Lushsux strikes again. The Australian street artist has been mercilessly trolling 50 Cent with various mashup murals of the television mogul’s face interposed with pop culture figures such as Tekashi 6ix9ine, Donald Trump and Taylor Swift for weeks. Now, the muralist is back with another one of 50 — this time, he’s combined the rap […]
Bow Wow and Omarion were supposed to be wrapping up The Millennium Tour 2020 at The Forum in Los Angeles this month. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic forced them to cancel the run early. But in the wee hours of Tuesday (May 19), the Growing Up Hip Hop star hinted the two longtime artists have something […]
Ludacris is back in the headlines after participating in a Verzuz Instagram Live battle against a seemingly drunk Nelly on Saturday (May 16). While fielding some questions from fans in the aftermath, Luda confessed he really wanted to get Eminem on a track. “I did collaborate with Notorious B.I.G., but it was a posthumous album […]
Juicy J isn’t exactly standing up for Tekashi 6ix9ine, but he isn’t calling him wrong either. Not long after the polarizing rapper accused Billboard of fudging the numbers to get Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” duet to the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100, the Three 6 Mafia MC weighed in. […]
Hip Hop’s original gangster Ice-T spent his formative years in South Central Los Angeles where street code was everything. As he recently posted on Instagram, “I don’t F with people that F with people I don’t F with.” Essentially, loyalty is key. So it’s no surprise the gangsta rap vet has a few thoughts on Tekashi […]
Billboard has addressed Tekashi 6ix9ine’s cheating allegations in a detailed article after his record-breaking comeback single “GOOBA” landed in the Billboard Hot 100’s No. 3 spot. On Monday (May 18), the publication defended the calculations that put Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s “Stuck With U” duet at the top of the chart. 6ix9ine started making […]
Like most of the rap community, Warren G is well aware of the trouble Tekashi 6ix9ine has been stirring up since his release from prison last month. Over the weekend, Snoop Dogg engaged in an online war of words with the 24-year-old “GOOBA” rapper and warned him to back up. The “Regulate” legend is clearly […]
What would you do to go to a concert right now? Would you get your temperature taken at the door? Wear a mask? Sit away from the rest of the audience with your friends — or pay for the surrounding empty seats if you wanted to go alone? Around 200 fans did exactly that to […]
Hey! Teacher! You should probably mediate a thoughtful and open dialogue between these two. Roger Waters, co-founder and bassist of OG progressive-rock virtuosos Pink Floyd, revealed in a lengthy social-media video that fellow member David Gilmour is gatekeeping the band’s website — effectively banning him and drummer Nick Mason from having any sort of access, […]
Mello Music Group signee Cambatta is — let’s call him — a connoisseur of psychedelics. So it’s only natural, his forthcoming album is titled LSD. Ahead of the project, the New Haven, Connecticut MC has shared a video for “nXggXr chrXst,” one of the inaugural singles from the album. View this post on Instagram I […]
Keyshia Cole’s fans have her entertaining the idea of a Verzuz showdown with Ashanti. The Oakland-bred singer reacted to a fan-made setlist for a potential battle between the two by tagging Timbaland and Swizz Beatz. “My fans sent me this @timbaland @therealswizzz @ashanti @verzuztv is this accurate,” she wrote. View this post on Instagram Ooohhh, […]
Things are tense between longtime collaborators Boosie Badazz and Webbie, but Bun B is hoping to change that. Shortly after Boosie aired out his dirty laundry with Webbie on Thursday (May 14), Bun shared Boosie’s post and spoke to both rappers in his Instagram caption. For the Texas Hip Hop legend, it’s a matter of […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine went on an Instagram tirade early Monday (May 18), accusing Billboard of somehow fudging the numbers to benefit Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber’s new collaborative single “Stuck With U.” He was seemingly irate his comeback single “GOOBA” wasn’t going to land in the Billboard Hot 100’s coveted spot. Without mentioning his name, Grande […]
Kendrick Lamar hasn’t released a studio album since 2017’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DAMN. As K. Dot fans’ thirst for new material grows, Top Dawg CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is providing a tiny bit of relief. During an Instagram Live session on Sunday evening (May 17), Tiffith provided a small update, writing, “Stay patient. King Kendrick will […]
It’s not too often that you get to perform in the biggest venue in your city as a young artist. For Dallas native Yella Beezy, he got the call to open up for JAY-Z and Beyoncé and didn’t hesitate to say yes. In an exclusive interview, Beezy breaks down the moment and how excited he […]
