Santa Fe, NM – It’s a rare evening when two Hip Hop gods chop it up in front of an audience, allowing outsiders a sneak peek into the minds of two pioneering, creative geniuses. But that’s exactly what happened at SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico last Thursday (March 5) when Chuck D and Rakim sat […]
New York City, NY – As concerns over the coronavirus continue to grow, Diddy has canceled the final two in-person casting calls in Charlotte and New York City for MTV’s Making the Band reboot. The Bad Boy Records founder, who was also set to appear at the New York City auditions, informed his Instagram followers […]
Def Jam labelmates Jadakiss and Pusha T dodged a bit of potential controversy earlier on when their lyrical murder collaboration in “Hunting Season” arrived adjacent to Pop Smoke’s still-unsolved homicide. related news Jadakiss Reveals Styles P Dissed JAY-Z On His Own Song February 29, 2020 With all the clarifications in order, the pair have since […]
Due to the spread of coronavirus, Live Nation has instructed its foreign and domestic tours to all return home. Billboard reports that, as of Thursday, Live Nation “told employees it is hitting the pause button on current touring arena shows through the end of the month.” Outside of select shows Thursday and Friday night, all […]
Soulja Boy made a wise decision when he chose to invest in the soap business. During a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Soulja revealed he’d teamed up with a company called The Soap Shop, which carries a variety of dish detergents in different flavors such as strawberry and coconut. “I got dish detergent,” he said […]
The upcoming ninth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise has just been dealt a crippling blow as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has already shuttered sports leagues and tournaments, universities and music festivals. Variety reports Universal Studios has now moved Fast 9 from its original date of May 22, 2020, to April […]
Following the cancellation and postponements of major live music events like Coachella, SXSW, and Ultra in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that its show will also not go on, at least not anytime soon. The Hall is postponing its May 2 induction ceremony for the 2020 […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – New York City-based duo OSHUN is just the right combination of neo-soul and Hip Hop seeped in Afrofuturism. Comprised of Washington D.C. natives Niambi Sala and Thandiwe, OSHUN forged an instant bond while attending their freshman orientation at New York University. Now, Dr. Martens has encapsulated their journey in a mini-documentary for […]
2 Chainz was clearly heated after The Shade Room captured a screenshot of a comment he left on a woman’s salacious Instagram photos. The very married rapper wrote “Gulllll” underneath the photo and added a shocked emoji and monkey emoji covering its eyes. Someone quickly reminded him he was married. View this post on Instagram Oop! […]
You know the story about Nero fiddling while Rome burns? Anyway, here’s Kelly Clarkson swapping face-to-face airborne sing-spit with a literal fiddler as they parade through a packed-as-ever studio audience on The Kelly Clarkson Show Thursday morning. While other shows have agreed to stop filming in front of live studio audiences, Clarkson treated her devoted […]
Teens can make anything cool. Their social-media superiority launched songs like “Old Town Road” and “The Box” to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and every day, pop songs like Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” become templates for teens to dance, lip-sync, or act to. But the creative geniuses on TikTok are also discovering (and […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Blakk Soul has had to work tirelessly to make his mark. Managed by Little Brother MC Rapper Big Pooh, he’s had the chance to pen songs and perform background vocals for artists such as Playboi Carti, Dr. Dre, Macklemore, Anderson .Paak, Jake One and more. The R&B/soul singer’s […]
Oxnard’s Roc C is preparing to release a new album titled OxTales on Below System Records. To kick off his campaign for the LP, the former Stones Throw artist drops a video for the lead single “Run It.” The track features vocals and production from fellow West Coast native Jelly Roll (not to be confused […]
Bristol, England – U.K. grime artist Solo 45, real name Andy Anokye, was reportedly found guilty in a Bristol crown court this week of repeatedly raping and torturing four women. According to The Guardian, Anokye was found guilty of 30 charges that occurred over a two-year period, including 21 rapes, five counts of false imprisonment, two […]
Joyner Lucas is finally dropping his long-awaited ADHD album on March 27. With the LP arriving in a matter of weeks, the Massachusetts-bred MC adds to the anticipation by sharing his new single and video “Lotto.” Lucas’ latest cut is produced by Mally Mall. The song’s accompanying visuals see him spitting bars in front of […]
