Chicago, IL – Protest music from 1988 still rings true today. After announcing their return to social media on Saturday (May 30), hacktivist group Anonymous set their targets on the Minneapolis Police Department for their “many crimes” and the Chicago Police Department. According to various reports on social media, the group allegedly hacked the radio […]
As demonstrations and protests continue throughout the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody, Russ is using his platform for a good cause. The “Best On Earth” artist reposted an image of him from 2017, where he donned a black T-shirt which read, “If You Want To Change The System Speak Up […]
Eminem is acutely aware of his privilege as a white man in America ā and a wealthy celebrity at that.Ā Shortly after former Minnesota police officer was arrested for the murder of George Floyd, Slim Shady resurrected an overlooked track from 2017’s Revival called “Untouchable” and turned it into a call-to-action on Twitter. “Speak up,” he […]
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 25-year orbit, Roc Marciano has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most influential artists.Ā He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017 and his latest Marcielago last December.Ā The Los Angeles resident is also an extension of Long Island, New York’s rich […]
50 Cent is among the hundreds of celebrities speaking out about the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd. Floyd was pronounced dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis on Monday night (May 25) not long after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes. […]
Like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic is giving Waka Flocka Flame some extra time to think. It seems while doing some soul searching, the longtime rapper decided he’s going to embark on a different path. On Sunday (May 25), Waka Flocka announced his new career goal Twitter. “I’m officially dedicating my life […]
The world’s in the middle of strange times, and G-Eazy has decided to memorialize his thoughts about it on wax with a project. The Bay Area native has revealed he’s releasing a new effort titled Everythingās Strange Here on June 5. Though his previously announced album These Things Happen Too is still happening, G-Eazy explained […]
It’s album season for Big Sean, and he’s pulling out all the stops. Sean Don got on Instagram Live with DJ Khaled on Sunday night (May 24) and ended up revealing some gems about his next project thanks to Khaled’s prodding. While discussing Detroit 2, the Def Jam rapper all but confirmed production from the […]
Guess whoās back, back again, and wants you to shoot him a text sometime? D12 Eminem. On Monday, May 25, the Real Slim Shady tweeted out his cell phone number. āDear Stan, I meant to write you sooner, but I just been busyā text me, Iāll hit you back 313-666-7440 #MMLP20 #DearSlimā wrote Eminem before […]
The longstanding issue between Troy Ave and Mysonne reached another level over the weekend. On Saturday (May 23), the two traded barbs on Twitter over the concept of integrity, culminating with Troy insulting Mysonne’s mother and saying both “suck a dick.” “Remember when Nuke pressed u outside of Starlets & u copped a plea bout […]
The mother of Jeezy‘s daughter was ready to have him put in jail if he didn’t pay up on a previously agreed upon arrangement. According toĀ Bossip,Ā Mahlet āMahiā Gebremedhin wanted him jailed for criminal contempt. She alleged her ex was giving her a hard time over buying her a car, which he’d just agreed to do […]
In case their music video dances have you fooled, the Haim sisters really are quarantined separately, as they showed when they joined James Corden on the May 21 Late Late Show. The sisters sat with their guitars in separate bedrooms for the first performance of their new song āDonāt Wanna,ā ahead of their next albumās […]
If you need any more reason to be social distancing right now, just look at Damon Albarn ā even he isnāt hanging out with his animated friends in Gorillaz. When Albarn and the band came on Jimmy Kimmel Live for a historic performance, Albarnās first duet with a member of Gorillaz, they still kept their […]
Atlanta, GA – The Verzus Instagram Live battle between Ludacris and Nelly went down on Saturday (May 16). At the start of event, Luda had some extra time on his hands while Nelly wrestled with some technical issues. He previewed two new songs: “Silence Of The Lambs” featuring production from Timbaland and additional vocals from […]
Kendrick Lamar hasn’t released a studio album since 2017’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpieceĀ DAMN.Ā As K. Dot fans’ thirst for new material grows, Top Dawg CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is providing a tiny bit of relief.Ā During an Instagram Live session on Sunday evening (May 17), Tiffith provided a small update, writing, “Stay patient. King Kendrick will […]
