Eminem is acutely aware of his privilege as a white man in America — and a wealthy celebrity at that. Shortly after former Minnesota police officer was arrested for the murder of George Floyd, Slim Shady resurrected an overlooked track from 2017’s Revival called “Untouchable” and turned it into a call-to-action on Twitter. “Speak up,” he […]
Los Angeles, CA – Rich The Kid isn’t catching a break in a lawsuit regarding back rent for a Los Angeles mansion. According to documents obtained by Bossip, a judge has issued a default ruling against him in a case alleging he owes $323,214 to a landlord. The Rich Forever Music founder was originally sued […]
Albuquerque, NM – Albuquerque, New Mexico MC Wake Self was killed by a drunk driver in Santa Fe last November, bringing an abrupt end to a life he’d dedicated to helping others. Even after his death, Wake — real name Andrew Martinez — is still speaking out against the injustices of the world with his […]
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 […]
In her new movie The High Note, Tracee Ellis Ross plays a high-strung, high-maintenance pop diva who wants to get back in the game. “In the history of music, only five women over 40 have ever had a No. 1 hit,” Ross’s Grace Davis laments, anticipating her label’s underestimation of a woman in the middle […]
Run The Jewels fans don’t need to wait until June 5 to hear new music from one of its members. A week before the release of the duo’s Run The Jewels 4 album, El-P has dropped his original film score for the biopic Capone starring Tom Hardy. “I grew up on film scores and they’ve […]
Lil Wayne appeared on an episode of Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show on Thursday night (May 28) where he was asked about the police killing of George Floyd. When Joe asked what he thought about the cop “stepping on his neck and all of that,” Wayne replied, “I think when we see these situations, I think […]
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 day‼️” he wrote Instagram. “IF you Give AF about the murders,lynchings,& […]
Cardi B just needs to go ahead and reboot Schoolhouse Rock, because she’s singlehandedly educating a generation. The rapper, who’s consistent on speaking out about the issues she cares about, posted a brief video on Instagram and Twitter sympathizing with the Minneapolis protests against police brutality, succinctly breaking down why the protests are escalating, and […]
This Is America – A Minneapolis Police Department precinct was torched by protestors on Thursday (May 28) as tensions mount over the police killing of 46-year-old George Floyd. Tear gas was expelled in downtown Denver as rioters smashed in the windows of Colorado State Troopers’ vehicles. The 101 Freeway in Los Angeles was shut down […]
Jane Moss, an impresario who prodded Lincoln Center to evolve from a complacent institution into a spiritual force, will step down this summer after 27 years. The move, effective August 1, leaves her with no specific plans and the organization without an artistic leader at a time when performances have stopped, planning is impossible, and the […]
With the launch of HBO Max, the Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering documentary On the Record, which premiered at Sundance and details the sexual-assault accusations against music mogul Russell Simmons by several women, is now available for wide viewing. Similar to Leaving Neverland and Surviving R. Kelly, it paints a picture of a powerful figure […]
My first desire after listening to Chromatica, aside from wishing it were still safe to head to a dance floor, was for a button I could press on my phone so that I would respond to messages with Lady Gaga’s specific, exaggerated delivery of “that’s gos-sip” from “Babylon.” On the last track of the album, […]
Taylor Swift has made her most direct comment on the 2020 election yet, addressing President Donald Trump and his recent violent threats aimed at protesters. “After stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? ‘When the looting starts the shooting starts’???” […]
Chicago, IL – Last week, Montana of 300 went viral on Twitter after he claimed to be the best rapper in Chicago and put up half a million dollars against any MC willing to go against him in the booth. This week, despite a few protests from fellow Chi-Town spitters – no one has taken the bait. […]
