Oakland, CA – Bay Area rapper Kafani is denying reports he’s the ringleader of a multi-million dollar wire fraud ring. On Friday (February 21), The Mercury News reported Kafani stands accused by federal prosecutors of running a scheme that allegedly stole millions from several victims across the state of California. But Kafani begs to differ. […]
Minneapolis, MN – P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter and Dessa â collectively known as Minneapolis-bred Hip Hop crew Doomtree â are back with their first single in five years. Titled “Five Alive,” the track is full of unbridled energy and Doomtree’s signature sound. Every member of the crew is clearly armed […]
Dame Dash was seen yelling at his children in a heated therapy session — or attempt at one — on an episode of WE TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop. In a clip from the show, the Hip Hop mogul repeatedly called his son Damon “Boogie” Dash Jr. and daughter Ava Dash “stupid” before labeling them […]
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 […]
Someday (today) somebodyâs gonna make you want to exit your Slack and ignore messages from your colleagues (still today) in favor of watching this delightful Kellyoke cover of Wilson Phillipsâs certified â90s smash hit âHold Onâ (can again confirm, itâs today). The trio welcomed Clarkson with open arms and even more open vocal cords, and, […]
Los Angeles, CA – While thousands of people gather in downtown Los Angeles on Monday (February 24) to pay final respects to Kobe and Gianna Bryant at a public memorial service at the Staples Center, TIDAL is bringing the celebration of life to fans across the globe. Regardless of membership status, fans can tune in […]
It’s Sunday night and everyone is watching television, dreading the Monday morning hustle. Suddenly, a familiar voice comes on the TV and it doesn’t take long to determine it’s the one and only Snoop Dogg, starring in multiple commercials that air the same night. The D-O-Double-G has seemingly been on an ad bender as of […]
Seattle, WA – Bubbling northwest artist Zayside is repping what he knows in his RealStreetRadio-premiered “Caught Up” video. The premise for the joyous visual is simply connecting dots all across the 206. âI wanted to bring some unity within the city of Seattle, so I linked with another local artist (PMO$howtime) who reigns from the […]
Sure, you might be a big enough fan of Jim Carrey to actually pay money to see Sonic the Hedgehog, but youâll never be the kind of fan who gets paid to actually appear in his TV show. Well, unless youâre Ariana Grande, who stopped by Kidding last night to play Piccola Grande, the âpickle […]
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 […]
Brooklyn, NY – 22gz has sent his condolences to the late Pop Smokeâs family, despite the preexisting beef between the two Brooklyn rappers. 22gz â who claims he originated the Brooklyn Drill sound Pop Smoke also represented â took to Twitter to share his message. âAll beef aside, I feel sorry for boy,â he wrote. […]
Miami, FL – Fat Joe smooths it out with Dre at one of Miami’s greatest hotspots Club Liv in the TIDAL-released visual for their latest single “Hands On You” from their collaborative album Family Ties. The Irv Gotti-directed video and Hitmaka-produced features The Bronx Heavyweight and Dre — one-half of Miami’s revered production duo Cool […]
Lord Jamar has been one of Eminem’s most outspoken critics for years â typically from DJ Vlad’s couch. Par for the course, the Brand Nubian MC has weighed in on Em’s recent comments on Hip Hop culture. During an interview with KXNG Crooked, Em was asked if he believes he’s a “guest in the house of […]
2nd Generation Wu has undergone a transformation. For the group’s second single “New Generation,” Young Dirty Bastard and Sun God hang back. while iNTeLL (U-God’s son) and PXWER (Method Man’s son) take the reigns. Boasting dark, eerie production from YODI and intelligent, braggadocious bars of iNTeLL and PXWER, the track puts their undeniable chemistry boldly […]
San Francisco, CA – Diddy was sidelined in San Francisco and forced to cancel an appearance for surgery on his left quadricep â but that didn’t stop him from plugging one of his latest ventures. Dressed in a hospital gown and blue hair net, the Hip Hop mogul spoke about the return of Making The […]
