50 Cent has added NBA legend Kareem-Abdul Jabbar to the list of people he’s called out on Instagram over an apparent issue. On Thursday (May 21), Fif shared a photo of the basketball star on Instagram with a story about a previous run-in, though he didn’t explain what provoked him to post it. According to […]
It looks like Lil Uzi Vert is making up for the years of hold-ups before Eternal Atake finally dropped, as he has another project reportedly on the way. On Wednesday (May 20), G Herbo was on Instagram Live when he revealed he and Uzi have a full mixtape together. He also added the tape would […]
Montana of 300 is apparently so confident in his lyrical skills, he’s willing to put upwards of half a million dollars on the line. On Wednesday (May 20), the Chi-Town rapper jumped on Instagram and said he’d give any rapper from Chicago between $100,000 and $500,000 to battle him. “I got anywhere from $100K-500K against […]
Say hello to your newest high school graduate, Quavo. On Friday, May 22 Quavo announced on Instagram that he is officially a member of Berkmar High School’s class of 2020 in Linburn, Georgia. “Finally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of QUARANTINE 2020,” Quavo wrote in an Instagram caption featuring a truly adorable cap […]
Gunna has released his sophomore album WUNNA, which serves as the follow-up to 2019’s Drip Or Drown 2. The YSL Record artist’s 18-track LP features collaborations with Travis Scott, Roddy Ricch, Young Thug, Lil Baby and Nechie. “Wunna is the other side of me that I don’t really be showing,” he told Highsnobiety. “I want […]
Young M.A has cooked up a new EP titled Red Flu as a prelude to her sophomore album, which is expected out later this year. The Brooklyn-bred rapper’s seven-track project was created over a few weeks while she was stuck inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I actually did this [EP] in no time,” she told […]
Young Buck is fresh out of jail and back on his music grind. The former G-Unit MC has released a new EP titled Outbreak, which is befitting of the current times. The Nashville native looks to get the focus back on his career following legal troubles and a war of words with 50 Cent. His […]
Fat Joe doesn’t see any competitor worthy of taking on Eminem in a Verzuz battle. While talking to DJ EFN, N.O.R.E. and Lenny S in a quarantine-style episode of Drink Champs on Saturday (May 16), the Terror Squad leader insinuated the rumored DMX and Eminem Verzuz battle isn’t even worth happening. Though he regards X as […]
Top Dawg Entertainment president Punch stomped on the dreams of fans wishing for a Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole collaborative LP. The TDE exec shut down prospects of the long-rumored collab while interacting with some Twitter users on Wednesday (May 20). After being pestered by multiple people about K. Dot, Punch asked one of them, […]
The war between Future and one of the mothers of his children, Eliza Seraphin, just keeps getting uglier. In new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Seraphin is accusing the multiplatinum-selling rapper of threatening to kill her “in an attempt to coerce her to terminate her pregnancy.” The alleged threat evidently scared her enough to report […]
A new sitcom about a young woman who aspires to be the next Cardi B is on the way. On Wednesday (May 20), Deadline announced MC Lyte and Martin executive producer Bentley Kyle Evans have partnered for the UMC-scripted series Partners in Rhyme. In each 30-minute episode, the show will follow a young woman in high school […]
The next Verzuz battle is reportedly set. According to The Shade Room, a source close to the situation confirmed R&B groups 112 and Jagged Edge are stepping into the arena, although no further details were disclosed. Verzuz founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland discussed the possibility of pairing up 112 and Jagged Edge during an Instagram […]
We’ve spent the past few days wondering if Megan Fox was waking up next to Machine Gun Kelly in quarantine. And even if MGK’s new video for “Bloody Valentine” doesn’t quite answer that question, it does show Megan Fox waking up next to Machine Gun Kelly, and that’s enough to fuel some continued speculation. Fox […]
If you need any more reason to be social distancing right now, just look at Damon Albarn — even he isn’t hanging out with his animated friends in Gorillaz. When Albarn and the band came on Jimmy Kimmel Live for a historic performance, Albarn’s first duet with a member of Gorillaz, they still kept their […]
Lushsux, the Australian street artist who’s been trolling 50 Cent with celebrity mashup murals, evidently found himself in a dangerous situation that ended with a trip to the hospital. Underneath an Instagram photo of his latest masterpiece, Lushsux claimed he was jumped earlier this month. “50 seems to want some more walls?” he wrote. “Unfortunately […]
