1501 Certified Entertainment CEO Carl Crawford was apparently blindsided by Megan Thee Stallion claims the label was holding her music hostage after she attempted to renegotiate her contract. On Monday (March 2), a Texas federal judge granted Meg a temporary restraining order against both Crawford and 1501 ordering they “do nothing to prevent the release, […]
Los Angeles, CA – Usher has captivated audiences with spectacular dance moves to pad his widely successful music career. Thanks to an upcoming series on Quibi, the unique mobile platform-in-the-making, his skills will be the litmus test for a new generation of dancers. The 41-year-old Grammy Award-winner will join Hip Hop dance duo Ayo & […]
New York, ny – Anyone with an ear on the underground pulse of New York has undoubtedly come across East Harlem MC UFO Fev.Ā After gaining headway with some notable features, he released Fresh Air, his first project of 2020, which isĀ produced entirely by Statik Selektah. The album, Fev tells RealStreetRadio, was inspired by A Tribe […]
Memphis, TN – A group of former Three 6 Mafia affiliates and other Memphis-based artists are suing DJ Paul and Juicy J for allegedly not compensating them for their work. The lawsuit accuses Paul and Juicy of committing “over 150 independent acts of copyright infringement.” TMZ was the first to report on the lawsuit but […]
New York, NY – Skyzoo is admittedly “furious” after Oscar-winning director Spike Lee claimed he’s “being harassed” by New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Lee made the revelation during a recent interviewĀ with Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman on EPSN’s First TakeĀ and said he wouldn’t be attending another Knicks game this year following an incident […]
Atlanta, GA – Big Boi is adding another event to the crowded festival circuit. The Outkast MC has announced his inaugural Kryptonite Festival, which is scheduled to take place at the Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park in Atlanta on April 18. The legendary rapper has booked his fellow Dungeon Family members Goodie Mob, Dreamville […]
Twitter – Lil Uzi Vert is evidently jumping back in the mix with both feet. Shortly after dropping the new Backstreet Boys-sampling single “That Way,” he made a swift return with an opportunity for his fans. On Monday (March 2), Uzi revealed two possible album covers for his long-delayed Eternal Atake album. The following day, […]
Killer Mike has been an outspoken ally of Bernie Sanders since the Vermont senator initially ran for president in 2016. With Sanders now in the running for the Democratic presidential bid once again, the Run The Jewels MC’s support hasn’t wavered. In fact, it’s only ramped up. On Monday (March 2), Mike ā along with […]
Los Angeles, CA – Vice President of A&R at Atlantic Records Yung Berg, who has rebranded himself as producer Hitmaka, doesn’t think Megan Thee Stallion should be making such a fuss about her record contract. TMZ caught up with Berg at the Los Angeles International Airport on Monday (March 2) and asked him about Meg’s […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Myka 9 is a man of many talents. As a veteran member of Project Blowed, Freestyle Fellowship and Haiku D’Etat, the Los Angeles-based MC know no bounds. Now, the hardworking artist is back with a new video for “Portrait” featuring Blak Rapp Madusa and Billy Pilgrim. The beat and vocals were recorded […]
With the end times feeling so near, thank goodness Harry Styles has given us something to look forward to months from now. This October, heās taking over Madison Square Garden for a fancy dress party (in American: a costume party) and youāre all invited. This isnāt like that scene in Mean Girls where Cady Heron […]
New York, NY – Master P and Romeo Miller stopped by The Breakfast Club to discuss their departure from WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop. In the interview, the father-son duo made it clear they weren’t happy with the reality television show’s emphasis on manufacturing drama. “I feel like the show is not going where […]
With Joe Budden’s media career in full swing, Lupe Fiasco recently took it upon himself to spearhead a campaign in efforts to keep Hip Hop supergroup Slaughterhouse thriving under his leadership and lyricism. In a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, Royce Da 5’9 flatlined the idea by simply stating, “It’ll never happen” and offered up clear-cut […]
Despite her labelās alleged attempts to prevent her from releasing new music, TMZ reports that Megan Thee Stallion is now free to drop new tracks this very week after a Texas judge filed a temporary restraining order against 1501 Certified Entertainment. The ruling was a response the lawsuit the Texas-born rapper filed against the label […]
View this post on Instagram North West closes the Yeezy Season 8 show with her debut music performance, a rendition of @redcarpetgirlzā āWhat I Do.ā ? @aardrijkskunde for Highsnobiety A post shared by HIGHSNOBIETY (@highsnobiety) on Mar 2, 2020 at 1:00pm PST Kim Kardashian West and Kanye Westās daughter North had a fashion and a […]
