The inimitable LL Cool J burst onto the Hip Hop scene with his 1985 debut album Radio. His aggressive rhyme style on songs such as the “Rock The Bells” sat side-by-side with more confessional love songs such as “I Want You” and “Dear Yvette.” Later on, the 1987 single “I Need Love” — taken from his […]
Gunna is on the path to having his first No. 1. According to HITS Daily Double, Wunna, the Atlanta rapper’s sophomore effort is estimated to pull in around 110,000-130,000 equivalent album units earned, setting him up to debut at No. 1 on next week’s Billboard 200 chart. The figure would top the mark set by 2019’s Drip […]
After stirring up a fandom backlash last week with comments about other popular female musicians, Lana Del Rey has apparently decided to let her work speak for itself. The singer released a spoken-word version of “Patent Leather Do-Over” off her upcoming poetry collection, behind the iron gates – insights from an institution. The piece addresses […]
Swizz Beatz and Timbaland‘s Verzuz Instagram battles have brought great music and entertaining memes that have left music fans talking about the series all over social media. One of the most talked-about clashes came when illustrious songwriters The-Dream and Sean Garrett went toe to toe in March. During a recent interview with RealStreetRadio, The-Dream gave […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, DMX said he would take on Eminem on Verzuz, although he’s still aiming for a virtual showdown against JAY-Z. Also, Tekashi 6ix9ine accused Billboard, Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber of cheating for the Hot 100 No. 1 spot and got responses from all three parties. Finally, Lana Del Rey […]
Future rides high, again. The Atlanta rapper’s High Off Life album bowed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, extending a No. 1 streak that began with 2015’s DS2. Powered by the success of his “Life Is Good” collaboration with Drake, the Freebandz leader racked up 153,000 equivalent album units in the week ending May 21, […]
Yonkers, NY-bred rap trio The LOX found major success on Bad Boy Records with the release of their debut album Money, Power & Respect in 1998. The platinum-selling album went No. 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop album chart and No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. Everything was going well until the group, management and die-hard fans […]
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 […]
Another day, another 6ix9ine beef kicks back up on the ‘gram. On Saturday afternoon (May 23), Tekashi posted an old video of Charlamange Tha God’s infamous promise regarding the Brooklyn rapper and his legal troubles. “If Tekashi 6ix9ine beats this case, I’ll suck his dick,” the Breakfast Club host said on his Brilliant Idiots podcast back […]
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then perhaps Guerilla Black’s flow would have made the late Notorious B.I.G. blush. From his onset in 2004, fans couldn’t help but compare the rapper’s vocal tone (and overall look) to Biggie. And during the Verzuz battle between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer on Saturday (May 23), […]
Doja Cat became a trending Twitter topic on Friday evening (May 22) after an old video of herself allegedly laughing at racist jokes in an incel chatroom resurfaced online. [Editor’s Note: An incel is short for “involuntary celibate.” They’re members of an online subculture who define themselves as unable to find a romantic or sexual […]
Hendersonville, TN – As Tennessee joins other states in lightening up restrictions on social distancing, Young Buck decided to get a head start on it. The Straight Outta Cashville rapper joined his bail bond agent Brooke Harlan and others at a “family” barbecue Wednesday (May 20), days before Tennesse governor Bill Lee announced in an executive order […]
Atlanta, GA – Hoodrich Pablo Juan, the prolific Atlanta rapper who was once signed with Gucci Mane’s 1017 Eskimo imprint, is looking to clear his name after he saw it shoot to the top of Twitter’s trending topics on Saturday (May 23). An admitted foe of Hoodrich by the name of MPG Lil Roxk took […]
Veteran R&B groups Jagged Edge and 112 are set to square off in the latest Verzuz Instagram Live battle on Memorial Day (May 25). However, it appears now that some members of 112 will not be participating. Daron Jones and Quinnes “Q” Parker both shared messages on Instagram explaining that they would not be part […]
Brooklyn, NY – Rising Brooklyn rapper KJ Balla — real name Noel Kennedy — was reportedly shot and killed on Friday night (May 22). According to the New York Daily News, police said Kennedy was the victim of a drive-by. Kennedy was shot in the chest by a gunman firing from a passing car on […]
