Los Angeles, CA – It’s early morning on a Monday and Ben Lyons has agreed to an interview but he does not have too much time to spare. Later that day, the 38-year-old will be filling in as a co-host on the Mason & Ireland show on ESPN Radio Los Angeles. The following day he […]
Gayle King’s interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie resulted in a variety of emotions for countless people. Some were angry the veteran journalist had the nerve to bring up Kobe Bryant’s 2003 sexual assault case considering the NBA superstar had just died, while others felt King was completely justified and fair in her questioning. Snoop […]
Los Angeles, CA – Eminem made a surprise appearance at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday (February 9) and basically confused everyone. Why is he here? Why is he performing “Lose Yourself,” a song that earned him an Oscar 17 years ago? Why is Martin Scorsese sleeping during the performance? Martin Scorsese watching Eminem […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Canadian producer Elaquent is expanding his horizons with his first venture outside of the instrumental beat scene in the form of his next album Forever Is A Pretty Long Time. Ahead of its release, he’s shared another single from the project called “Airwalk” featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Chester Watson. âIâm fortunate to have […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Queens, New York native Grafh has recruited several heavy hitters for his forthcoming album The Oracle III, including Conway The Machine who appears on the project’s second single “Pray.” Produced by DJ Analyze, the track is one of 15 new tracks on the upcoming album. âThe Oracle series that DJ Green Lantern […]
Eminemâs surprise appearance at last nightâs Academy Awards ceremony threw us for a brain-scrambling loop, along with many members of the live audience. Some celebs were visibly amped to witness this absolutely out-of-left-field âLose Yourselfâ performance, nearly two decades after Eminem won an Oscar, in absentia, for the song. Others (Billie Eilish) were openly perplexed, but […]
If you like Bernie Sanders, but havenât yet been compelled to get off your buns about it, The Strokes are hoping they can lure you to one of their chosen candidateâs Get Out the Vote rallies with the promise of new music. And if not, you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own […]
This March 31, it will be a year since Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was murdered in Los Angeles, shot and killed outside his store Marathon Clothing. Last month, director Ava DuVernay introduced Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Roddy Ricch, Kirk Franklin, and YG to the Grammys stage for a tribute to the […]
Brooklyn, NY – Anyone who’s ever had visions of Casanova terrorizing Everyday Struggle co-host Akademiks has now gotten their wish. In the Antoine Allen-directed mini horror movie “Knock Knock,” the Brooklyn rapper is seen bursting into Ak’s crib accompanied by a host of unsavory individuals in ghoulish masks. The end result marks a certain doom […]
Diamond D’s The Diam Piece 2 album was jam-packed with guests, so it’s not surprising to see LP’s videos feature a stacked lineup. The Diggin’ In The Crates MC/producer gets some more assists for his “Survive Or Die” video, bringing all three of track’s contributors back for the visuals. Fellow D.I.T.C. member Fat Joe kicks […]
Dallas, TX – Yella Beezy’s beef with fellow Dallas-based rapper Mo3 has reportedly led to a lawsuit. Mo3’s manager Brandon Rainwater is suing Yella over an alleged assault that occurred outside Dallas’ V Live strip club in January, according to TMZ. Rainwater claims he suffered a dislocated hip after being on the receiving end of […]
New York, NY – The year 1997 was a lot of things for a lot of different people but for Paper Route Empire all-star Key Glock, it was the pinpoint date of his arrival. “1997 I came inâ this world flexin’ (Yeah)/Yeah, it was reckless in them trenches, had to make some sh!t happen” he raps […]
New York, NY – Ma$e called out Diddy last month for multiple things, including “starving” his artists and allegedly making it difficult for the “Harlem World” rapper to buy back his catalog â despite a $2 million offer. CMG boss Yo Gotti stopped by The Breakfast Club last week and gave a different perspective when asked about […]
San Francisco, CA – Denzel Curry is bringing his Red Bull Zeltron World Wide concert series to the Bay Area. The Carol City-bred MC will face off against Rico Nasty at the professional wrestling-inspired event in San Francisco on March 20. Curry and Red Bull’s unique live show features two rappers battling over the course […]
New Orleans, LA – Run The Jewels are hitting the road again, this time with Rage Against The Machine. El-P and Killer Mike have announced their inclusion in RATM’s upcoming reunion shows, which are scheduled to begin in El Paso, Texas on March 26. The two are joining the reunited band’s Public Service Announcement Tour […]
