Afroman’s Free Speech: A Legal and Musical Retrospective
Afroman turns a harrowing police raid into a masterclass of protest art, defending his First Amendment rights with wit, music, and a flair for the dramatic.
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Young Meepa Holding Ground After the Collapse
Young Meepa has officially released MXTPE #2: misanthropy. Dropping at midnight under a full Gemini moon on December 4, 2025, the project stands as a brutal snapshot of a life shaped by displacement, addiction, and resistance. The title misanthropy reflects a history of repeated harm rather than abstract bitterness. For Young Meepa, mistrust is not […]
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Igor Keller Prepares to Release The Merry Blacksmith’s Song Bucket
Seattle-based musician Igor Keller, is preparing for an upcoming release — a brand new album, The Merry Blacksmith’s Song Bucket, arriving October 31. Even after decades of creating, Igor Keller’s curiosity hasn’t faded. His upcoming single “Monster Zero” will offer a glimpse of what’s coming next with a sound that’s both experimental and playful. “I’ve […]
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Noxek: Carving Paths, Breaking Molds, and Owning “The Gutter”
Emerging rap artist Noxek boldly displays his prowess in his latest release, “The Gutter.” With every new track, the hip-hop sensation fearlessly ventures into unexplored realms of music. The raw emotion in his songs draws inspiration from personal life experiences spanning from a tender age to the present. Unapologetically authentic, he embraces his true self […]
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Rising From The Odds: Unveiling thegamblechild’s Artistic Persona
In an industry where success resembles a daring wager, thegamblechild fearlessly embraces the uncertainty with his artistic persona. Born from a desire to take risks and go all-in despite the odds, the moniker “thegamblechild” epitomizes the young talent’s resolute pursuit of his aspirations and dreams. The journey from a challenging childhood to the bright lights […]
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Hacktivist Group Anonymous Bug Chicago Police Scanners To Play N.W.A’s ‘Fuck Tha Police’
Chicago, IL – Protest music from 1988 still rings true today. After announcing their return to social media on Saturday (May 30), hacktivist group Anonymous set their targets on the Minneapolis Police Department for their “many crimes” and the Chicago Police Department. According to various reports on social media, the group allegedly hacked the radio […]
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Gunna Finds No Joy In Billboard No. 1 Album While ‘The World Is Hurting’
Capturing your first No. 1 album should be an absolute joy and one of the crowning achievements of your career as a musician. However, reaching the milestone is bittersweet for Gunna. Although his Wunna album reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, the events following the death of George Floyd have taken greater significance. […]
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Faith Evans Reportedly Arrested For Alleged Attack On Stevie J
Los Angeles, CA – Faith Evans was reportedly arrested for domestic violence last week. According to TMZ, the police were called to the veteran singer’s Los Angeles home after she and her husband Stevie J got into a “heated” argument. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed visible marks and scratches on Stevie’s face. […]
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CNN’s Don Lemon Calls Out Drake, Diddy & More Celebrities To Do More For Protestors
Don Lemon used his platform on Saturday (May 30) to call out Hollywood leaders, musicians and stars for inaction following nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet,” the CNN Tonight host said as he spoke to Rev. William Barber as protests took place in Los Angeles, Washington […]
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Roc Marciano Talks Producing Stove God Cook$’ "Perfect" Debut LP & Being Inspired By Wildlife TV Shows
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 20-year orbit, Roc Marciano’s has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most industrious artists and producers. He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017, and his latest Marcielago in December. When the Southern rap snap and trap movements ruled in 2010, Marciano […]
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The-Dream Has One Thing Left To Do & That’s Leaving A Legacy Beyond Music
There aren’t too many artists that can say they’ve achieved what The-Dream has accomplished in his 20-year career. Before becoming a full-fledged artist in 2007 with his debut album Love/Hate, The-Dream was a highly sought-after songwriter penning hits for popular artists like Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. As a writer, The-Dream racked up […]
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Insecure Actor Kendrick Sampson Hit by Rubber Bullets at LA Protest
Actor Kendrick Sampson, who has appeared on Insecure and The Flash, was hit by LAPD with a baton and rubber bullets during a Los Angeles protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd on Saturday. Sampson was streaming the protest on Instagram Live when the officers began firing rubber bullets at protestors. He […]
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Run The Jewels Offering ‘Run The Jewels 4’ For Free In Wake Of George Floyd’s Death
As America continues to rage in the wake of George Floyd’s death, El-P is doing whatever he can to show his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. On Saturday (May 30), the Run The Jewels MC/producer announced Instagram the outspoken Hip Hop duo would provide their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album for free — […]
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Killer Mike Addresses Atlanta Protestors in Emotional Speech
Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike gave an impassioned speech last night at Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ press conference, calling for peaceful protest and an end to systemic racism. Mike directly addressed Atlanta protestors, who have been demonstrating against police brutality following the May 25 death of George Floyd, who died after Minneapolis police officer […]
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Billie Eilish Spanks All Lives Matter Crowd: ‘Will You Shut the F- -k up?’
