Jay Electronica and Joe Budden engaged in some lightweight Twitter beef on Tuesday (March 17) after the podcast host roasted Electronica for letting JAY-Z wash him on A Written Testimony. Electronica’s response was, “i never heard your albums bro. may Allah bless your career as a journalist.” As Twitter exploded with reactions to their exchange, […]
Andrew Watt, who produced Cardi B’s “Thru Your Phone” and multiple Post Malone songs, has tested positive for coronavirus. The Grammy-winning producer revealed he contracted COVID-19 in an Instagram post on Tuesday (March 17). “Yesterday I was given the results that I am positive for COVID-19,” Watt wrote. “I wanted to tell you all about […]
The coronavirus pandemic is hitting the entertainment industry hard, especially in regards to independent artists. Bandcamp is stepping up to help such indie acts, who are facing weeks or possibly months of being unable to tour and perform at live gigs. Bandcamp has announced it will waive its revenue share on all sales for one […]
Ultra Beast member 4-IZE has released a new solo LP titled Look Into My IZE. The veteran MC decided to drop the album on Tuesday (March 17) to provide Hip Hop fans with some music to enjoy amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Music has always been an informal method of therapy, being noted as an excellent […]
At this point, just about every concert has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic — and if it’s not, you really shouldn’t be going anyway. As artists scramble to figure out what to do next, many have started livestreaming concerts on social media from their homes, empty venues, or wherever they can while they […]
The Weeknd has shared another piece of the puzzle that is his After Hours album. With the highly anticipated LP due out on Friday (March 20), the Republic Records singer revealed its tracklist Instagram on Tuesday (March 17). Weeknd’s fourth album is comprised of 14 tracks, including the lead single “Heartless.” The project is his […]
Brooklyn, NY – King Von was the newest addition to Lil Durk‘s Only The Family record label in 2018 when King Von proved his innocence and beat a murder charge that could’ve put him away for life. After seeing how close he was to losing it all, King Von made it his mission to leave […]
Megan Thee Stallion appeared on a recent episode of Strahan, Sara & Keke where she participated in a tri segment. One of the questions was, “Which Hip Hop star created the catchphrase ‘Drive The Boat’ and what does it mean?” Co-host Michael Strahan pointed to Meg and said, “I think Megan did.” Fellow co-host Keke Palmer […]
Boosie Badazz was in the middle of an Instagram Live session when someone asked him about Webbie, his former collaborator. Without hesitation, he made it perfectly clear he wanted nothing to do with that conversation. “Don’t ask me about no Webbie,” the Baton Rouge native says in the clip. “Do you see me with fuckin’ […]
The coronavirus pandemic has Young Thug searching for answers in biblical scriptures. Thugger suggested the Bible predicted the life-changing COVID-19 disease in an Instagram post. The YSL Records boss highlighted a selection from the Second Book Of Chronicles and shared it on social media with directions to “pay attention children.” “Whenever I hold back the […]
Fans of Jay Electronica finally had their dreams fulfilled when he dropped his long awaited debut album, A Written Testimony, last week. The 10-track project boasts heavy contributions from Roc Nation boss JAY-Z as well as Travis Scott and The-Dream. But Joe Budden, who’s built a career around giving his opinion, evidently feels Hov’s omnipresence steals […]
As fear surrounding the coronavirus pandemic grows, toilet paper and hand sanitizer have become hot commodities. Shelves at countless grocery stores around the globe have been cleared out, leaving many without the basics. But evidently, Lil Yachty sees an opportunity. According to a recent Instagram post from the 22-year-old rapper, he’s selling designer toilet paper for […]
One advantage of “social distancing” is having more free time to get creative and apparently, that’s what DJ iMarkkeyz was doing when he decided to remix Cardi B’s recent Instagram rant about her coronavirus fears. The track was uploaded to iTunes and Apple Music and broke through at No. 96 on the platform’s Hip-Hop/Rap Songs […]
Hartford, CT – Eric B. is living a parent’s worst nightmare. The Hip Hop legend’s publicist Alvina Alston sent out a statement on Tuesday (March 17) that confirmed his 28-year-old daughter, Erica Supreme Barrier, had succumbed to the injuries she sustained in a serious car accident. “It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we […]
Alfred Banks has joined forces with Tank and The Bangas member Albert Allenback to form a new duo called SaxKixAve. Before their debut EP I Don’t Wear Suits drops on April 17, the two give listeners a preview of what’s to come with the lead single “Mr. Apricot” featuring Tarriona “Tank” Ball. “Jumping in this […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the globe, the phrase “Marshall Law” started trending on Twitter early Monday (March 16) and some people actually believed that meant a new Eminem album was on its way. They evidently failed to understand it was simply a misspelling of martial law, “the law administered by […]