Napoleon of the Outlawz has been out of the spotlight for some time, but he recently popped back up and shared some thoughts on Biggie in a new interview. On Monday (May 18),Ā The Art of DialogueĀ shared a clip of 2Pac’s former artist being asked about Biggie coming to Los Angeles months after ‘Pac passed. In […]
DMX can’t seem to catch a break. After serving time in federal prison for tax evasion, the State of New York is now reportedly seeking almost $225,000 in back taxes from the Hip Hop legend. According to Bossip, the state of New Yorkās Division of Taxation has filed a tax warrant against X, alleging he […]
J. Cole will be adding more gold and platinum plaques to his mantle. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed seven new gold certifications and three platinum-selling singles for Cole on Thursday (May 14). One of his certified platinum releases, “Neighbors” from 2016’s 4 Your Eyez Only, secured double-platinum status for selling 2 million […]
50 Cent’s trolling knows no bounds. Now that Black Family Mafia kingpin Southwest T is out of prison, the television mogul has been coming after anyone who he believes owes Southwest T money, including Diddy, Irv Gotti and Jeezy. On Thursday (May 14), the veteran rapper shared an old throwback photo of Southwest T to […]
OVO Sound artist Roy Woods is back with an EP titled Dem Times. The six-track set is his first project since 2017’s Say Less album. The Warner Records singer/songwriter’s latest work is OVO’s fourth release of 2020. Drake’s imprint previously dropped his Dark Lane Demo Tapes, PARTYNEXTDOOR’s PARTYMOBILE album and dvsn’s A Muse in Her […]
Everyday Struggle co-host DJ Akademiks has been riding for Tekashi 6ix9ine since “GUMMO” exploded in 2017. Their close relationship put him at the center of controversy following 6ix9ine’s November 2018 arrest when Aks was accused of being a “snitch” in the now infamous racketeering case. Days after 6ix9ine was taken into custody, Aks denied any […]
Young Buck has been sitting behind bars at Tennessee’s Cheatham County Jail since last December. The former G-Unit member was taken into custody as a “fugitive from justice” due to an outstanding child abandonment warrant. Now, AllHipHop reports he’s filed for bankruptcy in what could be an effort to evade a sizable debt to his […]
Chances are Katy Perry already had a Mrs. Jumbo and coordinating dog-sized Dumbo costume in her closet ahead of Sundayās Disney Family Singalong: Volume II, since that is her thing, but it also might be a kind gesture to distract you from the most tear-jerking song in the Disney canon, āBaby Mine,ā which is devastating […]
If Tekashi 6ix9ine detractors weren’t mad before, then this latest feat should push them over the edge. According to Chart Data, the polarizing rapper’s comeback video for “GOOBA” has surpassed a YouTube record previously held by Eminem.Ā On Saturday (May 9), Chart Data tweeted, “.@6ix9ine‘s “GOOBA” garnered the biggest 24 hour debut for a Hip […]
The 6ix9ine saga jumped through the looking glass last fall when he escaped federal racketeering and firearm charges by pleading guilty and appearing as the star witness for the prosecution during the trial against the Nine Trey Bloods ā the set he shouted out throughout his meteoric rise to rap stardom, fueled by the thunderous […]
San Francisco rapper, producer, and poet George Watsky just made history for a good cause, livestreaming a run to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous freestyle rap and raise money for his tour and crew, who were sidelined during the tour for his new album Placement as venues across the country shuttered […]
Suicide Squad producer Steve Mnuchin has, frankly, had enough of your complaints about the economy and being unemployed and needing more than one stimulus check to survive, and heās decided to take that out on [checks notes] Axl Rose? On Wednesday night, Guns Nā Roses front man Axl Rose exercised his first amendment right on […]
Joey Bada$$ voiced his disdain for albums with more than 14 songs in a Complex interview, which was published on Tuesday (May 5). While answering a question about what to expect on his next project, the Pro Era rapper stressed his belief in a “less is more” approach when it comes to making an LP. […]
Nearly three years after being awarded $9.4 million in a lawsuit against Michael Jacksonās production company, star producer (and honorary Vulture staffer) Quincy Jones lost most of that money in an appeal of the case. The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles reversed $6.9 million of that award due to a procedural issue […]
Take it as a sign that things are looking up or that itās really end-times, but Adele just posted to her Instagram for the first time in over four months. The elusive chanteuse, whoās been modeling social distancing since the release of her last album, 25 (save for the occasional trip to Pieces), returned to […]