AKTHEPROD’s Personal is a standout project that showcases his growth as an artist. The Woodbury, New York native blends hip-hop, R&B, and electronic elements to create a sound that’s both fresh and emotionally charged. With this album, AKTHEPROD moves beyond his roots as a producer, stepping into his role as a fully realized artist who […]
Los Angeles, CA – Faith Evans was reportedly arrested for domestic violence last week. According to TMZ, the police were called to the veteran singer’s Los Angeles home after she and her husband Stevie J got into a “heated” argument. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed visible marks and scratches on Stevie’s face. […]
As nationwide protests continue to spiral into uncontrolled riots in response to the death of George Floyd, Justin Timberlake’s political stance may have cost him fans and followers. The multi-platinum singer announced on Saturday (May 30) that he would be donating to a nonprofit organization designed to fight criminal injustice for the poor. “Please join […]
Actor Kendrick Sampson, who has appeared on Insecure and The Flash, was hit by LAPD with a baton and rubber bullets during a Los Angeles protest against police brutality and the death of George Floyd on Saturday. Sampson was streaming the protest on Instagram Live when the officers began firing rubber bullets at protestors. He […]
Episode 6 of Lil Wayne’s Young Money Radio streamed on Friday (May 29) and among the noted guests were none other than Dr. Dre. In the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police, Dre said he was hesitant to start the interview with Wayne discussing his personal life […]
David Banner expressed his pride in the black community for the response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. After protests took place around the country, the veteran rapper/producer shared his perspective on the demonstrations following Floyd’s death. “So many times we criticize each other and always talk about the negative things about […]
In her new movie The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays a high-strung, high-maintenance pop diva who wants to get back in the game. “In the history of music, only five women over 40 have ever had a No. 1 hit,” Ross’s Grace Davis laments, anticipating her label’s underestimation of a woman in the middle […]
They say it takes a lifetime to write your debut album, and that saying holds true for Rhyan LaMarr. While the Chicago-bred artist initially found mainstream success in the film world behind the camera, on aPERFECTMess, he officially shares his story with the world. His debut album features verses from Jonathan McReynolds, Don Benjamin, Canon, John […]
Los Angeles, CA – The COVID-19 pandemic led to sweeping changes within the music industry, increasing the importance of digital outreach. Promotional events, concerts and television appearances have all been replaced with live Instagram battles and hashtag challenges. These online campaigns are hoping to capture the attention of an audience constantly bombarded with content, yet […]
A Lupe Fiasco fan named Pat Rooney got more than he bargained for when he slipped the seasoned rapper an Instagram DM claiming his “fans” made him rich. Not only did Lupe put him on blast, but he also wrote an entire song about him called “Pat On The Back” over Eminem’s “Stan” instrumental. Shortly […]
RealStreetRadio continues our look back at Dilated Peoples’ The Platform by turning our attention to the group’s DJ. After speaking with Evidence about their album’s 20th anniversary, DX connected with DJ Babu to get his perspective on the trio’s debut LP. In the second part of The Platform retrospective, Babu details how he ended up […]
During a chat with RealStreetRadio, TM88 touched on all his projects: past, present, and future. The seasoned beat-maker has worked with dozens of Hip Hop’s biggest names, including Drake,Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, Lil Yachty, and many more. Unsurprisingly, he had the first-hand intel on what the stars’ personalities are actually like in the studio. When […]
Doja Cat found herself at the mercy of Twitter last week after an old video of herself in an incel chatroom allegedly laughing at racist jokes resurfaced online. The #dojacatisoverparty hashtag started trending on Friday (May 22) and she became the butt of countless jokes. Simultaneously, people started wondering why Tekashi 6ix9ine wasn’t canceled too […]
This weekend wasn’t the first time Doja Cat came under fire for saying offensive things online, and it probably won’t be the last. Beginning Friday, fans took to Twitter under the hashtag #DojaCatIsOverParty after allegations surfaced that the singer, whose given name is Amalaratna Zandile Dlamini, had taken part in racist video chats and wrote […]
