An Australian street artist who goes by the moniker Lushsux isn’t letting up on 50 Cent. After painting several murals of the Hip Hop mogul in the likeness pop culture figures such as Post Malone, Donald Trump, Tekashi 6ix9ine and Oprah Winfrey, he’s now moved on to Taylor Swift and a toothless Fiddy. Although 50 initially […]
Brandy joined forces with Chance The Rapper for a new single called “Baby Mama,” which will also provide some financial relief for single parents amidst the coronavirus crisis. Inspired by her daughter, Sy’rai, “Baby Mama” is an ode to mothers everywhere that arrives just in time for Mother’s Day (May 10). “My new single is about […]
Back in February, Boosie Badazz predicted that Tekashi 6ix9ine would be murdered within a month of his release from prison, and as the expiration date on that prediction runs out, he has new commentary on the matter. In a new interview with Vlad TV published on Thursday (April 30), Boosie called out members of 6ix9ine’s […]
R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Thursday to his new Brooklyn federal-court indictment, which includes allegations that he knowingly exposed two people to herpes during sex. Kelly’s arraignment took place telephone conference, as coronavirus concerns have prompted many court proceedings across the U.S. to be held remotely. Kelly called into the proceeding from the Chicago federal […]
Quavo is firing back at Skippa Da Flippa after he accused the Migos rapper of not living up to his “Huncho” nickname. On Thursday (April 30), Quavo gave Skippa a taste of his own medicine with a definition of the word “broke.” To drive home his point, he took a page from YG’s 2018 cut […]
Skippa Da Flippa has an apparent issue with Quavo and he’s not backing down. In a series of posts on Instagram on Thursday (April 30), the former Quality Control signee called Qua out over his “huncho” nickname. For Skippa, he’s not seeing how it fits. “Ever since P put @quavohuncho as officer in charge, he […]
Ace Hood pushed backed the release date of his Mr. Hood album amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Florida-bred rapper isn’t making his fans wait for new music. After rescheduling his LP for May 29, the former We The Best Music Group artist has dropped a three-track EP called Self Preservation. “I’ve decided that in […]
Smoove’L, an up-and-coming artist from New York, has dropped an 11-track mixtape titled Boy From Brooklyn. The project is his first full-length release for Interscope Records. “It’s a lot of me, a mainstream sound, but real music,” Smoove’L told RealStreetRadio. “Any mood you’re in this project will have something that speaks to you, I swear […]
Los Angeles, CA – Following releases from several of Top Dawg Entertainment’s artists, Chicago-bred singer and producer Lance Skiiiwalker adds his laidback “In The World” single into the mix. Arriving in the form of a distorted visual, “In The World” finds the Introverted Intuition singer alongside Nick Hakim as they both contemplate how to live […]
Hieroglyphics MC Casual has officially dropped his latest solo album, Big Head Science, on all streaming platforms. The 14-track project features guest spots from his Hiero brethren Phesto and Tajai as well as Planet Asia, TriState, Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest, Izrell, Ras Kass and Sally Green. During a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, the seasoned Bay […]
Jay Worthy has linked up with producer Harry Fraud for a new release titled Eat When You’re Hungry Sleep When You’re Tired. The project arrives a little over a month after the LNDN DRGS rapper’s Two4one EP. The duo’s seven-track collaboration is produced entirely by Fraud. Guests include G Perico, Elcamino, Guapdad 4000, Larry June, […]
New Jersey’s Rasheed Chappell has released Ways & Means, a new album produced entirely by 38 Spesh. The seven-track project features contributions by Planet Asia, Che Noir, Jamal Gasol and The Musalini. “This album was different on so many levels, one being working with one of my peers and contemporaries,” Chappell tells RealStreetRadio. “The process […]
Multi-platinum selling producer Sha Money XL has dropped his debut album Chain On The Bike Vol. 1. The G-Unit co-founder’s nine-track LP features him collaborating with a mix of established rappers and emerging talent. “Working with raw energy oftentimes delivers my best work,” he said in a press release. “With Chain On The Bike, I […]
Young Thug is turning his pain into lessons for his fans. Joining Offset and friends Rich The Kid and Saint Jhn for a mini virtual concert to raise profits for the Atlanta Community Food Bank on Wednesday (April 30), Thugger revealed a really harrowing health scare that he’d previously gone through. The emotion was palpable […]
R. Kelly pleaded not guilty Thursday to his new Brooklyn federal-court indictment, which includes allegations that he knowingly exposed two people to herpes during sex. Kelly’s arraignment took place telephone conference, as coronavirus concerns have prompted many court proceedings across the U.S. to be held remotely. Kelly called into the proceeding from the Chicago federal […]
