Lil Rodney C of the Funky 4 + 1 has been added to the ever-growing list of Hip Hop artists who have tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday morning (April 6), fellow Funky 4 + 1 pioneer MC Sha-Rock shared a Facebook post about his condition, putting an end to any speculation regarding his health. […]
The spread of COVID-19 has hit another member of the Hip Hop community. Fred The Godson revealed he’s suffering from the coronavirus in a Twitter post on Monday (April 6). Fred shared a photo from the hospital, which showed him using a ventilator. He also asked his followers to pray for him. “Iâm in here […]
Kodak Black has announced a new project titled Kill Bill — despite being stuck inside prison. The incarcerated rapper shared the info with a fan-made, photoshopped image comparing him to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Saturday (April 4). No release date for the new project was given. â#KillBill Coming Real Soon,â he wrote […]
Young Thug is teaming up with Chris Brown for a collaborative mixtape. Breezy unexpectedly revealed the two were working on a joint project in an Instagram post on Monday (April 6). “ME AND THUGGA THUGGA @thuggerthugger1 Got a mixtape coming soon,” he wrote. Thugger confirmed the announcement by reposting Brown’s declaration on his own Instagram […]
I spent most of my 20s toiling away in supermarkets and minor chain department stores, making just enough money to get to the next week in one piece. (My heart goes out to grocery store employees in hectic public-facing positions during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is draining, often thankless work on a good day; if […]
Snoop Dogg and JoJo Hailey have teamed up for a remix of “Special,” the Jodeci legend’s inaugural solo effort. Produced by Mike Smoov, the song features the D-O-Double-G executing his smooth, signature flow over the classic R&B-infused beat. “I get the number, I make the call/I spend time, and do it all,” Snoop spits. “Remember […]
Fans were gutted by the last-minute cancellation of the battle between iconic producer Teddy Riley and Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds. Riley joined radio host and author Charlamagne Tha God on Instagram Live on Sunday (April 5) to set the record straight and reiterate the show will go on — just at a later time. “Nobody’s backing […]
Call it her King Lear: Charli XCX will release a full album made during this period of social distancing, she announced on Monday in a Zoom meeting for 1,000 fans. The album, tentatively titled (Lauv, if youâre reading this, look away) How Iâm Feeling Now, is set to come out May 15. âIâve decided that […]
YNW Melly is stuck behind bars after testing positive for COVID-19, but his lawyer is trying hard to secure his release. Attorney Bradford Cohen announced he filed another motion to get Melly out of jail on Monday (April 6), detailing why his client is facing a dire situation. “Just an update we are waiting to […]
Floyd Mayweather has remained quiet when it comes to his daughter Iyanna’s arrest over the weekend. But in a recent Instagram post, the celebrated boxer shared a video of himself training with his son and alluded to the controversy. He wrote in the caption, “Never claimed to be perfect, but I strive to be the […]
Atlanta, GA – In another perplexing move, Young Chop headed to 21 Savage’s old neighborhood over the weekend in an attempt to find the platinum-selling rapper. The tenured producer, who appears to be going through some kind of mental breakdown, has been hassling 21 for over a week. On Sunday (April 5), Chop went to […]
Even with the Academy of Country Music Awards pushed back to September due to the coronavirus pandemic, the show went on Sunday night, with dozens of stars performing on CBSâs concert special ACM Presents: Our Country. Gayle King hosted the event while musicians joined from their own homes for a night of equal parts inspiration […]
Jeezy is on the road to being a married man. According to PEOPLEÂ magazine, the veteran rapper just asked The Real co-host Jennie Mai to be his wife and she said yes â despite a botched proposal. The Snowman â real name Jay Wayne Jenkins â was originally planning to propose to Mai during a trip […]
Brooklyn, NY – Royce Da 5â9 has brought two songs off his critically successful The Allegory album to Vevoâs Ctrl series. The veteran Detroit lyricist premiered live performance videos of âOvercomerâ and âThou Shall” last week. The latter was accompanied by a fiery feature from fellow Detroit MC Kid Vishis who appears on the original […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine has only been out of prison for a few days, but he returned to his trolling ways almost immediately. On Sunday (April 5), the embattled rapper commented underneath a story about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti imploring people to âsnitchâ on businesses violating the cityâs stay-home order, writing, “Coming to the rescue.” View this […]
