How many of us woke up on January 1 empty-handed, robbed yet again of a chance to luxuriate in Rihanna’s elusive new album? Oh, that’s right — all 7.8 billion of us. It’s a new decade and the same old story: Artists will do as artists do, which in the ’20s, just as it was […]
Pete Rock is a Hip Hop veteran and more than qualified to speak on the culture — that’s just a fact. On Thursday (January 9), the celebrated producer hit up Instagram to share the clip of Tory Lanez explaining how “rap is in a horrible place,” a sentiment Rock clearly cosigns. In the caption, Rock […]
Atlanta, GA – Trouble has been accused of snatching a woman’s wig off and chipping her tooth in the process. 11 Alive reports the incident occurred shortly after the ATL-based rapper and the woman left a New Year’s Eve party. According to a police report filed with the Atlanta Police Department, the woman said she saw […]
Cardi B, who is no stranger to criticizing Donald Trump, has lambasted him once again. The Atlantic Records artist labeled the president a “terrorist” on Instagram after watching a Nightline report about the United States and Iran crisis. In her social media post, Cardi shared a clip of an Iranian man crying while speaking to […]
DJ Khaled, who landed a role in the Bad Boys For Life movie, is also at the helm of the film’s soundtrack. We The Best Music Group and Epic Records have announced Khaled will serve as the executive producer of the upcoming album, which is scheduled to drop on January 17. “I’m honored to have […]
New York, NY – It takes ample amounts of courage to confront bullying head-on, especially on a public platform such as Twitter. But Ari Lennox took action earlier this month after she and Teyana Taylor were targeted for their looks, admitting being labeled a “Rottweiler” was hurtful. “You wanna talk about how people are so […]
Berlin, Germany – Nicki Minaj fans were enraged after Madame Tussauds Berlin unveiled her seemingly new wax figure. It turns out the statue, which doesn’t bare much of a resemblance to the superstar’s facial features, is actually the same Nicki statute revealed at the Las Vegas location in 2015. According to TMZ, it’s common for […]
Boosie Badazz and Webbie haven’t collaborated on any music since 2016, but both men have made it clear it’s not due to a rift between the two. In an interview with VladTV, Boosie shut down any notion of him being on bad terms with his longtime collaborator. “I ain’t got no beef with Webbie, man, […]
New York, NY – Charlamagne Tha God was evidently still in the holiday spirit during a recent episode of The Breakfast Club. So, like any good co-worker would do, he decided to bring DJ Envy a special Christmas gift he’ll never forget. In a clip of the momentous occasion, Charlamagne claims Envy is “constantly flirting” […]
Swae Lee is expressing his sorrow on Twitter shortly after news of his stepfather’s shooting death hit the internet. On Tuesday (January 7), the Rae Sremmurd rapper wrote, “I pray this world let’s me keep some compassion.” He also shared a series of broken heart emojis in a previous tweet. I pray this world let’s me keep some […]
Martin Lawrence has denied Tisha Campbell’s sexual harassment lawsuit caused the cancellation of their hit show Martin and called her past claims “bullshit.” While on the promotional run for his upcoming film Bad Boys For Life Lawrence addressed his former co-star’s suit in an interview with GQ. “None of that was true,” he said. “It was […]
Tupelo, MS – Rae Sremmurd’s half-brother Michael Sullivan has been taken into custody following the shooting death of the duo’s stepfather Floyd Sullivan. According to TMZ and WTVA 9 News, police are calling Slim Jxmmi and Swae Lee’s sibling a person of interest in the shooting. The elder Sullivan, 62, was shot and killed in […]
50 Cent is bound and determined to collect the roughly $30,000 he’s legally owed from Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood personality Teairra Mari. According to The Blast, the Power mogul is now attempting to seize Mari’s paycheck in an effort to recoup the court costs he had to pay while fighting her revenge porn lawsuit. […]
Otisville, NY – After serving five years behind bars, Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Shyheim is finally a free man. The veteran MC shared several Instagram photo of himself and his loved ones on Monday (January 6) announcing his release. “Been waiting so long for this moment!” he wrote in the caption. “Finally free spending time with […]
Some people are born queer icons, others have queer iconicity thrust upon them. And then there are those who do the most to become one, including a surprise drop-in acoustic set at Stonewall Inn during pride month and a music video that’s positively chockablock with queer-squad fuel from Hayley Kiyoko to “Same Parts” poet laureate […]
