Like so many others, Russell Simmons’ daughter Aoki Lee is outraged over the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, who died on Monday (May 25) after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes while detaining him on the ground. On Wednesday night (May 27), Aoki […]
Gunna looks to Young Thug as his YSL Records label boss, but evidently that’s not all. In a new feature for Interview Magazine published on Tuesday (May 26), Thugger switched roles and sat in the interviewer chair to chat with his signee. Amid talking about Gunna’s new album Wunna, the question of “best rapper alive” came […]
Another day, another 6ix9ine beef kicks back up on the ‘gram. On Saturday afternoon (May 23), Tekashi posted an old video of Charlamange Tha God’s infamous promise regarding the Brooklyn rapper and his legal troubles. “If Tekashi 6ix9ine beats this case, I’ll suck his dick,” the Breakfast Club host said on his Brilliant Idiots podcast back […]
DMX is still gunning for a Verzuz battle with JAY-Z despite talks of a showdown with Eminem. Although N.O.R.E. claims Verzuz mastermind Swizz Beatz is eyeing a matchup between X and Slim Shady, the Ruff Ryders MC made it clear he wants Hov in a clip from a Drink Champs podcast taping. “Em don’t want […]
Hip Hop’s original gangster Ice-T spent his formative years in South Central Los Angeles where street code was everything. As he recently posted on Instagram, “I don’t F with people that F with people I don’t F with.” Essentially, loyalty is key. So it’s no surprise the gangsta rap vet has a few thoughts on Tekashi […]
Like most of the rap community, Warren G is well aware of the trouble Tekashi 6ix9ine has been stirring up since his release from prison last month. Over the weekend, Snoop Dogg engaged in an online war of words with the 24-year-old “GOOBA” rapper and warned him to back up. The “Regulate” legend is clearly […]
Fans hoping to see Brandy battle Monica in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series are out of luck. In an interview with Atlanta radio station V-103, Brandy said her “Boy Is Mine” collaborator rejected the idea of the two facing off in an Instagram Live clash. “I heard that she doesn’t wanna do it,” she […]
The Verzuz Instagram Live battles are getting increasingly more popular. N.O.R.E. Claims Eminem Will Take On DMX In Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle On Saturday (May 16), Ludacris and Nelly went head-to-head with an arsenal of hits and now, it looks like the stage is being set for the next one. According to an Instagram post from […]
Snoop Dogg has issued an ominous warning to Tekashi 6ix9ine after the polarizing rap figure threw several shots in his direction on Friday (May 15). In a since-deleted Instagram video, the Doggfather instructs 6ix9ine to essentially keep his name out of his mouth. “Last time you said something, I didn’t have time,” he says with […]
Roughly five months after Pop Smoke’s untimely passing, the late rapper’s debut album is on its way. While sharing the posthumous project’s cover art on Thursday (May 14), Pop’s manager Steven Victor revealed it will arrive on June 12. However, no title has been announced. View this post on Instagram June 12 2020 A post shared […]
The mother of Tekashi 6ix9ine’s daughter Sara Molina has been an ongoing part of his saga since the beginning. After going on Instagram Live earlier this month and claiming 6ix9ine raped and abused her, she later insisted he’s a “marked man.” But evidently two can play at this game. On Wednesday (May 12), DJ Akademiks […]
As the Verzuz platform heats up on Instagram Live, Swizz Beatz is brainstorming with his peers to come up with the next potential battle. During a recent Live conversation with Joe Budden for Beatz’s Zone Radio, the veteran producer threw around the idea of pitting Rakim against Big Daddy Kane in a “verses only” battle. […]
Snoop Dogg is stepping up to the plate as a potential Verzuz challenger for JAY-Z. On the heels of DMX calling out Hov for a battle, the D-O-Double-G contends he’s the appropriate opponent for an Instagram Live clash with the Roc Nation boss. During an interview with Fat Joe, Snoop explained why — in his […]
Love it or hate it, Tekashi 6ix9ine made his return to rap with “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8) — his first musical offering since he was granted a “compassionate release” from prison last month. The video for the single racked up over 36 million views in less than 24 and his Instagram Live session broke a […]
Cypress, TX – Youngboy Never Broke Again needs his six feet of space, dog. In a video that went viral on Thursday (May 7), the Baton Rouge native can be seen reacting in a way that would definitely not be described as happy when a fan approached him in an undisclosed residential neighborhood. According to […]