In aggressively 2020 news, beloved actress and singer Rita Wilson and hip-hop trio Naughty by Nature teamed up to officially release a joint remix of âHip Hop Hooray,â the groupâs 1993 hit. Rita Wilson hopped on the track after posting a video on Instagram where she updated the world on her COVID-19 symptoms by rapping. […]
Austin, TX –  Quin NFN could have been on the road right now. The 19-year-old Austin rapper (real name Quinlan McAfee) was set to start his first tour with Lil Mosey on April 7. However, just like the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forced numerous student athletes to miss out on what shouldâve been their first March Madness tournament, […]
Jamo Gang is a month away from releasing their debut album, so the trio wants to share another piece of the puzzle before it drops on May 8. Ras Kass, J57 and El Gant have recruited Sick Jacken and Slaine for the LP’s new single “38 Minutes.” “The song is conceptually based on the 2018 […]
New York City-based artist couple BriGuel lead the necessary transition and transformation of humanâs behavior on earth with a brand new hit track entitled âNo One Really Knowsâ. BriGuel have been extremely active in the music scene lately, with multiple single releases and music videos dropped this year and last year. They have also been […]
Toronto-based band Suns Of July just released yet another inspiring song titled âHello People,â a sophisticated anthem created with a clear purpose; to inspire people to take life by the reigns and live it on their own terms. Following-up in style to their previously released song and music video titled âBeautiful You Are,â an anti-bullying […]
Dallas based Hip-Hop artist Young Drew releases âUncharted Planet,â an incredibly well-built joint that showcases the emerging artistâs many artistic talents. Over a slow-paced futuristic soundscape, Young Drew lays down his soothing flow, fusing swag with relaxed urban vibes in his own unique way. Determined to share his sonic abilities with the largest audience, Young […]
The Academy of Country Music Awards, originally scheduled for this weekend, may have been canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak, but on Sunday night, CBS still managed to bring over twenty country music stars into your home, coming to you from their homes, studios and/or barns. AMC Presents: Our Country featured musicians like Brad Paisley, […]
At the end of February, pop star Duffy revealed on social media that her absence from public life, after finding success with her 2008 hit âMercy,â was at least in part due to a traumatic incident in which she was allegedly raped and held captive. In a new personal essay, the Welsh singer writes about […]
The best music is music that captures a fundamental truth about the human experience, and the fundamental truth of Bad Bunnyâs new surprise track is that, unless youâre already quarantined with your lover, no one can meet up for sex due to the self-isolation guidelines around COVID-19. Themâs the rules, and Bad Bunny is here […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, Chuck D and Flavor Flav owned April Fool’s Day with their Public Enemy firing hoax and revealed to RealStreetRadio the important message behind the stunt. Also, Drake posted the first-ever photos of his two-year-old son, Adonis. Finally, Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted compassionate release amidst coronavirus concerns and will now […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is fresh out of prison yet already backing to his trolling ways. After being granted his release due to the coronavirus pandemic, the controversial rapper publicly resurfaced by making a snitching joke in an Instagram comment. The Shade Room shared a story about Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti incentivizing people to “snitch” on […]
Hollywood, CA – Xzibit stopped by RealStreetRadio’s office to discuss his storied career before social distancing efforts were enacted to combat the coronavirus pandemic. During the conversation, the West Coast veteran recalled the glory days of his Golden State Warriors supergroup with Ras Kass and Saafir. “At the time, Ras Kass and myself were Southern […]
JAY-Z and Meek Mill are lending a helping hand to prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic. The two’s REFORM Alliance has donated 100,000 surgical masks to aid inmates, healthcare workers and correctional officers in multiple states. “Thank you to @meekmill, @shakasenghor, & everyone who helped us get 100k masks into prisons,” REFORM announced Instagram. “These masks […]
More than a year after launching their very own prison-reform alliance, Jay-Z and Meek Mill have donated more than 100,000 surgical masks to prisons and jails across the country to help combat the spread of the coronavirus. Per CBS News, the masks have been sent by the REFORM Alliance to locations such as New York […]
O.T. Genasis might want to watch out because 21 Savage is coming for his “so bad, it’s good” singing crown. 21 hopped on Instagram Live and tried his best to hit the high notes from a few of his R&B favorites on Sunday (April 5). The Slaughter Gang rapper sang tracks such as BeyoncĂ©’s “Me, […]