It’s hard to picture Rihanna in 2020 without her multiple crowns: wealthiest female musician, one of the world’s best-selling artists, a multi-hyphenate businesswoman, the first woman of color to lead a luxury fashion house under LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. But in 2005, she was just a tenacious, unknown 17-year-old from the left side of […]
Trouble is back with a new album titled Thug Luv. The LP serves as his follow-up to 2018’s major label debut Edgewood, which was executive produced by Mike WiLL Made-It. The Def Jam rapper’s latest work is comprised of 18 songs. Quavo, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Boosie Badazz, City Girls, Jacquees and Scalez make guest appearances […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Burgeoning Zimbabwe rapper Bantu has linked with fellow Zimbabwean Dr. Chaii for their new collaborative EP, Coming To America Vol. 1. Bantu’s multicultural background shines on every song and spotlights a collage of unique sounds, rhythms and stories. “We spent a year working on this EP,” Bantu tells RealStreetRadio. “It’s been a crazy […]
Fredo Bang has released his new mixtape Most Hated on Def Jam Recordings. The project serves as the follow-up to 2019’s Pain Made Me Numb. The Baton Rouge-bred rapper’s latest tape includes 12 tracks. Moneybagg Yo, Lil Baby, Tee Grizzley, YNW Melly and CeeFineAss make guest appearances on the project. Check out Fredo’s Most Hated […]
Big Sean has officially announced his next album, Detroit 2, and released a trailer in support of the project. The clip and announcement coincide with his 32nd birthday, which he celebrated on Wednesday (March 25). While the Detroit 2 trailer hones in on Sean’s connection to his hometown, the clip also offers a glimpse at […]
New York, NY – After roughly 25 months in the position, Paul Rosenberg has decided to step down as Def Jam Recordings’ CEO/Chairman. According to a press release, Rosenberg has decided to launch a new joint venture with Universal Music Group (UMG) called Goliath Records. However, he’ll continue to serve as a consultant to Def Jam for […]
Los Angeles, CA – Police are investigating an alleged theft after YG claimed hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen from him. According to TMZ, the Def Jam artist says over $400,000 in bling was taken from his hotel room at The London in West Hollywood on New Year’s Eve (December 31). […]