resurfaced with a single called “Black Parade,” exclusively via TIDAL (because, of course). The song surfaced hours after […]
Teyana Taylor has seen the criticisms social media has had of her recent listening party…and she has a response. On Friday (June 19), the Def Jam singer posted a thank you on Instagram to her friends and family who attended her listening party for The Album on Wednesday (June 17). In addition to the shout […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again is a new dad once again…and again. On Thursday (June 18), two exes of the 20-year-old rapper took to social media to announce the arrival of their respective lil’ YoungBoys. While one woman was direct and announced their child’s birth date and initials, the other merely alluded to giving birth. “KAMG, […]
The City Girls are having a rough week. Just a few days after the father of Yung Miami’s son passed away, the two faced some career troubles with their upcoming studio album leaking online. A Dropbox link of the LP circulated via social media on Friday (June 19), but the download no longer works. Still, […]
Eminem has put his fans on alert for an impending celebration. Slim Shady shared a teaser for the 10th anniversary of his Recovery album via social media, promising to have more information on Monday (June 22). “‘Music is my time machine,’” he wrote on Instagram. “#RECOVERY10 more coming Monday! View this post on Instagram "Music […]
Chicago, IL – On a day intended to celebrate freedom, the family and friends of Tray Savage are mourning a loss. According to TMZ, the 26-year-old rapper was shot and killed on the South Side of Chicago on Friday (June 19) around 11 a.m. local time after he’d just dropped off his girlfriend. Savage, who […]
Benny The Butcher gave new meaning to being comfortable on the microphone during his performance for the Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series. The Griselda Records MC spit bars from his couch for the duration of his five-track set, adding a unique wrinkle to his entry in NPR’s ongoing showcase of performers. The only time the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Travis Scott raked in over $53.5 million during his Astroworld — Wish You Were Here Tour in 2019 alone. Coupled with album sales, a Nike collab and the success of his recent Fortnite concert, the multiplatinum-selling rapper’s bank account balance is presumably astronomical. But it appears Scott is putting that money […]
Jodi Kavney, the mother of XXXTENTACION’s half brother Corey Pack, has sued the late rapper’s mother Cleopatra Bernard on behalf of her son. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Pack’s mother has accused Bernard of cutting out X’s half brother from funds in the slain artist’s trust. The lawsuit says X left behind more than […]
Shreveport, LA – Hurricane Chris, best known for his 2007 hit “A Bay Bay,” has been arrested for murder. According to KTVE, the Louisiana native was taken into custody for fatally shooting a man outside of a Shreveport convenience store on Friday morning (June 19). When police arrived at the scene, officers discovered a man with […]
Very few voices in Hip Hop hold a commanding sense of power like Chuck D’s. When he speaks, people listen and the Public Enemy frontman always has something to say. On Friday (June 19) — which just happens to be Juneteenth — the powerful orator reunited with his longtime partner-in-rhyme Flavor Flav and DJ Lord […]
The road to artistic prosperity is rarely linear — it’s often accompanied by waves and troughs, hopes and doubts. Although New York’s Liam Tracy is accustomed to this turbulent journey, he’s developed an intimate relationship with these harrowing feelings over the years. But on his newest single “Demons,” the Babygrande Records artist summons familiar voices […]
12-year-old Keedron Bryant went viral in May with his acapella performance of “I Just Wanna Live,” a song penned by his mother about the fight for racial equality and the plight of being a young Black man in America. Now he’s set to make his major-label debut. On Thursday (June 18), Warner Records announced the […]
Plies expressed his frustration over the time it takes for police officers to get charged with crimes in an Instagram video. The veteran rapper bemoaned the slow process while pointing out how quickly someone living in the hood would face charges in a similar case. “It don’t sit well with me,” Plies said. “With all […]
Grammy Award-winning R&B superstar Usher has been plotting a proper comeback for years but on Thursday (June 18), he focused his energy on healing the nation. In an op-ed with the Washington Post, the 41-year-old “Confessions” singer explained his stance on the growing popularity of distinguishing Juneteeth (originally June 19, 1865) as a permanent holiday […]