Chris Brown revealed he and Young Thug have been cooking up a collaborative mixtape earlier this month. And now, there’s a release date and a title. Early Tuesday morning (April 28), the veteran R&B singer shared an Instagram post with what appears to be the cover art of Slime & B. “5th DAY of the […]
Eminem and Paul Rosenberg chopped it up with veteran journalist Sway Calloway during a recent interview on Shade45 where they visited a myriad of topics. Naturally, the subject of the current pandemic came up and Em revealed how self-quarantine has been affecting him. Although he says his celebrity status has basically kept him isolated for […]
Jon Connor’s departure from Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment has allowed him to finally release a new album. The SOS LP marks his first project since 2013’s Unconscious State, which he dropped prior to signing with Dre. The Michigan-bred rapper’s long overdue album is mostly self-produced. Guests include DJ Paul, Locksmith, Jarren Benton, Kelly Price, Termanology, […]
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 […]
DJ Kool wasn’t happy to learn Donald Trump used his hit single “Let Me Clear My Throat” in a Twitter clip attacking Joe Biden. The veteran DJ voiced his disapproval with his song’s misuse in an Instagram video post on Monday (April 20). In both the clip and caption, Kool emphasized he didn’t grant Trump […]
Los Angeles, CA – 1TakeJay has taken his ultra-aggressive, high energy approach to a new level in his directorial debut for his G.O.A.T. mixtape banger “F***** Up.” related news Ja Rule Bombs On 50 Cent With Rat Meme After Being Denied Instagram Battle April 17, 2020 Living up to its name, the visual for “F***** […]
Instagram – After a successful first installment on his birthday, Golden Era rapper turned platinum producer Kwamé returned with his second One Song Classic Hip Hip Breakfast Jam on Saturday (April 19) Instagram Live. View this post on Instagram OHHHHHHH SATURDAY WILL BE NUTS !!! Tell a friend !! Check for an announcement in the […]
Westside Gunn has made it perfectly clear where he thinks his album ranks against DaBaby’s Blame It On Baby. On Saturday (April 18), the Griselda Records founder shared a popular meme of a person sitting at an outdoor table and taking a poll on a particular topic. In this case, the poster features the cover of […]
The “Toosie Slide” videos keep coming. Drake shared another clip of a mother and daughter dancing to his TikTok smash on Thursday night (April 16). The two move around the room in perfect synchronization before the mother steals the spotlight with a flawless moonwalk. “Nah sorry but pls watch her mom snap at the end,” […]
Kelly Rowland is craving some coffee. In her first single since 2019’s anti-bullying song “Crown,” Rowland sings an ode to “coffee and sex in the morning.” “Hmm, they say mornin’ wood do a body good, babe,” she sings. “Clearly you agree, don’t be tryin’ to leave / Stay here with me.” Oop! So, that’s why […]
OVO Sound’s dvsn has dropped their new album A Muse In Her Feelings. The project is Daniel Daley and Nineteen85’s first studio LP since 2017’s Morning After. The duo’s third album is comprised of 16 tracks. Guests include Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Summer Walker, Ty Dolla $ign and Snoh Aalegra, among others. View dvsn’s A Muse In […]
The tale of Jussie Smollett is complicated. The fallen Empire star was arrested for allegedly plotting his own hate-fueled attack last January and has been dragged through the mud ever since. Now, more details have reportedly emerged regarding his relationship with one of the Osundario twins who was allegedly part of the whole scheme. According […]
The #AllInChallenge is the latest social media craze and several high-profile celebrities have already hopped on the bandwagon, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Justin Bieber, Kevin Hart and Meek Mill. Spearheaded by Philadelphia 76ers co-owner Michael Rubin, the idea behind the challenge is to raise money to combat the coronavirus pandemic by offering fans wild prize packages from […]
Kanye West graces the May 2020 cover of GQ magazine and, unsurprisingly, had some colorful comments to share with editor-in-chief Will Welch. During their conversation, Kanye compared himself to not Jesus or Bill Gates — this time, it was the late Kobe Bryant. “He was the basketball version of me, and I was the rap […]
Actress Rita Wilson and her husband Tom Hanks were two of the first celebrities to go public with their COVID-19 diagnoses last month. While quarantined in Australia, where they’d been filming a movie, Wilson curbed her boredom one evening by reciting the lyrics to Naughty By Nature’s 1993 hit “Hip Hop Hooray” for her 1 […]