As protests and violence continue to spread across numerous American cities in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Billie Eilish wrote an impassioned statement on Instagram to condemn white people who aren’t willing to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. Or rather, people who don’t want to escape their White Lives Matter mindset. “I’ve […]
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Quando Rondo Says Chicago Rappers Lil Durk, Chief Keef & Polo G Deserve To Be Called ‘Legends’
New York, NY – When Quando Rondo tells RealStreetRadio he’s for the trenches, he says it with so much conviction. The 21-year-old doesn’t care about making it big so long as he’s putting on for the hood. Not only does that mindset come from his time running around the streets of Savannah, GA, it also […]
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TM88 Says His Future, Young Thug & Moneybagg Yo Single Was 1 Of 45 Songs
Atlanta, GA – TM88 has been the man behind the boards for some of Hip Hop’s most popular songs for nearly a decade. One of the lead members of the renowned 808 Mafia songwriting/ production crew, the 33-year-old producer is best known for his instrumental role in popularizing the Atlanta trap music sound, alongside super-producers […]
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Trippie Redd Calls Off Boxing Match With YK Osiris: ‘Sorry, Ruined It’
After YK Osiris went viral with his boxing match against Lil Tjay, he had plans to hop back in the ring again. On Thursday (May 28), the “Worth It” singer announced he would be taking on Trippie Redd on Instagram Live the following day (May 29). Tekashi 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks even got added on […]
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Stan Culture Is Due a Reckoning. So Are the Celebrities They Worship.
Stan wars raged out of control in May. Taylor Swift fans tried to cancel Burger King for a tweet poking fun at her songs about ex-boyfriends. Barbz called for Usher’s head when he downplayed the prospect of a Verzuz battle between Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim, calling the Young Money chart-topper a “product” of the […]
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Lil Wayne Books Dr. Dre & Dr. Anthony Facui For Young Money Radio
Lil Wayne, who sparked controversy for his comments about the police killing of George Floyd, has announced his next episode of Young Money Radio. Dr. Dre and White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci have been booked for the program, which is scheduled to broadcast on Friday (May 29) at 7 p.m. Eastern. […]
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Rich The Kid Allegedly Owes $323K In L.A. Mansion Rent Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA – Rich The Kid isn’t catching a break in a lawsuit regarding back rent for a Los Angeles mansion. According to documents obtained by Bossip, a judge has issued a default ruling against him in a case alleging he owes $323,214 to a landlord. The Rich Forever Music founder was originally sued […]
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Wake Self’s Posthumous Video For ‘FTP’ Arrives As Ex-MN Officer Is Arrested For George Floyd Murder
Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque, New Mexico MC Wake Self was killed by a drunk driver in Santa Fe last November, bringing an abrupt end to a life he’d dedicated to helping others. Even after his death, Wake — real name Andrew Martinez — is still speaking out against the injustices of the world with his […]
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Mozzy’s Hometown Hero Status Is Envisioned In ‘Beyond Bulletproof: The Documentary’
Mozzy has released a mini-documentary highlighting his efforts to give back to his hometown of Sacramento and the people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The short film shows the West Coast rapper donating meals, handing out toys during the holiday season and spending time with the community. “I specifically started giving back, providing for […]
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Is There Really Only One Black Woman Over 40 With a No. 1 Song?
In her new movie The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays a high-strung, high-maintenance pop diva who wants to get back in the game. “In the history of music, only five women over 40 have ever had a No. 1 hit,” Ross’s Grace Davis laments, anticipating her label’s underestimation of a woman in the middle […]
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Rhyan LaMarr’s Debut Album Tells His Story With Help From Charlamagne Tha God, Sway, Twista & Da Brat
They say it takes a lifetime to write your debut album, and that saying holds true for Rhyan LaMarr. While the Chicago-bred artist initially found mainstream success in the film world behind the camera, on aPERFECTMess, he officially shares his story with the world. His debut album features verses from Jonathan McReynolds, Don Benjamin, Canon, John […]
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Stream El-P’s Film Score For Al Capone Movie Starring Tom Hardy
Run The Jewels fans don’t need to wait until June 5 to hear new music from one of its members. A week before the release of the duo’s Run The Jewels 4 album, El-P has dropped his original film score for the biopic Capone starring Tom Hardy. “I grew up on film scores and they’ve […]
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8 Chromatica Lyrics We Can’t Wait to Scream in the Club After Five Vodka-Sodas
The rah-rah bitch is back, and we want her stupid lyrics. It’s been a long, rough ride, but we’ve finally made it to Chromatica, and Lady Gaga is back, in full dance-pop form, to welcome us. Her first album since 2016’s Joanne and 2018’s A Star Is Born, Chromatica is a return to the electropop […]
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Petition to Turn CNN Into Cardi News Network
Cardi B just needs to go ahead and reboot Schoolhouse Rock, because she’s singlehandedly educating a generation. The rapper, who’s consistent on speaking out about the issues she cares about, posted a brief video on Instagram and Twitter sympathizing with the Minneapolis protests against police brutality, succinctly breaking down why the protests are escalating, and […]
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Jane Moss, Lincoln Center’s Artistic Director, Is Stepping Down
Jane Moss, an impresario who prodded Lincoln Center to evolve from a complacent institution into a spiritual force, will step down this summer after 27 years. The move, effective August 1, leaves her with no specific plans and the organization without an artistic leader at a time when performances have stopped, planning is impossible, and the […]
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The 8 Accusations Against Russell Simmons Detailed in On the Record
With the launch of HBO Max, the Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering documentary On the Record, which premiered at Sundance and details the sexual-assault accusations against music mogul Russell Simmons by several women, is now available for wide viewing. Similar to Leaving Neverland and Surviving R. Kelly, it paints a picture of a powerful figure […]
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