Nicki Minaj did more than shake her tailfeather at this year’s Carnival. TTT News captured the globally recognized superstar, who hails from Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, as she donated $25,000 to the St. Jude’s Home for Girls during her recent return back to her old stomping grounds. “I want to thank […]
Harris County, TX – Megan Thee Stallion’s issues with her label quickly went from social media to a Texas courtroom. Hot Girl Meg has reportedly sued 1501 Certified Entertainment after calling out the imprint for blocking her from dropping new songs. According to TMZ, a Harris County judge has granted Megan a temporary restraining order […]
Budapest, Hungary – The Game’s face got him out of a speeding offense in Budapest, Hungary. The West Coast rapper took to Instagram immediately after his interaction with the police, boasting about how easily they let him off the hook. In the video posted earlier on Monday (March 2), Game addresses his audience from the […]
A notable group of rap heavyweights has joined forces for the Feed The Streetz ‘Living Legendz’ Edition Tour and a wide range of fan bases are looking to benefit as a result. On April 24 in Atlanta, T.I., Rick Ross, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Lil Kim, Yo Gotti, Boosie Badazz, and DJ Drama will all kick-off […]
As an elder statesmen and one of Hip Hopās most heralded sound smiths, RZA has always striven to find his zen in the chaos of a life that involves crafting classic beats, rhyming, starring in and scoring films and even authoring the blueprints to dynasty building. Mental health continues to be a pervasive discussion, both […]
Los Angeles, CA – Flavor Flav was dismissed from Public Enemy on Sunday (March 1), shortly before Chuck D and his Public Enemy Radio brethren hit the stage at the Bernie Sanders rally in Los Angeles. Now, Public Enemy has released an official statement to RealStreetRadio addressing the group’s decision and making it abundantly clear […]
A dispute over the writing credits for Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” has turned into a full-fledged legal battle. Justin Raisen, Jeremiah Raisen, and Justin “Yves” Rothman have countersued the multi-platinum selling artist after she sued them to dismiss their claims of contributing to her hit single. The trio says they worked with Lizzo on a song […]
Los Angeles, CA – Netflix is throwing its hat into the festival circuit ring. The streaming giant has announced the Netflix Is A Joke Fest, a week-long comedy festival held across multiple venues in Los Angeles. Comedy stars such as Dave Chappelle, Jamie Foxx, Kevin Hart and Martin Lawrence will perform at the festivities, which […]
Post Malone opened about his face tattoos in the cover story for GQ Style‘s Spring/Summer 2020 issue. In the interview, the diamond-selling artist said the ink work on his face comes from insecurity about his looks. “I’m a ugly-ass motherfucker,” he explained. “It does maybe come from a place of insecurity, to where I don’t […]
On March 2, former Recording Academy CEO and president Deborah Dugan was fired nearly two months after being put on paid leave. The following post has been updated throughout. āMusicās biggest nightā carried on mostly business as usual this year, but prior to the Grammys ceremony, was overshadowed by weeks-long behind-the-scenes tension. Just over a […]
Bankroll Fresh’s Street Money Worldwide label has announced the release date for his posthumous album In Bank We Trust. The late rapper’s debut LP is scheduled to drop on Wednesday (March 4), exactly four years to the day of his death. The Atlanta-bred artist’s first studio album was originally supposed to be released in April […]
Miami, FL – Trick Daddy is denying reports his Miami restaurant was shot up over the weekend. The Shade Room reported a shooting took place inside the rapper’s Sunday’s Eatery restaurant, but Trick took to Instagram to do some damage control on Monday (March 2) and vehemently denied the incident ever occurred. “I don’t know […]
Pop Smoke’s first posthumous album may have found its executive producer. 50 Cent volunteered for the role and announced his intentions to finish the late rapper’s LP Instagram on Sunday (March 1). “iām on the move listening to Pop smoke,” 50 wrote. “i decided iām gonna executive produce and finish his album for him.#abcforlife #starzgettheapp […]
The rumors are true: Lady Gagaās pregnancy with LG6 is finally coming to term. After formally dropping the ever-so-pink āStupid Loveā a few days ago, Gaga has revealed that her new album will be released April 10, unless itās leaked sooner, we guess, not that that would ever happen with a Gaga song. The album […]
With the presidential election around the corner, the stakes have never been higher for clinching those crucial states straddling blue and red. Just ahead of Super Tuesday, Tenacious D have announced a tour aimed at galvanizing the people of the purple states. Jack Black and Kyle Gass are taking their comedy-rock act acrossĀ the Midwest and […]