In the weeks following beloved soul singer Bill Withers’s death on March 30, one of his most enduring hits has never seemed so timely. During Global Citizen’s One World: Together at Home concert Saturday, for which musicians from Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and Lizzo to The Rolling Stones sang from their living rooms and home […]
Alright, alright, Ticketmaster will refund your tickets already. The sales and distribution platform and its parent company Live Nation have come under fire in recent weeks as would-be concert-goers sought refunds for over 18,000 events canceled or indefinitely postponed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. According to Billboard, Live Nation is reportedly finalizing a plan that […]
Compton, CA – While most digital service providers will kick off their 4/20 celebration with the premiere of Dr. Dre’s landmark album The Chronic, TIDAL and its high-fidelity capabilities have gotten the jump on the competition; bringing classic tracks like “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Let Me Ride” to a completely new era. related […]
HIPHOPDX – This week in Hip Hop, 50 Cent responded to Ja Rule’s Instagram Live battle challenge with meme mockery. Also, YNW Melly was denied a release from jail despite suffering from COVID-19. Lastly, DaBaby delivered his third studio album Blame It On Baby. 50 Cent Rejects Ja Rule’s Instagram Live Battle & A Meme War Ensues […]
Casanova is opening the door for a new source of income. The Roc Nation rapper has launched an account on OnlyFans, a subscription-based social media service that’s become popular in the adult entertainment industry. “I WAS ON @akadmiks PAGE AND SEEN A B**** BUY HER DREAM HOUSE OFF OF FANS ONLY,” he wrote on Instagram. […]
Tha Dogg Pound’s Daz Dillinger has linked up with Goodie Mob member Big Gipp to drop a collaborative album titled A.T.L.A. The veteran rappers first announced the LP in late 2017 yet have delivered it almost three years later. The duo’s nine-track project marks Gipp’s return following a lengthy absence in terms of albums. The […]
Nicole Algarin a.k.a. Shya L’amour, the mother of Offset’s eldest daughter Kalea, isn’t holding her tongue when it comes to him or his wife Cardi B. After airing out the couple’s dirty laundry and seeking more child support, Algarin explained why she went public with the dispute and accused Cardi of threatening her. “Y’all think […]
Joyner Lucas and his manager Dhruv Joshi’s Tully app recently received a strategic investment from Sony Music Entertainment, boosting the capital for the artist collaboration platform. After receiving the investment and using the app to making his Billboard Top 10 album ADHD, Lucas spoke to RealStreetRadio about why he developed Tully. “Artists need to have […]
The Babyface vs. Teddy Riley battle wasn’t the only dysfunction documented Instagram on Saturday (April 18). Blueface also added to the madness with a chaotic series of videos highlighting fights, twerking and wig-snatching at the West Coast rapper’s home. Despite being in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Blueface disregarded the calls for social distancing […]
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 […]
50 Cent has issued a non-apology apology to everyone he’s ever offended. On Friday (April 17), the Hip Hop mogul and master of trolling shared a message on Instagram written as an apology but lacking any remorse. The empty apology was directed at everyone and no one in particular. “i want to apologize to you, […]
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 Game’s longtime manager Wack 100 is calling foul on reports any royalties from his client’s Born 2 Rap album will go to Game’s sexual assault accuser Pricilla Rainey. On Saturday (April 18), Wack shared a screenshot of a headline that read, “The Game Loses Record Label & ‘Born To Rap’ Royalties To Priscilla Rainey As […]
The Game’s perceived defiance to pay his sexual assault accuser Pricilla Rainey just bit him back. According to AllHipHop, a judge has seized Game’s L.A. Prolific imprint and any royalties from his Born 2 Rap album in an effort to recoup the roughly $7 million judgment against him. Judge Virginia A. Phillips granted Rainey “any […]
Back in 2014, David Crosby thought it would be a great idea to publicly declare that the new girlfriend of one of his oldest pals, Neil Young, was a “purely poisonous predator” who wasn’t worthy of Young’s affection — which was also fueled by the fact that Young recently separated with his wife of four […]
