As the Verzuz platform heats up on Instagram Live, Swizz Beatz is brainstorming with his peers to come up with the next potential battle. During a recent Live conversation with Joe Budden for Beatz’s Zone Radio, the veteran producer threw around the idea of pitting Rakim against Big Daddy Kane in a “verses only” battle. […]
Following a very busy Mother’s Day, Future kept the ball rolling with a surprise announcement today that his new album, High Off Life, will drop this Friday, May 15. The album, which was originally titled Life Is Good after his chart-topping single with Drake, will feature Travis Scott, DaBaby, Young Thug, Meek Mill, NBA YoungBoy, […]
Killer Mike and El-P — collectively known as Run The Jewels — have finally unveiled the release date and tracklist for their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album. Boasting 11 tracks, the project features Greg Nice, DJ Premier, Zack de la Rocha, 2 Chainz, Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples and Josh Homme. The album includes the […]
Rich The Kid is the latest rapper to clash with Tekashi 6ix9ine on social media — and the matter at hand isn’t the trolling artist’s snitching. After 6ix9ine commented on a story about the Rich Forever Music founder reportedly owing $234,800 for unpaid jewelry, Rich fired back by throwing down the gauntlet Instagram. “@6ix9ine we […]
The music community was in mourning last week when the news of Andre Harrell’s death started to circulate. DJ D-Nice first announced his passing during an Instagram Live session and his passing was later confirmed by the New York Times. The Uptown Records founder, who was responsible for launching the careers of megastars such as […]
Spotify’s flagship Hip Hop playlist RapCar is celebrating its fifth anniversary on Monday (May 11). While reflecting on the past five years, the popular streaming curator has confirmed Drake and Cardi B as the top performers on the playlist. Drizzy headlines a list of male performers that includes Future, Travis Scott and Lil Uzi Vert. […]
Los Angeles, CA – JAHMED wants more than just a few years in this industry. The L.A.-based rapper released his debut, THEBOOFMOBILE, this past March, a bite-sized EP that’s loaded to the brim with high-energy raps and cohesive production. In such a turbulent industry, artists pop into public appeal only to fade quickly and suddenly. […]
If Tekashi 6ix9ine detractors weren’t mad before, then this latest feat should push them over the edge. According to Chart Data, the polarizing rapper’s comeback video for “GOOBA” has surpassed a YouTube record previously held by Eminem. On Saturday (May 9), Chart Data tweeted, “.@6ix9ine‘s “GOOBA” garnered the biggest 24 hour debut for a Hip […]
Love it or hate it, Tekashi 6ix9ine made his return to rap with “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8) — his first musical offering since he was granted a “compassionate release” from prison last month. The video for the single racked up over 36 million views in less than 24 and his Instagram Live session broke a […]
As the Hip Hop and R&B community is well aware, Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell died on Thursday (May 7). According to The New York Times, his ex-wife Wendy Credle said he passed away from heart failure at his home in Hollywood Hills, California. The 59-year-old is survived by his son Gianni Credle-Harrell, his brother Greg […]
Andre Harrell, a veteran record executive and founder of the influential hip hop label Uptown Records, has died at the age of 59. His death was first announced on DJ D-Nice’s daily Instagram Live party and later confirmed by the CEO of the music television network REVOLT, where Harrell served as vice-chairman. “Andre’s impact on […]
Andre Harrell, the innovative music exec who founded Uptown Records and discovered a young Sean “Diddy” Combs, has died. He was 59. The news of Harrell’s death was announced during DJ D-Nice’s nightly Club Quarantine Instagram Live mix. The cause of Harrell’s death is currently unknown. Harrell’s vision helped bring the sounds of New Jack Swing […]
Los Angeles, CA – Ray J and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star Princess Love’s marriage is coming to an end, according to multiple reports. Almost four years after the couple tied the knot, Princess Love filed for divorce in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Tuesday (May 5). Problems between the two began to […]
Chika’s journey from viral Instagram rapper to Warner Music Group artist is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a secret hobby evolved into a full-fledged career — and she’s only getting started. But like the rest of the world, the Alabama native is in a temporary holding pattern as the coronavirus pandemic continues to […]
