With D-Nice having become the unlikely hub of social distancing good vibes, “The Rhythm” rapper turned multi-platinum producer Kwamé is now looking to take things to a new level, inviting the world to tune in and celebrate his 46th birthday with an epic old school brunch concert. ”We’re going to be on IG Live Saturday […]
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced sacrifices upon every human on earth and according to Will Smith, that also means shaving. However, the Hip Hop legend recently took offense to some of the criticism on Instagram towards his new bearded look and decided to jog his haters’ memories. “I’ve been reading the comments … y’all […]
At this rate, we’ll be uploading this feud into our cyborg grandchildren’s brains. But you? You’ll have to just read it. Earlier today, Taylor Swift proudly declared herself completely vindicated by a recently leaked extended video of her infamous 2016 phone call with Kanye West over the content of his song “Famous.” Now, Kim Kardashian […]
Rick Ross is doing his part to promote social distancing, although he seems to mistakenly believe COVID-19 is a fungus. The Maybach Music Group boss delivered his own PSA for the coronavirus pandemic, declaring “the fungus is among us.” “So once again, the question of the day is ‘do you care?’” Ross said. “‘Cause if […]
Taylor Swift likely got the vindication she’d been waiting for on Saturday (March 21) when the unedited conversation she had with Kanye West about the song “Famous” leaked online, proving she’d been telling the truth all along. But rather than completely bask in her moment of glory, the pop superstar used the controversy to help […]
Tanya Morgan member Donwill has dropped a new solo EP titled SAFE. The seven-track project is mostly self-produced with additional production handled by Von Pea and 6th Sense. “It’s been a pretty strange year and we’re not even a quarter of the way through it,” Donwill said on Bandcamp. “Life has forced discomfort on all […]
The unpredictable events of 2020 haven’t slowed Wiz Khalifa’s musical hustle down one bit. For his next hit hopeful, the Mcqueen And The Violet Fog owner connects with his Left Coast brethren Tyga for “Contact,” a party-ready single that pushes the limits of social distancing. “Bitches wanna talk to me, can’t contact/Hit my nigga from […]
Atlanta, GA – After beginning his rap career less than a year ago, up-and-coming Atlanta rapper Ola Runt has found himself the ultimate hometown co-sign — on Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. He becomes the first Atlanta artist to officially sign to that particular Gucci Mane imprint. The news comes several days after the Zone 6 […]
Xavier Wulf has linked up with fellow Memphis-bred rapper Idontknowjeffery for a project titled Bennington Forest. The collaborative release arrives a little over a week after the two had to postpone their Vengeance Tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. The duo’s new album is comprised of 12 tracks. The LP serves as the follow-up to […]
New York, NY – Cardi B continues to use her star power social media to address her political views in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “I Like It” songstress posted an Instagram story video on Sunday (March 22), urging her 60.9 million followers to stop hate crimes towards Chinese and Asian-Americans who are scapegoated […]
Casanova owned up to his mistakes after ignoring the advice of medical professionals amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Roc Nation rapper apologized Instagram on Monday (March 23), expressing regret for posting videos in which he brazenly disregarded the calls for social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. “To all the people who saw my […]
Conway The Machine is linking up with Alchemist for an EP titled LULU. After teasing the project on social media last week, the duo has unveiled all of the details about their new collaboration. The upcoming EP is scheduled to drop on March 30. Cormega and ScHoolboy Q will make guest appearances on the seven-track […]
Like the rest of the world, Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky are stranded at home while the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe. To pass the time, plenty of artists have been utilizing Instagram Live to connect with their fans and peers. On Sunday (March 22), the Odd Future rapper and A$AP Mob member […]
Rap lyrics being used as evidence in criminal cases isn’t a new phenomenon, but 50 Cent wants to remind artists about the dangers of self-incrimination. The G-Unit boss shared a screenshot of an article exploring the use of rap lyrics in trials and issued a warning to his fellow rappers in the post’s caption. 50 […]
Cam’ron has a bone to pick with Josh Safdie, one of the directors behind the hit film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler. The Dipset MC says he hasn’t received proper credit for introducing the Safdie Brothers and Sandler to jeweler Izzy Aranbayev, who showed them the ins and outs of the jewelry business for the […]
