50 Cent was one of the many who weighed in on Gayle King’s controversial interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie. During their conversation, King brought up Kobe Bryant’s 2003 sexual assault case and asked Leslie if it made his legacy more “complicated” for her. A clip of the interview, which King insisted was taken “out […]
Albuquerque, NM – A new documentary called 2Pac: The Great Escape From UMCÂ claims the Hip Hop luminary is alive, well and hiding somewhere in New Mexico. According to ABC affiliate KTNV, filmmaker Rick Boss is exploring the possibility 2Pac spent six days at the University Medical Center in Las Vegas and somehow managed to escape […]
Music distribution platform SoundCloud has raised 75 million dollars in funding from SiriusXM, TechCrunch reports. SiriusXM, who also owns streaming giant Pandora, has an ad partnership with SoundCloud with plans on introducing their combined 100 million U.S. listeners. The money will be used towards the research and development of new products as well as the […]
R&B singer Summer Walker has become infamous for canceling important commitments to her fans because of her severe social anxiety. Now, it appears the 23-year-old Atlanta native might be ready to cancel her entire music career. On Monday (February 11), Walker took to her Instagram to vent her frustrations, letting fans know her days as […]
Kobe Bryant’s death hit 2 Chainz particularly hard, prompting the T.R.U. boss to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers legend with a tattoo. The Atlanta-bred rapper unveiled his tribute tattoo Instagram, showing off the late basketball star’s number 24 inked across his legs. “Thank you @tat2nene #24 #longlivebean,” 2 Chainz wrote in the caption. […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Canadian producer Elaquent is expanding his horizons with his first venture outside of the instrumental beat scene in the form of his next album Forever Is A Pretty Long Time. Ahead of its release, he’s shared another single from the project called “Airwalk” featuring Los Angeles-based rapper Chester Watson. “I’m fortunate to have […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Queens, New York native Grafh has recruited several heavy hitters for his forthcoming album The Oracle III, including Conway The Machine who appears on the project’s second single “Pray.” Produced by DJ Analyze, the track is one of 15 new tracks on the upcoming album. “The Oracle series that DJ Green Lantern […]
Los Angeles, CA – G-Eazy has confirmed he’s not dating Megan Thee Stallion after sparking rumors with a viral kissing video. The platinum-selling rapper was asked about his relationship with Megan at the 28th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 9). G-Eazy echoed her recent denial […]
The Jacka’s team has unveiled details about his first posthumous solo album, which is titled Murder Weapon. The late rapper’s upcoming LP is scheduled to drop on February 28 EMPIRE. “Jacka and I started working on this project before he passed,” The Jacka’s management said in a press release. “He had already announced to the […]
Detroit, MI – Prominent Detroit Hip Hop artist DJ Slick B was reportedly shot and killed on Friday (February 7). According to ABC 7 Detroit, the 28-year-old Motor City legend (real name Byron Gilbert) was with another man around 7:25 p.m. local time when a suspect attempted to rob them at gunpoint. Both men were shot […]
Lord Jamar is thinking about rounding up fellow Brand Nubian members Sadat X and Grand Puba for an Eminem diss track — and he’d like DJ Premier to take control of production. During yet another interview with VladTV, the tenured MC was asked if it was coming. “We’ll see,” he replied. “Premier, send me that […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, Snoop Dogg called out Gayle King after she asked about Kobe Bryant’s past rape allegations during an interview with former WNBA player Leslie Jones. Also, Nick Cannon recalled the time he almost beat Eminem’s ass and Future vowed to get his son, who is facing hefty prison time, […]
Los Angeles, CA – The 92nd Annual Academy Awards got underway at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday (February 9). Al Pacino, Leonardo DiCaprio, Adam Driver, Brad Pitt and Scarlett Johansson were among the many Hollywood heavyweights present for the ceremony. But one person certainly wasn’t expected to make an appearance — Eminem. […]
Kool G Rap’s legendary career will be explored in an upcoming film titled Priceless. Toronto-based production company Reel Wolf Productions has announced it completed work on a documentary about the influential MC and member of Marley Marl’s iconic Juice Crew. “I will be directing the FIRST EVER, never-before-seen or told official documentary about #KoolGRap,” Reel […]
Artists copying popular styles is no new phenomenon, but A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie thinks it’s getting out of hand. The Atlantic Records rapper expressed his frustration with his peers Twitter on Saturday (February 8), chastising them for using his musical blueprint. “Iight bet. Keep on tryna sound like me without showing love and ima […]
