Los Angeles, CA – Yung Berg is facing some serious allegations. According to The Blast, the former Love & Hip Hop personality has been accused of viciously pistol whipping a woman he’s dating. The woman reportedly showed up at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles with a broken nose, prompting the Los Angeles Police Department to investigate […]
Visionaries are an underground Los Angeles Hip Hop institution. Founded in 1995, the members of the group — DJ Rhettmatic, 2Mex, LMNO, Lord Zen, KeyKool and Dannu — have all reveled in successful solo careers over the years but when they come together, it’s like they haven’t missed a day. As the Visionaries preps their […]
Fans of Donald Glover — A.K.A. Childish Gambino — were able to rejoice on Sunday (March 15) when a surprise album from the elusive artist appeared online. But it turns out the celebration was only temporary. By Sunday night, the album was gone and disappointment from his fans set it. The 12-track project featured SZA, […]
Woodside, NY – 50 Cent was very much “in da club” over the weekend. According to TMZ, the For Life co-creator was at Starlet’s Gentlemen’s club in Woodside, New York on Saturday night (March 14), throwing around money as he failed to practice “social distancing.” In a clip posted online, Fiddy throws money at the dancers […]
Lil Uzi Vert has earned the second No. 1 album of his career. Billboard reports the Atlantic Records artist’s Eternal Atake LP hit the top of the Billboard 200 chart in its first week. Uzi previously reached No. 1 with 2017’s Luv Is Rage 2 album. related news Lil Uzi Vert Shares ‘Eternal Atake’ Deluxe […]
Westside Gunn has added a new member to the Griselda Records roster. Buffalo’s Armani Caesar has inked a deal with Griselda, making her the first woman to join the label. Westside announced her signing social media on Sunday (March 15). “WSG x CONWAY x BENNY x DARINGER and now introducing BUFFALO’s OWN @armanicaesar Newest Member […]
Count Bass D has bolstered his already extensive discography with a new album titled CBD. The studio release is his 10th vocal LP and his first non-instrumental project since 2016’s Instantly New. The veteran rapper/producer’s latest album is comprised of 11 tracks and produced entirely by Count. CBD serves as the follow-up to his instrumental […]
Baton Rouge’s TEC has dropped a new solo mixtape titled Web Life Vol. 3. The tape is his first full-length project since the Ketha Son album, which was released in June 2019. The Spider Nation rapper’s latest work is comprised of 11 songs and arrives courtesy of EMPIRE. The third entry in his Web Life […]
Waka Flocka Flame isn’t feeling the Flip The Switch challenge. As Drake’s song “Nonstop” finds a new life as part of the TikTok craze, Waka spoke out against the viral phenomenon inspired by Drizzy’s track. “This flip the switch challenge making me realize a lot,” Waka wrote on Instagram, elaborating on his perspective in the […]
Speaking to Bill Adler is a gift. As the founding VP of publicity at Def Jam Recordings, his vast breadth of Hip Hop knowledge is staggering. From tales about traveling to Europe with Run-DMC to his mind-blowing collection of Hip Hop memorabilia, Adler is the real deal. His dedication to the culture stretches back decades. After […]
Donald Glover may be done with his Childish Gambino moniker, but he’s not done making music. The creator and star of FX’s Atlanta surprised fans by releasing a project on his website DonaldGloverPresents.com. Glover’s new collection of music is available as a continuous stream on his site. Although it’s untitled and features no tracklist, a […]
Rhys Langston closed out February by dropping his Language Arts Unit LP on P.O.W. Recordings. To continue the project’s campaign, the Los Angeles-based MC delivers a new video for the album cut “The Governor’s Water Glasses.” “‘The Governor’s Water Glasses’ was probably the second song I started working on for Language Arts Unit and one […]
Peter Rosenberg’s tweets about Jay Electronica’s “Synagogue Of Satan” lyric didn’t go unnoticed by the elusive MC. After the Hot 97 host noted he was offended by lines from Jay Elec’s A Written Testimony track “Ghost Of Soulja Slim” and 2014’s “Better In Tune With The Infinite,” the man who penned those rhymes responded Twitter. […]
Boasting 15 million players online, Call Of Duty: Warzone is one of the more popular video games out there and that fact isn’t lost on the likes of Quavo or NBA stars Paul George and Devin Booker. related news #DXCLUSIVE: Quavo Talks Martell Partnership, Migos 2020 & Their Greatest Song December 19, 2019 On Friday […]
As Hip Hop heads gathered around and divulged in Jay Electronica’s long-delayed debut album, A Written Testimony, at least one member of the media is taking exception with some of the religious rhetoric contained in the mind of the Roc Nation rapper. On the 2014 song “Better In Tune With The Infinite,” Jay laments “My […]
