In anticipation of the San Francisco 49ers winning Super Bowl Sunday’s match-up with the Kansas City Chiefs, the franchise paid Lil Wayne and DaBaby in full to do a full-out performance as a way to celebrate. However, even though they had a 10-point lead, with seven minutes left in the game, the Chiefs ultimately won […]
The Bay Area Hip Hop community was concerned when two of its staples — E-40 and Richie Rich — engaged in some social media beef earlier this week. But to everyone’s surprise (well, aside from Hieroglyphics MC Phesto who said he “wasn’t worried”), the two rap vets sat down over a meal and squashed their […]
If each of the videos for Hayley Williamsās new songs exists in a shared universe, sheās gone from running naked in the woods and being pursued through a dark house, to being clothed in the woods and turning into a bird in a bright house, and now, for her latest solo single, she is safely […]
50 Cent is doing the press rounds ahead of the For Life premiere, a new legal drama with ABC that Fiddy executive produced. During a recent sit-down with Complex, the television executive was perfectly willing to talk about his relationship with EminemĀ and various business endeavors, but he stopped short when the topic of French Montana […]
It seems Slowthai doesnāt really care for the niceties of talk-show decorum. The British rapper and U.K. producer Mura Masa made their U.S. TV debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote Mura Masaās latest album, R.Y.C. (Raw Youth Collage). The British musicians performed āDeal Wiv It,ā arguably the most punk single off […]
Nas is reuniting with Damian Marley on the 2020 Welcome to Jamrock Reggae Cruise. The duo will perform their Distant Relatives album in its entirety in celebration of its 10th anniversary. The two began their working relationship in 2005, teaming up for the single “Road To Zion” off Marley’s Welcome To Jamrock LP. The collaboration […]
Duke Deuce’s “Crunk Ain’t Dead” has received the ultimate crunk co-sign. Three pioneers of the Hip Hop subgenre — Lil Jon, Juicy J and Project Pat — have joined the rising rapper for a remix of his breakthrough single. Deuce’s track has steadily gained popularity over the past few months, racking up well over 9 […]
New York, NY – Action Bronson has accused Viceland of holding the next season ofĀ Fuck, That’s Delicious hostage. On Wednesday morning (February 5), the culinary artist/MC headed to Twitter to express his frustrations over the cooking show. “FUCK, THATS DELICIOUS! SEASON WHATEVER IT IS HAS BEEN READY AND THE MOTHERFUCKAS ARE HOLDING IT HOSTAGE,” he […]
Oakland, CA – Whatever bad blood was brewing between E-40 and Richie Rich has evidently subsided. According to a recent Instagram post from Forty Water, the two Bay Area rap vets sat down over a meal to hash out their differences — and it appears it was a success. “Just finished up a Boss Talk […]
Solomon Clanton, who raps under the stage name Slugga, claims 2 Chainz’s single “Proud” is a rip-off of his work. According to TMZ, the Georgia-bred rapper has sued the T.R.U. boss, Offset and YG for allegedly biting his music. Clanton says 2 Chainz’s collaboration with Offset and YG jacked multiple aspects from his own song […]
Well, well, well, weāve got ourselves a Dual a Peep! Former Paramore front woman Hayley Williams is solo now, and has promised to release new music this year. For BBC Radio 1ās Live Lounge, Williams covered Dua Lipaās disco hit āDonāt Start Now.ā Where Lipa was ebullient, Williams is somber and slinky: Donāt start caring […]
New York, NY – RussĀ has never been one to shy away from expressing his feelings towards the music industry no matter how controversial they are. During a visit to Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz’sĀ Brilliant IdiotsĀ podcast last week, Russ got in his bag again—this time expressing his thoughts on Post Malone.Ā In the middle of […]
The long running feud between Nick Cannon and Eminem was elevated to another level after Shady dissed the Wild ‘N Out host on Fat Joe’s single “Lord Above” featuring Mary J. Blige. Em raps on the song, “Tried to tell him this chick’s a nutjob ‘fore he got his jewels clipped/Almost got my caboose kicked,” […]
Miami, FL – The excitement of Super Bowl LIV wasn’t enough to keep Swae Lee from getting a little shut-eye in at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. After he was caught sleeping at the game, the Rae Sremmurd rapper clarified why he was so tired during the showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced in his racketeering case in December 2019. The embattled Brooklyn rapper was given an additional 24 months in prison (added to the 13 months he’d already served), a far cry from the 47 years he was originally facing. But because of his cooperation with the federal government, […]