Doja Cat has issued an apology for her seemingly sordid online past. On Sunday night (May 24), the “Say So (Remix)” chart-topper posted a lengthy statement to her Instagram Stories and vowed to do better in the future. “I want to address what’s been happening on Twitter,” she wrote. “I’ve used public chat rooms to […]
New York City, NY – Quarantine has been grueling for millions of people around the globe, but some creatives are refusing to let it hold down their workflow — and the results are opening all sorts of lanes. It was within one such lane that The Mogul Mixtapes (a spin-off of Gimlet Media’s Webby Award-winning Mogul) was […]
After experiencing an extremely online backlash to recent comments about other successful female artists, mostly women of color, Lana Del Rey posted an essay Friday claiming accusations of racism against her say “so much more about you than it does about me.” While she’s at it, the singer also writes that her music heralds a […]
It’s not uncommon for legendary rappers to be asked to list their Top 10 favorite MCs of all time during interviews. The subject usually sparks polarizing reactions from the interviewer and whoever else is privy to the answers. Black Thought’s Instagram Live discussion with longtime Hot 97 personality Fatman Scoop on Sunday (May 17) was […]
The Verzuz Instagram battles presented by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been picking up steam since its inception in March. Fans have been flooding Instagram Live to catch their favorites battle against each other in entertaining clashes that have fodder for social media. The LOX recently spoke to RealStreetRadio and Jadakiss gave his thoughts on […]
DJ Akademiks has called out Freddie Gibbs for sneak dissing other rappers instead of mentioning them by name – the second time in two days the Hip Hop personality has gone at Gibbs. On Thursday (May 22), Aks tweeted he was sick of the hypocrisy of Gibbs and other rappers tagging “bloggers” like himself but never […]
Who better for Rihanna to tap for Savage x Fenty‘s Summer 2020 campaign than Thee Savage herself? On Thursday (May 21), the lingerie line rolled out its new ads for their summer styles starring Megan Thee Stallion. Sharing some of the looks to her page, Meg showed off her curves as well as a quote […]
Lana Del Rey became a trending Twitter topic on Thursday (May 21) after she named Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Doja Cat, Ariana Grande and Kehlani in an Instagram tirade about double standards in the music industry. Many were offended she listed so many successful black women to make her point, as if she was […]
Trina apparently has no plans of backing down from the beef she has with Khia. On Tuesday (May 19), Trina fired a shot at the “My Neck, My Back” rapper in a promo clip at Miami radio station 99 Jamz. Alongside Jamz personality Big Mac, Trina acted out the motions of preparing for a fight when […]
Magoo is receiving his flowers on social media right now – even though things started off quite differently. On Saturday (May 16), a Twitter user shared quite the hot take on Timbaland’s rap partner. With a clip of the Virginia native’s verse from his and Timbo’s 1997 hit “Luv 2 Luv U,” the woman declared […]
By the time Summer Walker started to gain mainstream traction, Trey Songz was too late. He’d wanted to sign her in the past but because he couldn’t remember how he came across her music, he missed his opportunity. During a video interview with The Quicksilva Show, Trey revealed he heard Walker’s hit “Girls Need Love” years […]
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 […]
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. […]
Snoop Dogg and Tekashi 6ix9ine engaged in a social media war of words over the weekend. The government’s former star witness 6ix9ine accused the West Coast rap legend of being a snitch and Snoop warned him to back off. But, par for the course, 6ix9ine wasn’t finish. On Sunday (May 17), the polarizing rap figure […]
NAV finds himself back at No. 1 The Toronto artist’s Good Intentions album sits at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, despite intense competition from the likes of Kehlani and Lil Durk. Driven by merchandise/album bundles sold NAV’s official webstore, the album earned 135,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 14, per Nielsen […]
Seniors across the globe are being robbed of their chance to walk across the stage to receive their high school diploma because of the coronavirus pandemic. But luckily for them, people are getting creative with innovative ways to celebrate their accomplishments. And by people, we mean LeBron James and Travis Scott. According to a press […]