You say no to longshot offers, Juicy J can’t. The Memphis native is looking to sneak a beat onto Ariana Grande‘s upcoming album. After the pop star announced her next project was dropping before October’s out, the Three 6 Mafia rapper took a shot in the dark on Wednesday (October 14) by sending a beat to […]
Kid Cudi has had a pretty successful acting career so far, but he’s just secured his biggest opportunity yet. On Wednesday (October 14), it was announced the Cleveland rapper will appear in the star-studded Netflix film Don’t Look Up next to Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill. The cast is filled with other big actors, including […]
The signs were all there — Offset was pining after Cardi B on Instagram, he showed up with a lavish gift for her 28th birthday celebration and the estranged couple even shared a kiss. So, it truly came as no surprise to Cardi’s fans when she revealed she and the Migos rapper had reconciled. The […]
Another Pop Smoke Shoot For the Stars, Aim For the Moon track has received the remix treatment. On the heels of Summer Walker hopping on “Mood Swings” in September, Lil Wayne adds a verse to bless the deluxe edition sleeper “Iced Out Audemars,” which hit streaming services Thursday (October 15). Weezy replaces Brooklyn rapper DAFI […]
Twitter erupted with shock and horror on Wednesday (October 14) when Donald Trump’s senior campaign advisor Katrina Pierson thanked Ice Cube for helping them with “The Platinum Plan,” a proposal that includes prosecuting the Ku Klux Klan and Antifa as terrorist organizations, making Juneteenth a federal holiday and efforts to bolster Black economic prosperity. People simply […]
On his new album New Beginnings, REASON buddies up with Jamla Records’ lyrical virtuoso Rapsody for a bar-heavy, boom-bap showdown on “I Can Make It.” It’s the first collaboration between the two fiery spitters, and REASON said the whole moment made the song one of the best on the new album. During his conversation with […]
Jaah SLT is one of North Carolina’s brightest up and comers on the Hip Hop scene. And while he has featured his cohorts on songs, this particular squad has roots that go much deeper than just music. The name “SLT” is a fusion of Charlotte, North Carolina’s airport code “CLT,” and a fight club started […]
Lil Nas X is thrilled about Nicki Minaj‘s new collab with Sada Baby. The self-admitted Barb rejoiced in Minaj’s announcement on Thursday (October 15), when she revealed her remix to Sada Baby’s “Whole Lotta Choppas” would arrive at midnight. Responding to Minaj’s tweet, the “Old Town Road” rapper expressed his excitement about the new music. […]
Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty welcomed their first child on September 30 — and now, Black Barbie has finally revealed the baby’s gender. On Thursday (October 15), Nicki shared an Instagram post showing off the various congratulatory cards she received from her famous friends, including Beyoncé, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and model Winnie […]
Mulatto and the City Girls hit up Big Latto’s Diner for the colorful video to “In N Out.” Directed by the talented Reel Goats team behind DaBaby and Stunna4Vegas’ videos, among others, the trio head for a retro night out complete with roller-skating carhops. The track stands as the fourth single from Mulatto’s debut album […]
D.C. rapper Shy Glizzy has never taken the easy path. Despite plenty of offers from various labels and imprints, Glizzy has stood his ground when it comes to maintaining his independence as an artist. While making your own way allows creative freedom and full control over your career, it can also lead to feeling isolated […]
Gucci Mane’s artist Pooh Shiesty was taken into custody in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida on Tuesday (October 13) for allegedly shooting two people during a failed drug and sneaker deal. But according to New York City-based attorney Mo Gangat, who frequently covers high profile rap cases, the Brooklyn native was granted a $30,000 bond on Wednesday (October […]
The alleged victim of a 2018 club brawl that happened in front of Drake and Odell Beckham Jr. has named his price. According to documents obtained by The Blast on Thursday (October 15), Bennett Sipes “believes he will be seeking” around $250,000 for the March 2018 fight with Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Younes Bendjima that allegedly […]
Baton Rouge, LA – Baton Rouge rapper Dayvon Bentley — who goes by the rap moniker Juicy Bentley — has been arrested for allegedly murdering his ex-girlfriend. According to WBRZ, police located the 24-year-old aspiring artist in Denver, Colorado after a month of searching for him. Bentley will be extradited back to Louisiana to face […]
DaBaby may be the biggest name on the South Coast Music Group roster, but that doesn’t mean he’s the only one inspiring the team. During an Instagram Live on Wednesday night (October 14), the “Bop” rapper gave fellow SCMG labelmate Blacc Zacc his flowers when he popped up in the Live’s comments telling the “rich […]
