Meek Mill isn’t letting up on Tekashi 6ix9ine. On Sunday (May 10), the Dreamchasers founder made a promise to crush the controversial rapper by any means necessary. Not long after The Shade Room shared a post about 6ix9ine’s comeback video “GOOBA” smashing Eminem’s YouTube record, 6ix9ine hopped in the comment section to say, “Somebody check […]
Seven months after its release, Summer Walker‘s debut album Over It has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It’s Walker’s second platinum plaque in as many months as her “Playing Games” single achieved the feat in March. Released on October 4, RealStreetRadio’s pick for 2019 R&B Album of the Year debuted […]
If Tekashi 6ix9ine detractors weren’t mad before, then this latest feat should push them over the edge. According to Chart Data, the polarizing rapper’s comeback video for “GOOBA” has surpassed a YouTube record previously held by Eminem. On Saturday (May 9), Chart Data tweeted, “.@6ix9ine‘s “GOOBA” garnered the biggest 24 hour debut for a Hip […]
Instagram – With the dust barely settled on the much-anticipated Erykah Badu vs. Jill Scott Instagram Live event that took place on Saturday (May 10), Verzuz has announced its next epic matchup: Nelly vs. Ludacris. The battle was first announced a May 9 IG Live conversation Verzuz co-owners Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. “Can we get […]
Erykah Badu and Jill Scott’s Instagram Live battle got underway on Saturday (May 9) at 7 p.m. EST — but it wasn’t a battle at all. Instead, it was more like two good friends simply playing their favorite cuts as over 700,000 people watched. Ms. Badu shared a bevy of classics — from “Appletree” and […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine‘s online antics on Friday (May 8) set numerous Instagram viewership records, but it may have come at a cost. According to TMZ, the Brooklyn rapper was moved from his current house arrest location to a different address because of a leak online. 6ix9ine’s attorney Lance Lazzaro told TMZ the move was done for […]
Meek Mill hasn’t been shy about expressing his contempt for Tekashi 6ix9ine. After the polarizing rapper dropped the comeback single “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8), Meek continued his vitriol with a scathing review of the track. “Shit superrrrr trashhhhhhhhhhh …. you gone up a 100 shots,” he wrote Twitter. “stop turn Durkio and nav back […]
Drake had a solid run, but his streak with Billboard No. 1 album debuts has officially ended. Hits Daily Double announced the final numbers for the first week of Drizzy’s Dark Lane Demo Tapes on Friday (May 8), and for the first time ever, The Boy will arrive on the Billboard 200 at No. 2 […]
Eminem will be the next guest on Lil Wayne’s recently launched Apple Music Show Young Money Radio. Shady made the announcement on Friday (May 8) Twitter. As noted in the caption, the show airs at 7 p.m. EST. “Set fire to the mic and ignite the crowd,’” he wrote alongside a promo photo. “Hittin’ #YoungMoneyRadio later to […]
Michigan – Big Sean has teamed up with Rihanna, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other funders to donate $3.2 million to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit and Flint, Michigan. The money will be given to community-based organizations assisting in food distribution, bail relief, temporary shelter and social support services. Sean’s donations were made through his […]
As promised, Tekashi 6ix9ine hit Instagram Live on Friday (May 8) — albeit nearly an hour late — with the Cops “Bad Boys” theme blasting in the background and addressed his reputation as a snitch, smashing an Instagram Live record in the process. While speaking to the over 1.9 million viewers who tuned in, he […]
Not long after Meek Mill called Tekashi 6ix9ine a “rat,” the controversial rap figure is firing back. On Friday (May 8), minutes before 6ix9ine is scheduled to make his first appearance on Instagram Live since his prison release, the 23-year-old essentially told Meek to have a seat. “Imagine having a new born baby come into […]
Glynn County, GA – The father and son duo suspected of killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery — Gregory and Travis McMichael — have reportedly been arrested. The New York Times reports the two men were taken into custody on Thursday (May 7), shortly after a graphic video of the incident went viral. Gregory, 64, and Travis, 34, were each […]