Atlanta, GA – The Verzus Instagram Live battle between Ludacris and Nelly went down on Saturday (May 16). At the start of event, Luda had some extra time on his hands while Nelly wrestled with some technical issues. He previewed two new songs: “Silence Of The Lambs” featuring production from Timbaland and additional vocals from […]
Days after clashing with Montana Of 300 on social media, King Von has dropped a video for his song “Broke Opps.” The track comes from his latest album Levon James, which was released in March. The Only The Family signee’s issues with Montana started with a Twitter post on Sunday (May 17). Von didn’t take […]
After previously quelling relationship rumors, DaBaby and DaniLeigh are facing speculation once again. When the previous collaborators both posted from their respective locations on Monday (May 18), fans noticed the details of the backgrounds were similar. A side-by-side comparison provided by The Shade Room showed the same balcony behind both, but commenters did note these are […]
Russ has joined the growing list of artists releasing deluxe editions of their albums. After dropping his SHAKE THE SNOW GLOBE LP in January, the Columbia Records artist revisits it months later to add seven songs to the tracklist. The expanded version features five brand new cuts along with two previously released joints: “SUMMER AT […]
Kid Cudi has teamed up with Louis Vuitton Men’s Artistic Director Virgil Abloh to release a limited run of merch for the Republic Records artist’s “Leader Of The Delinquents” single. The Ohio native is selling t-shirts, picture discs, vinyl and cassettes featuring single artwork designed by Abloh. The front of the “Pulling Strings” shirt displays […]
Gunna addressed allegations of snitching in an interview with The Breakfast Club. After a video of him participating in a CNN interview on “no-snitch culture” resurfaced online, the YSL Records artist attempted to clarify the situation when asked about it by Charlamagne Tha God. Over the past six months, rival rappers Sauce Walka and TEC […]
Ice Cube recently sat down for an Instagram Live session where he fielded some questions about his longstanding career. At one point, the topic of Amerikkka’s Most Wanted — Cube’s 1990 debut solo album — came up and he specifically addressed the song “A Gangsta’s Fairytale,” which samples the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood theme song. He revealed […]
Juicy J isn’t exactly standing up for Tekashi 6ix9ine, but he isn’t calling him wrong either. Not long after the polarizing rapper accused Billboard of fudging the numbers to get Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” duet to the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100, the Three 6 Mafia MC weighed in. […]
Billboard has addressed Tekashi 6ix9ine’s cheating allegations in a detailed article after his record-breaking comeback single “GOOBA” landed in the Billboard Hot 100’s No. 3 spot. On Monday (May 18), the publication defended the calculations that put Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” duet at the top of the chart. 6ix9ine started making […]
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 […]
Mello Music Group signee Cambatta is — let’s call him — a connoisseur of psychedelics. So it’s only natural, his forthcoming album is titled LSD. Ahead of the project, the New Haven, Connecticut MC has shared a video for “nXggXr chrXst,” one of the inaugural singles from the album. View this post on Instagram I […]
Things are tense between longtime collaborators Boosie Badazz and Webbie, but Bun B is hoping to change that. Shortly after Boosie aired out his dirty laundry with Webbie on Thursday (May 14), Bun shared Boosie’s post and spoke to both rappers in his Instagram caption. For the Texas Hip Hop legend, it’s a matter of […]
Kendrick Lamar hasn’t released a studio album since 2017’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DAMN. As K. Dot fans’ thirst for new material grows, Top Dawg CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is providing a tiny bit of relief. During an Instagram Live session on Sunday evening (May 17), Tiffith provided a small update, writing, “Stay patient. King Kendrick will […]
It’s not too often that you get to perform in the biggest venue in your city as a young artist. For Dallas native Yella Beezy, he got the call to open up for JAY-Z and Beyoncé and didn’t hesitate to say yes. In an exclusive interview, Beezy breaks down the moment and how excited he […]
Questlove is gathering some of his famous friends for a television event to support America’s Food Fund. The Food Network has announced Questlove’s Potluck, a one-hour special featuring The Roots drummer virtually visiting with a variety of celebrities as they cooked in the kitchen and share their favorite dishes. “During these challenging times, food has […]