Gwinnett County, GA – Young Chop is reportedly behind bars once again. According to Gwinnett County Jail records, he was booked for a probation violation on Thursday afternoon (April 16) and held without bond. This marks the second time this month he’s found himself behind bars. The seemingly troubled producer was initially placed on probation […]
Roddy Ricch has added a new member to his family. On Thursday (April 16), Roddy’s girlfriend Allie Kay shared a photo of their newborn baby to her Instagram. The two have been dating for several years but have mostly kept their relationship private. Kay ultimately deleted her Instagram after the news began to make waves […]
Chris Brown has avoided a sexual assault lawsuit after his unnamed accuser filed for a dismissal. The Jane Doe in question alleged she was assaulted inside the platinum-selling R&B star’s home. Details of when the incident allegedly occurred haven’t been revealed to the public. According to The Blast, the Jane Doe filed for the case’s […]
Akon isn’t shy about his support for Tekashi 6ix9ine. The veteran Senegalese artist, who was expected to contribute to 6ix9ine’s 2018 album Dummy Boy, appeared on an Instagram Live session with DJ Whoo Kid earlier this week and admitted he still wants to be on a song with the controversial rapper — despite his soiled reputation. “I’ma feature […]
Fredo Bang had quite a successful year in 2019. After dropping three mixtapes over the course of eight months, the Baton Rouge rapper signed with Def Jam Records, becoming the historic label’s first artist from Louisiana. He also hit one million followers on Instagram, amassed over 300 million plays on streaming platforms and accrued 121 million […]
Los Angeles, CA – This 4/20 will mark the three-year anniversary of Wiz Khalifa‘s mobile game, Weed Farm. In celebration of the milestone, gamers have been invited to a special anniversary event that will continue until 5 pm (PST) on Monday (April 20). According to a press release, Wiz and the Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm […]
Los Angeles, CA – In honor of the digital release of Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and every stoner’s favorite holiday, Snoop Dogg will perform an Instagram Live DJ set and “smoke-in” this 4/20, hosted by his cannabis media platform, Merry Jane. The legendary rapper — also known as DJ Snoopadelic — will kick off his […]
Los Angeles, CA – With viral street hits like “Half-N-Half” and the OhGeesy-assisted “Let Me Know” 24-year-old Shoreline Mafia associate Mac P Dawg, whose real name is Joshua Andrade Galvez, was well on his way to establishing his own limelight. However, fans and, Shoreline family alike, were blindsided by the news of gun violence in the […]
Ja Rule and 50 Cent continue to trade jabs on Instagram. Not long after Fiddy turned down the Murder Inc. vet’s request for an Instagram Live battle with a meme, Ja has fired back with a meme of his own. This time, it’s a photo of 50 with giant rat ears, two oversized buck teeth and […]
Young Thug and his YSL Records have teamed up with 300 Entertainment to host a competition that will end in one creative fan winning $5,000. In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Thugger’s 2015 mixtape, Barter 6, the competition will challenge fans to recreate the tape’s cover art, which depicts the shirtless rapper standing against […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL – YNW Melly is reportedly suffering with COVID-19 while behind bars at the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to TMZ, he’s only being treated with Gatorade and Tylenol despite his labored breathing, fever, body aches, chills and headache. Shortly after a judge denied his request to seek medical treatment […]
Future‘s 2016 joint mixtape with Metro Boomin and DJ Esco, Purple Reign, is now available to stream on Apple Music, Spotify and others. The Prince-nodding effort also sees production from Southside, DJ Spinz and Zaytoven and includes highlight tracks “Never Forget,” “Perkys Calling” and “Inside The Mattress.” In the past month, Future has brought several […]
Young Thug and his YSL Records have teamed up with 300 Entertainment to host a competition that will end in one creative fan winning $5,000. In celebration of the five-year anniversary of Thugger’s 2015 mixtape, Barter 6, the competition will challenge fans to recreate the tape’s cover art, which depicts the shirtless rapper standing against […]
Fiona Apple has swooped in to save the world, once again — this time from the monotony of quarantine by releasing her long-awaited new album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, her first since 2012’s The Idler Wheel. The reclusive performer has built her career on her terms, telling Vulture’s Rachel Handler, “Although it’s not so important […]