Rostrum Records artist 24hrs has teamed with DJ Drama for the new album 12AM In Atlanta 2. The two previously linked up on the Gangsta Grillz mixtape 12AM In Atlanta in 2017. The 16-track project serves as the follow-up to 24hrs’ World On Fire LP, which dropped in October 2019. Guests include Wiz Khalifa, Ty […]
Just Blaze and Samantha Ronson will headline an all-day open-format DJ showcase on Twitch in an effort to raise funds for COVID-19 first responders. Presented by Beatsource — a joint venture between Beatport and DJcity — the livestreamed fundraiser is set to go down this Saturday (April 11) from 12-8 pm PST. “With all the […]
Young Chop is continuing his string of strange social media behavior by setting his sights on Drake. On Thursday (April 9), the seemingly troubled producer shared a photo of the platinum-selling artist and wrote in the caption, “I’m not done yet. I’m not meek. I will go song for song shit I wrote fr he […]
Tory Lanez’s enthusiasm was impossible to contain after he learned Instagram decided to let him go live again for Quarantine Radio. The CEO of the social media giant said earlier this week Lanez was not allowed to use the feature because of the consistent nudity that would pop up during his sessions. But, as the […]
This Sunday, many will celebrate a man who rose again three days after his death. But today, we celebrate a woman who wrote and recorded a full song three days after her album announcement. Charli XCX has released the first cut from her quarantine album, how i’m feeling now, “forever,” exactly 72 hours after the […]
Twenty-eight years after its original release, Dr. Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic, is hitting all global streaming services. According to a press release, the 1992 classic will arrive Entertainment One on Spotify and all other major DSPs on April 20, the international smoker’s holiday. “Fans now have another reason to celebrate on what has […]
YouTube – The music industry along with the world is in unprecedented times with the coronavirus pandemic. There has been much to say from artists about how to proceed in this climate. REVOLT TV is doing its part by broadcasting a live town hall Thursday (April 9) at 11 p.m. EST. The event titled STATE OF […]
50 Cent is finally speaking out about Tekashi 6ix9ine days after the controversial rapper was granted a “compassionate release” from prison. On Thursday (April 9), an audio clip started making the rounds which found the For Life producer’s Instagram Live session talking about 6ix9ine, who he once referred to as his “son.” He claimed he’d […]
Megan Thee Stallion is offering a financial lifeline to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday (April 9), Hot Girl Meg invited so-called healthcare “hotties” to drop their Cash App details on Twitter. To receive the assistance, they’d need to comment their Cash App name – a unique username known as a $Cashtag – […]
The world could be ending and soft boys would still figure out how to make it about them. This week, Hustlers extra Usher and the Weeknd have discreetly started beefing about an eight-year-old song — clearly quarantine has brought some stuff up. In a new interview with Variety, the Weeknd recalled one of the first […]
And just like that, Selena Gomez’s latest album Rare is now available in a deluxe edition. The singer announced that she was adding a new track “Boyfriend” and two unreleased songs, “She” and “Souvenir” to the deluxe edition of Rare just this past Monday. Now, four days later, the bops have arrived and they brought […]
Nick Cannon is stepping into the world of daytime television. The Wild ‘N Out creator’s self-titled talk show is scheduled to premiere on September 21. The nationally syndicated program is set to air in 90 percent of United States, according to Deadline. Nick Cannon, which is being produced by Liongate’s Debmar-Mercury, will be broadcasted on […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted a “compassionate release” from prison last week after presiding Judge Paul A. Engelmayer deemed his asthmatic condition would put him at higher risk for COVID-19. Shortly after the polarizing rapper got out of the Queens Detention Facility, he immediately made a joke about his “snitch” reputation. And now, he’s changed his […]
Houston, TX – Slim Thug knows the dangers of COVID-19 after testing positive for the coronavirus in March. Following his firsthand experience, the Boss Hogg Outlaw has lended a helping hand to Houston’s METRO bus drivers and police department as they face the pandemic. ABC affiliate KTRK-TV reports Slim donated 1,000 bottles of hand sanitizer […]
Toronto, Canada – Drake has provided a rare glimpse of his Toronto mansion. On Wednesday (April 8), Architectural Digest ran a feature on the 6 God’s home, or as they call it, his “eye-popping pleasure dome.” The luxury home — conceived by Canadian architectural and interior designer Ferris Rafauli — boasts 50,000 square feet and […]