MixedByAli hopped on Instagram to commemorate the many accomplishments of Nipsey Hussle with a photo of his plaques — ranging from the gold-certified single “Hussle & Motivate” and Kendrick Lamar-collaborated “Dedication,” to his Grammy-nominated debut album, Victory Lap. “You did it bro @nipseyhussle!” Ali, who mixed the album, captioned the post. View this post on Instagram You did […]
Tory Lanez‘s life would apparently make great Quarantine Radio content right now. According to a new report TMZ published on Monday (May 4), Celina Powell is claiming that she was beat up by Joe Budden’s ex, Kaylin Garcia, in defense of the New Toronto 3 singer. Powell says this all went down on Friday (May […]
Diamond grills are big business — but they apparently also do big damage. YFN Lucci found himself a trending Twitter topic over the weekend after he had his diamond grill removed and revealed his real teeth, which aren’t exactly in good shape. The 29-year-old rapper has been sporting the $120,000 teeth since last February. Over the […]
No less than 24 hours after 50 Cent suggested he would rather face Snoop Dogg than Ja Rule in an Instagram battle, the Hollis, Queens rapper has responded. Down in the comment section of Big Boy’s Instagram post regarding the battle, the “Always On Time” artist took a moment to reflect on 50’s response. “He […]
No less than 24 hours after 50 Cent suggested he would rather face Snoop Dogg than Ja Rule in an Instagram battle, the Hollis, Queens rapper has responded. Down in the comment section of Big Boy’s Instagram post regarding the battle, the “Always On Time” artist took a moment to reflect on 50’s response. “He […]
50 Cent and Ja Rule are never going to agree on anything, including an Instagram Live battle but 50 did offer a suggestion of who he should battle: Snoop Dogg. Speaking with Big Boy on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the For Life creator broke it down to one simple factor: catalog. View this post on Instagram Would you want to […]
Shortly after Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted a “compassionate release” from prison, his legal team promised their client wouldn’t go back to his trolling ways — but evidently, the polarizing rapper can’t help himself. On Thursday (April 30), the 23-year-old Brooklynite snuck into The Shade Room’s comment section to diss 50 Cent. Underneath a video titled “50 […]
Compton, CA – Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine undoubtedly have a few extra dollars to spare. So like any decent music moguls would do, they’re pooling their funds together to provide COVID-19 relief to the city that put Dre on the map — Compton, California. According to The Press Telegram, Dre and Iovine’s donation will provide more […]
Los Angeles, CA – Building on the hype from his recent single “Rapper Weed” with Boogie, Top Dawg Entertainment vocalist SiR is back with the video for his Chasing Summer fan-favorite “John Redcorn.” related news SiR Grabs Boogie For Smoked-Out ‘Rapper Weed’ Single April 23, 2020 The visual re-creates the likeness’ of TDE members AB-Soul, Jay Rock, […]
Atlanta’s Lil Gotit has dropped a new mixtape titled Hood Baby 2. The project arrives a few months after his A-Team collaboration with Zaytoven, Lil Yachty and Lil Keed. The Alamo Records artist’s latest work features 18 tracks. Future, Yachty, Gunna, Keed and Guap Tarantino make guest appearances on the tape. View Gotit’s Hood Baby […]
Asher Roth is back with a new album titled Flowers On The Weekend. The project is his first studio LP since 2014’s RetroHash. The Pennsylvania-bred rapper’s 12-track album is produced entirely by Rob Deckhart a.k.a. Rob Devious. The LP includes collaborations with Lil Yachty, Buddy, lojii, Joyce Wrice, Gaby Duran and CJ Smith. Check out […]
Los Angeles, CA – Seemingly out-of-nowhere, and in a puff of smoke on 420, Ab-Soul has delivered his new lyrically lucid single “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle.” related news Snoop Dogg Says Top Dawg Entertainment Is “A Better Version” Of Death Row Records October 28, 2019 The track follows his impressive guest appearance alongside Boogie on Reason’s “Trapped […]
Tha Dogg Pound’s Daz Dillinger has linked up with Goodie Mob member Big Gipp to drop a collaborative album titled A.T.L.A. The veteran rappers first announced the LP in late 2017 yet have delivered it almost three years later. The duo’s nine-track project marks Gipp’s return following a lengthy absence in terms of albums. The […]
Los Angeles, CA – This 4/20 will mark the three-year anniversary of Wiz Khalifa‘s mobile game, Weed Farm. In celebration of the milestone, gamers have been invited to a special anniversary event that will continue until 5 pm (PST) on Monday (April 20). According to a press release, Wiz and the Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm […]
San Francisco, CA – Snoop Dogg will soon be the face of his own 19 Crimes wine. The rap veteran has partnered with the Australian wine company to launch the brand’s first-ever Californa wine, which will be appropriately named “Snoop Cali Red.” “I’ve been a fan of this wine and I’m excited to unveil my […]