The coronavirus pandemic has Young Thug searching for answers in biblical scriptures. Thugger suggested the Bible predicted the life-changing COVID-19 disease in an Instagram post. The YSL Records boss highlighted a selection from the Second Book Of Chronicles and shared it on social media with directions to “pay attention children.” “Whenever I hold back the […]
Boosie Badazz was in the middle of an Instagram Live session when someone asked him about Webbie, his former collaborator. Without hesitation, he made it perfectly clear he wanted nothing to do with that conversation. “Don’t ask me about no Webbie,” the Baton Rouge native says in the clip. “Do you see me with fuckin’ […]
One advantage of “social distancing” is having more free time to get creative and apparently, that’s what DJ iMarkkeyz was doing when he decided to remix Cardi B’s recent Instagram rant about her coronavirus fears. The track was uploaded to iTunes and Apple Music and broke through at No. 96 on the platform’s Hip-Hop/Rap Songs […]
As fear surrounding the coronavirus pandemic grows, toilet paper and hand sanitizer have become hot commodities. Shelves at countless grocery stores around the globe have been cleared out, leaving many without the basics. But evidently, Lil Yachty sees an opportunity. According to a recent Instagram post from the 22-year-old rapper, he’s selling designer toilet paper for […]
Fans of Jay Electronica finally had their dreams fulfilled when he dropped his long awaited debut album, A Written Testimony, last week. The 10-track project boasts heavy contributions from Roc Nation boss JAY-Z as well as Travis Scott and The-Dream. But Joe Budden, who’s built a career around giving his opinion, evidently feels Hov’s omnipresence steals […]
Thundercat is back with another taste of his forthcoming It Is What It Is album called “Fair Chance.” The sentimental track features contributions from Ty Dolla $ign and Lil B and Thundercat’s signature, airy vocals. The Los Angeles-bred bass impresario was close with Mac Miller before his September 2018 death, so lyrics such as “I’ll keep […]
Hartford, CT – Eric B. is living a parent’s worst nightmare. The Hip Hop legend’s publicist Alvina Alston sent out a statement on Tuesday (March 17) that confirmed his 28-year-old daughter, Erica Supreme Barrier, had succumbed to the injuries she sustained in a serious car accident. “It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Boston Hip Hop staple M-Dot and DJ LP2 have linked with Germany-based producer Roccwell for a new video for “Roadrunner.” The track comes from Roccwell’s forthcoming Still Lovin’ Boombap album and follows M-Dot’s latest single “The Atonement,” which was produced by Pete Rock. Written, recorded and shot in Munich during M-Dot’s last European tour, […]
Alfred Banks has joined forces with Tank and The Bangas member Albert Allenback to form a new duo called SaxKixAve. Before their debut EP I Don’t Wear Suits drops on April 17, the two give listeners a preview of what’s to come with the lead single “Mr. Apricot” featuring Tarriona “Tank” Ball. “Jumping in this […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the globe, the phrase “Marshall Law” started trending on Twitter early Monday (March 16) and some people actually believed that meant a new Eminem album was on its way. They evidently failed to understand it was simply a misspelling of martial law, “the law administered by […]
Lil Uzi Vert is facing allegations of plagiarism. The Atlantic Records rapper was put on blast by South Korean artist Tae Tae, who accused him of copying a six-year-old painting for his “That Way” cover art. “I am very upset that I have to write such an article,” Tae Tae wrote on Instagram. “I saw […]
Keri Hilson thinks 5G radiation caused the Coronavirus pandemic. In a series of since-deleted tweets, the R&B singer highlighted how the virus appeared shortly after the launch of 5G in China last November, warning her fans to disable the wireless technology. “People have been trying to warn us about 5G for YEARS,” she wrote. “Petitions, […]
Drake has made history once again. According to Billboard, Drizzy now holds the record for most Hot 100 entries ever after earning his 208th placement. The OVO star accomplished his record-setting feat thanks to his appearance on Lil Yachty’s “Oprah’s Bank Account” single. The song debuted at No. 89 on the Hot 100 dated March […]
BlocBoy JB was lucky to avoid a serious injury — or worse — after performing a risky pool jump. JB shared a video of his dangerous stunt Instagram on Monday (March 16). The Memphis-bred rapper leaped from a balcony and barely made it into the water as his ankle smashed against concrete. “Welp My Blacc […]
Quelle Chris has announced a new album titled Innocent Country 2. The veteran MC unveiled details about the LP along with his Joseph Chilliams and Cavalier-assisted single “Living Happy” on Monday (March 16). Chris’ upcoming project is scheduled to be released through Mello Music Group on April 24. The album features collaborations with Earl Sweatshirt, […]
