RealStreetRadio Premiere – Hailing from Tacoma, Washington, Blakk Soul has had to work tirelessly to make his mark. Managed by Little Brother MC Rapper Big Pooh, he’s had the chance to pen songs and perform background vocals for artists such as Playboi Carti, Dr. Dre, Macklemore, Anderson .Paak, Jake One and more. The R&B/soul singer’s […]
Joyner Lucas is finally dropping his long-awaited ADHD album on March 27. With the LP arriving in a matter of weeks, the Massachusetts-bred MC adds to the anticipation by sharing his new single and video “Lotto.” Lucas’ latest cut is produced by Mally Mall. The song’s accompanying visuals see him spitting bars in front of […]
Los Angeles, CA – Based on his track record for his outspoken mentality, whenever Russ has something to say about any of his peers in the Hip Hop industry, it’s typically highly opinionated and often critical of said artist. However, in an interview with The Rap Pack podcast last week, the Shake The World rapper seemingly […]
The National Basketball Association has suspended the 2020 season over concerns of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. He added, “The NBA ‘will use hiatus to determine next steps moving forward,’ league says.” The NBA "will use hiatus to determine next steps moving forward," league says. https://t.co/tWoRO8pbfT […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s public dispute with 1501 Certified Entertainment spiraled into a lawsuit. Now, it’s led to more artists addressing their issues with Carl Crawford’s imprint. Complex spoke to some of the label’s current and former signees, many of whom detailed their own frustrations and poor dealings with the company. HardyBoy Pigg, who said he […]
A few nights ago, I joined more than 3,000 audience members from all over the world at the Metropolitan Opera for a performance of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman, about a ship’s captain doomed to drift endlessly, disembarking only briefly every seven years to search for his true love. At the time, the corona-infected cruise ship […]
As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, major music events such as SXSW and Ultra Music Festival in Miami are being canceled — and now, Cardi B is scurrrred, okurrr? In a recent Instagram video, the Grammy Award-winning rapper issued a colorful PSA for those questioning the seriousness of the situation. “Government, let […]
Kanye West has put another legal battle behind him. According to The Blast, Japanese fabric supplier Toki Sen-I Co. has dropped a $600,000 lawsuit against the G.O.O.D. Music founder and his Yeezy Apparel. The case was scheduled to go to trial in May, but West and his business can now move on thanks to the […]
Austin, TX – South By Southwest was recently canceled for the first time in 34 years due to the coronavirus pandemic. But despite its cancelation, the annual Austin-based music event won’t be issuing any refunds. A letter sent to badge holders said 2020 registrants “can opt to defer their registration to 2021, 2022, or 2023” and […]
Kamaiyah is back in full swing after dropping her latest album, Got It Made. To coincide with the release, the Bay Area spitter is embarking on her first headlining North American run, the aptly titled Got It Made Tour. Beginning on April 18 in Austin, Texas, the tour winds up the East Coast before heading over […]
New York, NY – Vast Aire has revealed his mother and father are battling serious health issues — and he’s reaching out for help. On Tuesday (March 10), the Cannibal OX MC shared an Instagram video to his IGTV account that read “BOTH MY PARENTS ARE DYING” in all caps. His mother, who is 62 […]
The trio of West Coast Hip Hop vet Ras Kass, seasoned New York MC El Gant and producer J57 — collectively known as Jamo Gang— have announced their forthcoming album Walking With Lions, the official follow-up to their 2018 self-titled debut EP. The 12-song project includes last year’s “Francis Scott Key” single and several guest appearances, including Atmoshere’s […]
Brandy Clark, one of country music’s great songwriters and behind-the-scenes collaborators, has had a hand in writing hits for Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, and more. But on March 6, she let the world in on an even lesser-known secret: Clark’s been keeping her best work yet to […]
R.A. the Rugged Man‘s new album All My Heroes Are Dead is slated to drop on April 17. With the LP due out next month, the veteran MC unleashes the second single “Wondering (How To Believe)” featuring Canadian singer David Myles along with a video for the track. “It’s based on true stories,” R.A. tells […]
A lot of rappers say they love anime, but Lil Uzi Vert is the rare artist who deserves a series of his own. The Philly star is short in stature with a massive personality, a shit talker who’s also in touch with his feelings, a sharp dresser with a flair for colorful hair. Like a […]
