Charlotte, North Carolina MC Deniro Farrar has resurfaced with a new EP called Sole Food, which arrives roughly a year after the Re-Up EP. The cover art depicts a shirtless Deniro sitting outside in a chair as his signature dreads are shaved off. The health conscious rapper talked about his decision to change his lifestyle in […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has released his Still Flexin Still Steppin mixtape. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper revealed the tracklist on Thursday (February 20) with an Instagram post. Consisting of 14 fresh cuts, the project features Quando Rondo as its sole guest. Previously released singles include the Vadebeatz-produced “Fine By Time” and “Knocked Off” produced by […]
New York, NY – Once upon a time Birdman once said that Drake and Nicki Minaj are forever in business with him. The same goes for Lil Wayne, Young Thug and the many other artists under or associated with Young Money Cash Money. During a recent stop by Complex’s Everyday Struggle, the millionaire-mogul opened up […]
Los Angeles, CA – The rumor mill was buzzing on Wednesday (February 20) after several erroneous reports suggested Nipsey Hussle’s girlfriend Lauren London had moved on with Diddy. But London promptly set the record straight Instagram, bringing the chatter to an abrupt halt. “Stop fuckin playing with me and my name,” she wrote. “Now let […]
Portland, OR – CD Baby is shutting down its Portland, Oregon-based retail store. The independent distributor is making the pivot to focus more on distribution, monetization and promotion services. As one of the largest distribution services in the world, they will continue to distribute physical products through other channels. “CD Baby’s mission is to help […]
Lil Baby‘s My Turn arrives on February 28 but ahead of its release, the Quality Control star has revealed the project’s star-studded guest appearance lineup. The project is set to feature fresh verses from Lil Wayne, Gunna, Young Thug and Future, among others. My Turn also include his buzzing singles “Whoa” and “Sum 2 Prove.” His song “Catch […]
Early Wednesday morning, up-and-coming Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed at the home he was renting in the Hollywood Hills. Real name Bashar Barakah Jackson, Pop Smoke was on the forefront of Brooklyn’s exploding drill movement, paving the way with hits like “Welcome to the Party” and “Dior.” His second mixtape Meet the […]
Jonesboro, GA – Boosie Badazz didn’t get the warm welcome he likely expected from a Planet Fitness in Jonesboro, Georgia. In the wake of his comments about Dwyane Wade’s transgender child, he was apparently banned from ever coming back to that particular gym. But instead of taking the consequence in stride, Boosie blasted the gym on […]
The Nevada Democratic Debate got underway in Las Vegas on Wednesday night (February 19) where Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Mike Bloomberg, Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Amy Klobuchar squared off in their race for democratic presidential candidate. Bloomberg, former mayor of New York City, was repeatedly attacked by the other candidates for his controversial stop-and-frisk […]
It didn’t take very long for former college basketball coach John Beilein’s tenure as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers to come to an end. While there was a multitude of factors that led to the 45-year veteran’s decision to step down on Wednesday (February 19), new reports suggest things got their rockiest after he […]
When Zoë Kravitz got involved with the Hulu adaptation of High Fidelity and decided to play the role of romantically challenged record shop owner Rob, she reached out to the man who invented him: Nick Hornby. Kravitz and the show’s creators and showrunners, Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka, were already in the midst of developing […]
In the wake of Pop Smoke’s murder earlier this week, many artists have provided their various takes on the tragedy. On Wednesday (February 19) – only hours after the news broke — dead prez MC stic headed to Instagram with his own “RIP” post alongside a unique perspective on the state of Hip Hop culture. The […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pop Smoke’s murder this week was initially assumed to be a botched robbery but now, TMZ reports surveillance footage on the Hollywood Hills home where he was shot and killed suggests a targeted hit. People who have viewed the tape said four men arrive at the home around 4:30 a.m. local […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Producer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) and Rebelution’s Eric Rachmany — collectively known as Unified Highway — have surfaced with a new reggae-infused single called “Headlines.” The track comes from the duo’s upcoming project Headlines, Unified Highway’s sophomore album. “‘Headlines’ is a great song to pave the way for our second […]
Los Angeles, CA – Fresh off of the release of his latest album Shake the Snow Globe, Russ stopped by The Rap Pack podcast for an in-depth conversation with hosts Carl Chery, Trent Clark and Jon Tanners. View this post on Instagram the culture eats its own and it’s very sad…hyenas. FULL INTERVIEW IN BIO […]