Oh, here he comes! Pretty literally. Watch out, girl. Wear protection. John Oates, of Hall & Oates and mustache fame, fondly recalled to the New York Post in a new interview that he had a legendary sex streak during the bandâs heyday, culminating in a number of bed pals that he still canât totally recall. […]
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 […]
The always radiant JhenĂ© Aiko is setting the stages for her third studio album Def Jam, which she has affectionately titled CHILOMBO. An album release date of March 6 was also revealed when JhenĂ© took to Instagram to simultaneously premiere the cover art, which features her staring off into the sunlight while sporting a yellow […]
More than seven million people tuned in to peep the breakout visual, “ROXANNE,” when it premiered last week. In an effort to keep the flames hot and burning, the incomparable Swae Lee has hopped on the official remix. View this post on Instagram roxanne remix drops toniteeee whoâs ready? ??? A post shared by Arizona […]
Los Angeles, CA – Red Bull is taking fans into the world behind Teyana Taylor’s live show House of Petunia with a new documentary titled Assembly Required: Teyana Taylorâs House of Petunia. The film explores the creative and collaborative efforts it took to make her performance at Red Bull Music Festival New York possible. The 60-minute documentary captures […]
For those who were hoping to fill their homes with the scent of Erykah Badu‘s scorched underwear — you’re too late. The neo-soul trailblazer took to Twitter to announce that her “Badu Pussy Premium Incense” has already sold out. “Fasses selling pu$$ c in the south ???!” she wrote on Thursday (Feb. 20), mere hours […]
Atlanta, GA – Fresh off of his first-ever All-Star appearance, Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young hit a milestone, running a career-high 50 points in a thrilling 129-124 victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday (February 20). Moments after the final buzzer sounded, the ATL hooper was congratulated on the court by friend and longtime […]
Despite the absence of Eminem’s name on the tracklist, Slim Shady has made a healthy contribution to Royce Da 5’9’s new album The Allegory. Midway through the project, a familiar voice begins speaking on “Perspective (Skit)” and it’s quickly apparent it’s Nickle Nine’s Bad Meets Evil cohort. For two minutes and 24 seconds, Em speaks […]
Detroit, MI – Fresh off the release of the third installment of his No Cosign Just Cocaine series, Detroit MC Ty Farris drops off a two-for-one visual for the Bozack Morris-produced singles âNo Receipt, No Returnâ and âRide Thru The Jungle.â Directed by Augustine Cruz for Envysion Entertainment, the videoâs dark scenery and dramatic lighting […]
Continuing to support their 2019 collaborative LP Grace and Alchemy, Midwest MC G. Huff and Southern spitter Lena Jackson release a remix for the standout âAnother Dead Rapperâ featuring the iconic Brownsville duo M.O.P. View this post on Instagram G.Huff & @ljackpower "Another Dead Rapper" ft @famem.o.p and @billydanzem.o.p (@statikselekt remix) Dropping this off on […]
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 âFine By Timeâ and âKnocked Offâ produced by […]
Charlotte, North Carolina MC Deniro Farrar has resurfaced with a new EP called Sole Food, which arrives roughly a year after the Re-Up EP. The cover art depicts a shirtless Deniro sitting outside in a chair as his signature dreads are shaved off. The health conscious rapper talked about his decision to change his lifestyle in […]
Los Angeles, CA – The rumor mill was buzzing on Wednesday (February 20) after several erroneous reports suggested Nipsey Hussle’s girlfriend Lauren London had moved on with Diddy. But London promptly set the record straight Instagram, bringing the chatter to an abrupt halt. “Stop fuckin playing with me and my name,” she wrote. “Now let […]
Lil Baby‘s My Turn arrives on February 28 but ahead of its release, the Quality Control star has revealed the project’s star-studded guest appearance lineup. The project is set to feature fresh verses from Lil Wayne, Gunna, Young Thug and Future, among others. My Turn also include his buzzing singles “Whoa” and “Sum 2 Prove.” His song “Catch […]
Portland, OR – CD Baby is shutting down its Portland, Oregon-based retail store. The independent distributor is making the pivot to focus more on distribution, monetization and promotion services. As one of the largest distribution services in the world, they will continue to distribute physical products through other channels. “CD Babyâs mission is to help […]