R. Kelly is doing his best to practice “social distancing” at Chicago’s federal jail to avoid coronavirus, the same way people outside of jail are taking precautions to stop this deadly viral outbreak, his lawyer told Vulture. “I think it’s fair to say that he’s trying to follow the same advice as the rest of […]
A byproduct of the coronavirus pandemic is the fear it’s ignited across the globe. A subtle cough, scratchy throat or stuffy nose can lead many to believe they’ve contracted COVID-19. Styles P is convinced he battled the virus in January. On Sunday afternoon (March 22), the LOX MC hit up Twitter and explained what led […]
The Weeknd didn’t wait long to bolster his After Hours album with a deluxe edition. After releasing his fourth studio LP on Friday (March 20), the diamond-selling singer dropped an expanded version of his latest work on Monday (March 23). Weeknd has added five songs to his 14-track project, providing fans with multiple remixes and […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine has just over three months left on his 24-month prison but according to TMZ, he wants out now. The imprisoned rapper is reportedly concerned he will catch COVID-19 while behind bars and is attempting to get out early. 6ix9ine’s attorney Lance Lazzaro penned a letter to Judge Paul A. […]
Out of all of the events canceled due to our current situation, Eurovision might be the saddest one. (Yes, I’m including Coachella, Vanessa Hudgens.) The yearly “European” (plus Israel, Australia, and a few other exceptions that we won’t get into right now) song contest is a joy to many and practically unheard of in the […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine, real name Daniel Hernandez, has only a few months left to serve after snitching on the Nine Trey Gangster Bloods, but he and his lawyer are concerned he won’t make it that far. Citing a confirmed case of the coronavirus at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, 6ix9ine’s lawyer, Lance Lazzaro, wrote a letter […]
The coronavirus pandemic wrecked Run The Jewels’ tour plans with Rage Against The Machine, but it’s not stopping the duo from releasing new music. After previewing a song titled “Yankee & The Brave” in an Instagram livestream, El-P and Killer Mike officially dropped the track on Sunday (March 22). “YANKEE AND THE BRAVE EP.4 the […]
Lil Uzi Vert’s Eternal Atake remains on top of the Billboard 200 for a second straight week. After debuting at No. 1, the Atlantic Records artist’s sophomore LP secured another week atop the chart thanks to a very small dip in sales. Uzi’s project sold 247,000 album equivalent units in the U.S. for the week […]
Lupe Fiasco provided his fans with some new music to enjoy while they’re stuck at home social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. The veteran MC dropped a pair of tracks titled “Tokyo Freeze” his Instagram, distinguishing the songs only by date (March 19 and March 20, respectively). Both of his “Tokyo Freeze” releases […]
Bun B and his wife’s simple trip to Whataburger turned into a huge mess for the couple. The UGK legend used Instagram Live to document the aftermath of an incident in which a woman allegedly called his wife Angela “Queenie” Walls the n-word and threatened to shoot her in the fast food joint’s parking lot. […]
Boogie Down Productions vet D-Nice isn’t the only one taking to social media to stay connected to their fans. On Saturday (March 21), DJ Premier threw a Instagram Live session on Saturday night as well. Although it was smaller, Preemo held his audience captive with vintage Gang Starr cuts, Beastie Boys and little anecdotes in between. Lord Finesse, […]
Planet Asia has teamed up with one of his go-to producers, DirtyDiggs, for a new EP titled Arctic Plus Degrees (The Sun Don’t Chill Allah). The duo’s seven-track project features collaborations with TriState, Montage One, V Knuckles, Flashius Clayton, Supreme Cerebral, Sauce Heist and K.Burns. Fans can purchase a limited number of CD and vinyl […]
Donald Glover dropped a surprise 12-track project on his website “Donald Glover Presents” last week, only for it to disappear less than a day later. On Friday (March 20), the Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner launched a mysterious countdown that was evidently leading to a new Childish Gambino album called 3.15.20. Judging by the […]
Hollywood, CA – G Herbo stopped RealStreetRadio’s office prior to widespread social distancing due to the coronavirus and opened up about his Hip Hop journey in a sit-down interview. During the conversation, the Chicago-bred rapper detailed how his Nicki Minaj collaboration “Chiraq” was a game-changing moment in his career. “That song, I started to do […]
#RapDad is a common hashtag among older Hip Hop heads to describe life as a father. What that entails could be anything from picking up your kids from school to spending quality family time with them at home. More than anything, it’s connecting those two identities together – to have the swagger of being a […]