Although no rappers have revealed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19, 21 Savage has a strong inclination he may be affected. The Savage Gang leader has been updating his nearly 11-million strong Instagram following with his deteriorating health condition over the past few days. related news Live Nation & AEG Postpone All Tours Amid Coronavirus Pandemic […]
Both DaniLeigh and DaBaby have a knack for giving the camera an extra dose of flair, which makes their latest collaboration “Levi High” that much more special. Directed by Kat Webber, the two animated artists join forces in efforts to pull off the ultimate heist — and still look fly in the cat-burglarizing process. View […]
Fresh off of his Billboard 200 chart-topping album My Turn, Lil Baby has applied more pressure on the video circuit with the release of the visual for “Grace,” featuring 42 Dugg. The Jon J-directed video finds the Detroit rapper braving through a testy prison sentence before his Quality Control 4PF boss comes to update his […]
Los Angeles, CA – As the coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple the economy and incite fear across the globe, some people aren’t really concerned — and Waka Flocka Flame is one of them. During an interview with Real 92.3 LA, he and his wife Tammy Rivera talked about their relationship and a myriad of other topics. […]
Well, it’s official. The largest live music booking companies — Live Nation Entertainment and AEG — have suspended all tours amid coronavirus outbreak. According to a press release, the companies “have come together to form a global task force to drive strategic support and unified direction ensuring precautionary efforts and ongoing protocol are in the […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, is currently tied up in some legal trouble. The Beverly Hills transplant was arrested earlier this month for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California. While L.A. County ultimately dropped the charge, he still faces federal charges for the same crime. […]
Los Angeles, CA – For the latest episode of The Breakdown, host Page Kennedy takes a look at Snoop Dogg’s lucrative career in the advertising world. Over the past couple of months, the D-O-Double-G has appeared in commercials for Dunkin’ Donuts, General Insurance and Tostitos (alongside his Snoop & Martha’s Potluck Dinner Party co-host Martha […]
Mexico – Footage of Chief Keef being placed in handcuffs by a U.S. Custom & Border Protection officer has surfaced. According to a post from DJ Akademiks, Keef was in Mexico when he was taken into custody, but details around the incident are scarce. In the clip, the person filming passes a taco stand, “farmacia” […]
Ottawa, Canada – After making a significant impact with the singles “Dear God” and most recently “Book Of Revelations,” Ottawa MC Dax drops his first full release of 2020, I’ll Say It For You. View this post on Instagram “I’ll Say It For You” EP Out Now EVERYWHERE! A post shared by Dax (@thatsdax) on […]
Niagara County, NY – Embattled rapper Kodak Black could be spending more time behind bars. On Thursday (March 12), according to Pitchfork, the 22-year-old Atlantic Records artist pled guilty to attempted second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Soon after his plea was publicized he posted an open letter on his Instagram feed. The note was filled […]
Despite several on-screen appearances and concert treks with pop-punk sensibilities, Machine Gun Kelly’s “Bullets With Names” single is a clear reminder he’s still rooted within rapping. The record also reveals he’s willing to play a game of rap-and-mouse with Eminem until the end of time. related news Young Thug Says MGK Murdered Eminem With “Rap […]
Los Angeles, CA – Blueface sat down with Nick Cannon for an interview on Power 106 FM Los Angeles where he was grilled about his personal life. Around the 3:53 minute-mark, Cannon introduces a new segment called the “Desirable IQ” test to determine how “fly” Blueface is with the ladies. But things got weird, when Blueface […]
JAY-Z and Roc Nation raised some eyebrows when they announced a partnership the National Football League last August. Many felt it was a slap in Colin Kaepernick’s face, who’d fought tirelessly to bring awareness to police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem and was seemingly blacklisted by the NFL for doing so. But on […]
Raleigh, NC – Like everything in the free world, J. Cole and Dreamville’s growing festival has to be put on ice due to the growing concern of COVID-19 across the globe. On Friday (March 13), the Grammy-nominated team released a statement just hours before Donald Trump declared a national emergency. related news J. Cole Announces […]
As the legal matters with her longtime collaborators Salt-N-Pepa remain on ice, DJ Spinderella is taking the necessary steps to move past the trauma. In an upcoming episode of OWN’s Love Goals, the Brooklyn-bred rap legend sat with her comedian boyfriend Quenton “Q” Coleman, Benzino and Althea Heart among other couples, and expressed her personal […]