Megan Thee Stallion has started a new social media dance challenge based on her song “Captain Hook,” which arrives on the heels of Eminem’s popular #GodzillaChallenge. “#captainhookchallenge Y’all want the music video,” she wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram #captainhookchallenge Y’all want the music video ? A post shared by Hot Girl Meg […]
New York, NY – Mass Appeal India has added a new member to its roster. Nas and his Mass Appeal Records offshoot have announced the signing of Raja Kumari, the first female rapper signed to the label. “When I first met Raja, I knew she was someone the world needs to hear,” Nas said in […]
British DJ/producer George Evelyn — better known as Nightmares On Wax — has shared a new bonus track from the 25th anniversary reissue of Smoker’s Delight titled “Aquaself.” Originally released in 1995, the project saw a shift in Evelyn’s style from his debut 1991’s A Word of Science: The First and Final Chapter into a blend of […]
Thundercat lit the stage on fire during his Jimmy Kimmel Live! performance on Monday night (March 9). Joined by longtime collaborator Flying Lotus,The Internet’s Steve Lacy and Slave’s Steve Arrington, the prodigious bass player executed a flawless live rendition of “Black Qualls,” the lead single from his forthcoming album, It Is What It Is. As […]
Indigo, CA – Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was expected to take place over two weekends in April but according to Variety, the annual music event has been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Goldenvoice, the company behind Coachella, is currently informing artists’ agents in an effort to figure out who will be available on consecutive […]
Bishop Nehru has a new release date for his upcoming album Nehru: My Disregarded Thoughts. The project was originally expected to arrive last November but due to a “managerial dispute,” it was postponed. According to a press release, the project will now be released on May 8. Along with the release date, the Hip Hop prodigy has […]
Even before the slime-green roots made their grand debut, Billie Eilish has long favored a boxy, oversize fashion aesthetic while out in public — a choice that she previously explained is not to avoid being sexualized as a young female musician, but rather because, simply, she’s more comfortable wearing baggy clothes. During the opening of […]
M.O.P.’s own Lil Fame, Duck Down Music and Sean Price’s wife Bernadette are still carrying the flag for Ruck. After releasing the late MC and Fame’s Price Of Fame album in December, the duo’s collaborative project gets revisited with the “Wait For It” video. The short yet potent track doesn’t feature any raps from P, […]
Looks like you’ll have to completely redo your festival wardrobe for a new season, but reportedly, you’ll have the time. Just days after the organizers of SXSW decided to cancel this year’s events in Austin over concerns about the spread of coronavirus, Billboard reports that both Coachella, scheduled to begin April 10, and Stagecoach are […]
Guess you’ll have to wear all your festival outfits in the privacy of your own home this year. Just days after the organizers of SXSW decided to cancel this year’s events in Austin over concerns about the spread of coronavirus, Billboard reports that both Coachella and Stagecoach are “in talks” to be postponed until October […]
First a taping of The Price Is Right, and now a deli? If HAIM performs in your neighbor’s driveway, they’ll essentially be on a tour of your dad’s favorite places on Earth. Instead, they’re going on an official tour of the nation’s delis this month, specifically the delis in the part of the nation that […]
Ransom has returned with an EP titled Director’s Cut. The Jersey City-bred rapper’s new project marks his first studio release since 2017 when he dropped the Greatest Rapper Alive album and 1% EP. The veteran MC’s latest work is comprised of four tracks. Production is handled entirely by Nicholas Craven, who has worked with artists […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine, the controversial rapper who was embroiled in a high-profile court case for crimes involving his former gang, the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods, will be released from prison on August 2. Complex confirmed the date with his attorney. The 23-year-old rapper, born Daniel Hernandez, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and five years […]
New York, NY – Following Tekashi 6ix9ine’s sentencing hearing last December, his attorney Lance Lazzaro predicted he would be out of prison by the end of July. According to the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator, Lazzaro was close — the controversial rapper is expected to be released on August 2. The Dummy Boy artist was […]
It’s been 20 years since Eminem politely requested that the real Slim Shady please stand up and this time he is not messing around with these clones. Eminem emptied out his ideas notebook on the music video for “Godzilla,” which, yes, since you were clearly about to ask, does include human-size Godzillas walking alongside the […]