The Academy failed to give Jennifer Lopez a Supporting Actress nom for Hustlers, but itās fine. You canāt wear assess chaps, twirl on a pole or dance with an army of leather-class dancers at the Oscars anyway, at least not without being politely but firmly asked to leave. JLoās everything is too bombastic to fit […]
Miami, FL – DaBaby is reportedly being sued over the altercation with a concert promoter that led to his arrest in January. According to TMZ, promoter Kenneth Carey filed a lawsuit against the Interscope Records artist for battery, breach of contract, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and more. In the documents, Carey claims he […]
Chicago, IL – An aspiring Chicago rapper who goes by Young QC was reportedly doted on by his mother Yolanda Holmes. As an only child, the 23-year-old (real name Qaw’mane Wilson) was given anything he wanted, including clothes, jewelry and a Mustang. But according to The Chicago Sun Times, that wasn’t enough, so he decided […]
Hollywood, CA – The nameĀ Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is now among the hundreds of stars included on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The veteran Hip Hop artist received the honor on Thursday (January 30) in front of the W Hotel near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street where his star is located. To […]
Kelis recently sat down with The Guardian to discuss a myriad of topics, including her early work with The Neptunes — the production duo comprised of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo — and their subsequent fallout. During the interview, the “Milkshake” singer claimed she was “blatantly lied to and tricked” by the duo, their management […]
Itās liberation season for Hayley Williams. Formerly the knockout voice of Paramore, she is now the knockout voice of her own solo career ā even if sheās still withholding the key changes from all of us. Following her debut single and its accompanying video, āSimmer,ā Williams has dropped another steady and personal track in āLeave […]
The world is still reeling from the sudden death of retired NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26) alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and the seven other people onboard. Before Bryant established a relationship with Nike in 2003, he had several signature adidas shoes, including the KB8, […]
Post Malone and Bud Light want fans to choose their ad for Super Bowl LIV. The Republic Records artist and beer company have launched a social media campaign to decide which one of their two commercials will be used for the big game on Sunday (February 2). Both ads are billed as “Inside Post’s Brain,” […]
PARTYNEXTDOOR won’t be releasing his Club Atlantis album in January as previously planned. The OVO Sound artist has announced a delay, pushing back the LP to February and switching its title to PARTYMOBILE. “To the fans, Iām gonna need some more time to put the finishing touches on this album,” he wrote Twitter. “February… I […]
After nine years, My Chemical Romance is back in action. By now, some of their fans are old enough to have their own sons to take into the city to see a marching band. Or they could just take them to the new My Chemical Romance U.S. Tour. Starting September 9 in Detroit, Michigan, the […]
New York, NY – MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber has flexed his Hip Hop prowess numerous times throughout the years. During a recent episode of The Beat with Ari Melber, he was discussing the impeachment trial of Donald Trump when he employed his rap knowledge once again and used lyrics from 50 Cent’s 2003 […]
Willie D Wishes Charles Barkley Would’ve Died Instead Of Kobe Bryant Kobe Bryant passed away tragically in a helicopter crash on Sunday (January 26) alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianni and seven other people. Willie D is one of the thousands of fans who are mourning their deaths. But on Monday (January 27), the Geto Boys […]
Thank god, now you donāt have to scramble around making the perfect love-making soundtrack for Valentineās Day next month. Whether youāre spending the holiday alone, or with one or more lovers, you need only shout out Alexaās name and ask her to play Changes by Justin Bieber. The singer announced that his upcoming album, once […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dave Chappelle had a simple reason for not accepting his Best Comedy Album award at the 2020 Grammys on Sunday night (January 26). The Mark Twain Prize winner wasn’t avoiding an acceptance speech or skipping the ceremony — he just couldn’t make it to the Staples Center in time. In response […]
Miami, FL – Rolling Loud has unveiled the lineup for its sixth Miami festival, which is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium on May 8-10. The three-day event features some of today’s biggest Hip Hop stars with Travis Scott, Post Malone and A$AP Rocky serving as headliners. Rocky is set to cap […]