R.A. The Rugged Man currently lives in Berlin, Germany, roughly 4,000 miles away from his hometown of Long Island, New York. As the story goes, he wound up there because of a girl. In 2013, while on tour with Redman, Masta Ace, Onyx and Wordsworth, he met the future mother of his children at the merch […]
Snoop Dogg takes gaming seriously. So seriously, in fact, he was seemingly furious after his Xbox server went down and interrupted his leisure time. On Tuesday (April 14), the Doggfather chewed out Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, Gates’ company itself and EA Sports while referencing the current coronavirus pandemic that’s keeping California residents in their homes. […]
New York, NY – There is no shortage of social media apps available in 2020, and it can be difficult, if not impossible, to keep up with them all. Today’s independent Hip Hop artists, however, know that social media is a key pipeline to success, as it’s a way to connect with both old friends […]
It seems anytime Bhad Bhabie (real name Danielle Bregoli) attempts to defend herself, things go from bad to worse. After irking Twitter with photos of herself sporting a much darker skin tone, she tried to explain her actions by using Lil Kim as an example. “No disrespect to her, but the girl wears foundation that’s […]
It’s been exactly 10 years since the arrival of Wiz Khalifa’s trailblazing debut mixtape Kush & Orange Juice. To celebrate the critically acclaimed breakthrough project, Wiz is releasing a collectible vinyl edition Rostrum Records on Friday (April 17). The double LP release contains two cloudy green 180-gram discs and comes wrapped in ziplock shrink wrap […]
Jefferson Parish, LA – Niyo Davinci, a member of the Flight School production team, was allegedly shot and killed by his girlfriend in the New Orleans metro area on Monday (April 13). Jefferson Parish sheriff’s officers arrested 41-year-old Chanel Galle and charged her with negligent homicide, according to The Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate. Multiple sources tell […]
The rivalry between 50 Cent and Ja Rule was resurrected again after Fat Joe, Swizz Beatz and the Murder Inc. vet toyed with the idea of an Instagram Live battle between the longtime foes. Not long after Fiddy responded to the request with a meme, Ja has fired back with a jab of his own. […]
Damon Dash will reportedly have to pay a six-figure sum after losing a recent lawsuit. According to TMZ, the Hip Hop mogul has been ordered to cough up $300,000 plus interest to author Edwyna Brooks after she claimed they’d made a deal in 2015 for Dash to direct a mafia film called Mafietta that was based […]
50 Cent has responded to Ja Rule’s request for an Instagram Live battle in typical 50 Cent fashion — with a meme. On Tuesday (April 14), the For Life producer photoshopped Ja’s head onto a homeless person’s body. He’s holding a sign that reads, “I will battle 50 Cent for attention” and has a cup […]
The longstanding feud between 50 Cent and Ja Rule is perhaps one of the most infamous beefs in Hip Hop. The two veteran artists have been going at each other for years and with social media, it’s only grown worse. But as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sideline artists at home, many have turned to […]
Instagram has proven to be a saving grace during the coronavirus pandemic. Artists and fans have flocked to the social media platform to stay connected while locked down at home. On Sunday (April 12), Drake and Diddy hopped on Instagram Live where the Bad Boy Records founder named the Toronto-bred superstar among his Top 5 […]
Q-Tip celebrated his birthday on Friday (April 10) but ended up giving fans a gift of sorts Instagram. While thanking his followers for the birthday well wishes, the legendary MC/producer unveiled the titles of three albums he’s got in the works. “Thank u for all the bday love… but I have something to share w […]
Gucci Mane wasn’t feeling very forgiving on Easter Sunday (April 12). Guwop woke up and delivered a harsh message Twitter on Sunday morning, sharing a desire for his haters to die from COVID-19. “I pray my haters die of corona virus,” he wrote. I pray my haters die of corona virus ? — Gucci Mane […]
Iconic producers DJ Premier and RZA blessed Hip Hop fans with a head-to-head battle Instagram Live on Saturday (April 11). To say the stars came out to watch the titans spar would be an understatement. From some of the greatest MCs to ever touch a mic to marquee brands, the comment section was something to […]
New York, NY – Of all the musical genres in the 21st century, country music seems to be the least receptive to a Hip Hop crossover. So one can imagine the surprise when country music star Skyler Clark — whose best-known song is, perhaps, 2016’s “Beer Season” — appeared on a rap track called “Country […]
Doug E. Fresh is yet another artist stepping up to the plate in an effort to help combat the coronavirus pandemic. The pioneering Hip Hop vet recently linked up with Novant Health for a new song that relays an “important” message to the public. The track flips Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew’s […]