Questlove is gathering some of his famous friends for a television event to support America’s Food Fund. The Food Network has announced Questlove’s Potluck, a one-hour special featuring The Roots drummer virtually visiting with a variety of celebrities as they cooked in the kitchen and share their favorite dishes. “During these challenging times, food has […]
Napoleon of the Outlawz has been out of the spotlight for some time, but he recently popped back up and shared some thoughts on Biggie in a new interview. On Monday (May 18), The Art of Dialogue shared a clip of 2Pac’s former artist being asked about Biggie coming to Los Angeles months after ‘Pac passed. In […]
Two friends working together can do two times the good. Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, friends who conveniently share a manager, hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week with their coronavirus charity single, “Stuck With U.” It’s the third No. 1 debut for Grande and Bieber, tying them with Mariah Carey and […]
Los Angeles, CA – Pop Smoke’s ongoing murder investigation has hit a snag. According to TMZ, the Los Angeles Police Department’s resources have been consumed by COVID-19 and coronavirus-related calls for at least the past two months, pushing the late rapper’s case to the back burner. When detectives do find the time to focus on […]
Fans hoping to see Brandy battle Monica in Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz series are out of luck. In an interview with Atlanta radio station V-103, Brandy said her “Boy Is Mine” collaborator rejected the idea of the two facing off in an Instagram Live clash. “I heard that she doesn’t wanna do it,” she […]
Master P aimed to expose the truth behind reality television Instagram on Sunday (May 17). A few months after he explained why he and Romeo Miller quit WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop show, the No Limit Records founder shared a behind-the-scenes clip of the issues that led to their departure. “I’m only showing you […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is making some wild accusations involving Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. In an extensive Instagram video rant, he claims Billboard allowed Ariana Grande’s team to purchase 60,000 last minute units to push her duet with Justin Bieber, “Stuck With U,” to the No. 1 spot on the chart. “So listen, I want the world […]
The Verzuz Instagram Live battles are getting increasingly more popular. N.O.R.E. Claims Eminem Will Take On DMX In Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle On Saturday (May 16), Ludacris and Nelly went head-to-head with an arsenal of hits and now, it looks like the stage is being set for the next one. According to an Instagram post from […]
We’re all bored right now. It’s a fact. And for some people, that boredom manifests on social media. Like Beverly Hills, 90210 star Brian Austin Green, for example, who recently posted a pretty photo of butterflies to his Instagram. “Eventually butterflies get bored sitting on a flower for too long,” he wrote in the caption. […]
Does Harry Styles want us dead? On Monday morning — week infinity of quarantine — the singer released the music video for his Fine Line single “Watermelon Sugar.” The visuals conjure all the joys of summer: sun, touching, beaches, bikinis, touching, smiling, friendship, picnics, touching, outdoor games, a watermelon or two being sensually stroked, more […]
The sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the sand feels warm underneath your feet. Suddenly, a man appears and you realize — it’s Harry Styles. It feels like a dream, but it’s not: It’s actually the official music video for “Watermelon Sugar.” Long-awaited but arriving in perfect time for summer, Harry Styles has […]
The online feud between Snoop Dogg and Tekashi 6ix9ine doesn’t appear to be letting up. After engaging in a contentious back-and-forth over the weekend, Instagram personality Celina Powell was dragged into it on Sunday (May 17) after 6ix9ine posted a video of hers which allegedly proves Snoop had cheated on his longtime wife Shante Broadus. […]
El Gant, Ras Kass and J57 — collectively known as Jamo Gang — have unleashed a video for “The First Time” featuring vocal assistance from Slug and production from the incomparable DJ Premier. The visual follows the May 8 release of the trio’s debut album Walking With Lions. Serving as J57’s directorial debut, the song (and video) is […]
Future apparently has more in store following the release of his High Off Life album. During a phone conversation with Zane Lowe’s Beats 1 show, the multiplatinum-selling rapper detailed his thought process behind the album, upcoming projects for Netflix and an upcoming book as well as his main source of inspiration — the challenge of impressing […]
In a stunning show of diplomacy between two strongholds of the East Coast, New Jersey’s Bruce Springsteen will perform with Boston’s Dropkick Murphys for a livestream from Fenway Park in Boston. Before you worry about social distancing, know that the park will be empty, Bruce will perform remotely, and you’ll be able to watch the […]