Tekashi 6ix9ine — who was released from federal lockup early and given home confinement because of coronavirus concerns — wants permission from the court to shoot music videos in his backyard, a letter from his legal team filed Thursday reveals. “I am writing today only to request the Court’s approval to permit Mr. Hernandez to spend […]
Taylor Swift knows you need something to distract from the monotony of self-isolation, so she has checked back in on the ongoing feud with her former label, Big Machine, which is now co-owned by her industry nemesis and Justin Bieber’s manager, Scooter Braun. Tonight the label plans to release a live album of a past […]
I didn’t think it was possible to have nostalgia for a city I currently reside in, but reducing travel to the five-block radius around my building has made me miss places and people situated only two or three miles away. I haven’t seen grass in six weeks. I’ve been looking at the same six trees […]
For one night only, BET brought all the music we’ve been loving on Instagram Live onto a slightly bigger screen. Alicia Keys, John Legend, Usher, Chloe X Halle, Swae Lee, Fantasia, Tyrese, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, and more joined Anthony Anderson, Tiffany Haddish, Diddy, Fat Joe, Queen Latifah, NeNe Leakes, and even more on top […]
Don’t call it a quarantune. The Rolling Stones released a new song, “Living in a Ghost Town,” today, and they insist it predated our current pandemic times. “It wasn’t written for now, but it was just one of those odd things,” Mick Jagger told Zane Lowe on Apple Music. “It was written about being in […]
For the first time in seven years, Fountains of Wayne reunited, to perform in honor of Adam Schlesinger, the band’s bassist and songwriter who died due to COVID-19 on April 1. Sharon Van Etten filled in on bass and harmonies as the group performed “Hackensack,” its anthem to the New Jersey town, for April 22’s […]
New York, NY – It’s a true rite of passage to make mistakes when one is young, dumb, and more than a little bit famous. And Famous Dex has more than made his share. In November 2019, he suffered a seizure onstage that was rumored to be fueled by a drug overdose. Then there were […]
Saweetie celebrated going multi-platinum by promising her fans new music. On Saturday (April 18), the Bay Area MC posted a screenshot on Instagram of her hit single “My Type” officially achieving the RIAA certification. The image confirms the 2019 digital single reached two million units on April 16 this year. In the caption, the Warner […]
Asher Roth is back with a new album titled Flowers On The Weekend. The project is his first studio LP since 2014’s RetroHash. The Pennsylvania-bred rapper’s 12-track album is produced entirely by Rob Deckhart a.k.a. Rob Devious. The LP includes collaborations with Lil Yachty, Buddy, lojii, Joyce Wrice, Gaby Duran and CJ Smith. Check out […]
New York, NY – Wale has joined forces with Pyer Moss designer Kerby Jean Raymond to bring to life the breathtaking cinematic experience for his Wow… That’s Crazy album intro “Sue Me.” related news Wale Wants Mental Health Insurance To Come With Record Deals August 8, 2019 In his first directorial experience, Kerby flips the four-minute […]
Los Angeles, CA – Another Top Dawg Entertainment artist makes their long-awaited return amid the label’s fan appreciation week, as Isaiah Rashad releases his rapid-fire “Why Worry” single. related news TDE’s Zacari Ascends From R&B Underground With ‘Edamame’ & ‘This Woman’s Work’ Singles April 21, 2020 Building on the hype of previous releases from labelmates […]
Non-essential businesses may be closed, but the Boss is still hard at work raising funds for his native New Jersey. On Wednesday evening, Garden State royalty Bruce Springsteen joined forces with fellow Jersey-king Jon Bon Jovi and the New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund to produce “Jersey 4 Jersey,” a benefit concert raising funds to fight […]
Woah! We were halfway through Jon Bon Jovi singing an acoustic version of “Livin’ On a Prayer” for the Jersey4Jersey benefit on Wednesday night when we snuck a peak at a bespoke piece of art in the back of his home studio: A large black and white photograph of a young Jovi, during his peak […]
DaBaby addressed the criticism of his consistent flow during an appearance on The Breakfast Club. After being questioned about the critique by Charlamagne Tha God, the Interscope Records rapper defended his approach and boasted about his rapping prowess. “As far as like switching the flow or anything like that, I have no problem rapping circles […]
While countless Hip Hop artists were blazing up on Monday (April 20) in honor of the international pot smokers holiday, Slim Thug was celebrating a clean bill of health. Nearly a month after the Houston-bred rapper revealed he was suffering from the coronavirus, he has now revealed he’s tested negative. Slim shared a screenshot of […]
