Sure, you might be a big enough fan of Jim Carrey to actually pay money to see Sonic the Hedgehog, but you’ll never be the kind of fan who gets paid to actually appear in his TV show. Well, unless you’re Ariana Grande, who stopped by Kidding last night to play Piccola Grande, the “pickle […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – While M-Dot puts the final touches on his next album egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise, the Boston-bred MC has surfaced with a snippet of the project called “The Atonement.” Produced by the legendary Pete Rock, the track serves as the inaugural single from the album. The two Hip Hop artists met […]
Making us temporarily forget about the status of R9, Rihanna was honored this weekend at the NAACP Image Awards for her substantial philanthropic efforts around the world, which isn’t just, uh, reminding us it’s a privilege to walk among her. (You know her wild Diamond Ball? Yeah, it raises a lot of money for charity. […]
After waiting a respectful amount of time following his breakup with Hillsong Church, Justin Bieber is finally ready to move on … with Kanye West’s Sunday Service. Bieber strolled up to the Church of Yeezus on Sunday, looking like the only white plus-one at a black wedding, per Hollywood Life. He’s not the first (white) […]
It’s 2020 and this year’s wedding trends are yellow and navy, edible flowers, cheese wheels instead of traditional cakes, and a Lil Nas X cameo so sudden and satisfying, at least one of your female friends and/or relatives will scream, “What the fuck is happening?!” According to a video he posted this weekend, the Grammy […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, rising star Pop Smoke was shot and killed in Los Angeles. Also, Boosie Badazz caught heat over comments about Dwyane Wade’s transgender daughter and Birdman explained what it means for Drake to have an unlimited budget. Pop Smoke Passes Away Brooklyn’s Pop Smoke was murdered at a Hollywood […]
Los Angeles, CA – RealStreetRadio asks a simple question on the new episode of The Breakdown: why are rappers so sensitive? Host Page Kennedy examines how some of the biggest Hip Hop artists seem unable to ignore criticism and social media comments, highlighting notable reactions from stars such as Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper […]
Curren$y has teamed up with producer Thelonious Martin for an EP titled 3 Piece Set. The project is Spitta’s second release of the year following January’s The Tonite Show collaboration with DJ Fresh. The New Orleans-bred MC’s latest work is not to be confused with his 2012 project Three Piece Set: A Closed Session despite […]
Snoop Dogg has publicly apologized for lashing out at CBS journalist Gayle King, but the Doggfather isn’t done discussing the topic. The D-O-Double-G is also going to address his comments in an episode of Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk, which will premiere on Wednesday (February 26). In a preview of the upcoming episode, Jada […]
Pasadena, CA – Hip Hop artists such as 50 Cent and Lizzo were winners at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards, which were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Saturday (February 22). Beyoncé also added multiple awards to her collection after claiming victory in six categories. Lizzo took home the coveted Entertainer Of the Year […]
G Herbo is set to release forthcoming studio album titled PTSD this month and it’s his most cohesive project yet, delivering a reflection of what it’s like growing up in Chicago with post-traumatic stress disorder. Speaking with RealStreetRadio, Swervo recalled when he had his moment of clarity about the effects of PTSD. He also shared […]
After eight months of social media silence, Soulja Boy has finally resurfaced. On Saturday (February 22), the “Crank That” mastermind shared a picture of himself rocking braids, a colorful hoodie and luxury watch in front of an orange Bentley. The caption reads, “Drako back, let’s turn up.” View this post on Instagram Drako back, let’s […]
Brooklyn, NY – 22gz has sent his condolences to the late Pop Smoke’s family, despite the preexisting beef between the two Brooklyn rappers. 22gz – who claims he originated the Brooklyn Drill sound Pop Smoke also represented – took to Twitter to share his message. “All beef aside, I feel sorry for boy,” he wrote. […]
NEW YORK, NY – Cash Money Record’s legacy spans 25 years and is now on display for the world to watch. Spotify released the four-part docuseries New Cash Order on Friday (February 21) in collaboration with Cash Money Records’ co-founders and brothers Bryan “Birdman” and Ronald “Slim” Williams. View this post on Instagram New Cash Order ? now […]
As the leader of the Chinese Hip Hop group Higher Brothers, Chengdu-based artist MaSiWei has garnered international acclaim. Last year’s Five Stars featured heavyweights like Denzel Curry, Ski Mask the Slump God, and Soulja Boy and solidified their crossover appeal. To kick off the new decade, every member of the group plans on releasing a […]
