Jonesboro, GA – Boosie Badazz didn’t get the warm welcome he likely expected from a Planet Fitness in Jonesboro, Georgia. In the wake of his comments about Dwyane Wade’s transgender child, he was apparently banned from ever coming back to that particular gym. But instead of taking the consequence in stride, Boosie blasted the gym on […]
It didn’t take very long for former college basketball coach John Beilein’s tenure as head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers to come to an end. While there was a multitude of factors that led to the 45-year veteran’s decision to step down on Wednesday (February 19), new reports suggest things got their rockiest after he […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Producer Amp Live (formerly of Zion I) and Rebelution’s Eric Rachmany — collectively known as Unified Highway — have surfaced with a new reggae-infused single called “Headlines.” The track comes from the duo’s upcoming project Headlines, Unified Highway’s sophomore album. “‘Headlines’ is a great song to pave the way for our second […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pop Smoke’s murder this week was initially assumed to be a botched robbery but now, TMZ reports surveillance footage on the Hollywood Hills home where he was shot and killed suggests a targeted hit. People who have viewed the tape said four men arrive at the home around 4:30 a.m. local […]
Pomona, CA – Rap rookie JAHMED is repping his Cali hometown Pomona to the fullest in his crispy new visual “FIAT.” While no Italian automobiles actually appear in the Polygon-directed video, the black-and-white cinematography gives viewers a glimpse into his Inland Empire hood, as well as his Left Coast lyrical stylings, that is reminiscent of […]
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony have teamed up with Buffalo Wild Wings for a hilarious new ad spot. The commercial, which arrived on Wednesday (February 19), stars Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Flesh N Bone, Wish Bone and their longtime manager Steve Lobel who are caught in a debate. Krayzie is convinced Bone Thugs needs to change their name […]
Royce Da 5’9 was seemingly in a celebratory mood on Tuesday (February 18) when he announced Eminem’s Music To Be Murdered By had been certified gold by the RIAA. The Bad Meets Evil MC shared a photo of Shady holding a shovel and donning a fedora — in true Music To Be Murdered By form […]
Roughly four years after 2016’s Dame Fortune, seasoned producer RJD2 has announced his next album, The Fun Ones, will arrive on April 17 RJ’s Electrical Connections. The project marks RJD2’s seventh solo album but this time, he takes an unconventional approach. The Fun Ones is assembled as a mixtape and uses samples from conversations with several […]
Houston Rockets James Harden and Russell Westbrook grace the March 2020 cover of GQ, in the process paying tribute to Outkast’s iconic Stankonia photo shoot. Shortly after the cover was unveiled on Tuesday (February 18), Big Boi gave it two thumbs up and tagged GQ‘s Editor-In-Chief Will Welch to ensure he was aware of his approval. […]
Lil Kim and Ma$e are just two of the artists denying their involvement in the recently announced Lovers & Friends Festival. Shortly after the massive lineup was unveiled — which (supposedly) includes headliners Lauryn Hill, Usher and TLC — Lil Kim hit up her Instagram Stories and wrote across the flyer, “This is SO FAKE! I am […]
Commerce Township, MI – Former Shady Records artist Obie Trice caught a break on Tuesday (February 18) when he was charged with a misdemeanor in a case where he was originally facing felony assault. According to WXYZ Detroit, the Motor City rapper was accused of possession of an unregistered firearm following a December 2019 shooting. […]
Billie Eilish isn’t British, even if her name does sound like a pastoral Cornish hamlet. She did write the latest James Bond theme, however, for the upcoming No Time to Die, and as we all know, James Bond is a British action legend and sex symbol second only to Paddington. So days after debuting “No […]
After earning the respect of several of her famous peers, Alabama-bred MC Chika is poised for a new level of notoriety. Now backed by Warner Records, the 22-year-old lyricist is prepping her debut EP and has unleashed the first single “Industry Games” onto her adoring fanbase. “Industry games, yeah, rapping but they not in love […]
50 Cent is in heavy promo mode for his new ABC crime drama For Life. During a recent interview with Rap Radar’s Cigar Talk, the rap legend/television mogul opened up about a bevy of topics, including Ja Rule’s allegation that he’s a “snitch,” a name the Murder Inc. boss has been throwing in 50’s direction for decades. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Numerous heartfelt memorials from Dr. Dre and celebrities in the sports and entertainment industries will continue following the tragic losses of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26. The late Los Angeles Lakers icon’s most famous teammate of his career, Shaquille O’Neal, has eulogized […]