Los Angeles, CA – Based on his track record for his outspoken mentality, whenever Russ has something to say about any of his peers in the Hip Hop industry, it’s typically highly opinionated and often critical of said artist. However, in an interview with The Rap Pack podcast last week, the Shake The World rapper seemingly […]
The National Basketball Association has suspended the 2020 season over concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. He added, “The NBA ‘will use hiatus to determine next steps moving forward,’ league says.” The NBA "will use hiatus to determine next steps moving forward," league says. https://t.co/tWoRO8pbfT […]
Waka Flocka Flame left his fans baffled and inadvertently sparked an online debate after he labeled himself a “wack rapper” during an episode of Everyday Struggle last month. But in a recent interview with Rap-Up TV, he claimed it was nothing but “reverse psychology.” “It was more so of this generation and the people that got […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s public dispute with 1501 Certified Entertainment spiraled into a lawsuit. Now, it’s led to more artists addressing their issues with Carl Crawford’s imprint. Complex spoke to some of the label’s current and former signees, many of whom detailed their own frustrations and poor dealings with the company. HardyBoy Pigg, who said he […]
Tyronesha Laws, the woman who was slapped by DaBaby at an event in Tampa on March 7, doubts the sincerity of his public apology. In an interview with TMZ, Law said she believes DaBaby’s remorse was insincere after seeing him make light of the incident in a skit with comedian Michael Blackson. related news DaBaby […]
A few nights ago, I joined more than 3,000 audience members from all over the world at the Metropolitan Opera for a performance of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, about a ship’s captain doomed to drift endlessly, disembarking only briefly every seven years to search for his true love. At the time, the corona-infected cruise ship […]
Kanye West has put another legal battle behind him. According to The Blast, Japanese fabric supplier Toki Sen-I Co. has dropped a $600,000 lawsuit against the G.O.O.D. Music founder and his Yeezy Apparel. The case was scheduled to go to trial in May, but West and his business can now move on thanks to the […]
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, major music events such as SXSW and Ultra Music Festival in Miami are being canceled — and now, Cardi B is scurrrred, okurrr? In a recent Instagram video, the Grammy Award-winning rapper issued a colorful PSA for those questioning the seriousness of the situation. “Government, let […]
Kamaiyah is back in full swing after dropping her latest album, Got It Made. To coincide with the release, the Bay Area spitter is embarking on her first headlining North American run, the aptly titled Got It Made Tour. Beginning on April 18 in Austin, Texas, the tour winds up the East Coast before heading over […]
Da Buze Brovas member Him Lo has recruited producers such as Blockhead, Nicholas Craven, Sadhu Gold and Lex Boogie for a new solo project titled SLAPYAGODDAMFACEOF. Ahead of its March 13 release, the veteran MC gives fans a preview of what’s to come with the single “Silver Back Symphony” featuring Clever One and the legendary […]
Austin, TX – South By Southwest was recently canceled for the first time in 34 years due to the coronavirus pandemic. But despite its cancelation, the annual Austin-based music event won’t be issuing any refunds. A letter sent to badge holders said 2020 registrants “can opt to defer their registration to 2021, 2022, or 2023” and […]
Snoop Dogg was evidently in a reflective mood on Wednesday (March 11) when he shared a throwback video of himself talking about the late Tupac Shakur. In the clip, the interviewer asked him what he learned from his friendship with the late gangsta rap legend. “I think what I learned from 2Pac was basically a […]
New York, NY – Vast Aire has revealed his mother and father are battling serious health issues — and he’s reaching out for help. On Tuesday (March 10), the Cannibal OX MC shared an Instagram video to his IGTV account that read “BOTH MY PARENTS ARE DYING” in all caps. His mother, who is 62 […]
The trio of West Coast Hip Hop vet Ras Kass, seasoned New York MC El Gant and producer J57 — collectively known as Jamo Gang— have announced their forthcoming album Walking With Lions, the official follow-up to their 2018 self-titled debut EP. The 12-song project includes last year’s “Francis Scott Key” single and several guest appearances, including Atmoshere’s […]
The nearly mythical debut album from Jay Electronica is about to become a reality. According to a tweet from TIDAL, the streaming service has coordinated three listening parties for the album — titled A Written Testimony — in New York, Los Angeles and New Orleans. “It’s time,” the tweet reads. “We’re giving @JayElectronica fans an exclusive first […]