Siblings of the late Prince hit another roadblock in their attempt to receive money from his estate. A judge denied a petition for compensation filed by Prince’s heirs — Sharon, Norrine and John Nelson — according to documents obtained by The Blast. The group claimed estate representative Comerica Bank has paid $20 million to lawyers […]
New York, NY – The Breakfast Club dubbed YBN Almighty Jay “Donkey of the Day” on Wednesday (April 15). Why? Because the 18-year-old rapper admitted he wasn’t practicing social distancing and was telling girls to “pull up” despite the rampant coronavirus pandemic. Charlamagne Tha God explained what led him to the conclusion while bequeathing the […]
Rapsody unveiled her third studio album EVE last August, securing a perfect 5.0 rating from RealStreetRadio in the process. The 16-track project honored several powerful black women who served as role models and inspirations for the North Carolina-bred MC, including Afeni Shakur, Nina Simone and Aaliyah. Now, the album is being turned into an English […]
Since the coronavirus pandemic started its rampage, school shootings have ceased. Many schools shut their doors in early March to slow the spread of the virus, simultaneously decreasing opportunities for gun violence on campus. According to data from the National School Safety Center and National School Safety and Security Services, March 2020 was the “first […]
Pop Smoke’s posthumous album isn’t the only project being developed in honor of the late rapper. Steven Victor, who served as Pop and Pusha T’s manager, revealed he’s working on a documentary to memorialize his client in an interview with Complex. “I’m working really, really hard on this Pop Smoke album,” Victor said. “And I’m […]
DJ Jazzy Jeff opened up about his recent bout with COVID-19 in a conversation with his old friend Will Smith. Jeff detailed his symptoms and revealed he completely lost track of time while he was sick. “I came home from my trip and was like, ‘I feel like I’m coming down with something,’” he explained. […]
Kanye West graces the May 2020 cover of GQ magazine and, unsurprisingly, had some colorful comments to share with editor-in-chief Will Welch. During their conversation, Kanye compared himself to not Jesus or Bill Gates — this time, it was the late Kobe Bryant. “He was the basketball version of me, and I was the rap […]
Rapsody unveiled her third studio album EVE last August, securing a perfect 5.0 rating from RealStreetRadio in the process. The 16-track project honored several powerful black women who served as role models and inspirations for the North Carolina-bred MC, including Afeni Shakur, Nina Simone and Aaliyah. Now, the album is being turned into an English […]
This January, in the midst of creating Yeezy couture; a compound in Cody, Wyoming; and putting on weekly Sunday Services, Kanye West lost close friend Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter accident along with eight other people in Calabasas, California. West threw an emergency midnight Sunday Service that night, and just three days later, […]
The Keyshia Cole and O.T. Genasis beef has taken yet another bizarre turn, now going as far as to include Cole’s sister, Neffeteria “Neffe” Pugh, and their mother, Francine “Frankie” Lons. In a post shared to Instagram on Tuesday (April 14), O.T. claimed he used to sell crack cocaine to Lons. “I almost went to jail […]
Meek Mill is doing his part to feed the hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philly-bred rapper decided to auction off his Rolls-Royce Phantom as part of the #ALLINCHALLENGE, which is dedicated to addressing food inequality. In the Instagram announcement, he also nominated LeBron James, Floyd Mayweather and James Harden to donate. “This for people […]
Jefferson Parish, LA – Niyo Davinci, a member of the Flight School production team, was allegedly shot and killed by his girlfriend in the New Orleans metro area on Monday (April 13). Jefferson Parish sheriff’s officers arrested 41-year-old Chanel Galle and charged her with negligent homicide, according to The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. Multiple sources tell […]
Clayton County, GA – Playboi Carti was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia earlier this month for expired tags, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana and failure to move over. But according to TMZ, it sounds like his mouth could’ve played a role in the incident. During the routine traffic stop, Carti allegedly told […]
DaBaby isn’t wasting any time with an elaborate rollout for his next album. After teasing a release date Twitter on Monday (April 13), the Interscope Records rapper confirmed he’s dropping a new LP titled Blame It On Baby. “‘BLAME IT ON BABY,’” he wrote on Instagram. “THIS FRIDAY MF! #ImCutLikeDat.” View this post on Instagram […]
Boosie Badazz has returned with a video for “Who Am I To Judge” shortly after refusing to apologize for the transphobic comments he made about Dwyane Wade’s child. Throughout the duration of the track, he defends his position and insists allowing a 12-year-old child to choose their gender is a profound mistake. “Mama told me […]