After canceling her tour in line with CDC restrictions issued to curb the coronavirus pandemic, Billie Eilish announced on March 16 that she will be rescheduling the remaining dates on her âWhere Do We Goâ tour. The 18-year-old pop star kicked off her live gigs on March 9 in Miami and was scheduled to conclude […]
Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” is dominating the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020. According to Billboard, the Atlantic Records artist’s popular single has officially reached its 10th week at No. 1 on the chart. “The Box” is the 39th song to spend at least 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The last track […]
Ariana Grande, proud Bernie ho and consistently socially conscious benefactor, has already risen to the occasion of our national crisis and tweeted at her 70 million followers to stay the fuck home. âIt is incredibly dangerous and selfish to take this situation lightly,â she wrote over the weekend, likely aghast at the droves of reckless […]
Pittsburg, CA – Bay Area-based rapper A-Wax is under investigation for a homicide in Pittsburg, California. According to The Mercury News, A-Wax was arrested on a murder warrant last Tuesday (March 10) but has only been charged with gun-related crimes. The rapper, whose real name is Aaron Scott Doppie, was charged with three felony counts […]
Visionaries are an underground Los Angeles Hip Hop institution. Founded in 1995, the members of the group â DJ Rhettmatic, 2Mex, LMNO, Lord Zen, KeyKool and Dannu â have all reveled in successful solo careers over the years but when they come together, it’s like they haven’t missed a day. As the Visionaries preps their […]
Los Angeles, CA – Yung Berg is facing some serious allegations. According to The Blast, the former Love & Hip Hop personality has been accused of viciously pistol whipping a woman he’s dating. The woman reportedly showed up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles with a broken nose, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate […]
Woodside, NY – 50 Cent was very much “in da club” over the weekend. According to TMZ, the For Life co-creator was at Starlet’s Gentlemen’s club in Woodside, New York on Saturday night (March 14), throwing around money as he failed to practice “social distancing.” In a clip posted online, Fiddy throws money at the dancers […]
Fans of Donald Glover â A.K.A. Childish Gambino â were able to rejoice on Sunday (March 15) when a surprise album from the elusive artist appeared online. But it turns out the celebration was only temporary. By Sunday night, the album was gone and disappointment from his fans set it. The 12-track project featured SZA, […]
Film Twitter may keep vintage Paul Thomas Anderson alive by reposting that one grainy video of him every few weeks, but Fiona Apple remembers a different P.T.A. In a new interview with Apple, The New Yorker writes that Anderson was âcoldly critical, contemptuousâ during their relationship. Apple and Anderson started dating in 1997. They collaborated […]
Musicians across the world whose livelihood depends on the touring industry are reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In the case of genre-blending British artist Yungblud, known for known for the Halsey and Travis Barker collaboration â11 Minutesâ along with contributions to the soundtracks for 13 Reasons Why and Fast & Furious: Hobbs […]
Sure, coronavirus is working hard, but Bernie Sandersâs events team is working harder. Amid a hold on campaign rallies to reduce the coronavirusâs spread, Sanders will still pull out more celebrity endorsements and musical performances on a March 17 digital rally. (Howâs that for your St. Paddyâs Day plans?) Neil Young, who has already endorsed […]
Harry Styles wearing powder blue is a tonic and we are drinking it up. Styles wowed the folks at NPRâs Tiny Desk Concert, singing four songs from his sophomore album Fine Line. Sometimes forgoing the instruments entirely, Styles and his five-piece band harmonized like another group that wonât be named. Once again, Styles attempted to […]
Billie Eilish built a blockbuster in a bedroom, so it makes sense sheâd record a Bond song on a tour bus. âWe recorded the vocals in a bunk in the dark on the bus in a basement in Texas,â she recalls of the creation of âNo Time to Die,â her song for the James Bond […]
Legends supporting legends is simply what we love to see. Fiona Apple revealed to the The New Yorker that her highly anticipated upcoming album is named after another â90s icon, Gillian Anderson. The name of her new album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, isnât an X-Files quote, though (or from the actressâs more recent turn in […]
Well, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical profession at large and pretty much everyone you follow on Twitter has been on you to please, for the love of God, physically isolate yourself as much as possible to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, if their concerns werenât enough to put the […]