De La Soul and Tommy Boy Records have been embroiled in a contentious battle over De La’s masters for years. It appeared to come to a head in 2019 when the celebrated Hip Hop group put the label on blast Instagram, essentially accusing founder Tom Silverman of being a crooked businessman. After several rounds of […]
Quarantine – Black Thought was a recent guest on KXNG Crooked’s Crook’s Corner podcast where the two Hip Hop heavyweights (and their peppered beards) chatted by video as they both adhered to their various state’s stay-at-home orders. At the beginning of the discussion, they talked about how they were getting through quarantine and The Roots […]
DaBaby got another one. Billboard reports the North Carolina rapper’s third album, Blame It On Baby, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album, featuring the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Quavo, Ashanti and others, sold 124,000 equivalent album units, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data. related news DaBaby On Criticism Of Not Switching Up His […]
Eminem and Michael Jordan have shared a long and fruitful relationship and understanding but according to Slim Shady, their one and only phone conversation left a sour memory in his mind. In the wake of ESPN’s 10-hour Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance, Sway Calloway decided to inquire on any fireworks from any past encounters […]
At the time of its release, Mobb Deep’s marquee album — The Infamous — wasn’t your ideal project destined to be heralded during its silver anniversary. However, as the group’s surviving member Havoc tells RealStreetRadio, “I don’t know if it sounds cliché as to whatever it is, but if it wasn’t for that album, I […]
Smoke DZA chopped it up with Lil Cease during a recent Instagram Live session where, naturally, the subject of The Notorious B.I.G. came up. At one point, they started talking about JAY-Z and Biggie’s relationship with the billionaire Hip Hop mogul. Cease, who was a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Biggie’s cousin revealed Biggie always […]
With the rest of the Hip Hop community using Instagram Live during quarantine as a means to promote albums, dance parties or simply interact with fans, DMX decided to take a different approach — bible study. Long known for being outspoken regarding his Christian faith, X’s first-ever solo venture on the highly popular platform involved […]
The Hip Hop mogul rap fans have wanted to participate in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series says he’s down to compete. After numerous rumored matchups were discussed between the Bad Boy mogul, Jermaine Dupri and others, the one name that most unanimously agreed with was Dr. Dre. During a recent Instagram Live discussion with […]
Houston rap legend Scarface is updating fans on his condition a month after he revealed his own battle with the novel coronavirus COVID-19Â and says he’s glad to be alive. In a recent interview with fellow Geto Boy Willie D, Facemob reveals the same day he informed fans that he was diagnosed with COVID-19, he was […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues its destructive path, Instagram Live is breathing life into Hip Hop fans across the globe. The battle format has become an exciting presence as people are forced to stay home. Shortly after the Teddy Riley versus Babyface rematch, fans started toying with the idea of an Erykah Badu versus Lauryn […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem and his SiriusXM radio channel Shade45 have teamed up for the Love Your DJ campaign. The Detroit-bred rap giant made the announcement social media on Friday (April 24). According to an Instagram post, all Michigan DJs can enter to win a chance at airplay on Shady45 and the first 500 entrants […]
Skyzoo has linked up with Italian jazz band Dumbo Station for his new EP The Bluest Note. The six-track project serves as Sky’s follow-up to 2019’s Retropolitan collab album with Pete Rock. “This is the first time I’ve been able to craft an entire project based on jazz production from top to bottom,” the veteran […]
New York, NY – It’s a true rite of passage to make mistakes when one is young, dumb, and more than a little bit famous. And Famous Dex has more than made his share. In November 2019, he suffered a seizure onstage that was rumored to be fueled by a drug overdose. Then there were […]
While countless Hip Hop artists were blazing up on Monday (April 20) in honor of the international pot smokers holiday, Slim Thug was celebrating a clean bill of health. Nearly a month after the Houston-bred rapper revealed he was suffering from the coronavirus, he has now revealed he’s tested negative. Slim shared a screenshot of […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem showed his support for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 by providing food to hospitals in his home of Detroit. According to The Detroit News, Slim Shady donated cups of his Mom’s Spaghetti brand to the Henry Ford Health System and Detroit Receiving Hospital. “Our #HealthcareHeroes ‘lost themselves’ in the delicious Mom’s Spaghetti […]