Grandma has needs, too — and she’s not afraid to admit it. On Thursday (May 7), a college student by the name of Odedra Scrivens uploaded a hilarious video to TikTok featuring her grandmother rating various celebrities and it quickly went viral. In the clip, grandma rates Dave East, Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky and more on […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is plotting his rap return at 3 p.m. EST on Friday (May 8). Hours before the (oddly) highly anticipated event, Meek Mill isn’t holding back about his feelings toward the government’s former star witness. In a series of tweets, the Dreamchasers boss laid into 6ix9ine and compared him to Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer […]
50 Cent’s new book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter is currently on the shelves and stocked full of insights from the Hip Hop mogul. In one particular chapter, the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ legend opens up about fellow G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo and essentially blames himself for their careers not taking off like […]
Kehlani dropped her new album It Was Good Until It Wasn’t on Friday (May 8) and naturally, music publications are talking about it. But what Drake can’t seem to wrap his head around is why they’d include his name in one of the headlines. Surely, Drake understands he’s one of the biggest artists in the […]
Although Slaughterhouse, arguably one of the most talented Hip Hop groups ever assembled, is no more, two of its former members have decided to continue with the collaborations. On Thursday (May 6), Joell Ortiz and KXNG Crooked revealed that they had been cooking up a full-length album by the name of H.A.R.D. and rolled out […]
NAV has released Good Intentions, his third studio album for XO Records. The LP is his follow-up to 2019’s Bad Habits, which was his first project to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The Canadian rapper/producer’s latest work features 18 tracks. The album includes collaborations with Travis Scott, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, […]
E-40 has put out an incredible amount of music over the last decade, dropping 19 full-length albums since 2010. The Bay Area Hip Hop legend is dialing it back a bit though with the release of The Curb Commentator Channel 1 EP. The veteran MC’s new project only contains five songs, making the project more […]
Pioneering U.K. artist Ben Chijioke — better known as Ty — has reportedly passed away. According to The Voice, the Nigerian British MC succumbed to the coronavirus on Thursday (May 7). The 47-year-old was initially admitted to the hospital with medical complications related to COVID-19 last month. Upon arrival, he was soon put in a […]
Atlanta, GA – Clifford “T.I.” Harris and Killer Mike donned masks and gloves to serve over 500 meals to families affected by COVID-19 on Wednesday (May 6). The two Hip Hop heavyweights — adhering to the CDC safety guidelines — posted up outside of Bankhead Seafood Market, which Tip and the Run The Jewels MC bought […]
Jamo Gang — the trio of Ras Kass, J57 and El Gant — are releasing their debut album Walking With Lions on Friday (May 8). But before the LP officially drops, the group gives RealStreetRadio readers a chance to stream the entire project a day early. “Every song on this album is us giving 110 […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Willie D was once again a guest on VladTV where he was asked about a cartoon made about Chamillionaire’s contentious interaction with NBA legend Michael Jordan in 2009. After showing a clip of the cartoon, the Geto Boys MC weighed in on the alleged incident. “The thing is, I’m nowhere on his success level in terms […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
DMX wants to continue his battles with JAY-Z with a clash in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series. During an appearance on the Drink Champs podcast, N.O.R.E. spoke to X about participating in the popular Instagram Live phenomenon. When questioned about a potential opponent, the Ruff Ryders veteran had a simple answer. “Jay,” he said. […]
Calabasas, CA – Several California police departments, such as San Francisco and Los Angeles, have been required to wear face masks while patrolling city streets for the past month. However, Polo G says he hasn’t seen any officers donning the protective gear in the self-isolating state and pointed out the hypocrisy in an Instagram Story. […]