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 […]
New York City, NY – In the years that preceded his transition for an artist to a multi-platinum producer, KwamĂ© secured a plethora of high profile placements. Some of his other clients have included names like Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott and Will Smith â for his 2005 single “Switch” (which marked The Fresh Prince’s third Hot 100 […]
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have reunited for their second collaborative project, Alfredo. The 10-track album serves as a follow-up to 2018’s Fetti, their joint tape with Curren$y. Ahead of its release, the seasoned Hip Hop vets have shared a visual for the inaugural single, “1985.” Directed by Nick Walker, the video places Gibbs and […]
Brooklyn, NY – Rising Brooklyn rapper KJ Balla â real name Noel Kennedy â 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 […]
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 […]
50 Cent has added NBA legend Kareem-Abdul Jabbar to the list of people he’s called out on Instagram over an apparent issue. On Thursday (May 21), Fif shared a photo of the basketball star on Instagram with a story about a previous run-in, though he didn’t explain what provoked him to post it. According to […]
Cambridge, MA – In a luxurious mansion on Cuesta Way in Bel Air, California, JAY-Z is happily married to BeyoncĂ© and raising their three children. But a 28-year-old woman by the name of La’Teasha “Tee” Macer believes the Hip Hop billionaire has some unfinished business back in Cambridge, Maryland. Last week, Macer â whose Instagram […]
New York, NY – Like most of the world, the ever-outspoken Joe Budden has been quarantined for months in an attempt to dodge the coronavirus and keep other people safe. Of course, that hasn’t stopped him from sharing his opinions. During a recent Instagram Live conversation with Lupe Fiasco, The Joe Budden Podcast host discussed […]
Thirsty fans won’t be getting a look at Doja Cat’s breasts despite her “Say So” track’s success. After previously claiming she would show her boobs “real hard” if the song hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, the RCA Records artist acknowledged she was merely trolling in an Instagram livestream on Monday (May 11). […]
Quavo, Takeoff and Offset â collectively known as the Migos â are back with a new video for “Racks 2 Skinny,” another single in the Migo Monday series. Directed by the three Migos and Joseph Desrosiers, the visual is a straightforward affair boasting lots of cash, jewelry and yes, luxury cars. View this post on Instagram […]
Brooklyn, NY – Burgeoning New York City rapper Nick Blixky was reportedly shot and killed on Sunday (May 10). According to CNN, the New York Police Department said the 21-year-old was discovered unconscious and unresponsive with “gunshot wounds to his torso and buttocks.” Police found him after receiving a 911 call about a man possibly shot in front […]
French Montana is still coming for his credit. After Swae Lee disputed French’s claim about how “Unforgettable” came to be, French talked to Billboard and argued Swae’s follow-up — the Rae Sremmurd single “Guatemala” — didn’t fare as well as their collaboration. “If I didn’t structure [“Unforgettable”], then what happened when they put out ‘Unforgettable Pt. 2’ […]
Lil Xan has toyed with the idea of changing his name for years. Now, it appears the California native has officially committed to the idea of a new moniker. On Tuesday (May 5), the TOTAL XANARCHY artist shared an Instagram post revealing he was reverting back to part of his birth name, Nicholas Diego Leanos. […]
Queensbridge, NY – Police were reportedly called to Queensbridge Park on Tuesday (May 5) after dozens of people had gathered to honor the late Kiing Shooter. According to The New York Post, the NYPD responded to the call around 2 p.m. local time and discovered a crowd of roughly 50 people. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
In news that doesnât make sense the more you think about it, Arkansas concert venue TempleLive announced that country-rock singer Travis McCready, of the band Bishop Gunn, will perform an âintimate acoustic setâ on May 15, but with social distancing measures in place. This would make the event the first concert performed to a live […]
Tory Lanez‘s life would apparently make great Quarantine Radio content right now. According to a new report TMZ published on Monday (May 4), Celina Powell is claiming that she was beat up by Joe Budden’s ex, Kaylin Garcia, in defense of the New Toronto 3 singer. Powell says this all went down on Friday (May […]
