When JAY-Z and Meek Mill launched the REFORM Alliance in 2019, they promised to bring real change to the prison systems of America. On Wednesday (September 30), the organization scored their first legal victory in California. Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1950 into action, which will limit the probation periods of criminals. The legislation only […]
Conway The Machine is planning to release a deluxe version of From King to a God after dropping the original album three weeks ago (September 11). The Griselda rapper announced his intentions on Wednesday (September 30), while revealing his frustration about not being included in the Lyricist of the Year category at the 2020 BET […]
Houston up-and-comer C.S. Armstrong just signed a major label deal over the summer, but now he’s topping it off with a studio session alongside Dr. Dre. On Tuesday (September 29), Armstrong took to Twitter to share a photo in the studio with the West Coast legend, crediting Dre as his mentor. “Never gets old,” he […]
Model Chrissy Teigen and husband John Legend revealed the loss of their baby boy on Wednesday night (September 30). Teigen had a miscarriage after being hospitalized on Sunday (September 27) for excessive bleeding. The couple had already picked out the name Jack to join their two children Luna and Miles. “We are shocked and in […]
Tory Lanez is still under heavy scrutiny for his alleged involvement in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting incident earlier this year. Although initially silent on what exactly happened on July 12, Lanez dropped an entire album called DAYSTAR on September 25 primarily dedicated to declaring his innocence. Throughout the 17-track project, he insinuated he was […]
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word Stan as “an extremely or excessively enthusiastic and devoted fan” — and of course, it all started with Eminem. Following the 2000 hit “Stan,” which chronicles the life of an obsessed fan, the word ultimately made its way into popular slang and was added to the dictionary in April […]
Interview – Consequence held an album listening party via Zoom for his forthcoming EP Things Are Different Now on Monday (September 28). After revealing he’d been diagnosed with lupus in June, the Tribe Called Quest affiliate ended up talking about J Dilla, Q-Tip (his cousin) and Kanye West as producers, who he considers three of the […]
Los Angeles, CA – It looks like a congratulations is in order for Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty. According to TMZ, the multi-platinum rapper gave birth to their first child in Los Angeles on Wednesday (September 30), although the baby’s sex and name have yet to be divulged. Nicki announced the pregnancy in […]
Interview – Paul Wall is widely known for two things: raw, Southern Hip Hop and icy, custom grills. Since 1998, Wall and his business partner Johnny Dang — who met the Houston rap icon when he was working at a local flea market — have crafted elaborate grills under the Grillz umbrella for everyone from […]
South Coast Music Group, which backed DaBaby in his rise to Hip Hop stardom, secured another major label deal for one of its artists. According to Billboard, SCMG’s Toosii signed with Capitol Records and its president Jeff Vaughn. “I couldn’t see myself anywhere else,” Toosii told Billboard. “It’s like it was fate. To meet Jeff […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine was evidently looking to get in shape — but not the old-fashioned way. According to The Shade Room, who recently spoke to the controversial rapper, the 24-year-old Brooklyn native overindulged in caffeine and took one too many Hydroxycuts, the powerful diet pill. “Tekashi was hospitalized two days ago in Florida after he had […]
Master P has repeatedly proven what a savvy entrepreneur he is. Whether it’s his vision behind No Limit Records or the new line of Uncle P’s food products, the Southern Hip Hop mogul clearly has a knack for business. On Thursday (October 1), P shared an Instagram post of himself holding up two boxes of […]
Rihanna‘s second annual Savage X Fenty Show is going to be a good ass time. The show premieres on Amazon Prime this Friday (October 2), but Rihanna released a sneak peek for the Navy one day ahead of time. The special will include performances from Roddy Ricch, Big Sean, King Combs, Mustard and more, while […]
The Lakers are going up against the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals, and Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and 2 Chainz are among those pretty confident that Los Angeles will bring it home. 2 Chainz was at Kanye’s Wyoming ranch on Wednesday (September 30) watching Game 1, and based on what they saw – LeBron […]
21 Savage discussed his ongoing immigration case on an episode of Big Bank and DJ Scream’s show Big Facts. While the Slaughter Gang rapper doubted he’d be deported, he noted he’ll still be in a great financial shape if he’s forced to leave the United States. “I don’t think they gonna do that, but if […]