Detroit, MI – Eminem showed his support for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 by providing food to hospitals in his home of Detroit. According to The Detroit News, Slim Shady donated cups of his Mom’s Spaghetti brand to the Henry Ford Health System and Detroit Receiving Hospital. “Our #HealthcareHeroes ‘lost themselves’ in the delicious Mom’s Spaghetti […]
Bow Wow and Romeo were the latest subjects of a potential Instagram Live battle, sparking a Twitter debate that ultimately ended with fans crowning Bow Wow as the hypothetical victor. It all began with one pot-stirring message from a private Twitter account. “I’m not gone hold u.. I want an innocent battle, hit for hit […]
G-Eazy is digging through rock classics to stay busy during the coronavirus pandemic. The Bay Area-bred rapper dropped renditions of Radiohead’s 1992 hit “Creep” and The Beatles’ 1968 track “I’m So Tired” on Tuesday (April 21). “Creep,” which G-Eazy handles alongside actress Ashley Benson, gets a moody pop update with an underlying sample of Phil Collins’ “In […]
Roy Orbison won’t be singing for the lonely on the radio tonight. It’ll be Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, and a star-studded cast of their New Jersey friends, hoping to make you feel a little less alone while you’re livin’ on a prayer in quarantine. We’re talking, of course, about the “Jersey 4 Jersey” benefit […]
The Verzuz Instagram battles brought forth by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have been welcomed entertainment for fans stuck inside due to stay-at-home orders during this global pandemic. During a recent RealStreetRadio conversation with Queensbridge legend Havoc, the dialogue inevitably spilled to the battle festivities and the Mobb Deep member revealed it’s a possibility that his […]
Louisiana rapper Bennahhunnaa attracted social media attention for all the wrong reasons. During an Instagram Live session, a woman who’s been identified as his girlfriend — or perhaps ex-girlfriend — appeared to shoot him when he refused to leave her apartment. In a clip captured from the livestream, the woman is shown brandishing a gun […]
Nick Cannon appeared blindsided when Eminem took a swipe at him and his ex-wife Mariah Carey on the Fat Joe single “Lord Above” featuring Mary J. Blige earlier this year. In response, the Wild ‘N Out host dropped a series of diss tracks aimed at his longtime nemesis, including “Pray For Him” and “The Invitation.” […]
Trouble has released a video for his Jeezy-assisted track “Medusa” along with a defense of the collaboration. The Def Jam rapper explained why he teamed up with the Snowman after dropping the visuals for his new single. “How u choosin sides dat ain’t Beneficial for someBody dat dont even fuck witya!” he wrote Instagram. “Ah […]
The Verzuz Instagram Live battle platform is heating up. After the RZA took on DJ Premier and Teddy Riley and Babyface (kinda, sorta) executed attempt No. 2 at their highly anticipated battle, Swizz Beatz and Timbaland have their eyes set on Dr. Dre and Diddy. While speaking to Timbo on Monday night (April 20), Swizz […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – DJ Cavem is at the forefront of eco-Hip Hop, a whole sub-genre that addresses sustainability, food justice and climate change through a Hip Hop lens. In his latest video for “1 For The Hood,” which comes from his BIOMIMICZ EP, the Denver-based MC/vegan chef walks the streets of the Colorado city rapping with a […]
Young Thug evidently found humor in French Montana’s claim he has more hits than Kendrick Lamar. On Tuesday (April 21), Thugger hopped on Instagram to weigh in on the egregious statement, saying, “Stupid ass nigga says he got more hits than Kendrick Lamar. Fool.” Young Thug’s reaction to French Montana saying he has more hits […]
Look, we’re not saying guitarist Mike Campbell’s new quarantine jam, “Lockdown,” is that great of a song. It ain’t no Damn the Torpedoes bonus track, if you will. “I’ve got a basement and some rubber gloves,” he croons. “Yeah, I’m washing my clothes in an old bathtub!” But do we care? Absolutely not. (Actually, “I […]
After recently performing as both Meg and the Muses in Hercules (all while not standing up, incredibly on brand for her), Ariana Grande is further embracing her truest musical-theater self and accompanying Jason Robert Brown (remotely) for one of his SubCulture series concerts on April 27. They’ll be joined by Shoshana Bean, beltress extraordinaire, and […]
French Montana made an interesting claim on Tuesday (April 21), tweeting he has more hits than Grammy Award-winning, Pulitzer Prize-having, multiplatinum-selling, Academy Award-nominated MC Kendrick Lamar — but in true Maury Povich fashion, the internet determined “that was a lie!” “IF WE JUST TALKING ABOUT ANTHEMS, ME VS KENDRICK HIT FOR HIT!” he wrote in […]
Well, at least Lady Gaga knows how to handle a leak by now. On Wednesday, music-hungry fans noticed a new listing on Target’s website today for Chromatica, Lady Gaga’s long-awaited sixth album that’s currently sitting in purgatory due to the coronavirus pandemic (it was originally set for an April 10 release). Sure, that sounds fine: […]