Early Monday morning, Bashar Barakah Jackson, better known as the Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, was shot and killed in Los Angeles following a home invasion. He was 20 years old. At the time of his death, Jackson had been making music for less than 18 months; nevertheless, he’d become perhaps the most unmissable young rap […]
Los Angeles, CA – Shortly after Pop Smoke was shot and killed at a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19), people started accusing his best friend Mike “Mike Dee” Durodola of setting him up. Durodola was staying with the 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper at the time of the shooting. However, Durodola is adamant he […]
Kehlani and Joe Budden traded contentious tweets following Budden’s comments about her latest single, “Valentine’s Day (Shameful), which appeared to suggest a nasty breakup with her ex-boyfriend YG. Budden and his co-hosts discussed the song on Wednesday’s episode (February 19) of The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory & Mal and questioned the validity of her claims, considering the […]
It’s been 11 years since we had a new episode of Making the Band, so naturally it is due for a revival. MTV announced today that the show will return, this time being led by choreographer and producer LaurieAnn Gibson and the sons of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The young heirs Christian Combs, Quincy Brown, and […]
Los Angeles, CA – In the wake of Pop Smoke’s shooting death, Blueface has issued an ominous warning to artists who come to sunny Los Angeles looking for fame and fortune. On Wednesday (February 19) — only hours after the news of Pop Smoke’s murder broke — Blueface vocalized his feelings about it in one […]
Glendale, CA – Good Times actress Ja’Net DuBois, who played beloved neighbor Willona Woods, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her Glendale home on Monday (February 17). She was 74. Kesha Fields, DuBois’ youngest daughter, told CNN the accomplished theater and music performer’s death was unexpected. Janet Jackson, who co-starred with DuBois on Good […]
Los Angeles, CA – Jadakiss recently stopped by RealStreetRadio headquarters in the heart of Hollywood to discuss a myriad of topics, including the current state of rap and his time with Def Jam Recordings. During the conversation, the LOX MC also touched on working with The Notorious B.I.G., his favorite rapper. “Just the way he could […]
Chicago, IL – More evidence continues to surface that 2020 NBA All-Star Weekend was a hit. In an effort to celebrate basketball, his cannabis brand Viola and his birthday all in one swoop, retired NBA player Al Harrington partnered with New York restaurant Jue Lan Club for a fine-dining, smoke and sip experience. Loads of […]
Matty Healy and the boys from the 1975 have returned with another single from their upcoming album, Notes on a Conditional Form, out on April 24. “The Birthday Party,” the third cut off the forthcoming project, takes us on a digital detox. In the music video, co-directed by Ben Ditto and Jon Emmony, an animated […]
Pomona, CA – Rap rookie JAHMED is repping his Cali hometown Pomona to the fullest in his crispy new visual “FIAT.” While no Italian automobiles actually appear in the Polygon-directed video, the black-and-white cinematography gives viewers a glimpse into his Inland Empire hood, as well as his Left Coast lyrical stylings, that is reminiscent of […]
New York, NY – CJ Fly‘s debut album RUDEBWOY is slated to roll out March 6. In anticipation of the Pro Era MC’s project release he exclusively shares his latest single “Grew Up” featuring Haile Supreme with RealStreetRadio. Produced by Statik Selektah, the Brooklyn native gets personal and introspective over the robust track. “‘Grew Up’ […]
New York, NY – The glory days of Hip Hop were alive and well at 10 Corso Como New York’s exclusive exhibit with Getty Images, Beat Positive, a visual survey of some of the most important photographs in Hip Hop between 1981 and 1993. Getty Images curator Shawn Waldron dug through previously unseen archives and found scores […]
New York, NY – Cardi B‘s bestie Star Brim was caught up in a federal sweep of New York Bloods Gang subset, 59 Brims on Tuesday (February 18), NBC 4 reports. The Southern District of New York identified Star, born Yonetter Respass, in the indictment among 17 other defendants in the case of Cardi’s alleged […]
The ripple effects of Pop Smoke’s murder have continued to impact the rap community. The rising artist was shot and killed in a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19) around 4:30 a.m. local time. Hours after Redman, Juicy J, The Game and a slew of other high profile artists took their shock to […]
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony have teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings for a hilarious new ad spot. The commercial, which arrived on Wednesday (February 19), stars Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Flesh N Bone, Wish Bone and their longtime manager Steve Lobel who are caught in a debate. Krayzie is convinced Bone Thugs needs to change their name […]