Chicago, IL – Polo G has dropped off a documentary to accompany his newest album, THE GOAT. On Thursday (May 28), the Chicago-bred artist released a 13-minute look into his life, following THE GOAT‘s No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200 this month. Opening up with a view of Chicago on a gray winter day, […]
New York City, NY – In the years that preceded his transition for an artist to a multi-platinum producer, Kwamé secured a plethora of high profile placements. Some of his other clients have included names like Christina Aguilera, Missy Elliott and Will Smith — for his 2005 single “Switch” (which marked The Fresh Prince’s third Hot 100 […]
Yo Gotti apparently spares no expense when it comes to celebrating another year of life. On Wednesday (May 27), the Memphis-born rapper turned 39. In celebration, he copped not one but three custom 2020 edition luxury whips, as well as a custom Richard Mille watch – then took it to the ‘Gram. “You know why? I […]
Tory Lanez has jokes for Lil Tjay and YK Osiris. On Wednesday (May 27), Tjay and Osiris shared a video boxing each other on a private basketball court in Los Angeles. The clip didn’t necessarily display top tier boxing skills, so Lanez had to slide in the comments with a light jab. “Y’all niggas footwork is horrific […]
Travis Scott has teamed up with Latin superstar Rosalía for their second collaboration, “TKN.” On Thursday (May 28), Billboard premiered the song and its accompanying visual, directed by CANADA. Scott slips in a few bars in Spanish at the beginning of his verse before transitioning back to his usual sounds. He also performs in the […]
Houston, TX – The beef between Young Thug and Sauce Walka has not simmered at all, but Thug doesn’t appear to be worried. On Thursday (May 28), Thug shared a video to his Instagram Story tagged in Walka’s city of Houston, Texas, following his latest spat with the TSF rapper earlier this month. In the […]
Houston, TX – The beef between Young Thug and Sauce Walka has not simmered at all, but Thug doesn’t appear to be worried. On Thursday (May 28), Thug shared a video to his Instagram Story tagged in Walka’s city of Houston, Texas, following his latest spat with the TSF rapper earlier this month. In the […]
Congratulations to Lady Gaga! The pop star has officially given birth to her sixth album, Chromatica, over a year after announcing she was pregnant with LG6. And what a journey it’s been, from unhinged tweets to a pandemic-related delay to leaks. Lots and lots of leaks. But hey hackers, you can’t leak an album that’s […]
Slaughterhouse may be done but that’s not stopping KXNG Crooked and Joell Ortiz from collaborating. The former members of the defunct supergroup have teamed up for a new EP titled H.A.R.D. “This H.A.R.D. project is an audio painting from me and my brother Crook,” Ortiz said in a press release. “We share similar stories in […]
Lil Yachty has dropped Lil Boat 3, which is being billed as the final entry in the Lil Boat series. The LP arrives a few months after his collaborative project A-Team with Zaytoven, Lil Yachty, Lil Keed and Lil Gotit. The Quality Control Music artist’s fourth studio album features 19 tracks. Guests include Drake, Future, […]
Big K.R.I.T. celebrates the 10th anniversary of his K.R.I.T. Wuz Here mixtape by releasing a remastered version of the acclaimed project. Unfortunately, the updated edition of the tape removes some memorable cuts such as “Hometown Hero” and “Country Shit.” But the subtractions are offset with the addition of four new songs: “Talk to Them, “Cold […]
G Herbo has essentially dropped a brand new album with release of his PTSD deluxe edition. After delivering the original version of the LP in February, the Chicago-bred rapper adds 14 songs to the project. The vastly expanded album now features 28 tracks in total. Collaborations with Lil Uzi Vert and Lil Durk are among […]
A few months after dropping the short film A Compton Story, Problem turns his attention back to music with a new release titled Coffee & Kush Vol. 1. Terrace Martin serves as the project’s executive producer. The West Coast rapper’s latest work is comprised of 10 tracks. Production is handled by Mike & Keys, E. […]
New York, NY – Most rappers come into the Hip Hop scene to chase all the accolades that come with being a popular act. They do what they can to get those plays on streaming platforms and likes on social media just to be the hottest thing trending, even if it means sacrificing who they […]