For the last episode of Will Smith’s Snapchat show Will At Home, the blockbuster movie star rounded up The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air cast — DJ Jazzy Jeff, Karyn Parsons, Tatyana Ali, Alfonso Ribeiro, Daphne Maxwell Reid and Joseph Marcell — to play catch up. The two-part finale featured a tribute to the late James Avery who […]
Macomb County, MI – A 26-year-old man by the name of Matthew David Hughes reportedly broke into Eminem’s Michigan home on April 6, using a paving stone to smash out a kitchen window. TMZ reports the break-in occurred around 4 a.m. local time while Em’s security team slept. As a result, Shady came face-to-face with Hughes […]
Kelly Clarkson covering Madonna should be no surprise — she auditioned for American Idol with “Express Yourself,” after all. But for Kelly to take on one of Madonna’s biggest vocal numbers, and perform it while we’re all bored out of our minds in quarantine? She saw us in a crisis and was on her way. […]
“Deepfakes” crafted with artificial intelligence are throwing a wrinkle into the murky world of copyright law. JAY-Z and Roc Nation filed a takedown request against YouTube channel Vocal Synthesis for impersonating Hov’s likeness with AI-generated deepfakes. The creator of the channel trained text-to-speech program Tacotron 2 to mimic Hov’s voice and eventually attracted the attention of the […]
On Wednesday, rapper and singer Young Thug revealed that he had previously been hospitalized for kidney and liver failure. During a virtual music livestream Offset and Friends hosted by Offset and featuring Young Thug, Rich the Kid, and SAINt JHN, Young Thug went into detail about the harrowing experience, saying that he narrowly escaped death. […]
A new biopic depicting the life and times of the legendary Janet Jackson may be on the way. According to a report from The Jasmine Brand on Tuesday (April 28), the film about Ms. Jackson “is being finalized” and auditions have already started! As expected, however, things have been temporarily paused due to the coronavirus. […]
Jackboy isn’t letting up on Youngboy Never Broke Again. While streaming live on Instagram and talking to fans on Tuesday night (April 28), the Kodak Black signee showed off toilet paper in a custom package with Youngboy’s name on it as a metaphorical diss. He was seemingly quite proud of the creativity. “[Sniper Gang] so […]
DaBaby‘s self-isolation is about to get a little more entertaining. In an Instagram Story shared on Tuesday (April 28), the Charlotte-bred rapper revealed he’d completely forgotten his estate has a home theater. “No bullshit, I just had to stop and pull my phone out ’cause this shit just tripped me out,” he said in the clip. […]
Meek Mill is embarrassed about some of the women he’s bedded. The “I Believe” rapper revealed his shame Twitter on Wednesday (April 29), saying – in reference to their bodies – he’s had “some bad ones” he’s “ashamed of.” I got some bad ones I’m ashamed of lol https://t.co/Rd58YWMXPK — Meek Mill (@MeekMill) April 29, […]
Quavo and Saweetie shared their goals-worthy Taco Tuesday in a Triller video, as Migos gears up to drop their forthcoming single of the same name. In the background, Quavo previewed a snippet of “Taco Tuesday,” while cooking up some delectable-looking fare with Taco Bell seasoning for his and his girlfriend’s dining pleasure. The Atlanta-bred rapper […]
Eminem is continuing his efforts in the fight against COVID-19. After donating his famous Mom’s Spaghetti to Michigan healthcare workers and kicking off the “Love Your DJ” contest for Motor City DJs, the diamond-selling MC is participating in another benefit to raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. Em made the announcement Twitter on […]
Birthdays? Not always so fun. There are bars with cover charges, memento mori, bad hangovers. But Beyoncé wishing you a happy birthday on your birthday? Based on Lizzo’s reaction to this exact experience, it seems fun and cathartic. On Monday, Lizzo’s 32nd birthday, Beyoncé posted a picture of baby Lizzo with the message “HAPPY BIRTHDAY […]
If you are at risk of self-administering a regrettable at-home stick-and-poke tattoo while in your feelings under quarantine, maybe you shouldn’t listen to the new Spotify Singles from Dashboard Confessional just yet. Recorded at Electric Lady Studios in pre-apocalypse 2020, lead singer and guitarist Chris Carrabba & Co. paid homage to fellow be-tatted artist Post […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Tha Chill is back with the third single from his upcoming FOHEAD album, “LOST.” The Compton’s Most Wanted vet felt it was only natural to recruit fellow gangsta rap legend MC Ren to round out the track. Throughout the track, both MCs tap in to their vast experience in the industry and […]
RZA has handed over stewardship of Wu-Tang Clan’s next album to Ghostface Killah, whose ear for beats has fans excited about the LP’s potential direction. While Wu-Tang’s own Masta Killa recognizes the enthusiasm for this Ironman-led project, he thinks the album shouldn’t — or perhaps can’t — be the legendary group’s last LP. In an […]