Ambezza has seen a bunch of industry doors open up thanks to his production work on Future and Drake’s multi-platinum selling hit “Life Is Good,” which was the first song in Billboard history to spend its first eight weeks at No. 2 on the Hot 100. Yet the German producer, who’s English is A-1, has […]
Boosie Badazz has returned with a video for “Who Am I To Judge” shortly after refusing to apologize for the transphobic comments he made about Dwyane Wade’s child. Throughout the duration of the track, he defends his position and insists allowing a 12-year-old child to choose their gender is a profound mistake. “Mama told me […]
In case you were unaware, the world celebrated a holiday on Sunday, April 12: the 15th anniversary of The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey’s supposed comeback album (though you could argue she was never gone), which featured such hits as “We Belong Together” and “It’s Like That.” It coincided with another holiday, Easter, a.k.a. The […]
Los Angeles, CA – As most Americans continue to abide by the nationwide stay-at-home orders, the need for exercise seems more paramount. The possibility of actually disappearing into the couch as we type away on our laptops or dive into our 10th Netflix binge of the week almost seems plausible. That’s where celebrity trainer and author Mark […]
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 […]
Brooklyn, NY – Fred The Godson revealed he was in the hospital battling COVID-19 earlier this week. According to News 12 Brooklyn, his prognosis is grim. Doctors reportedly told his wife “he might not make it.” “It was just like — he’s gone and he’s gonna die, that’s it,” LeeAnn Jemmott said. “I don’t even […]
Nick Cannon is stepping into the world of daytime television. The Wild ‘N Out creator’s self-titled talk show is scheduled to premiere on September 21. The nationally syndicated program is set to air in 90 percent of United States, according to Deadline. Nick Cannon, which is being produced by Liongate’s Debmar-Mercury, will be broadcasted on […]
New York, NY – Ja Rule is looking out for the homeless during the coronavirus pandemic. The multi-platinum selling rapper and his ICONN company are donating reusable face masks to homeless shelters in the New York City area. “I’ll be donating 2,000 masks to the homeless,” Ja said in an Instagram video. “You can go […]
Tributes to John Prine, a folk performer and songwriter celebrated for his clever and poignant lyricism, poured in on social media after his death on April 7. “Over here on E Street, we are crushed by the loss of John Prine,” Bruce Springsteen tweeted. “John and I were ‘New Dylans’ together in the early 70s […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the globe, more and more celebrities are pitching in to help. Whether it’s mask donations to a local hospital, monetary assistance or Instagram Live parties, they’re all trying to contribute in their own way. On Tuesday (April 7), Eminem stepped in and announced a free subscription to his […]
Bhad Bhabie — formerly known as the “Cash me ousside, how bout dat” girl — continues to draw the unforgiving wrath of social media. Over the weekend, the controversial TV personality-turned-rapper unveiled a new look on Instagram, revealing a much darker complexion than people are normally used to seeing on the 17-year-old Floridian. View this post on […]
Lil Rodney C of the Funky 4 + 1 has been added to the ever-growing list of Hip Hop artists who have tested positive for COVID-19. On Monday morning (April 6), fellow Funky 4 + 1 pioneer MC Sha-Rock shared a Facebook post about his condition, putting an end to any speculation regarding his health. […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, Chuck D and Flavor Flav owned April Fool’s Day with their Public Enemy firing hoax and revealed to RealStreetRadio the important message behind the stunt. Also, Drake posted the first-ever photos of his two-year-old son, Adonis. Finally, Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted compassionate release amidst coronavirus concerns and will now […]
Genre-shifting titans T-Pain and Lil Jon went head-to-head in another edition of the popular Instagram Live battles on Saturday (April 4). With 280,000 viewers watching, the two upped the ante by sharing some unreleased songs during their clash. But what really stood out was the vibe of this battle, which felt like friends just playing […]
Legendary soul singer-songwriter Bill Withers died from heart complications this week, leaving behind a catalogue of music with the enduring power to connect people. Never has that been more apparent than just these past few weeks, as people across the world have been singing his 1972 classic “Lean on Me” to spread positivity during the […]