Los Angeles, CA – G-Eazy has confirmed he’s not dating Megan Thee Stallion after sparking rumors with a viral kissing video. The platinum-selling rapper was asked about his relationship with Megan at the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 9). G-Eazy echoed her recent denial […]
Ice Cube is slated to star in a film about the life of 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields titled Flint Strong, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is based on the the dramatic adaptation of 2015 boxing documentary T-REX. The actor-rapper will star as her coach, Jason Crutchfield, and will be […]
50 Cent has been doing the press rounds ahead of the premiere of For Life, his forthcoming ABC drama about Isaac Wright Jr. who was imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit. While speaking to Access, the Power mogul was asked about the recent controversy surrounding Gayle King’s interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. During their […]
The Jacka’s team has unveiled details about his first posthumous solo album, which is titled Murder Weapon. The late rapper’s upcoming LP is scheduled to drop on February 28 EMPIRE. “Jacka and I started working on this project before he passed,” The Jacka’s management said in a press release. “He had already announced to the […]
BeyoncĂ© knows how to treat her friends right. A few weeks ago, she gifted celebrities like Reese Witherspoon and Kim Kardashian West clothes, shoes, and accessories from the revamped Ivy Park. And last night, she threw them a post-Oscars party so spectacular there was a strict social media ban. For wealthy eyes only! But, still, […]
Janet Jackson is gearing up for her first album since 2015’s Unbreakable. The multi-platinum selling singer announced a new LP titled Black Diamond as well as a supporting tour of the same name on Monday (February 10). “Hey U Guys!” she wrote Instagram. “Iâve heard all your wishes and now from my lips to your […]
Los Angeles, CA – Eminem made a surprise appearance at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards on Sunday night (February 9) where he performed his Oscar-winning song “Lose Yourself.” Sir Elton John, who also collected a gilded trophy in the Best Original Song category for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the film Rocketman, reconnected with Shady […]
Detroit, MI – Prominent Detroit Hip Hop artist DJ Slick B was reportedly shot and killed on Friday (February 7). According to ABC 7 Detroit, the 28-year-old Motor City legend (real name Byron Gilbert) was with another man around 7:25 p.m. local time when a suspect attempted to rob them at gunpoint. Both men were shot […]
Because her Rock Hall induction wasnât the time or place for Janet Jackson to bust out a memorable performance and/or bring down the goddamned arena, weâve got some good news as 2020 continues to swallow us whole. Jackson announced today that sheâll be embarking on an international tour in support of her upcoming album, both […]
Somewhere, Blue Ivy Carter is yelling, âGet The Wall Street Journal on the phone, immediately!â The brains and the braun behind BeyoncĂ©âs whole operation, Blue Ivy canât be happy with her grandma Tina Knowles-Lawson telling the WSJ that BeyoncĂ© is working on something new. âI mean, my art pieces are like my children,â Knowles-Lawson said […]
Lord Jamar is thinking about rounding up fellow Brand Nubian members Sadat X and Grand Puba for an Eminem diss track â and he’d like DJ Premier to take control of production. During yet another interview with VladTV, the tenured MC was asked if it was coming. “We’ll see,” he replied. “Premier, send me that […]
Nicki Minaj has admitted that she dropped her new track "Yikes" because of "bullying" from her label and her fans after a snipped she dropped proved popular. I was playing a snippet for my crazy fans & they made me put it out. They are bullies. I only had 1 verse done. The label bullied […]
One of the most important parts of any modern awards show is the scouring of every frame as they flash past for essential isolated moments. If youâre lucky, you get one great one, like Jason Bateman beating Game of Thrones for an Emmy or Gwyneth Paltrow fighting with her dress to get across the awards-show […]
Los Angeles, CA – The 92nd Annual Academy Awards got underway at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 9). Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson were among the many Hollywood heavyweights present for the ceremony. But one person certainly wasn’t expected to make an appearance â Eminem. […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, Snoop Dogg called out Gayle King after she asked about Kobe Bryant’s past rape allegations during an interview with former WNBA player Leslie Jones. Also, Nick Cannon recalled the time he almost beat Eminem’s ass and Future vowed to get his son, who is facing hefty prison time, […]