Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America. In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed that Hov called him on Saturday, not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd. “I […]
As protests and violence continue to spread across numerous American cities in the aftermath of George Floydâs death, Billie Eilish wrote an impassioned statement on Instagram to condemn white people who arenât willing to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. Or rather, people who donât want to escape their White Lives Matter mindset. âIâve […]
Mozzy has released a mini-documentary highlighting his efforts to give back to his hometown of Sacramento and the people living on Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The short film shows the West Coast rapper donating meals, handing out toys during the holiday season and spending time with the community. “I specifically started giving back, providing for […]
Minneapolis, MN – [UPDATE: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman just announced Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.] White Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested for the killing of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, according to CBSN Minnesota. On Friday (May 29), commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety John […]
T.I. is using his celebrity status to raise awareness for the Blackout Day 2020 boycott. The veteran MC provided a signal boost to the protest, which calls on people of color to not spend any money on July 7. “Nobody spend SHIT on this dayâŒïž” he wrote Instagram. “IF you Give AF about the murders,lynchings,& […]
Donald Trump’s team used T.I.’s 2008 single “Whatever You Like” for a Joe Biden diss earlier this week. Now, a rep for Tip has responded. The statement reads in part, “The video distorts lyrics from his #1 charting song by misrepresenting the lyrics through text language and distortion of his recorded voice. It goes without […]
The longstanding issue between Troy Ave and Mysonne reached another level over the weekend. On Saturday (May 23), the two traded barbs on Twitter over the concept of integrity, culminating with Troy insulting Mysonne’s mother and saying both “suck a dick.” “Remember when Nuke pressed u outside of Starlets & u copped a plea bout […]
May is a monumental month in the world of Gucci Mane. The Atlanta rapper took to Instagram on Sunday (May 24) to relish in not only releasing his Trap House project 15 years ago but also to celebrate being out of federal prison. Reposting a video from his first days of freedom in 2016, Gucci got […]
Compton, CA – Roddy Ricch had a banner year in 2019 and his inner circle is reaping the rewards from both his success and first career Grammy win. According to TMZ. the 21-year-old “Ballin’” lyricist bought his team members seven diamond-encrusted championship-style rings worth $250,000 each created by top Hollywood jeweler Elliot Eliantte. “Grammy Rings For […]
Say hello to your newest high school graduate, Quavo. On Friday, May 22 Quavo announced on Instagram that he is officially a member of Berkmar High Schoolâs class of 2020 in Linburn, Georgia. âFinally Can Say I Graduated High School Class Of QUARANTINE 2020,â Quavo wrote in an Instagram caption featuring a truly adorable cap […]
Will Smith will be remembered for a lot of things â his role as Will in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, his fierceness on the mic as one-half of DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and, of course, his role as agent J in the Men In Black film franchise. On Wednesday (May 20), […]
Weâve spent the past few days wondering if Megan Fox was waking up next to Machine Gun Kelly in quarantine. And even if MGKâs new video for âBloody Valentineâ doesnât quite answer that question, it does show Megan Fox waking up next to Machine Gun Kelly, and thatâs enough to fuel some continued speculation. Fox […]
If you need any more reason to be social distancing right now, just look at Damon Albarn â even he isnât hanging out with his animated friends in Gorillaz. When Albarn and the band came on Jimmy Kimmel Live for a historic performance, Albarnâs first duet with a member of Gorillaz, they still kept their […]
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 […]
Kid Cudi has teamed up with Louis Vuitton Menâs Artistic Director Virgil Abloh to release a limited run of merch for the Republic Records artist’s “Leader Of The Delinquents” single. The Ohio native is selling t-shirts, picture discs, vinyl and cassettes featuring single artwork designed by Abloh. The front of the “Pulling Strings” shirt displays […]
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 […]
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. […]
Mello Music Group signee Cambatta is â let’s call him â 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 […]
Does Harry Styles want us dead? On Monday morning â week infinity of quarantine â the singer released the music video for his Fine Line single âWatermelon Sugar.â The visuals conjure all the joys of summer: sun, touching, beaches, bikinis, touching, smiling, friendship, picnics, touching, outdoor games, a watermelon or two being sensually stroked, more […]
El Gant, Ras Kass and J57 â collectively known as Jamo Gang â have unleashed a video for “The First Time” featuring vocal assistance from Slug and production from the incomparable DJ Premier. The visual follows the May 8 release of the trio’s debut album Walking With Lions. Serving as J57âs directorial debut, the song (and video) is […]
Dolly Parton singing âTryâ is practically a dare to make your eyes well up in the best of times, so we really donât know how to help you get through the above performance without choking up a bit. Dolly, who has been busy reading all of us to sleep recently, recorded herself performing âTryâ remotely […]
The fallout from Maxo Kream’s fight with Rizzoo Rizzoo has reignited another long-simmering beef: TSF chief Sauce Walka and Young Thug. After Maxo’s fight with Rizzoo hit the internet on Friday (May 15), numerous rappers jumped in to comment on the situation, most notably Thug. The Slime & B artist posted a photo of Maxo on his Instagram […]
Snoop Dogg has issued an ominous warning to Tekashi 6ix9ine after the polarizing rap figure threw several shots in his direction on Friday (May 15). In a since-deleted Instagram video, the Doggfather instructs 6ix9ine to essentially keep his name out of his mouth. “Last time you said something, I didn’t have time,” he says with […]
Stylist company Luka Lorena has included Offset in an ongoing lawsuit against Takeoff, Quavo and manager Daniel Zook over Migos allegedly not paying for almost $80,000 worth of designer clothing. Lorena first filed suit against Takeoff (real name Kirshnik Ball) and Quavo (Quavious Marshall) in March, alleging breach of contract, conversion and conspiracy to convert […]
While quarantine snacking has added a few extra pounds to the scale for a lot of people, Action Bronson has managed to do the opposite. The Lamb Over Rice rapper sat shirtless in his home as he spoke to TMZ over video chat on Wednesday (May 13), showing off what he says is a 50-pound […]
Following a very busy Motherâs Day, Future kept the ball rolling with a surprise announcement today that his new album, High Off Life, will drop this Friday, May 15. The album, which was originally titled Life Is Good after his chart-topping single with Drake, will feature Travis Scott, DaBaby, Young Thug, Meek Mill, NBA YoungBoy, […]
Lil Dicky a.k.a. Dave Burd’s foray into television is a huge hit for FX Networks. The comedic rapper’s Dave series is now the company’s most-watched comedy series, surpassing a viewership record previously held by Donald Glover’s Atlanta. Dave, which finished airing its first season in April, has attracted an average episodic audience of 5.32 million […]
SmokePurpp and a woman who appears to have been romantically involved with him are at odds, and they’re taking the issues to social media. On Saturday (May 9), both Purpp and the woman, who seems to go by Jessie, used their respective Instagram Stories to call each other out, with Jessie admitting that she was […]
Southside has a message for CashMoneyAP. On Saturday (May 10), the 808 Mafia producer called out the Lil Skies “Nowadays” producer on Instagram, though the origins of their issues aren’t exactly clear. In a since-deleted post with a photo of AP, Southside warned him that a conversation needed to be had immediately. “Some body tell […]
A silly little rumor started floating around over the weekend stating Tekashi 6ix9ine had possibly signed a management deal with Roc Nation. But, RealStreetRadio can confirm there’s absolutely zero truth to the claim. It all started after some zealous fans spotted a member of the video crew wearing a Roc Nation hat in 6ix9ine’s new “GOOBA” […]