There was a lot to unpack on Christmas Eve (December 24) when Drake dropped the freestyle “War.” The song was produced for a new project El-Kuumba Tape Vol. 1. which is also spearheaded by Oliver El-Khatib, the co-founder of OVO Sound. Drake took to his Instagram Story on Sunday (January 5) to clarify what he and the rather […]
Spotify – New year, new #RealStreetRadio featuring new music from Lil Tjay, Quando Rondo and Yung Pinch to jumpstart the first week of the year, right. Lil Tjay is starting things off with his latest “20/20.” Fresh off his debut album True 2 Myself, The Bronx rapper who known for his monster hit “Pop Out” […]
Faith Evans isn’t supporting Lifetime’s upcoming documentary Biggie & Faith Evans despite participating in it. Ahead of the doc’s premiere, The Notorious B.I.G.’s widow criticized the project in an interview with Page Six. “I feel upset that I’m attached to it,” she said. “I was told that it would be a positive piece with a […]
The New Mexico Hip Hop community suffered an unimaginable loss on November 5, 2019 when Andrew “Wake Self” Martinez was killed by a drunk driver. The seasoned MC/community activist was only 30 years old at the time of his death. The person behind the wheel, 24-year-old Alejandro Pichardo, brought Wake’s blossoming career to an abrupt […]
RealStreetRadio – 2019 in Hip Hop was defined by a takeover of women in rap who essentially dominated the music airwaves — from Megan Thee Stallion and Rapsody to Kash Doll. Women really ran it in 2019 and 2020 looks even more promising for the ladies. Unfortunately, Hip Hop also mourned the tragic deaths of […]
Justin Bieber is pivoting back to R&B, and he’s choosing to celebrate by consuming every possible item found within the USDA Food Pyramid. In the video for his new single Yummy, a pink-haired Biebs croons about his wife, Hailey Bieber, while eating everything from gelatin molds to lobsters to lo mein mixed with gumballs — […]
Mick Jenkins has announced the release of a new album named “The Circus”, set for release on January 10. The Chicago-based rapper shared the artwork for the seven-song project social media, along with a new single called “Carefree.” “The Circus” features an array of producers, including long-time West Coast producer Hit-Boy, as well as the […]
Denver, CO – Walking into the RedLine Contemporary Art Center in Denver, Colorado, the energy is electric. In the middle of a crowded room stands Thomas “Detour” Evans, visual artist extraordinaire. He’s pointing to his expansive works displayed throughout the building and explaining where the idea for The 5 Pointers band came from, the focal […]
Fans continue to wait for Rihanna’s ninth album, but they’ll have to settle for a new Savage X Fenty collection instead. On Wednesday (January 1), RiRi introduced her lingerie brand’s first collaboration with fashion designer Adam Selman, which will include a Valentine’s Day capsule and additional drops through April. “I couldn’t imagine anyone other than […]
YG seems to be entering the new decade with a more inclusive outlook on life. The Compton-bred rapper issued an apology to the LGBTQ community Twitter on New Years Eve, although the exact reasons for the apology are currently unclear. Whatever shifted his perspective on people identifying as LGBTQ seems to have helped him realize […]
After a Twitter troll called her and fellow singer Teyana Taylor “rottweilers,” Dreamville singer Ari Lennox took to Instagram Live to stand up for herself and advocate for the Black community. “I’m not fucking with that shit at all,” said Lennox. “Why are you so comfortable tearing down Black women and no other race? Look […]
LL Cool J has been promising a new solo album for years, but nothing has ever materialized. His last album, Authentic, was released in 2013 and talk of a follow-up has been ongoing ever since. According to a recent tweet from the Grammy Award-winning MC, he’s been in the studio with A Tribe Called Quest […]
Bobbi Kristina’s ex-fiancé Nick Gordon has reportedly died. According to The Daily Mail, Gordon was out celebrating on New Year’s Eve when he suffered a series of heart attacks and was rushed to a Florida ICU where he later died. Gordon’s brother, Junior Walker, confirmed the news on his Facebook page, revealing he’d been at […]
To ring in the new year, Diddy got on Instagram to spread motivation to his fans who had a tough year just like he did. In the emotional post, the Hip Hop mogul got candid and opened up in the two-minute video. “2019 was a crazy year. It was a great year for some of us […]
Los Angeles, CA – Having grown up in Watts, CA, Ron-RonTheProducer told HipHipDX that he was heavily influenced by experiencing the different eras in rap music like G-funk, gangsta rap and the jerking movement — so it is somewhat of a no-brainer to think he is now one of the leading producers in the new generation […]