The lady and the courtroom are sure that Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” lawsuit is no more — for the second time. Per THR, the band has prevailed in the long-standing copyright battle spearheaded by fellow British rockers Spirit, who allege that “Stairway to Heaven” infringed upon their lesser-known jam “Taurus.” The Ninth Circuit Court […]
50 Cent vowed to take responsibility for finishing Pop Smoke’s last album on Sunday (March 1). The 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper was shot and killed during a home invasion in the Hollywood Hills last month, putting a swift end to his burgeoning career. On Tuesday (March 3), the For Life exec hit up Instagram and revealed Pop […]
Young Dolph is giving his 3.9 million Instagram followers little to be desired after he wiped his account clean. The move comes shortly after he discussed walking away from his consistently lucrative — yet at times challenging — music career. On Sunday (March 1), Dolph confessed he was feeling torn about his future Instagram and […]
1501 Certified Entertainment CEO Carl Crawford was apparently blindsided by Megan Thee Stallion claims the label was holding her music hostage after she attempted to renegotiate her contract. On Monday (March 2), a Texas federal judge granted Meg a temporary restraining order against both Crawford and 1501 ordering they “do nothing to prevent the release, […]
New York, NY – Once upon a time, JAY-Z recruited the LOX for his song “Reservoir Dogs” featuring Beanie Sigel and Sauce Money, which appeared on 1998’s Vol. 2…Hard Knock Life. But behind-the-scenes, things were a little intense as the recording process got underway. During a recent interview with Genius’ For The Record, Jadakiss revealed Styles P actually dissed […]
Los Angeles, CA – There’s a part on Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp A Butterfly track “Wesley’s Theory” that finds Dr. Dre dolling out some valuable advice to the then-burgeoning MC. “Yo, what’s up? It’s Dre/Remember the first time you came out to the house?” he says. “You said you wanted a spot like mine/But remember, […]
After waiting a respectful amount of time following his breakup with Hillsong Church, Justin Bieber is finally ready to move on … with Kanye West’s Sunday Service. Bieber strolled up to the Church of Yeezus on Sunday, looking like the only white plus-one at a black wedding, per Hollywood Life. He’s not the first (white) […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pop Smoke’s murder this week was initially assumed to be a botched robbery but now, TMZ reports surveillance footage on the Hollywood Hills home where he was shot and killed suggests a targeted hit. People who have viewed the tape said four men arrive at the home around 4:30 a.m. local […]
Los Angeles, CA – In the wake of Pop Smoke’s shooting death, Blueface has issued an ominous warning to artists who come to sunny Los Angeles looking for fame and fortune. On Wednesday (February 19) — only hours after the news of Pop Smoke’s murder broke — Blueface vocalized his feelings about it in one […]
The ripple effects of Pop Smoke’s murder have continued to impact the rap community. The rising artist was shot and killed in a Hollywood Hills home on Wednesday morning (February 19) around 4:30 a.m. local time. Hours after Redman, Juicy J, The Game and a slew of other high profile artists took their shock to […]
The folk goddess, the cheekbone icon, the Joni Mitchell has eschewed public life ever since suffering a brain aneurysm in 2015, minus showing up to a select few events that celebrate her greatness. And while Mitchell’s health continues to be a major source of speculation for fans (she was rumored to have lost her speech […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Huge win for the prog rock community. Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s half-hour epic “Karn Evil 9” is being turned into a sci-fi film, with the lyrics serving as the narrative’s overarching inspiration. Per Deadline, the movie will revolve around how “the annual ‘Karn Evil’ — a macabre rite of passage — is a young person’s […]
Hollywood, CA – Over a decade ago Jadakiss challenged 50 Cent to a rap battle on pay-per-view for a million dollars with JAY-Z and Dr. Dre as judges. During an exclusive interview with RealStreetRadio, rap vet reveals the challenge was just something he “thought of.” “Battling is therapeutic for Hip Hop but you can’t take […]
Somebody please let Camila Cabello know what silent films are, because girl is playing fast and loose with the concept of diegetic sound in her latest music video, for the bonus track on the digital edition of Romance, “My Oh My” featuring DaBaby. The (mostly) black-and-white video casts Camila as a silent movie star within […]
