New Orleans, LA – New Orleans bounce artist Vockah Redu has launched a GoFundMe after he was robbed in his hometown. According to the GoFundMe description, the window of his vehicle was smashed in and the thieves made off with a beat machine, theremin and stage case. “Until it’s replaced, I won’t be able to […]
Veteran MC Shabaam Sahdeeq has joined forces with Brown Bag AllStars producer J57 to release a collaborative album titled Precious Stones. The duo’s LP features guest appearances by Ras Kass, Planet Asia, Casual, El Da Sensei and more. The project is produced entirely by J57 with Rob Viktum providing an assist on “Passport In Order.” […]
Columbia, SC – As the stage continues to set for the 2020 Democratic presidential candidacy, the remaining politicians are pulling out all the stops in efforts they can face off against Donald Trump in November. Even if it means piggybacking off Hip Hop in the most bizarre way possible. Enter Democratic presidential candidate and billionaire […]
Grammy-nominated star Swae Lee’s “Sicko Mode” catchphrase is now an actual record. On Friday (February 28), the Rae Sremmurd member unleashed his new song “Someone Said” onto the masses amid his participation on Post Malone’s Runaway Tour. The magnetic number features the Hip Hop crooner belting out cleverness like “Yeah, I cut you off like […]
Atlanta, GA – Physical fitness expert and one-half of dead prez Stic released his third solo album Workout II on Friday (February 28). It’s theĀ follow-up to his 2011 album that burgeoned his own lifestyle music subgenre called “Fit Hop” which focuses on his passion for healthy living and exercise. āItās all about putting in the […]
Houston, TX – An army of ambitious rappers have tackled Eminem’s #GodzillaChallengeĀ in hopes of beating, or at least coming close to, the 224 words Shady spits in 31 seconds on the Music To Be Murdered By single “Godzilla” featuring the late Juice Wrld. Now, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony OG Bizzy Bone is throwing his hat in the […]
Phoenix, AZ – After seven grueling years on dialysis, Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab finally underwent a double kidney transplant at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this month ā but recovery hasn’t exactly been easy. A minor setback sent him back to the ER shortly after the surgery and he’s been attempting […]
Jim Jones recently insisted being a rapper is “more dangerous” than being a soldier in Iraq, bringing the ire of an Iraq war veteran. Evidently, Waka Flocka Flame feels simply saying rap is dangerous is more dangerous than rap itself. On Thursday (February 27), the 33-year-old New Yorker shared his sentiments Instagram and implored people […]
A veteran of the Iraq war is calling out Jim Jones for a comment he made comparing rappers to soldiers. The Dipset MC said being a rapper is “more dangerous” than being a solider, which the vet evidently found offensive. The vet, who goes by the Instagram handle @mramcore, told Jones, “Heard the comments you […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – To kick off his birthday last month, El Paso-bred rapper Artson decided to deliver a song a week for the rest of 2020. Now, the Native American MCĀ has linked up with veteran Hip Hop artist Ras Kass and DJ RedCloud for “Rise Up.” “I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate […]
Ontario-based producer Elaquent has released hisĀ Forever Is A Pretty Long Time albumĀ featuring Oddisee, Blu, Cavalier and Guilty Simpson. The project features 13 tracks, including the previously released single “Airwalk” featuring Chester Watson. āIām fortunate to have a few Hip Hop veterans on my album, but it was important to me to have some fresh faces […]
For the second time in the last week, Diddy has made it clear he intends to bring “true” R&B back. During one of his recent Instagram Stories, he expanded on what that would look like and how it will coincide with the Making The Band reboot. “I’m in the lab right now really on my […]
New York, NY – As Run-DMC was on the journey to becoming the celebrated, pioneering Hip Hop group they are today, they had an ample amount of help from the people they grew up with in Hollis, Queens. Runny Ray, who was part of the Hollis Crew, would handle a host of duties for Rev […]
Philadelphia, PA – The Roots have joined Hip Hop legends such as Wu-Tang Clan and The Notorious B.I.G. in getting a street named in their honor. Philadelphia’s City Council has recognized a portion of East Passyunk Avenue as the official avenue of the Philly-bred band. Black Thought, Questlove and the rest of the group’s stretch […]
Washington, D.C. – Pepsi celebrated Black History Month by presenting its inaugural Historically Better Gala at The Howard Theatre in Washington D.C. on Monday (February 24). The event was hosted by former 106 & Park host Terrence J, Power star Naturi Naughton and The Breakfast Club’s Angela Yee and DJ Envy. The gala honored the […]