Salt-n-Pepa became a trending Twitter topic on Saturday night (April 11) after Lifetime premiered the first trailer for its upcoming biopic about the groundbreaking Hip Hop duo. The forthcoming film is a three-hour saga chronicling the journeys of Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton — from their roots as nursing students at Queensborough Community College […]
Wu-Tang Clan luminary Method Man and his son PXWER have linked up on wax for the first time ever on the 2nd Generation Wu remix “New Generation.” Along with inTeLL, the son of U-God, Meth and PXWER effortlessly swap bars over YODI and intelligent’s dark, keyboard-laced beat. “It’s dope to work with my pops,” PWXER […]
JAY-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” was a culture-defining anthem for New York. The song went 5x-platinum and took home two Grammys but according to Alicia Keys, the collaboration almost didn’t happen. The Grammy Award-winning singer spoke with Ebro Darden for Beats 1 and revealed a few mishaps nearly kept the song from taking flight. “For a […]
It’s Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds’ birthday today, and he’s celebrating by challenging Teddy Riley to an Instagram Live musical battle. Well, technically, he’s re-challenging the producer and songwriter to an Instagram Live musical battle. The pair were supposed to square off on Sunday, but Swizz Beatz, who’s been organizing IG Live “Verzuz” battles, announced that the […]
Polo G continues his 2020 run with his new single, “DND.” The WayneOnABeat-produced track also arrives with a moody visual and serves as the latest offering from Polo’s next album. In the Jordan Wozy-directed clip, the Chicago native puts his phone on “Do Not Disturb” mode and isolates himself from his peers. related news Interview: […]
Ahead of his Instagram Live battle against DJ Premier, RZA admitted his pivot to the television and film industry has left him “kind of out of the [musical] culture.” “You don’t hear a lot of production from me, a lot of songs,” the Wu-Tang Clan leader told Complex on Thursday (April 9), two days before […]
Logic has been radio silent when it comes to social media and that’s very much by design. On Friday (April 10), Mr. Bobby Tarantino provided an update for his fans and explained he’s been buried in work. He also noted the arrival of his baby boy who his wife, Brittney Noell, delivered sometime this year. […]
YouTube – The music industry along with the world is in unprecedented times with the coronavirus pandemic. There has been much to say from artists about how to proceed in this climate. REVOLT TV is doing its part by broadcasting a live town hall Thursday (April 9) at 11 p.m. EST. The event titled STATE OF […]
New York, NY – Among the many iconic photos of 1990s Hip Hop legends such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Wu-Tang Clan that you’ve seen, there’s a good chance that Chi Modu snapped those camera shots. Earlier this week, the New York Post reported the veteran Hip Hop photographer is in a legal dispute with The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate in […]
New York, NY – Among the many iconic photos of 1990s Hip Hop legends such as Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur and Wu-Tang Clan that you’ve seen, there’s a good chance that Chi Modu snapped those camera shots. Earlier this week, the New York Post reported the veteran Hip Hop photographer is in a legal dispute with The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate in […]
Instagram – While fans await a new date for the Teddy Riley versus Kenneth “Babyface’ Edmonds battle, Swizz Beatz has announced a new matchup that’s just as epic — RZA versus DJ Premier. “The paperwork is in,” Swizz wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram That paperwork is in!!!!!! #VERZUZ present @rza vs @djpremier this sat […]
New Orleans, LA – Master P is providing aid to the most vulnerable population facing the coronavirus pandemic. The No Limit Records founder is offering free deep cleaning of homes and two types of hand sanitizer to senior citizens in New Orleans. According to TMZ, anyone over the age of 60 in P’s hometown can […]
New York, NY – Vast Aire revealed his mother and father were both battling serious health issues last month. But sadly his mother, Valerie Y. Grant, didn’t make it. On Wednesday (April 8), the Cannibal Ox MC told RealStreetRadio Grant died after suffering complications from a stroke. Grant passed away at The Mt. Sinai Hospital in […]
Z-Ro is back with a new EP featuring a title befitting of life in 2020. The Mo City Don has dropped Quarantine: Social Distancing, which marks his first release since 2018’s Sadism album and third project since flirting with retirement in 2017. The Houston Hip Hop veteran’s latest effort is comprised of seven tracks. His 23-minute […]