The mother of Rick Ross‘ youngest children allegedly wants him to pay up. According to a new report Bossip published on Monday (May 4), the MMG bawse is being sued by ex-girlfriend Briana Camille for both temporary and permanent child support for their two children. The pair currently share toddler sons Berkeley and Billion, but […]
Inenz, KY – The saga of Kodak Black‘s time behind bars has taken another strange turn. A rep for the incarcerated Kill Bill rapper recently shared a post on Instagram, claiming Kodak had been assaulted by seven guards while handcuffed. He’d also allegedly been denied phone or visitation privileges for six months due to a previous […]
Harlem, NY – A$AP Ferg contributed to the COVID-19 relief efforts by providing food to the Harlem Hospital Center. After learning neighborhood favorite Melba’s restaurant was helping to feed the hospital staff, the A$AP Mob member reached out to the owner Melba Wilson and donated funds to pay for more than 300 meals. “It has […]
Los Angeles, CA – Between opening up for Pusha T’s Daytona tour stop in L.A. and lending a track to his 1800 Seconds: Curated By Pusha T compilation, Tyler Thomas continues to drop loosies including the RealStreetRadio-premiered release of his new single “Oh Lord” on Friday (May 1). “Pusha is one of my idols, so for him to […]
New Jersey’s Rasheed Chappell has released Ways & Means, a new album produced entirely by 38 Spesh. The seven-track project features contributions by Planet Asia, Che Noir, Jamal Gasol and The Musalini. “This album was different on so many levels, one being working with one of my peers and contemporaries,” Chappell tells RealStreetRadio. “The process […]
Young Thug is turning his pain into lessons for his fans. Joining Offset and friends Rich The Kid and Saint Jhn for a mini virtual concert to raise profits for the Atlanta Community Food Bank on Wednesday (April 30), Thugger revealed a really harrowing health scare that he’d previously gone through. The emotion was palpable […]
Travis Scott really hit a lick with his Fortnite concert. As previously reported, Scott collaborated with Epic Games to perform for quarantined fans in a virtual 15-minute set Fortnite on Wednesday (April 23). After garnering an estimated 12.3 million concurrent Fornite players at the “show,” Pandora has now confirmed the gig resulted in an uptick […]
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 […]
Ice Cube, Mack 10 and W.C. formed the Westside Connection supergroup in 1994 and wound up appearing together on Mack 10’s debut album, Westside Slaughterhouse, in 1995. But after two group albums albums, the trio disbanded in 2005 due to a conflict between Cube and Mack. The rumor was Cube’s brother-in-law wound up getting a beatdown. During […]
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is letting some businesses reopen in his state on Friday (April 24) despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But one business owner who won’t be opening his doors is Killer Mike. The Run The Jewels MC, who owns The Swag Shop with his wife Shay Render, told TMZ his Atlanta area barbershops […]
Corona, CA – Lil Xan has reportedly made another trip to the hospital, although this time it’s not for eating too many Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. According to TMZ, the 23-year-old Californian was rushed to the hospital on Sunday (April 19) after appearing to suffer a panic attack over coronavirus concerns. He’s been holed up at […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was granted a “compassionate release” from prison earlier this month and now, it looks like he wants to pick up right where he left off. According to TMZ, the controversial rapper has shelled out over $300,000 for a new chain and purchased several luxury cars, including a Lamborghini Aventador, McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes Benz […]
The Babyface vs. Teddy Riley battle wasn’t the only dysfunction documented Instagram on Saturday (April 18). Blueface also added to the madness with a chaotic series of videos highlighting fights, twerking and wig-snatching at the West Coast rapper’s home. Despite being in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic, Blueface disregarded the calls for social distancing […]
Chris Brown has avoided a sexual assault lawsuit after his unnamed accuser filed for a dismissal. The Jane Doe in question alleged she was assaulted inside the platinum-selling R&B starâs home. Details of when the incident allegedly occurred haven’t been revealed to the public. According to The Blast, the Jane Doe filed for the case’s […]