Yella Beezy has linked up with fellow Dallas native Trapboy Freddy for a collaborative mixtape titled I’m My Brother’s Keeper. The project is a joint release through Hitco and 300 Entertainment. The duo’s new project is comprised of 13 tracks. The tape serves as the follow-up to Beezy’s Baccend Beezy and Freddy’s Rockboy Freddy 2020 […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is preparing his comeback and the hour appears to be nigh. According to Akademiks’ social media postings, 6ix9ine has pinpointed Friday (May 8) at 3 pm EST to mark his return to Instagram Live and premiere new music. It will mark the first time he’s publicly spoken since September 2019, where he testified […]
Could there be a baby on the way for Nicki Minaj? While interacting with fans during an impromptu Twitter Q&A on Thursday (May 7), Nicki responded to someone directly asking if she was expecting. At one point on the “Say So (Remix)” with Doja Cat, the Barbz believe Nicki whispers she’s pregnant. Unfortunately, the “Anaconda” rapper’s […]
50 Cent has responded to allegations he taught Tekashi 6ix9ine how to hide money. On Thursday morning (May 7), the television executive re-shared an article about Sara Molina, 6ix9ine’s ex-girlfriend and mother of his daughter, and essentially copped to the lesson. ‘ “yeah she will never find it, and i’ll show them my Taxes right after […]
Lloyd Banks was once adamantly against social media for reasons that still baffle 50 Cent to this day. According to an audio excerpt from 50 Cent‘s new book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter that was released on April 28, Fif detailed his former G-Unit artist’s aversion to the budding platforms at the time. In the piece, […]
Suicide Squad producer Steve Mnuchin has, frankly, had enough of your complaints about the economy and being unemployed and needing more than one stimulus check to survive, and he’s decided to take that out on [checks notes] Axl Rose? On Wednesday night, Guns N’ Roses front man Axl Rose exercised his first amendment right on […]
Meek Mill is having a great birthday. As the Philadelphia rhymer celebrated another year of life on Wednesday (May 6), his girlfriend Milano Harris gave him another reason to celebrate. In a tweet, Meek confirmed that the pair had welcomed their newborn son. “Milano dropped me off a king on my birthday!” Meek wrote on […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Doja Cat has given fans an added incentive to get her song to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. After releasing the Nicki Minaj-assisted “Say So (Remix)” as her official single on Friday (May 1), Doja is on a mission to get it to the top. With that mission comes some interesting promises, though […]
Miami, FL – Trina has zero interest in battling Khia, dismissing the “My Neck, My Back” creator as not in her league. After Khia said she would dominate the gold-selling rapper in an Instagram Live battle, Trina issued a fiery response on Miami radio station 99 Jamz. “I’m a queen; this is called royalty over […]
Eminem is showing support for 50 Cent’s latest endeavor — like any good ride-or-die would do. On Tuesday evening (May 5), Shady fired off a tweet in support of Fiddy’s new book, Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. “Like he said: Get Rich or die tryin’!!” he wrote alongside a photo of the book’s cover. “Get my […]
Just when we thought all hope was lost, Lady Gaga has given us something to put on the calendar. Her highly anticipated, long-awaited, once-delayed album Chromatica will finally see the light of day on May 29. “The journey continues,” Gaga tweeted. “You can officially join me on #Chromatica on May 29.” Looks like we’re in […]
Kiing Shooter was on the verge of a promising career, but his life was cut unfairly short on Tuesday (May 5) when he passed away at the age of 24. The Queensbridge rapper, who is currently signed to the Mass Appeal offshoot Street Dreams Records, was hospitalized with liver problems last month. Although his official […]
Ski Mask The Slump God is missing his friends right now. In the early morning hours of Tuesday (May 5), the Florida native expressed some thoughts on Twitter about the late Juice Wrld and XXXTENTACION while alarming friends in the process. Reflecting on their passing, Ski said that he should have died instead of them. […]
Beyoncé is doing her part to make sure her hometown of Houston has a fighting chance against COVID-19. The powerhouse talent’s BeyGOOD foundation has announced plans to provide 1,000 mobile test kits for Houston residents over Mother’s Day weekend (May 8 and 9), along with supplies like face masks, gloves, vitamins and cleaning supplies. Dubbed […]
Bandcamp’s second day of waived revenue sharing resulted in fans spending millions of dollars on its website. The company announced it racked up $7.1 million in sales on Friday (May 1), all of which went directly to the artists selling their music and merch on the streaming platform. “Update on last Friday’s campaign: Fans paid […]