It has been 25 years since the death of Eric “Eazy-E” Wright, at the age of 30. Throughout his life, Eazy-E didn’t just embrace the role of the underdog — he relished it. As a founding member of N.W.A, he helped himself and his Compton hometown flourish despite no radio airplay and strong opposition from […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Being Lizzo’s touring DJ comes with plenty of notoriety, but Sophia Eris is a talented singer in her own right. On Thursday (March 26), Eris unveiled a new visual for “KDJA,” which was inspired by a celebrated 90’s sitcom and finds the Minneapolis-based artist singing her heart out. “I wrote ‘KDJA’ after […]
Tory Lanez appears to be quick at dishing out punches – and just as fast at fleeing the scene. R&B singer Joshua Benoit posted an Instagram video of a heated Lanez launching a punch at his face. In the caption, he says Lanez ran immediately. Benoit also claims he repeatedly tried to contact Lanez regarding […]
Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick’s 10-year-old son Mason apparently started his own Instagram account without his parents’ consent earlier this week. While hosting an Instagram Live session, Mason fielded several questions from viewers. When asked if Travis Scott and his aunt Kylie Jenner were back together, he inadvertently spilled the beans, saying, “No, Kylie and […]
Kanye West has been laying relatively low since his questionable interview on TMZ Live and wild Twitter outbursts last year. But evidently, he’ll still talk to a selected few. This time, the reclusive artist sat down for an interview with Wall Street Journal Magazine and, once again, reaffirmed his devotion to Donald Trump. The article, […]
In this week’s edition of We Regret to Inform You During a Pandemic, the world recently learned that rapper M.I.A. is an anti-vaxxer. The outspoken dance music icon tweeted on March 25, “If I have to choose the vaccine or chip I’m gonna choose death,” in a seemingly unprompted reference to coronavirus. When Twitter user […]
We don’t care who you are or what your credentials are to make a coronavirus hit — you’ve got nothing on the original, the Knack. The New Wave group’s 1979 debut hit, “My Sharona,” became a natural anthem for the coronavirus pandemic as “My Corona.” Now, a few members of the Knack have come back […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ne will reportedly have to wait out his sentence despite the coronavirus pandemic that’s currently sweeping the globe. According to the New York Post, Manhattan Federal Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who read 6ix9ine the riot act during his December 2019 sentencing hearing, was sympathetic to the 23-year-old’s asthmatic condition but couldn’t […]
Joyner Lucas has paid homage to Will Smith with the release of a new music video titled “Will.” The song is the eighth single off his long awaited debut studio album ADHD. The video takes viewers through Big Willie’s iconic career, spanning his evolution from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 2019’s Aladdin. Joyner kicks off the […]
D-Nice has launched a massive curated playlist — the appropriately titled Homeschool Playlist — exclusively through Spotify. Boasting over 50 songs from a range of artists, including The Emotions, Stevie Wonder, Rick James, CHIC and Bonnie Pointer, the idea behind the playlist is to encourage fans to try to stay positive and keep dancing. “I am […]
Fast times and money can both have their spoils, as well as equally grave consequences. It’s a multi-layered dynamic surging North Carolina rapper Toosii details in full through his “Why You Think” video. The YUNGMIK3-directed visual does its part in capturing the gleam of pristine diamonds and carrot-colored backdrop throughout (powered by a mean orange-tinged […]
Buffalo, NY – Ahead of the release of their joint project LULU, Griselda’s grimiest Conway The Machine and producer Alchemist (fresh off of The Price Of Tea In China with Boldy James) unleash their ScHoolboy Q featured single “Shoot Sideways.” View this post on Instagram Tune into @AppleMusic/@Beats1/@oldmanebro today at 3:30pm est to hear @WHOISCONWAY […]
The Gram – Blueface and his mother negotiated a bet in which he would crack eggs over her head in an Instagram video posted on his account Tuesday (March 25). The “Stop Cappin” lyricist initially pitched his mom $1,000 to crack two eggs over her head and she eventually obliged to the offer. View this […]
Kehlani isn’t letting the coronavirus pandemic stop her from shooting new videos. While stuck inside following the calls for social distancing, the Atlantic Records singer put together some simple yet effective visuals for her latest single “TOXIC.” The “quarantine style” video features some grainy footage while relying on Kehlani’s seductive moves and poses to do […]
Trick Daddy is having a tough time adjusting to social distancing life. The veteran rapper vented his coronavirus-related frustrations in an Instagram video on Wednesday (March 25). “I’m sick of this shit,” Trick yelled in the clip. “I’m sick of the whole quarantining thing. Got the strip clubs closing; I got a thousand muthafuckin’ ones […]