The-Dream has collaborated with a star-studded list of artists throughout his lengthy career. From producing some of the biggest hits for Rihanna and Beyoncé to lending his vocals to prolific rappers like JAY-Z and Kanye West, the Radio Killa’s Rolodex of artists is like no other. The music industry has changed drastically since The-Dream landed […]
Almost one year after he was knocked out by DaBaby in a North Carolina mall, rapper Cam Coldheart wants a rematch with the “BOP” hitmaker. And not just DaBaby, but the entire South Coast Music Group label. “A whole year later, I wanna make this known – from then to now, anybody know me, I […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s latest stunt in his newfound beef with Rich The Kid: Instagram divide and conquering. The “GOOBA” rapper posted (then deleted) a shot at Rich on Friday (May 22), telling people that he would follow the first 5,000 people who unfollowed the BOSS MAN hitmaker. “UNFOLLOW @richthekid and I’ll follow you COMMENT WHEN DONE,” 6ix9ine […]
Eminem’s third studio album, The Marshal Mathers LP, turned 20 on Saturday (May 23). To celebrate the milestone, the diamond-selling MC announced a listening party for the highly revered project Twitter. “#MMLP20 ‘I used to give a fuck/now I could give a fuck less,” he wrote in the caption. “Stan drop, Listening party and I […]
The story of Dilated Peoples began in the ’90s, but the trio officially introduced themselves on May 23, 2000 when they dropped their debut album The Platform. Two decades later, the critically acclaimed LP remains beloved by fans and represents an important chapter in the Los Angeles underground Hip Hop scene. With Evidence, Rakaa Iriscience […]
Future has the No. 2 album in the country right now, but if his recent Twitter rant is any reflection of his current mental state, High Off Life is probably not his mood. In a series of tweets that began early Thursday afternoon (May 22), Future reflected on what appears to be the issues he’s facing […]
It looks like another Kanye West album is on the way. In an Instagram Live on Thursday (May 22), famed cinematographer Arthur Jafa revealed he’s been working on a new music video for the rapper that will drop next week. When asked by French fashion icon Michèle Lamy to elaborate, Jafa said the song is for […]
Instagram – Boosie Badazz claims to have a firm grasp on handling his responsibilities as a father and financially supporting multiple baby mamas. Any person who doesn’t believe that and posts negative comments on his Instagram posts saying otherwise will evidently be subjected to his wrath. On Thursday (May 21), the “Wipe Me Down” co-author wrote […]
Quavo is officially a high school graduate. On Thursday (May 21), the Migos rapper shared photos of himself rocking a traditional cap and gown on Instagram and revealed in the caption he’d finally completed high school. He also hinted he could be looking into higher education. “Finally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of […]
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 […]
Big Boi has dug into the vault to release a never-before-seen music video for 2012’s “Tremendous Damage.” Motivated by the death of his father Tony Kearse, the song features Bosko and comes from his Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors album. In an interview with Complex, the Outkast MC explained how the current pandemic led to its release. “So […]
Ice-T is a certified O.G. — that’s not up for debate. As one of the early pioneers of West Coast gangsta rap, the Los Angeles transplant got his start at Uncle Jamm’s Army Hip Hop parties before branching out on a solo path with his 1987 debut Rhyme Pays, the 1988 follow-up Power and 1989’s The Iceberg/Freedom of Speech…Just […]
Los Angeles, CA – It’s been eight years since revered Los Angeles underground rap duo Blu and Exile released their last album Give Me My Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them. In a recent interview with Complex, the rapper and producer combo announced they’ve returned to a fresh start on their upcoming full-length album, Miles: From An Interlude Called […]
As the son of Clifford “T.I.” Harris, it’s not uncommon for Domani to be compared to his famous father. But these days, he’s too busy carving out his own lane to worry about that. Earlier this month, Tip explained why Domani chose not to renew his contract with the VH1 reality show T.I. & Tiny: Friends […]
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 […]