The Verzuz Instagram battles brought forth by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been welcomed entertainment for fans stuck inside due to stay-at-home orders during this global pandemic. During a recent RealStreetRadio conversation with Queensbridge legend Havoc, the dialogue inevitably spilled to the battle festivities and the Mobb Deep member revealed it’s a possibility that his […]
Nick Cannon appeared blindsided when Eminem took a swipe at him and his ex-wife Mariah Carey on the Fat Joe single “Lord Above” featuring Mary J. Blige earlier this year. In response, the Wild ‘N Out host dropped a series of diss tracks aimed at his longtime nemesis, including “Pray For Him” and “The Invitation.” […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – DJ Cavem is at the forefront of eco-Hip Hop, a whole sub-genre that addresses sustainability, food justice and climate change through a Hip Hop lens. In his latest video for “1 For The Hood,” which comes from his BIOMIMICZ EP, the Denver-based MC/vegan chef walks the streets of the Colorado city rapping with a […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe to OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe to OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
NLE Choppa is let his opinions fly on Sunday (April 19). The Memphis-bred upstart hopped on Twitter to criticize people who subscribe to OnlyFans, a paid-subscription platform that’s become largely associated with the adult entertainment industry. “Porn is free how tf y’all making these hoes rich off only fans,” he tweeted. Choppa later clarified his comments […]
New Orleans, LA – Birdman wants to lend a helping hand to New Orleans residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cash Money Records boss has offered to pay the month of May’s rent for anyone in need living in the city’s Uptown residential area. “I would like 2 offer to pay everybody rent for month […]
Kahri 1k has dropped a four-minute mini-movie for “Fort Night” following the release of his debut album on on Pusha T’s Heir Wave Music Group imprint earlier this year. According to Kahri, blending elements from the massively popular video game Fornite with an intro that borrows a classic scene from The Hughes Brothers’ film Menace II […]
The Universal Hip Hop Museum and Mass Appeal have teamed up for a live YouTube benefit they’ve dubbed “Hip Hop Loves NY.” Hosted by Video Music Box pioneer Ralph McDaniels, the event boasts performances from several Golden Era heroes, including Ice-T, Chuck D, Naughty By Nature, Big Daddy Kane, De La Soul, Biz Markie, Roxanne […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Arrested Development frontman Speech has built a career based on the positive, uplifting rhythms of Afrocentric Hip Hop. As the architect behind songs such as the 1992 hits “Tennessee” and “Mr. Wendal,” he’s carved a niche for himself among the Hip Hop greats. Now, the prolific MC/songwriter is prepping his first solo […]
For many years, Mike Dean has been the trusted ears for not only Kanye West but the likes of Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Madonna and virtually every artist who graces the G.O.O.D. Music family tree. Now it’s the veteran producer/engineer’s turn to fully display his talents — in the form of his first-ever solo album, aptly […]
The highly anticipated Teddy Riley versus Babyface Instagram Live battle on Saturday (April 18) didn’t exactly go as planned. Not only was it marred by technical difficulties, but they had to stop the session entirely for about 30 minutes while they tried to patch things up. Needless to say, the whole event became instant fodder for […]
Big Daddy Kane has earned the right to pick and choose his collaborators. The certifiable Hip Hop legend has poured his blood, sweat and tears into the culture since stepping on the scene with The Juice Crew in the 1980s. Fast-forward to 2020 and BDK is still doing his thing. On Sunday (April 19), Mr. […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Just in time for 4/20, Los Angeles underground Hip Hop staple Myka 9 is back with a new video for “Upliftment.” The track uses a sample of the 1994Â Masta Ace classic “Born To Roll” and orchestration of guitarist/composer Derek Armstrong as well as scratches from DJ Zole. The ensemble of horns paired […]
Riverdale, GA – Healthcare workers at the Atlanta metro area’s Southern Regional Medical Center received a gift from 2 Chainz on Thursday (April 16). The T.R.U. boss and his business partner Mychel “Snoop” Dillard donated hundreds of meals to the medical facility’s employees battling the coronavirus pandemic. “Born and raised in Atlanta, this city has […]