Quality Control Music officially has a new name on the roster. In an Instagram Post on Wednesday (October 14), music exec Barry Hefner announced Atlanta-based rapper Metro Marrs had inked a deal with the imprint that’s also home to Migos, Lil Yachty, City Girls, Lil Baby and more. Hefner is President of record label and […]
“Babies & Fools” is the new music video off of the critically acclaimed Alfredo album by rapper Freddie Gibbs and producer The Alchemist. Joined by Conway The Machine, the collaboration is brought together in one of the most overused but frequently visited Hip Hop venue … the strip club. What’s unique however is that director James “JMP” Pereira takes […]
October has ramped up with some major star power for its third New Music Friday of the month. This week is highlighted by new albums from big names such as T.I., Black Thought and Benny The Butcher. Additional releases include Gucci Mane showcasing his 1017 Records roster and an UnoTheActivist collaboration with Travis Barker. Open […]
Los Angeles, CA – Several high-profile collaborations and a pair of ultra-hyped up remixes dominate this edition of HipHopDX’s New Music Friday singles coverage. There’s representation from all over the industry as Alabama-rapper Yung Bleu links with Drake and Sada Baby and Nick Minaj bridge the gap between Detroit and New York, amid other notable […]
Fans really love Pop Smoke‘s posthumous effort, Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon. According to Hits Daily Double, the star-studded album is expected to return to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with 66,000 units when the chart is finalized on Sunday (October 18). View this post on Instagram #Popsmoke is […]
Finding out cops killed an unarmed Black person has sadly become a frequent occurrence on social media. While many people are able to quickly move on after acknowledging the tragedy with comment or hashtag, Bobby Sessions knows the pain of what it’s like when that person trending is family. The Def Jam Recordings artist’s cousin […]
Fivio Foreign‘s girlfriend is speaking out following his arrest for domestic violence. The “Big Drop” artist remains behind bars after his arrest on Saturday (October 10) on a single assault charge of knowingly causing body injury during an alleged incident with his girlfriend Jasmine, who is currently expecting their second child and says Fivio is […]
Kanye West is feeling energized heading into election season. Yeezy unleashed a new track to Twitter on Tuesday night (October 13), which was accompanied by a clip of the gruesome Joaquin Buckley spinning heel knockout in UFC over the weekend (October 10) and a brief Star Wars scene. “THE WHOLE TEAM IS SO ENERGIZED THAT […]
Cardi B and Nicki Minaj have had their fair share of disagreements over the years, but fans think they might have a collaboration on the way. Rumors started circulating after a snippet of a song called “Lavish” reportedly leaked online. Fans say the apparent Cardi and Minaj track is produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and […]
He might have been a day late, but 50 Cent is always ready to chime in about a juicy story that arises in Hip Hop. The Queens legend gave his reaction to Cardi B accidentally uploading a topless nude photo to her Instagram Story on Tuesday afternoon (October 13). “I know I’m late, I be […]
Ludacris is entering the Netflix universe with an animated series called Karma’s World — executive produced by the rapper/actor himself. The streaming service giant has ordered 40 11-minute episodes of the show, which is inspired by his daughter Karma and aimed at kids between the ages of six and nine. The coming-of-age series follows aspiring […]
Philadelphia, PA – Lil Uzi Vert was briefly detained by police on Tuesday night (October 13) for allegedly firing paintball guns from a car. According to TMZ, the Eternal Atake artist was in his hometown of Philadelphia when he decided to have a little fun with a few of his friends. But police received a call […]
Lexington, KY – Kanye West’s celebratory tweets about leading the polls in Kentucky were premature. On Tuesday (October 13), a noticeably thrilled Ye took to Twitter to share what turned out to be invalid early election results. “GET THE WEST WING READY!!!” he tweeted alongside a video of himself pointing to the results. “This is […]
It’s been over a month since soul goddesses Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight went head-to-head in the latest Verzuz battle — but it looks like that’s about to change. On Tuesday night (October 13), Verzuz co-founder Swizz Beatz shared an Instagram post announcing “Season 2” of the popular Instagram Live series. He wrote in the caption, […]
Atlanta, GA – Cardi B’s birthday celebration is showing no signs of slowing down. The chart-topping rapper turned 28 on Sunday (October 11) and hasn’t stopped partying since her Las Vegas soiree. Perhaps hungover, Cardi “accidentally” uploaded a topless photo of herself to Instagram on Tuesday (October 13), which unsurprisingly got the internet talking. Some […]