When Juice Wrld unexpectedly died last year, he apparently left behind a sizable fortune. According to TMZ, the 21-year-old rapper was worth nearly $3.3 million at the time of his death. Legal docs reportedly reveal Juice Wrld’s estate was worth at least $3,278,867.49, which includes a Miami condo valued around $1,490,000 and at least one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
According to the New York Times, Genesis Breyer P-Orridge, British musician, writer, performance artist and gender nonconformist, has died at the age of 70 following a battle with leukemia. Ryan Martin of Dais Records, to which the singer was signed, posted a message about P-Orridge’s death from her daughters Caresse and Genesse to Facebook on […]
Los Angeles, CA – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the economy and incite fear across the globe, some people aren’t really concerned — and Waka Flocka Flame is one of them. During an interview with Real 92.3 LA, he and his wife Tammy Rivera talked about their relationship and a myriad of other topics. […]
Well, it’s official. The largest live music booking companies — Live Nation Entertainment and AEG — have suspended all tours amid coronavirus outbreak. According to a press release, the companies “have come together to form a global task force to drive strategic support and unified direction ensuring precautionary efforts and ongoing protocol are in the […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL – YNW Melly was in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida courthouse on Wednesday (March 11) where the gravity of his situation didn’t appear to phase him. Dressed in prison black and whites, the 20-year-old rapper sat shackled in the courtroom with a giant smiled plastered on his face as a team of lawyers […]
At a time where coronavirus panic has caused travel restrictions, closed schools, music festival cancelations and sport season suspensions, Lupe Fiasco hopped on Instagram to share some calming thoughts about the growing pandemic. “In the midst of all of this going on, just remember that the coronavirus is you,” he said on Thursday (March 12). “What […]
Def Jam labelmates Jadakiss and Pusha T dodged a bit of potential controversy earlier on when their lyrical murder collaboration in “Hunting Season” arrived adjacent to Pop Smoke’s still-unsolved homicide. related news Jadakiss Reveals Styles P Dissed JAY-Z On His Own Song February 29, 2020 With all the clarifications in order, the pair have since […]
The upcoming ninth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise has just been dealt a crippling blow as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has already shuttered sports leagues and tournaments, universities and music festivals. Variety reports Universal Studios has now moved Fast 9 from its original date of May 22, 2020, to April […]
Soulja Boy made a wise decision when he chose to invest in the soap business. During a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Soulja revealed he’d teamed up with a company called The Soap Shop, which carries a variety of dish detergents in different flavors such as strawberry and coconut. “I got dish detergent,” he said […]
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, major music events such as SXSW and Ultra Music Festival in Miami are being canceled — and now, Cardi B is scurrrred, okurrr? In a recent Instagram video, the Grammy Award-winning rapper issued a colorful PSA for those questioning the seriousness of the situation. “Government, let […]
Los Angeles, CA – Maxo Kream’s brother, Money Madu, was shot and killed in the Woodland Hills suburb of Los Angeles on Monday (March 9). According to KTLA 5, officers responded to a shooting call inside an apartment around 4:25 a.m. local time. When police arrived, they found the 27-year-old victim on the floor with […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Albuquerque-based MC Def-i has once again teamed up with veteran SoCal producer/artist Ariano, this time for their new collaborative album Deserted Oceans. The title represents both artists’ homelands, with Def-i hailing from the deserts of New Mexico and Ariano coming from the intoxicating California beaches. As with Def-i’s previous projects, he firmly spits his truth […]
Austin, TX – The surviving members of the Beastie Boys — Mike “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horvitz — have been forced to pull of Austin’s annual South By Southwest music festival due to the coronavirus. The two Hip Hop pioneers were scheduled to participate in the film portion of the event to discuss […]
Jadakiss chose to delay his Ignatius album last week following the death of Pop Smoke, but The LOX MC is back in promo mode with the LP due out on Friday (March 6). Ahead of the project’s release, Jada shared the official tracklist on Wednesday (March 4). The veteran rapper’s fifth solo album is comprised […]
50 Cent vowed to take responsibility for finishing Pop Smoke’s last album on Sunday (March 1). The 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper was shot and killed during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills last month, putting a swift end to his burgeoning career. On Tuesday (March 3), the For Life exec hit up Instagram and revealed Pop […]
Los Angeles, CA – Former Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight may be serving a 28-year prison sentence for manslaughter, but apparently he still has to cough up millions of dollars to cover an old lawsuit. According to NBC Los Angeles, a judge recently upheld a $107 million judgment against him that was originally awarded […]
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 […]
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). “i’m on the move listening to Pop smoke,” 50 wrote. “i decided i’m gonna executive produce and finish his album for him.#abcforlife #starzgettheapp […]
G Herbo has dropped PTSD, a new studio album inspired by his therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. The LP is the follow-up to his Sessions project, which was released at the end of 2019. The Chicago-bred MC’s 14-track album features collaborations with Chance The Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, 21 Savage, […]
With the backing of JAY-Z and Yo Gotti, the social justice department of Roc Nation has filed another lawsuit against the Mississippi Department of Corrections. It marks the second suit they’ve filed this year. Team Roc — the philanthropic arm of Roc Nation — wants the “barbaric” conditions at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman addressed immediately […]
As friends, fans and loved ones continue to mourn the sudden deaths of Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, LL Cool J sat down with Entertainment Tonight to discuss his relationship with the late L.A. Laker. During the interview, Mr. Ladies Love Cool James — wearing his Rock The Bells jacket — recalled discouraging Bryant […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine took the stand last December as the government’s star witness int he case against Nine Trey Gansgsta Blood members Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack and Anthony “Harv” Ellison. As a direct result of 6ix9ine’s testimony, Mack was convicted of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. According to the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Ice Cube gave high praise to the late Kobe Bryant during an appearance on ESPN’s First Take. While sharing his favorite memory of the Los Angeles Lakers great, Cube said Bryant was the perfect prototype for a basketball player. “I saw him go up and dunk, and I saw how his […]
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 […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has released his Still Flexin Still Steppin mixtape. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper revealed the tracklist on Thursday (February 20) with an Instagram post. Consisting of 14 fresh cuts, the project features Quando Rondo as its sole guest. Previously released singles include the Vadebeatz-produced “Fine By Time” and “Knocked Off” produced by […]
Los Angeles, CA – In the wake of Pop Smoke’s shooting death, Blueface has issued an ominous warning to artists who come to sunny Los Angeles looking for fame and fortune. On Wednesday (February 19) — only hours after the news of Pop Smoke’s murder broke — Blueface vocalized his feelings about it in one […]
Vallejo, CA – Bay Area rapper Nef The Pharaoh got some devastating news last week when he learned his sister and 4-year-old nephew were killed in a double murder suicide. According to KRON 4, Jacoby Brooks shot and killed Nef’s sister and the child before turning the gun on himself. Officers found the woman shot to […]