WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop has lost another cast member. Egypt Criss, the daughter of Salt-N-Pepa’s Pepa and Naughty By Nature’s Treach, announced she’s leaving the reality television series. “I respect myself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves me, grows me or makes me happy,” she wrote Instagram. “It’s time […]
Days after clashing with Montana Of 300 on social media, King Von has dropped a video for his song “Broke Opps.” The track comes from his latest album Levon James, which was released in March. The Only The Family signee’s issues with Montana started with a Twitter post on Sunday (May 17). Von didn’t take […]
Here’s a rare wholesome surprise: Lorde has big hair again and is working on new music. In a recent email, the singer updated fans on her newest album, which was previously delayed due to the death of her dog, Pearl. “I started going back to the studio again in December, just for something to do, […]
After previously quelling relationship rumors, DaBaby and DaniLeigh are facing speculation once again. When the previous collaborators both posted from their respective locations on Monday (May 18), fans noticed the details of the backgrounds were similar. A side-by-side comparison provided by The Shade Room showed the same balcony behind both, but commenters did note these are […]
Los Angeles, CA – Over the last decade and change, Chicago has proudly positioned itself as one of Hip Hop’s most consistent areas regarding talent, diversity and culture. From pioneers such as Common and Twista to architects such as Kanye West and Chief Keef, the sound of Chicago has had a hand in changing how […]
The Bachelorette star Hannah Brown’s love for DaBaby’s “Rockstar” recently found her in some murky waters. On Saturday (May 15), the reality star was on Instagram Live while trying to recall the TikTok dance to DaBaby’s aforementioned track. In the process, she rapped some of the lyrics word-for-word – which included the n-word. As viewers began […]
Gunna addressed allegations of snitching in an interview with The Breakfast Club. After a video of him participating in a CNN interview on “no-snitch culture” resurfaced online, the YSL Records artist attempted to clarify the situation when asked about it by Charlamagne Tha God. Over the past six months, rival rappers Sauce Walka and TEC […]
Ice Cube recently sat down for an Instagram Live session where he fielded some questions about his longstanding career. At one point, the topic of Amerikkka’s Most Wanted — Cube’s 1990 debut solo album — came up and he specifically addressed the song “A Gangsta’s Fairytale,” which samples the Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood theme song. He revealed […]
Russell Wilson shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his stepson Future on his 6th birthday. The post included a video of them both underwater in a pool, swimming toward the camera with smiles on their faces. The Seattle Seahawk quarterback wrote in the caption, “You are my daily inspiration. My best friend…Full of Love, Joy, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Usher upset some Barbz this week with his take on Nicki Minaj. On Saturday (May 16), the veteran R&B singer hopped on Instagram Live with Swizz Beatz to chat after he and Chris Brown were named as the next potential Verzuz contenders. While discussing other battles being kicked around, Swizz tossed out the idea of Nicki […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]