Lil Uzi Vert is facing allegations of plagiarism. The Atlantic Records rapper was put on blast by South Korean artist Tae Tae, who accused him of copying a six-year-old painting for his “That Way” cover art. “I am very upset that I have to write such an article,” Tae Tae wrote on Instagram. “I saw […]
Drake has made history once again. According to Billboard, Drizzy now holds the record for most Hot 100 entries ever after earning his 208th placement. The OVO star accomplished his record-setting feat thanks to his appearance on Lil Yachty’s “Oprah’s Bank Account” single. The song debuted at No. 89 on the Hot 100 dated March […]
Keri Hilson thinks 5G radiation caused the Coronavirus pandemic. In a series of since-deleted tweets, the R&B singer highlighted how the virus appeared shortly after the launch of 5G in China last November, warning her fans to disable the wireless technology. “People have been trying to warn us about 5G for YEARS,” she wrote. “Petitions, […]
BlocBoy JB was lucky to avoid a serious injury — or worse — after performing a risky pool jump. JB shared a video of his dangerous stunt Instagram on Monday (March 16). The Memphis-bred rapper leaped from a balcony and barely made it into the water as his ankle smashed against concrete. “Welp My Blacc […]
Quelle Chris has announced a new album titled Innocent Country 2. The veteran MC unveiled details about the LP along with his Joseph Chilliams and Cavalier-assisted single “Living Happy” on Monday (March 16). Chris’ upcoming project is scheduled to be released through Mello Music Group on April 24. The album features collaborations with Earl Sweatshirt, […]
Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” is dominating the Billboard Hot 100 in 2020. According to Billboard, the Atlantic Records artist’s popular single has officially reached its 10th week at No. 1 on the chart. “The Box” is the 39th song to spend at least 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Hot 100. The last track […]
Pittsburg, CA – Bay Area-based rapper A-Wax is under investigation for a homicide in Pittsburg, California. According to The Mercury News, A-Wax was arrested on a murder warrant last Tuesday (March 10) but has only been charged with gun-related crimes. The rapper, whose real name is Aaron Scott Doppie, was charged with three felony counts […]
Los Angeles, CA – Yung Berg is facing some serious allegations. According to The Blast, the former Love & Hip Hop personality has been accused of viciously pistol whipping a woman he’s dating. The woman reportedly showed up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles with a broken nose, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate […]
Visionaries are an underground Los Angeles Hip Hop institution. Founded in 1995, the members of the group — DJ Rhettmatic, 2Mex, LMNO, Lord Zen, KeyKool and Dannu — have all reveled in successful solo careers over the years but when they come together, it’s like they haven’t missed a day. As the Visionaries preps their […]
Fans of Donald Glover — A.K.A. Childish Gambino — were able to rejoice on Sunday (March 15) when a surprise album from the elusive artist appeared online. But it turns out the celebration was only temporary. By Sunday night, the album was gone and disappointment from his fans set it. The 12-track project featured SZA, […]
Sure, coronavirus is working hard, but Bernie Sanders’s events team is working harder. Amid a hold on campaign rallies to reduce the coronavirus’s spread, Sanders will still pull out more celebrity endorsements and musical performances on a March 17 digital rally. (How’s that for your St. Paddy’s Day plans?) Neil Young, who has already endorsed […]
Well, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the medical profession at large and pretty much everyone you follow on Twitter has been on you to please, for the love of God, physically isolate yourself as much as possible to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. However, if their concerns weren’t enough to put the […]
America’s Dad Lin-Manuel Miranda has been doing his best to entertain you during the coronavirus pandemic like the cranky, bored toddler you are, dropping a previously unreleased Hamilton song last week entitled “I Have This Friend.” (Spoiler: the friend is Hamilton himself!) Now, the composer and singer is asking you to stay home, pick up […]
On Sunday, Universal Music Group chairperson and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge became the latest high-profile Hollywood figure to test positive for the coronavirus. According to Variety, the record-label boss is now undergoing treatment at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles following the outcome of his testing. Grainge, who Billboard dubbed music’s Executive of […]