Chicago, IL – The NBA spared no expense inviting the Hip Hop community in on the festivities this past All-Star Weekend. One of the most talked-about events was Martell and BET’s HOME Experience, which featured a series of live podcasts hosted by Insecure‘s Sarunas Jackson, former NBA ballers Nick Young and Kenyon Martin and lifestyle […]
Las Vegas, NV – Desiigner took a tumble during a set at a Las Vegas nightclub, falling not-so-gracefully into the back of NBA All-Star James Harden. In footage obtained by TMZ, Desiigner is performing his breakthrough hit “Panda” around 1:30 a.m. local time on JEWEL’s Nightclub’s narrow stage. As the former G.O.O.D. music rapper begins his […]
Miami-Dade County, FL – Gorilla Zoe was arrested for bringing a loaded gun into the Miami International Airport. According to TMZ, the Miami-Dade Police Department responded to a call from airport security on Monday night (February 17), after the rapper allegedly attempted to bring a loaded .380 caliber pistol inside his carry-on luggage. Authorities quickly […]
Dwyane Wade opened up about his 12-year-old child’s transgender journey during a recent interview with Good Morning America — and evidently Boosie Badazz couldn’t help himself from weighing in. The retired NBA star sat down with GMA‘s Robin Roberts on Tuesday (February 18) and explained, “She [Zaya] is our leader. I think when the conversation we […]
New York, NY – Music mogul and Roc-A-Wear co-founder Dame Dash is reportedly accusing his ex-wife Rachel Roy of hoarding profits from her Rachel Roy Brand of clothes in a new lawsuit. According to documents obtained by TMZ, Dash says Rachel Roy Brand is a multi-million dollar empire sold in Bloomingdales and similar department stores […]
Fresh off the release of her debut album Herstory In The Making and patented sex toy, Young M.A is keeping the party going with the rollout of her “She Like I’m Like.” The video employs several neon backdrops throughout and playful games (to bounce off the lyrics “Going back and forth like ping-pong/Give her this […]
In the wake of his recent disclosure about his Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, Ozzy Osbourne has announced his decision to cancel upcoming North American tour dates rather than ask fans to potential reschedule around his ongoing health problems. Per the singer’s press release announcing the cancellation of his upcoming No More Tours 2 tour, Osbourne says […]
Baton Rouge, LA – YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s two younger brothers — 16-year-old Jeffrey Tate and 18-year-old Davaughn Tate — have been officially charged with second-degree murder. According to WBRZ, Jeffrey is charged with second-degree murder, principal to illegal use of a weapon and simple battery, while Davaughn faces charges of second-degree murder and illegal use of […]
New York, NY – Big Sean sat down with Joe Budden for a recent episode of Pull Up. During the conversation, the rapper-turned-podcast host mentioned he was disappointed Sean and Kendrick Lamar decided to be “mature” and not take their alleged beef online for the public to see. Sean was fast to deny there was […]
T-Pain has apparently flipped the script on a super hater who started the “Fuck T-Pain” website. Thanks to his ample bank account, the Grammy Award-winning artist was able to purchase the domain so all profits go into his wallet. “k so here’s wht happened,” he tweeted on Sunday (February 16). “My dawg sent me the http://fucktpain.com […]
Meek Mill is gunning for that “Father of the Year” award after he challenged his son to eat crickets for $1,000. In Meek’s since-deleted Instagram story, his son Rihmeek is seen juggling the crickets in his palm. “You have four bugs in your hand. I’ll give you $1,000 if you eat them, do it,” says […]
An unidentified woman recently filed a lawsuit against the Rick James Estate, accusing the late music legend of raping her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old. 50 Cent evidently saw the news and was quick to express his utter shock at the allegations. “oh fuck this i’m done with all this shit,” he […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Meek Mill has seemingly responded to some recent comments 50 Cent made about him during an interview with The Breakfast Club. As the Power exec was doing press rounds for his new ABC crime drama For Life last week, he sat down with Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy where the topic of Drake […]