New York, NY – Ja Rule is looking out for the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic. The multi-platinum selling rapper and his ICONN company are donating reusable face masks to homeless shelters in the New York City area. “I’ll be donating 2,000 masks to the homeless,” Ja said in an Instagram video. “You can go […]
Los Angeles, CA – BIA exploded on to the music scene and most people’s radar when she was featured on Russ’ Billboard Hot 100 hit, “Best On Earth” released in 2019. The song was everywhere in every Hip Hop and pop medium and quickly rose to become a commercial hit. Though the Puerto Rican-Italian rapper […]
New York, NY – In 2016, Mulatto made television history when she became the winner of the inaugural season of Lifetime’s The Rap Game, which was executive produced by Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri. And though she was offered a contract with So So Def Records for her efforts, she made headlines — again — […]
2 Chainz, Pusha T and Big Sean appeared on Kanye West’s 4x-platinum single “Mercy” in 2012 and evidently, it’s still a topic of discussion eight years later. On Wednesday (April 8), the rapper formerly known as Tity Boi shared a meme that posed the question, “Everybody BODIED this track but who had the best verse?” […]
It seems that a Joe Budden Instagram Live isn’t complete without some lighthearted — though sometimes savage — trolling courtesy of Drake. Joe’s Sunday (April 5) stream was no different, as the “Toosie Slide” MC went in on Joe Budden Podcast co-host Rory Farrell and pornvstar Jada Fire. Drake really on Demon Time Joe Budden’s […]
New Orleans, LA – Master P is providing aid to the most vulnerable population facing the coronavirus pandemic. The No Limit Records founder is offering free deep cleaning of homes and two types of hand sanitizer to senior citizens in New Orleans. According to TMZ, anyone over the age of 60 in P’s hometown can […]
Tory Lanez was hit with a block button from the Instagram powers that be earlier this week. Now, the CEO of the massive social media platform is shedding light on why exactly the company had to temporarily suspend the Toronto-born rapper’s IG Live capabilities. During an Instagram Live interview with The Shade Room, IG head honcho […]
New York, NY – Vast Aire revealed his mother and father were both battling serious health issues last month. But sadly his mother, Valerie Y. Grant, didn’t make it. On Wednesday (April 8), the Cannibal Ox MC told RealStreetRadio Grant died after suffering complications from a stroke. Grant passed away at The Mt. Sinai Hospital in […]
In case you think the Weeknd is taking himself too seriously, he wants you to know that it was comedy legend (and Sonic standout) Jim Carrey who inspired him to perform in the first place. “The Mask was the first film I ever went to see in a theater — my mom took me when […]
We talk about death every day now. It’s in the air. It’s on the ground. It’s waiting on the other end of cell phones buzzing in the wee, small hours. It’s peering back at us through laptop screens. It’s wafting into windows on sirens punctuating silent nights, slicing through our illusion of calm as steel […]
Sure, during quarantine, the concept of time loses its meaning, but Drake should’ve known better than to show off his Toronto megamansion just two months after Parasite won Best Picture. He might want to check his basement now that his 50,000-square-foot home is on the cover of May’s Architectural Digest. Although we expected no less […]
Tributes to John Prine, a folk performer and songwriter celebrated for his clever and poignant lyricism, poured in on social media after his death on April 7. “Over here on E Street, we are crushed by the loss of John Prine,” Bruce Springsteen tweeted. “John and I were ‘New Dylans’ together in the early 70s […]
Folk music legend John Prine died today at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Prine’s family confirmed that he died of complications from COVID-19. Prine’s wife and manager Fiona had previously tested positive for COVID-19 before Prine was hospitalized “after a sudden onset of COVID-19 symptoms.” He was 73. Prine had previously survived cancer twice, […]
Tory Lanez briefly regretted declaring himself the “best rapper alive” but not enough to stick by his apology. After giving himself the crown earlier this year, the Canadian artist apologized for his bold claim Twitter before quickly deleting his mea culpa on Tuesday (April 7). “Lol yo I’m sorry for the time I said ‘Im […]
A woman is reportedly suing Fetty Wap for an alleged assault that took place in June 2019. As reported by The Blast, the suit alleges the incident happened after Fetty invited the woman to a house party. The woman claims Fetty, who she believes was intoxicated, became aggressive toward several attendees “without any justification.” After the woman made […]