To help combat the quarantine blues, TIDAL is bringing exclusive, free video livestreams to screens worldwide. Both members and non-members will be able to enjoy 12-hour streams of recorded live performances from a wide range of artists, including JAY-Z, J. Cole, Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many more. While the daily At Home […]
CVS Bangers Volume Four is music to panic-shop to, down ravaged carpeted aisles that may or may not play host to stray little COVID cells in their synthetic fibers as you scramble with trembling hands for that last roll of Quilted Northern stashed behind the value-size shampoos. It’s so inane as to be haunting. It’s […]
Los Angeles, CA – Rhino Records is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s debut album by releasing a deluxe edition of the LP. The expansive re-release of Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version features 43 tracks, including previously unreleased tracks and instrumentals that weren’t available on digital platforms. All 17 songs […]
Lake Tahoe – Creating a video that matches the vibe to a track isn’t too hard to do nowadays. And with the varieties of videos that have been put out over the years, fans just want to see artists having fun. That’s exactly what BrvndonP and Mission did while shooting their “Seasons” video. “Seasons” — […]
The coronavirus pandemic has Meek Mill looking back at a recent health scare and wondering if it was possibly due to COVID-19. Meek recalled a sickness he dealt with last December, noting he’s never felt so ill in a Twitter post on Tuesday (March 24). The Atlantic Records artist also said he never got a […]
T.I. announced Twitter that Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow is returning for a second season. “Excited to announce that @rhythmflow will back for Season 2!!!” he tweeted. “Things aren’t easy right now, so let’s show the world some love. Flex your talent by dropping your audition below and make sure you go to http://RhythmAndFlow.com to officially […]
Lynn, MA – Every once and a while, an artist comes around that has an undeniable appeal that excites everyone (even the big dogs). Estee Nack is one of those artists — a name that’s been floating around in underground Hip Hop circles for years. His acclaim came to a head last year after Westside […]
A week is a long time. For a while, I’d forgotten. Time is a blur when there’s people to meet and shows to see and trains and cabs to linger on along the way. With (responsible) people limiting travel to just the most essential jobs and errands, and with (smart) major cities strongly advising against […]
As the coronavirus has kept us in our homes, celebrities have pivoted to making Content from their weird and wonderful homes, taking us from Patti LuPone’s basement to Madonna’s bathtub to Al Roker’s kitchen. And now, Fox will air a real treat on March 29 at 9 p.m. ET, “Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room […]
Instagram – Almost two years removed from their 15-minute battle at 2018 Summer Jam in New York City (and following hours of back and forth), iconic producers Swizz Beatz and Timbaland gave quarantined Hip Hop heads, for lack of a better term, life Instagram. Amid a live feed packed with just about every outlet and […]
Music industry veteran Marvin Watkins was reportedly killed in Pomona, California on Monday night (March 23). According to the Daily Bulletin, Watkins was shot around 7 p.m. local time on Viewpoint Circle, near Village Loop Road. Snoop Dogg, whose relationship with Watkins stretches back decades, shared a throwback photo of himself with Watkins to Instagram and […]
Dr. Dre has collected a slew of accolades since kicking off his career with the World Class Wreckin’ Cru in the 1980s. Now, he can add another one to the list. On Wednesday (March 25), the Library of Congress announced Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic, was inducted into their National Recording Register alongside albums from […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Lyric Jones is the perfect balance of raw, feminine energy and hardcore, Hip Hop lovin’ MC. She consistently demonstrates these qualities in her work — and her new video for “Dusty Heart” is no exception. Kicking off in her bedroom, the Bean Town-bred artist grabs some Honey Nut Cheerios and props up […]
The mind of a producer is an incredible thing. A new series by Tracklib — a music service that enables the producer to discover and license original recordings — aims to show viewers just how true that statement is. “Sample Breakdown” goes in-depth, fleshing out the elements of how beats by Dilla, J. Cole, 9th […]
New York, NY – The music industry is feeling the ripple effect of the business world’s economic downturn from the coronavirus pandemic. According to a Rolling Stone article published Tuesday (March 24), data analytics provider Alpha Data which is the barometer for the publication’s Charts lists reported a precipitous drop of 7.6 percent to under […]