These are uncertain times for the music industry. Amidst growing fears regarding the coronavirus, which has now reached over 130,000 cases worldwide, many concerts and festivals have been canceled or postponed, including Coachella and SXSW. But Glastonbury, one of the largest outdoor festivals in the world, is still planning to go on as scheduled this […]
At a time where coronavirus panic has caused travel restrictions, closed schools, music festival cancelations and sport season suspensions, Lupe Fiasco hopped on Instagram to share some calming thoughts about the growing pandemic. “In the midst of all of this going on, just remember that the coronavirus is you,” he said on Thursday (March 12). “What […]
New York City, NY – As concerns over the coronavirus continue to grow, Diddy has canceled the final two in-person casting calls in Charlotte and New York City for MTV’s Making the Band reboot. The Bad Boy Records founder, who was also set to appear at the New York City auditions, informed his Instagram followers […]
Santa Fe, NM – It’s a rare evening when two Hip Hop gods chop it up in front of an audience, allowing outsiders a sneak peek into the minds of two pioneering, creative geniuses. But that’s exactly what happened at SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico last Thursday (March 5) when Chuck D and Rakim sat […]
Due to the spread of coronavirus, Live Nation has instructed its foreign and domestic tours to all return home. Billboard reports that, as of Thursday, Live Nation “told employees it is hitting the pause button on current touring arena shows through the end of the month.” Outside of select shows Thursday and Friday night, all […]
The upcoming ninth installment of the Fast & Furious franchise has just been dealt a crippling blow as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has already shuttered sports leagues and tournaments, universities and music festivals. Variety reports Universal Studios has now moved Fast 9 from its original date of May 22, 2020, to April […]
Soulja Boy made a wise decision when he chose to invest in the soap business. During a recent interview with The Breakfast Club, Soulja revealed he’d teamed up with a company called The Soap Shop, which carries a variety of dish detergents in different flavors such as strawberry and coconut. “I got dish detergent,” he said […]
Following the cancellation and postponements of major live music events like Coachella, SXSW, and Ultra in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced that its show will also not go on, at least not anytime soon. The Hall is postponing its May 2 induction ceremony for the 2020 […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – New York City-based duo OSHUN is just the right combination of neo-soul and Hip Hop seeped in Afrofuturism. Comprised of Washington D.C. natives Niambi Sala and Thandiwe, OSHUN forged an instant bond while attending their freshman orientation at New York University. Now, Dr. Martens has encapsulated their journey in a mini-documentary for […]
Teens can make anything cool. Their social-media superiority launched songs like “Old Town Road” and “The Box” to No. 1 on the Billboard charts, and every day, pop songs like Dua Lipa’s “Don’t Start Now” become templates for teens to dance, lip-sync, or act to. But the creative geniuses on TikTok are also discovering (and […]
You know the story about Nero fiddling while Rome burns? Anyway, here’s Kelly Clarkson swapping face-to-face airborne sing-spit with a literal fiddler as they parade through a packed-as-ever studio audience on The Kelly Clarkson Show Thursday morning. While other shows have agreed to stop filming in front of live studio audiences, Clarkson treated her devoted […]
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 […]