Atlanta, GA – Lil Baby has reloaded and dropped his sophomore album My Turn and relinked with Gunna in the video for the LP’s lead single “Heatin’ Up” on Friday (February 28). In the Jon J.-directed visual, the frequent Atlanta-based collaborators who have created hits such as “Drip Too Hard,” “Ready” and “Deep End” display how they’ve […]
Grammy-nominated star Swae Lee’s “Sicko Mode” catchphrase is now an actual record. On Friday (February 28), the Rae Sremmurd member unleashed his new song “Someone Said” onto the masses amid his participation on Post Malone’s Runaway Tour. The magnetic number features the Hip Hop crooner belting out cleverness like “Yeah, I cut you off like […]
The aftershock brought forth by Lil Nas X continues to permeate the culture. Up next, the mysterious RMR has made a serious social media indent with his debut single ‘Rascal,’ which has amassed 15,000 views on YouTube with nearly new 1,000 subscribers within its first 24 hours of existence. His Instagram, in all its three-post […]
Atlanta, GA – Physical fitness expert and one-half of dead prez Stic released his third solo album Workout II on Friday (February 28). It’s the follow-up to his 2011 album that burgeoned his own lifestyle music subgenre called “Fit Hop” which focuses on his passion for healthy living and exercise. “It’s all about putting in the […]
Whether its a street race, a heist, the big basketball game, or just a presidential run, rapper Roddy Ricch just can’t stop winning in the new video for his viral hit “The Box,” which comes from his debut album Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial. Co-created with Christian Breslauer, the visual follows Ricch’s unstoppable success […]
Tee Grizzley wasn’t expecting to find out Royce Da 5’9 discouraged Eminem from collaborating with him on Shady’s recent Music To Be Murdered By album — but that’s exactly what happened. During an interview with The Breakfast Club, Nickle Nine revealed he told Em not to put Tee on the album because they didn’t want […]
Kelly “Has the Range” Clarkson is back at it again with another perfect Kellyoke cover on The Kelly Clarkson Show. This time, it’s a silky-smooth rendition of Whitney Houston’s “Run to You,” proving once and for all that we don’t need a posthumous Whitney Houston hologram; just a generous touring package for Clarkson. Clarkson gets […]
Shakespeare said “All the world’s a stage,” but admittedly some of us have dirty bathroom mirrors and others have NCAA gymnastics routines. Nia Dennis, a junior at UCLA, just went viral for her Beyoncé Homecoming-inspired floor routine and she deserves every like and retweet. In between gravity-defying jumps and tumbling passes, Dennis flips her hair, […]
Houston, TX – An army of ambitious rappers have tackled Eminem’s #GodzillaChallenge in hopes of beating, or at least coming close to, the 224 words Shady spits in 31 seconds on the Music To Be Murdered By single “Godzilla” featuring the late Juice Wrld. Now, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony OG Bizzy Bone is throwing his hat in the […]
Burgeoning rapper Pop Smoke was shot and killed at a home in the Hollywood Hills on February 19. On Friday (February 28), the family of the late Brooklyn native shared a statement thanking people for the outpouring of love while asking for “responsible reporting” in the process. “The family of Bashar ‘Pop Smoke’ Jackson would like […]
Los Angeles, CA – Offset will make his debut acting role on the CBS crime drama NCIS: Los Angeles. In a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming episode, LL Cool J — who plays former Navy SEAL Sam Hanna — explained how he helped the Migos rapper land the gig. “Offset and I, we’ve been talking […]
2 Chainz has dropped a surprise video for the song “NO TV.” He made the announcement Instagram on Friday (February 28), writing, “some to snack on. OUT NOW on All Platforms prod by my boy @spinzhoodrich.” The visual features the rapper formerly known as Tity Boi posted up next to a television as he spits […]
Rochester, NY – Fresh off of the January release of his brand new LP Trafficante, produced entirely by legendary producer Buckwild, Rochester MC Pounds drops off the project’s third official video, “Legacy.” “I had been waiting to shoot this visual,” Pounds tells RealStreetRadio. “It was one of my favorite joints on the album.” View this […]
Ice-T made a big announcement Twitter on Thursday (February 27). The seasoned MC/actor revealed Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been renewed for three more seasons, making history in the process. “Picked up for 3 more seasons! #SVU,” he wrote alongside a skull emoji with its brain exploding, a clear indication he’s just as surprised as […]
Normani’s career post–Fifth Harmony is finally taking off. She’s on covers with Megan Thee Stallion and SZA, on blockbuster soundtracks with Ariana Grande, and she told Rolling Stone she’s planning to release her second single in time for summer. But she still can’t escape the drama. In her cover story for Rolling Stone, Normani addresses […]
