JayDaYoungan and his pregnant girlfriend Jordan Brooks were reportedly arrested in Georgia earlier this week. According to documents obtained by The Shade Room, the couple is facing a variety of charges, including narcotics possession, tampering with evidence and possession of a firearm/knife during commission of a crime. They were taken into custody on Tuesday (April […]
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 […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Burgeoning Zimbabwe rapper Bantu has linked with fellow Zimbabwean Dr. Chaii for their new collaborative EP, Coming To America Vol. 1. Bantuâs 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. “Itâs been a crazy […]
Ariana Grande is saying âthank u, nextâ to the new trend of âimpersonatingâ her on TikTok. In a since-deleted Instagram story, Grande shared actor and writer Jordan Firstmanâs âImpression of a Memeâ video to call out TikTokers who have earned huge followings just for impersonating her. âOmg can this please also double as your impression […]
Los Angeles, CA – SiR adds his contribution to Top Dawg Entertainment’s fan appreciation week with West Coast rapper Boogie in-tow for their new hazy laidback vibe “Rapper Weed.” related news Isaiah Rashad Lets Off ‘Why Worry’ Single For TDE Fan Appreciation Week April 23, 2020 Featuring self-production from the “John Redcorn” crooner himself, “Rapper […]
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has dropped 38 Baby 2, a sequel to his breakthrough mixtape 38 Baby from 2016. The project marks his last release before a self-imposed music hiatus. The Atlantic Records artist’s 17-track tape is his second project of 2020, arriving a few months after February’s Still Flexin Still Steppin. The new release […]
Miami, FL – Police bodycam footage of Trick Daddyâs January 2019 arrest has surfaced. In the video, obtained by TMZ, the tenured rapper appears to have bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. The authorities ask if heâd been drinking and he concedes he had “three of four drinksâ earlier that evening. While searching the rental car, they […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine â who was released from federal lockup early and given home confinement because of coronavirus concerns â wants permission from the court to shoot music videos in his backyard, a letter from his legal team filed Thursday reveals. âI am writing today only to request the Courtâs approval to permit Mr. Hernandez to spend […]
New York, NY – Wale has joined forces with Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean Raymond to bring to life the breathtaking cinematic experience for his Wow… That’s Crazy album intro “Sue Me.” related news Wale Wants Mental Health Insurance To Come With Record Deals August 8, 2019 In his first directorial experience, Kerby flips the four-minute […]
Los Angeles, CA – Another Top Dawg Entertainment artist makes their long-awaited return amid the label’s fan appreciation week, as Isaiah Rashad releases his rapid-fire “Why Worry” single. related news TDE’s Zacari Ascends From R&B Underground With ‘Edamame’ & ‘This Woman’s Work’ Singles April 21, 2020 Building on the hype of previous releases from labelmates […]
While countless Hip Hop artists were blazing up on Monday (April 20) in honor of the international pot smokers holiday, Slim Thug was celebrating a clean bill of health. Nearly a month after the Houston-bred rapper revealed he was suffering from the coronavirus, he has now revealed he’s tested negative. Slim shared a screenshot of […]
Louisiana rapper Bennahhunnaa attracted social media attention for all the wrong reasons. During an Instagram Live session, a woman who’s been identified as his girlfriend — or perhaps ex-girlfriend — appeared to shoot him when he refused to leave her apartment. In a clip captured from the livestream, the woman is shown brandishing a gun […]
The Verzuz Instagram Live battle platform is heating up. After the RZA took on DJ Premier and Teddy Riley and Babyface (kinda, sorta) executed attempt No. 2 at their highly anticipated battle, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have their eyes set on Dr. Dre and Diddy. While speaking to Timbo on Monday night (April 20), Swizz […]
Young Thug evidently found humor in French Montana’s claim he has more hits than Kendrick Lamar. On Tuesday (April 21), Thugger hopped on Instagram to weigh in on the egregious statement, saying, “Stupid ass nigga says he got more hits than Kendrick Lamar. Fool.” Young Thugâs reaction to French Montana saying he has more hits […]
Well, at least Lady Gaga knows how to handle a leak by now. On Wednesday, music-hungry fans noticed a new listing on Targetâs website today for Chromatica, Lady Gagaâs long-awaited sixth album thatâs currently sitting in purgatory due to the coronavirus pandemic (it was originally set for an April 10 release). Sure, that sounds fine: […]