Miami, FL – Fat Joe smooths it out with Dre at one of Miami’s greatest hotspots Club Liv in the TIDAL-released visual for their latest single “Hands On You” from their collaborative album Family Ties. The Irv Gotti-directed video and Hitmaka-produced features The Bronx Heavyweight and Dre — one-half of Miami’s revered production duo Cool […]
Lord Jamar has been one of Eminem’s most outspoken critics for years — typically from DJ Vlad’s couch. Par for the course, the Brand Nubian MC has weighed in on Em’s recent comments on Hip Hop culture. During an interview with KXNG Crooked, Em was asked if he believes he’s a “guest in the house of […]
Drake spoke to TSN announcers about his next album while sitting courtside at the Toronto Raptors-Phoenix Suns game on Friday (February 22). During the conversation, he revealed he’s keeping his sixth studio effort much shorter than the bloated, two-part Scorpion project that arrived in 2018. “I’ve been doing this for like 10 plus years as well … sometimes […]
2nd Generation Wu has undergone a transformation. For the group’s second single “New Generation,” Young Dirty Bastard and Sun God hang back. while iNTeLL (U-God’s son) and PXWER (Method Man’s son) take the reigns. Boasting dark, eerie production from YODI and intelligent, braggadocious bars of iNTeLL and PXWER, the track puts their undeniable chemistry boldly […]
San Francisco, CA – Diddy was sidelined in San Francisco and forced to cancel an appearance for surgery on his left quadricep — but that didn’t stop him from plugging one of his latest ventures. Dressed in a hospital gown and blue hair net, the Hip Hop mogul spoke about the return of Making The […]
Oh, here he comes! Pretty literally. Watch out, girl. Wear protection. John Oates, of Hall & Oates and mustache fame, fondly recalled to the New York Post in a new interview that he had a legendary sex streak during the band’s heyday, culminating in a number of bed pals that he still can’t totally recall. […]
New York, NY – After roughly 25 months in the position, Paul Rosenberg has decided to step down as Def Jam Recordings’ CEO/Chairman. According to a press release, Rosenberg has decided to launch a new joint venture with Universal Music Group (UMG) called Goliath Records. However, he’ll continue to serve as a consultant to Def Jam for […]
The always radiant Jhené Aiko is setting the stages for her third studio album Def Jam, which she has affectionately titled CHILOMBO. An album release date of March 6 was also revealed when Jhené took to Instagram to simultaneously premiere the cover art, which features her staring off into the sunlight while sporting a yellow […]
New York, NY – As a member of the Diplomats, Jim Jones became a household name in the early 2000s. He carved out a successful solo career following Dipset’s reign at the top but took some time to grow his business ventures like his Vampire Life clothing line, his CAPO-Saucey Farm and Extracts collaboration, and his […]
Diddy is a self-made multi-millionaire, and he knows how to get deals done, but apparently, he also has a few flaws. The Bad Boy CEO hit Instagram yesterday, explaining that he had to cancel a show in San Francisco because doctors were able to squeeze him in for surgery on his quad. “I just found […]
Jadakiss’ upcoming album Ignatius was all locked and loaded with a Pusha T feature but in an ironic and eerie twist, the song mirrors the circumstances shrouding Pop Smoke’s recent murder and the Good Music President is distancing himself from the lyrical killing spree. “‘Hunting Season’ was a request that IcePick Jay (RIP) always had […]
More than seven million people tuned in to peep the breakout visual, “ROXANNE,” when it premiered last week. In an effort to keep the flames hot and burning, the incomparable Swae Lee has hopped on the official remix. View this post on Instagram roxanne remix drops toniteeee who’s ready? ??? A post shared by Arizona […]
New York, NY – LL Cool J apparently blocked Hot 97 radio personality Peter Rosenberg on Twitter at some point. But LL, being the cool guy he is, decided to unblock Rosenberg on Friday (February 21) and provide a little comic relief in the process. “Yo @Rosenberadio I unblocked you so you can stop crying […]
Los Angeles, CA – Red Bull is taking fans into the world behind Teyana Taylor’s live show House of Petunia with a new documentary titled Assembly Required: Teyana Taylor’s House of Petunia. The film explores the creative and collaborative efforts it took to make her performance at Red Bull Music Festival New York possible. The 60-minute documentary captures […]
New York, NY – In a time when life feels fragile and love can seem fleeting, there are signposts reminding us that life holds immeasurable meaning and love can last a lifetime if we have vision and faith and accrue the tools to sustain what we hold dear. Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons is a living […]