Did Bad Bunny not see his shadow or something? Because his new album is coming up quick, just like spring. The Puerto Rican rapper announced his album title, cover art, and release date on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. YHLQMDLG is out Saturday, February 29, Leap Day. “Saturday sounds so far,” Bad Bunny stops […]
Mass Appeal/Grade A Tribe artist Stro has dropped a new project titled Back On Saratoga. The album is the follow-up to his Last Friday EP, a four-track set that was released in June 2019. The Brooklyn-bred rapper’s latest work is comprised of 10 songs, including the KayvanMD-produced single “Make Time.” Stro’s Mass Appeal labelmate Dave […]
Remember that catchy song that leaked about three weeks ago that you absolutely did not under any circumstances listen to because that would be music piracy and you would never do that? Well lucky for you patient and law-abiding little monsters, the music video for Lady Gaga’s first single “Stupid Love” off her highly anticipated […]
The world’s favorite K-Pop cult supergroup BTS has some bad news: they are cancelling the Korean leg of their world tour due to growing concerns about the recent coronavirus outbreak. The band announced on Thursday that they are cancelling four performances in South Korea in April due to health risks regarding the recent spread of […]
G Herbo has dropped PTSD, a new studio album inspired by his therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. The LP is the follow-up to his Sessions project, which was released at the end of 2019. The Chicago-bred MC’s 14-track album features collaborations with Chance The Rapper, Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, 21 Savage, […]
Zaytoven, Lil Yachty, Lil Keed and Lil Gotit have joined forces to form the A-Team. The group officially introduces themselves with the release of their self-titled debut. The A-Team’s first project is comprised of 10 tracks. Guests include Dae Dae, Foolio and DYN Finesse. related news Boosie Badazz Connects With Zaytoven For “Bad Azz Zay” […]
Planet Asia has connected with producer 38 Spesh for a new album titled Trust The Chain. The LP serves as the follow-up to the veteran MC’s Medallions EP, which was released last December. The Gold Chain Music rapper’s 10-track project features collaborations with Elcamino, Rasheed Chappell, Fred The Godson and The Musalini. Production is handled […]
Smoke DZA has released a new solo album titled A Closed Mouth Don’t Get Fed. The project is the follow-up to his Prestige Worldwide collaboration with Curren$y from last November. The Kushed God’s latest work features 10 tracks. Westside Gunn, T-Pain, Wale, Buddy, Dave East, Flipp Dinero, Phil Ade, Tish Hyman and Nym Lo make […]
Los Angeles, CA – Bernie Sanders is scheduled to hold a political rally in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 1) as he continues his campaign for the Democratic presidential bid. Public EnemyRadio — Chuck D, Public Enemy’s longtime turntablist DJ Lord and Jahi of PE 2.0 — has been scheduled to take the stage. The multi-media performance […]
London, UK – Drake’s executive produced show Top Boy will return for its second Netflix season and fourth season overall. Cast members Ashley Walters, Kane Robinson, Michael Ward and British rapper Little Simz are also set to return, as well as the show’s original creator Ronan Bennett, who will co-produce the season. Drake took to Instagram on […]
The trailer for Jordan Peele‘s reimagined version of 1992 horror classic Candyman about the notorious urban legend is here. Utilizing a haunting version of Destiny’s Child’s 1999 smash hit “Say My Name,” for the trailer, the 2020 adaptation of Candyman is set in Chicago’s infamous Cabrini-Green housing projects and explores the gentrification of Chi-Town’s North […]
Phoenix, AZ – After seven grueling years on dialysis, Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab finally underwent a double kidney transplant at the Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona earlier this month — but recovery hasn’t exactly been easy. A minor setback sent him back to the ER shortly after the surgery and he’s been attempting […]
Jim Jones recently insisted being a rapper is “more dangerous” than being a soldier in Iraq, bringing the ire of an Iraq war veteran. Evidently, Waka Flocka Flame feels simply saying rap is dangerous is more dangerous than rap itself. On Thursday (February 27), the 33-year-old New Yorker shared his sentiments Instagram and implored people […]
Punk rocker Billy Idol has found his latest hardcore, counterculture movement: enforcing New York City’s anti-idling laws! Get it? They’re homophones. NYC’s Department of Environmental Protection has enlisted Idol for a new “Billy Never Idles” campaign reminding drivers to shut off their ignition when they’re not driving after “more than three minutes … except in […]
A veteran of the Iraq war is calling out Jim Jones for a comment he made comparing rappers to soldiers. The Dipset MC said being a rapper is “more dangerous” than being a solider, which the vet evidently found offensive. The vet, who goes by the Instagram handle @mramcore, told Jones, “Heard the comments you […]