Los Angeles, CA – Dr. Dre has reportedly scored a major win in his divorce from Nicole Young. According to TMZ, a judge has denied Young’s request for $1.5 million to pay for her every day needs, including security, and rejected her request to “accelerate” her request for $5 million to cover her lawyer fees. […]
October gets off to a fast start as the first New Music Friday of the month is loaded with star power. The high-profile releases include 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s Savage Mode II, Westside Gunn’s long-awaited Shady Records debut, YG’s latest album and the return of Bryson Tiller. The lineup also features Lupe Fiasco trying […]
Los Angeles, CA – With the first days of October upon us, HipHopDX is here to roll out the top single releases for the first new music Friday of the fall season. This week’s releases are packed with versatility and out-of-the-box collaborations. Check out our standout list followed by our honorable mentions below. Fivio Foreign […]
Four and a half years after its Valentine’s Day 2016 release, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie‘s debut mixtape Artist has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry of America. Reacting to the news in a post on Monday (September 28), A Boogie reflected on the achievement and thanked his fans for helping him get there. […]
A$AP Rocky and Tyler, the Creator are the stars of the newest Gucci Tailoring campaign that’s as quirky and colorful as they are. The ad spot premiered on Tuesday (September 29), featuring both rappers attending a dinner party at iconic musician Iggy Pop’s California home. The trio dance and goof around for the 90-second clip […]
Justin Timberlake is cooking up some new music with his longtime producer Timbaland. The multi-platinum selling singer shared a Twitter video of him and Timbo listening to a beat in the studio on Monday (September 28). “Back together again @Timbaland,” he wrote. Back together again ?? @Timbaland pic.twitter.com/NtKQIWUf5g — Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) September 28, 2020 […]
Wealth is paying a grand every time you want to get your hair cut, and that’s exactly the kind of lifestyle King Combs is living. Diddy’s youngest son gave celebrity barber Marcus Phillip Hatch a shout out on the ‘Gram after his lineup on Tuesday (September 29), revealing the insane cost he comes out of […]
Benny The Butcher and Hit-Boy‘s collaborative album Burden of Proof just got a little more exciting thanks to confirmation of a Lil Wayne appearance. On Tuesday (September 29), the Griselda rapper took to Instagram to preview a new song that features Weezy. Benny’s caption also addressed the fact the song had already leaked, which is […]
Drake is feeling appreciative of his friendship with DJ Khaled, to the point of blessing him with a diamond-encrusted pendant. Khaled posted a video to Instagram on Tuesday (September 29) showing off a custom chain that Drizzy had sent him. The piece is a nod to their respective OVO and We The Best labels, featuring […]
Hip Hop watched Tuesday night’s (September 29) presidential debate with the world and wasn’t too happy with what they saw from Donald Trump. Frank Ocean chimed in afterward urging people to make sure they’re registered and to get out and vote come Election Day (November 3). “It all feels fake. The problem’s that it’s not,” […]
Joey Bada$$ gave fans an appetizer with his three-song bundle The Light Pack over the summer, but it looks like his long-awaited album is just around the corner. On Tuesday (September 29), the Brooklyn rapper provided an update on his upcoming project via Twitter. “My album fire,” he wrote. “85% done w. See y’all soon. […]
Machine Gun Kelly‘s alternative-rock pivot is paying off. Just days after releasing his Tickets To My Downfall album, MGK returns on Wednesday (September 30) with five new tracks and an acoustic version to his “Bloody Valentine” single as part of the LP’s deluxe edition. More than a decade into his career, the Cleveland native is […]
Royce Da 5’9 consistently delivers well polished bars. From his work on 2018’s Book of Ryan to his most recent album The Allegory, Nickle Nine’s catalog is a shining example of what many MCs aspire to be. But evidently not everybody recognizes his lyrical genius — and certainly not the BET Hip Hop Awards. On Tuesday (September 29), […]
Interview – Paul Wall is perhaps the most polite rapper anyone will ever come across. His Southern upbringing taught him to use “ma’am” and “sir” when addressing people and he’s quick to offer a thank you whenever a compliment is lobbed his way. But it does take a certain type of professionalism to make it […]
Travis Scott may have found success with his recent McDonald’s collaboration, but he’s now facing some potential legal drama. According to Page Six, Scott and his Cactus Jack label are being sued in federal court by video game controller company KontrolFreek for ripping off a controller design. The company claims when the Astroworld star performed a series […]