This March 31, it will be a year since Nipsey Hussle, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, was murdered in Los Angeles, shot and killed outside his store Marathon Clothing. Last month, director Ava DuVernay introduced Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Roddy Ricch, Kirk Franklin, and YG to the Grammys stage for a tribute to the […]
Ice Cube is slated to star in a film about the life of 24-year-old Olympic gold medalist boxer Claressa “T-Rex” Shields titled Flint Strong, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie is based on the the dramatic adaptation of 2015 boxing documentary T-REX. The actor-rapper will star as her coach, Jason Crutchfield, and will be […]
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. […]
The story of 50 Cent’s Power isn’t ending with its series finale on Sunday (February 9). Starz has greenlit three additional spinoffs of the hit show, expanding the franchise to a total of five series. Power’s first offshoot, Power Book II: Ghost, was announced last year. The upcoming drama will now be joined by Power […]
Oprah Winfrey has been catching some heat lately for her connection to a documentary about one of Russell Simmons’ sexual assault accusers. The talk show host mogul has been accused of repeatedly going after black men in the entertainment industry, while aligning herself with powerful white men such as disgraced Hollywood bigwig Harvey Weinstein. On […]
Hollywood, CA – In the late 90s, Bad Boy Records was one of the prime labels to be on. Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P — collectively known as as The LOX — were included on Bad Boy’s illustrious roster at the time. The three talented Yonkers, New York MCs previously went by the group name Warlocks […]
Young Dolph may have reignited his feud with Yo Gotti after he sent some shots to the Untrapped rapper on Instagram Wednesday (February 5). In the Instagram post, Dolph shared a picture that showed his 2017 Gotti diss record, “Play With Yo’ Bitch,” recently earned a gold certification from the RIAA. The song has Dolph throwing several jabs at […]
Hollywood, CA – Jadakiss recently stopped by RealStreetRadio’s office in Hollywood and announced his forthcoming album Ignatius is slated for a February 28 release date. During his discussion with DX, Jada opened up about his thoughts on the state of Hip Hop and even shared his admiration for Young Thug. “A lot of dudes have […]
New York, NY – Drake has reaffirmed victory in a lawsuit over sampling 1982’s “Jimmy Smith Rap” in his song “Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2.” After originally winning the case in 2017, the OVO leader won yet again in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday (February 3). The estate of Smith’s appeal was […]
Hollywood, CA – The name Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is now among the hundreds of stars included on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The veteran Hip Hop artist received the honor on Thursday (January 30) in front of the W Hotel near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street where his star is located. To […]
Hollywood, CA – 50 Cent’s Instagram exploded with reactions to a photo of his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The seasoned rapper/actor received the honor in Hollywood on Thursday (January 30) and quickly shared the moment with his 25.2 million Instagram followers. “South Side on the map,” the Queens native wrote in the […]
Hollywood, CA – Jadakiss plans to drop his next LP in February. During a stop by the RealStreetRadio office, The LOX MC revealed the release date for his fifth solo album Ignatius. “New album coming out late February,” he said before looking over to his rep for the exact date. “February 28. I’m not sure, […]
Billie Eilish better pull together another large formal leisure ensemble, perhaps with some gold accents, because she is going to perform at the Oscars. The Academy announced the news today, putting her in a lineup of musicians that includes Cynthia Erivo, Elton John, Idina Menzel, Chrissy Metz, and Randy Newman. Eilish, who is some real […]
West Hollywood, CA – Meek Mill reportedly instigated the shouting match with his ex-girlfriend Nicki Minaj and her new husband Kenneth Petty at Maxfield in West Hollywood last week. According to TMZ, as soon as Nicki and Petty walked into the store, Meek instantly stared them down, prompting the couple to react. This grossly contradicts Meek’s […]