Los Angeles, CA – Top Dawg Entertainment has continued their fan appreciation week with two new singles from resident crooner Zacari. related news Ab-Soul Channels Inner Eminem ‘Kamikaze’-Switch On ‘Dangerookipawaa Freestyle’ April 20, 2020 The two singles serve as the first follow-up release for the singer since his 2019 Run Wild Run Free project. Both […]
Ice Cube, Mack 10 and W.C. formed the Westside Connection supergroup in 1994 and wound up appearing together on Mack 10’s debut album, Westside Slaughterhouse, in 1995. But after two group albums albums, the trio disbanded in 2005 due to a conflict between Cube and Mack. The rumor was Cube’s brother-in-law wound up getting a beatdown. During […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is letting some businesses reopen in his state on Friday (April 24) despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But one business owner who won’t be opening his doors is Killer Mike. The Run The Jewels MC, who owns The Swag Shop with his wife Shay Render, told TMZ his Atlanta area barbershops […]
As far as the world currently knows, Hayley Williams will release her first solo album on May 8. But in case 17 days is too long a wait (no matter that itâs already been three years since Paramoreâs last album), Williams has now released ten songs off the project, titled Petals for Armor. She released […]
New Orleans, LA – Birdman wants to lend a helping hand to New Orleans residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cash Money Records boss has offered to pay the month of May’s rent for anyone in need living in the city’s Uptown residential area. “I would like 2 offer to pay everybody rent for month […]
With American Utopia on a short hiatus from Broadway before a planned fall 2020 return, David Byrne, New Yorkâs finest resident and friend to all bikes, appeared on Amy Schumerâs podcast to share an unlikely source of creative inspiration for his certified perfect show: Jerry Seinfeld. Turns out, the Bee Movie and SeinfeldVision star was […]
Corona, CA – Lil Xan has reportedly made another trip to the hospital, although this time it’s not for eating too many Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. According to TMZ, the 23-year-old Californian was rushed to the hospital on Sunday (April 19) after appearing to suffer a panic attack over coronavirus concerns. He’s been holed up at […]
Small businesses across America are in peril as the economic impact of the COVID-19 shutdowns start to take effect, and Amoeba Music â part of the long-imperiled cohort of record stores â is sending out a plea for help. The independent music retailer has outlived such massive music enterprises as Tower and Sam Goody, but […]
BeyoncĂ© addressed COVID-19’s extreme impact on black Americans during Global Citizen’s One World: Together At Home event on Saturday (April 18). The multi-platinum selling singer spoke on the high death rate, specifically citing the harsh realities in her hometown of Houston. “Black Americans disproportionately belong to these essential parts of the workforce that do not […]
Riverdale, GA – Healthcare workers at the Atlanta metro area’s Southern Regional Medical Center received a gift from 2 Chainz on Thursday (April 16). The T.R.U. boss and his business partner Mychel “Snoop” Dillard donated hundreds of meals to the medical facility’s employees battling the coronavirus pandemic. “Born and raised in Atlanta, this city has […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine has become a bit of afterthought thanks to COVID-19, but BlocBoy JB hasn’t forgotten about the controversial rapper testifying against members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods. The Memphis-bred artist reminded his Twitter followers about 6ix9ine’s snitching in an antagonistic post on Saturday (April 18). “6ix9ine Can Change His Name To 9ine 6ix […]
Gucci Mane had a good laugh at a meme parodying the night he shot and killed Jeezyâs friend and associate, Pookie Loc. On Sunday night (April 19), the Atlanta rap mogul shared a popular meme on Instagram of a man acrobatically shooting a would-be intruder. The short clip depicts the man running down a staircase […]
French Montana recently sat down with Complex journalist Speedy Morman to chop it up about a variety of topics. During the Skype video convo, the Moroccan-American rapper was asked about his ongoing beef with 50 Cent. He promised the For Life producer will appear on the next episode of his recently resurrected Cocaine City Live series and […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted a “compassionate release” from prison earlier this month and now, it looks like he wants to pick up right where he left off. According to TMZ, the controversial rapper has shelled out over $300,000 for a new chain and purchased several luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz […]
Alright, alright, Ticketmaster will refund your tickets already. The sales and distribution platform and its parent company Live Nation have come under fire in recent weeks as would-be concert-goers sought refunds for over 18,000 events canceled or indefinitely postponed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to Billboard, Live Nation is reportedly finalizing a plan that […]