Demi Lovato may be on the cover of the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar, but the real story here is which teen stars she is, and isn’t, still friends with. So let’s run through. Ariana Grande? “I love the fact that Ariana and I have such a supportive friendship because it’s hard to find,” Lovato […]
This is so exciting that we actually heard our pork rolls screaming from the fridge while gelling their hair. The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund announced on Tuesday that the state’s two foremost music royals, Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, will be coming together for a benefit show to raise money to “fight the […]
“Easy does it,” Kid Cudi urges on his new single “Leader of the Delinquents,” and the message couldn’t come at a better time. The rapper dropped his new song, his first solo music since his 2016 album Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin,’ and his first release since Kids See Ghosts, his collaboration with Kanye that spawned […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s legal team promised their client wouldn’t be engaging in questionable online behavior, but it looks like the polarizing rapper isn’t heeding their recommendations. After making his grand return to social media on earlier this month, he’s now trolling Tory Lanez during the Toronto native’s Instagram Live show, Quarantine Radio. On Monday night (April 13), 6ix9ine […]
Young Chop was recently given 24 hours to leave Atlanta — but that doesn’t seem to be bothering the veteran producer. Chop, who has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons lately, shared an Instagram video of himself wearing a mask and playing a video of a random guy threatening him. The man says, […]
Young Thug has turned down Sauce Walka’s offer to settle their beef in a boxing match. After the Sauce Twinz member issued a challenge Instagram on Saturday (April 11), Thugger commented on the post to reject his rival’s invitation. “U need to put that money into ya homies, build your label up,” Thug wrote in […]
Boosie Badazz has made it clear he won’t apologize for criticizing Dwyane Wade’s parenting. In an interview with The Breakfast Club, the outspoken rapper continued to defend his contentious comments about the former NBA star’s transgender daughter Zaya and claimed JAY-Z almost got involved in the controversy. “It’s kinda fucking with my money, but I […]
Adult Swim Singles has shared a new song from R.A. The Rugged Man, which serves as the 23rd entry in the 2019-2020 program. Titled “Dragon Fire,” the track is the latest single from the Long Island MC’s forthcoming album All My Heroes Are Dead and features contributions from Ghostface Killah, Masta Killa and Kool G Rap. All My […]
Naughty By Nature opens up their music vault with the release of the Forgotten Quarantined Archives. The trio’s new EP features songs the group says have been “in the stash for years.” Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee’s latest project includes seven tracks and guest appearances by Anthony Hamilton and Tah G Ali. Production […]
With the Statik Selektah remix to “Another Dead Rapper” featuring M.O.P. still getting spins on Shade 45 (currently free during the pandemic), the duo of G. Huff and Lena Jackson aren’t letting the smoke settle. This time around, with Who On The Track and DJ Idea on the beat, they’ve connected with West Coast legend […]
The highly anticipated Instagram Live battle between DJ Premier and RZA went down on Saturday (April 11). As expected, the event drew thousands of people. By the two-minute mark, over 90,000 people had joined and the number continued to climb until RZA finally appeared about 12 minutes after the stream kicked off. With approximately 170,000 […]
Wu-Tang Clan luminary Method Man and his son PXWER have linked up on wax for the first time ever on the 2nd Generation Wu remix “New Generation.” Along with inTeLL, the son of U-God, Meth and PXWER effortlessly swap bars over YODI and intelligent’s dark, keyboard-laced beat. “It’s dope to work with my pops,” PWXER […]
Houston, TX – Iyanna Mayweather is reportedly facing a hefty sentence if convicted of stabbing Lapattra Jacobs, the mother of Young Boy Never Broke Again’s child. Subsequently, BOSSIP reports she’s seeking the best possible legal counsel and hired famed attorney Kurt Schaffer, who once successfully defended Rap-A-Lot Records founder J. Prince, to take her case. Mayweather stands accused of […]
Polo G continues his 2020 run with his new single, “DND.” The WayneOnABeat-produced track also arrives with a moody visual and serves as the latest offering from Polo’s next album. In the Jordan Wozy-directed clip, the Chicago native puts his phone on “Do Not Disturb” mode and isolates himself from his peers. related news Interview: […]
Lawrenceville, GA – Young Chop — real name Tyree Lamar Pittman — was evidently arrested this week. During an Instagram Live session, the tenured but seemingly troubled producer was fearful of leaving Gwinnett County Jail in Georgia and believes someone snitched on him. “Hey y’all boys told on me,” he says. “Them boys working with […]