Brooklyn, NY – Rapsody made a stop at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on Thursday night (February 6) as part of her A Black Woman Made This Tour. But fans got more than they bargained for when inimitable Roots MC Black Thought pulled up and lit the stage on fire. As Rap was finishing up “OPRAH” from […]
Former United States National Security Adviser Susan Rice had some strong words for Snoop Dogg following his recent commentary on journalist Gayle King and talk show host mogul Oprah Winfrey. On Friday (February 7), Rice shared a clip of Uncle Snoop calling King “out of pocket” for asking WNBA superstar Lisa Leslie about the late […]
Snoop Dogg stood up for Bill Cosby, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson in response to Gayle King’s recent interview with WNBA legend Lisa Leslie, while blasting King and Oprah Winfrey in the process. In response, Cosby tweeted Snoop from prison, thanking him for his support. Sports journalist Jemele Hill appeared to be shocked by what […]
Brooklyn, NY – Rapsody made a stop at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on Thursday night (February 6) as part of her A Black Woman Made This Tour. But fans got more than they bargained for when inimitable Roots MC Black Thought pulled up and lit the stage on fire with an impromptu freestyle. As Rap was […]
Bay Area firecracker Kamaiyah and veteran Hip Hop artist Trina have joined forces for the new “Set It Up” video. Directed by Stripmall, the visual boasts cameo appearances from social media stars Kway and WattsHomieQuan. Most importantly, it finds both rap heavyweights wreaking havoc on Los Angeles as they plan to dismantle a former lover’s […]
Prince Paul has been somewhat quiet on the music front since dropping a revamp of his 2003 project Politics Of The Business in 2017. Prior to that, he dropped the BROOKZILL! album, Throwback To The Future, alongside Digable Planets MC Ladybug Mecca, São Paulo rapper Rodrigo Brandão and De La Soul producer Don Newkirk. But now, the Hip Hop […]
D Smoke, the winner of Netflix’s Hip Hop competition series Rhythm + Flow, has dropped his Black Habits LP. The album is the follow-up to his Inglewood High EP, which was released last October. The West Coast rapper’s new project includes 16 songs. Snoop Dogg, Ari Lennox, SiR and Jill Scott are among the guests […]
Los Angeles, CA – Much has been said about JAY-Z’s partnership with the NFL, even more so after he was filmed sitting during the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV. Common made it clear he supports Hip Hop’s first billionaire and respects the route he’s taken to provide change. TMZ caught up with the Chi-Town native at the […]
The Bay Area Hip Hop community was concerned when two of its staples — E-40 and Richie Rich — engaged in some social media beef earlier this week. But to everyone’s surprise (well, aside from Hieroglyphics MC Phesto who said he “wasn’t worried”), the two rap vets sat down over a meal and squashed their […]
Lil Nas X and Hip Hop luminary Nas surprised the world at the 62nd Grammy Award ceremony this year when they took over the stage to perform Lil Nas’ 7 EP track, “Rodeo.” Now, there’s a haunting music video to go with the polarizing collaboration. Set in a world between the matrix and bloodsucking vampires […]
RealStreetRadio – As MC Estee Nack and German producer Superior prepare to unleash their collaborative album, BALADAS, the duo has dropped the second single from the project titled “AROCKANDAHARDPLACE.” View this post on Instagram Out on March 20th, "BALADAS" album by ESTEE NACK X SUPERIOR. Features by Eto, Daniel Son, Codenine, Recognize Ali & Ice […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Celebrated Canadian rapper/producer Classified is back with a new single called “Rap Shit” featuring Dax and Snak The Ripper. The track follows his recent “Powerless” video, which was recently nominated for a JUNO Award (the Canadian version of the Grammys). He’s already won numerous JUNO Awards over the years and released 16 studio […]
Pop singer Billie Eilish found herself at the center of controversy earlier this week after a recent interview with Vogue hit the web. During the conversation, she made some comments about rap that weren’t exactly well received. “Just because the story isn’t real doesn’t mean it can’t be important,” she said. “There’s a difference between lying in […]
Chicago, IL – This Valentine’s Day, several Hip Hop acts will participate in the 2020 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game at the Wintrust Arena, powered by Ruffles. Team captains @chancetherapper & @common headline #RufflesCelebGame rosters for coaches @stephenasmith & @RealMikeWilbon! pic.twitter.com/juQHOpCSF9 — 2020 NBA All-Star (@NBAAllStar) February 5, 2020 Chi-Town natives Chance The Rapper and Common […]
Portimao, Portugal – The Rolling Loud Hip Hop Festival is going international. On Wednesday (February 5), Rolling Loud announced the line up for their newest concert, Rolling Loud Portugal. The show, which will be held July 8-10 in Portimao, Portugal, marks the first time the growing Hip Hop festival will be held in a European […]