Kingston, Jamaica – The Jamaica Music Conference took place in Kingston at the Courtleigh Auditorium earlier this month. As part of the event, Kool Herc and his sister Cindy Campbell joined SVP of artist/label relations at TIDALĀ Jason Kpana, Reggae/Caribbean/World curator and music programmer for Pandora Music Diego Herrera and YouTube’s Director of Urban Music Tuma […]
Buffalo, NY – One of the more intriguing things about the iceberg that is Griseldaās journey ā which has culminated in a rather quick ascent over the past two years ā is the stories that lay just beneath the surface. One such timeline is producer Camoflauge Monk who has been part of the circle since […]
Noa James’ innate ability to communicate his feelings through not only the lyrics of his music but also the mood it sets is evident once again on his latest project. On Tuesday (February 25), the Inland Empire-based MC returned with The Love Was Never Hidden, a six-track journey into his emotional, mental and spiritual growth. […]
Following the NBA’s Hip Hop friendly All-Star Weekend, the heads at Bleacher Report and Mitchell & Ness have teamed up with a handful of prominent rappers to pay tribute to their hometown teams with a rather unique music-meets-basketball mash-up. On Tuesday (February 25), the NBA Remix Collection was introduced which features custom jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, […]
Minneapolis, MN – P.O.S, Sims, Lazerbeak, Mike Mictlan, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter and Dessa ā collectively known as Minneapolis-bred Hip Hop crew Doomtree ā are back with their first single in five years. Titled “Five Alive,” the track is full of unbridled energy and Doomtree’s signature sound. Every member of the crew is clearly armed […]
Young M.A thinks the current state of music is stale and is missing something to spice things up a bit.Ā On Monday (February 24), the “Oooouuu” rapper took to Twitter to voice her opinions on what could be done to bring balance to the music industry. “Music donāt feel the same because we barely have […]
Los Angeles, CA – Muuzictyme Entertainment Network ā the worldās premier black-owned, independent pay-per-view concert network ā is teaming up with RealStreetRadio 2019 Rapper of the Year DaBaby to launch their innovative new platform that brings live concert experiences to smartphones and smart TVs across the globe. View this post on Instagram YOU DONāT WANT […]
Dame Dash was seen yelling at his children in a heated therapy session — or attempt at one — on an episode of WE TV’s Growing Up Hip Hop. In a clip from the show, the Hip Hop mogul repeatedly called his son Damon “Boogie” Dash Jr. and daughter Ava Dash “stupid” before labeling them […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – While M-Dot puts the final touches on his next albumĀ egO anD The eneMy 2: A Dissolute Paradise,Ā the Boston-bred MC has surfaced with a snippet of the project called “The Atonement.” Produced by the legendary Pete Rock, the track serves as the inaugural single from the album. The two Hip Hop artists met […]
Los Angeles, CA – RealStreetRadio asks a simple question on the new episode of The Breakdown: why are rappers so sensitive? Host Page Kennedy examines how some of the biggest Hip Hop artists seem unable to ignore criticism and social media comments, highlighting notable reactions from stars such as Eminem, Nicki Minaj, Chance The Rapper […]
NEW YORK, NY – Cash Money Record’s legacy spans 25 years and is now on display for the world to watch. Spotify released the four-part docuseriesĀ New Cash OrderĀ on Friday (February 21)Ā in collaboration with Cash Money Records’ co-founders and brothers Bryan “Birdman” and Ronald “Slim” Williams. View this post on Instagram New Cash Order ? now […]
Lord Jamar has been one of Eminem’s most outspoken critics for years ā typically from DJ Vlad’s couch. Par for the course, the Brand Nubian MC has weighed in on Em’s recentĀ comments on Hip Hop culture. During an interview with KXNG Crooked, Em was asked if he believes he’s a “guest in the house of […]
San Francisco, CA – Diddy was sidelined in San Francisco and forced to cancel an appearance for surgery on his left quadricep ā but that didn’t stop him from plugging one of his latest ventures. Dressed in a hospital gown and blue hair net, the Hip Hop mogul spoke about the return of Making The […]
The average Hip Hop fan is aware Eminem rarely does interviews. But typically during album mode, he sits down with a couple of trusted friends to discuss his career and a bevy of other topics. In the wake of his 11th studio album, Music To By Murdered By, Shady spoke with longtime friend and collaborator […]
Dwyane Wade just made the leap into the Hip Hop arena. The retired Miami Heat legend jumped on Rick Ross’ new track called āSeason Ticket Holder,ā along with current Heat player Udonis Haslem and R&B artist Raphael Saadiq. Wade attacks the first verse,Ā spitting, āI’m the sonā of a saint, still considered a sinner (Ha)/Three rings on […]