Los Angeles, CA – Nick Cannon has accepted a position as a morning show host at Power 106 FM in Los Angeles. The move comes after J Cruz made his exit and landed at REAL 92.3 for an afternoon slot. In a recent interview with Variety, Cannon calls the job a “dream come true.” “One […]
Lil Pump has pulled some pretty outrageous stunts during his time in the public spotlight. There was that time he urinated all over a pile of British banknotes, his fib about the Harvard commencement speech, and who could forget his recent gas station antics? Now, the 18-year-old chart-topping rapper is saying he’s quitting drugs — […]
As promised, Drake has shared two new singles to celebrate the Toronto Raptors’ NBA Championship, which he’s dubbed “The Best In The World Pack.” The first song is titled “Omertá” — the Italian code of silence and honor — appears to be written recently. Throughout the track, he talks about his upcoming Las Vegas residency, […]
Imagine minding your own business as you patiently (or not so patiently) wait for a flight when suddenly, ‘Is that André 3000 playing a flute?’ Nah. It can’t be.’ But then — surprise — it is! That’s exactly what happened to NPR radio producer Antonia Cereijido. She was blown away when she spotted (who she believed […]
Diddy and model Cassie dated off and on for over 10 years, but permanently ended their relationship last year. Cassie ultimately moved on with fitness guru Alex Fine, while Diddy grieved the death of his ex-girlfriend and mother of his children, Kim Porter, who passed away unexpectedly in November 2018. But, it appears Diddy harbors no […]
New York City, NY – Following up their 2018 self-titled EP, Jamo Gang — the trio of Ras Kass, El Gant, and J57) have announced their debut LP Walking With Lions will be dropping this fall a brand new deal with Fat Beats Records. In anticipation, they’ve released a brand new single, “Francis Scott Key.” […]
Annecy, France – Fans of The Boondocks can rejoice as it appears that 2020 will bring a new season of the critically acclaimed animated series — with creator Aaron McGruder back at the helm. As first reported by Variety, the announcement was made on Wednesday (June 12) by Sony Animated Pictures president Kristine Belson during […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle’s philanthropic work will be recognized at the annual BET Awards, which are scheduled to take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 23. On Thursday (June 13), BET announced the late MC and entrepreneur will be posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award at the ceremony. “As […]
Chicago’s Jean Deaux, who is perhaps best known for collaborating with artists such as Saba and Isaiah Rashad, has dropped an EP titled Empathy. The project is her follow-up to 2018’s Krash, which dropped last October. The Hip Hop and R&B dual threat’s new EP features contributions from Kehlani, Duckwrth, Terrace Martin and ROMderful. Production […]
Los Angeles, CA – The Flint water crisis has been going on since 2014, with residents of the Michigan city affected by lead-tainted water and associated health issues. Criminal charges against eight officials involved in the crisis were recently dropped, but this scandal is not going to be forgotten any time soon. A film about […]
It appears Chris Brown is still keeping tabs on his ex Karrueche Tran. The controversial singer caused a stir on social media with his reaction to an Instagram photo of Karrueche and her current boyfriend Victor Cruz. Breezy took multiple shots at Cruz’s clothing in the comments of the former New York Giants wide receiver’s […]
Los Angeles, CA – Singer-songwriter tour de force Eric Bellinger is keeping the Rebirth II vibes strong going into Summer ’19 with his “Type A Way” video. Co-starring the talents of Chris Brown and OG Parker, the Aarad and Yoshi-directed visual sets the scene for a digital dalliance involving a wide array of beautiful women. […]
J. Cole and his Dreamville crew are giving fans a taste of what’s to come on the much-anticipated Revenge Of The Dreamers III compilation. The label has released two new singles, “Got Me” and “Down Bad,” off the upcoming project. “Got Me” features Dreamville roster members Ari Lennox and Omen. The two are joined on […]
Lil Kim is adding executive producer to her list of credentials. The veteran MC will serve as an EP and star in VH1’s upcoming reality series Girls Cruise. On Monday (June 10), the network shared a preview of the show featuring Kim, TLC’s Chilli, Mya and more. The teaser displays the Queen Bee as the […]
CyHi The Prynce says he and Kanye West have multiple projects in the works, and fans won’t be waiting much longer to hear them. In a new interview, the southern lyricist claims the music is supposed to drop “in less than three months.” However, CyHi stayed mum on whether or not one of the upcoming […]
Washington, D.C. – The inaugural Native Tongue Fest: Celebrating 30 Years Of Hip Hop event gets underway next month in Washington, D.C. According to a press release, the goal is to honor three decades of Hip Hop with performances from some of the original Native Tongues crew members. Performers on the bill include Jungle Brothers, Monie […]
New York, NY – Forever 21 fired off a cryptic tweet on Tuesday (June 11) indicating the company had teamed up with the recently revamped Baby Phat brand. The post featured video of an old school pink pager with a note that read, “TXT ME BAK, XOXO K.L.S.” K.L.S., of course, are the initials of […]
New York, NY – 50 Cent is ending the series run of his hit show Power in grandiose fashion at the World’s Most Famous Arena. The show’s network Starz announced in a press release and 50 revealed on his Instagram on Friday (June 7) that the season premiere and festivities will occur August 20 at Madison […]
Los Angeles, CA – Back in late April, YG unveiled the strikingly cinematic video for “Stop Snithcin” capturing his portrayal of a runaway slave leading a revolt against a plantation full of snitches. Not even two months later, he’s recruited buzzing North Carolina rapper Da Baby for the “Stop Snitchin (Remix)” video directed by Cole […]
Baton Rouge, LA – A Baton Rouge man believed to be responsible for a 2016 drive-by shooting involving NBA YoungBoy has been arrested. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office website, Trulondrick Norman was taken into custody on Monday (June 10) on charges of second-degree attempted murder. WBRZ reports the shooting took place on […]
Lil Duval wants to “change the narrative” with his latest Charlamagne Tha God-assisted single, “Black Men Don’t Cheat.” The comedian, rapper and R&B artist first gained musical success after his single “Smile (Living My Best Life)” landed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart last year. Duval took to Twitter on Wednesday (June 12) to push the single. […]
Hip Hop powerhouse Future has released the second single and first video for “Government Official” from his latest EP Save Me. Future initially teased the video on his Instagram on June 1. It which was shot in Sweden, according to the post’s location stamp. View this post on Instagram GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL. 7777777 A post shared […]
Yung Miami has recently been dealing with pregnancy rumors. As it turns out, they were true. In a preview of the upcoming City Girls documentary Point Blank Period Part 2, Miami announces she’s pregnant with her second child. The clip, which was uploaded to Instagram, shows her revealing the news to Quality Control’s Pierre “Pee” […]
Brooklyn, NY – Viceland has added another rapper to its lineup of television hosts. The network has announced the premiere date and released a trailer for its new series Danny’s House, which is hosted by Danny Brown. The Detroit-bred MC’s upcoming show is scheduled to premiere July 17 at 10 p.m. Eastern. The series is […]
The ‘Gram – Diehard Nas fans have been put on high alert. The Hip Hop icon and business mogul gave a warning signal his Instagram account on Tuesday (June 11) that the long-awaited second edition of his beloved The Lost Tapes is on deck. The revelation is in a short video clip of the camera zoomed […]
It looks like the release date of Dreamville’s Revenge Of The Dreamers III compilation is quickly approaching. J. Cole and most of the label’s roster have changed their profile picture, as seen below, sparking hype for the highly anticipated album. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/wHH4SSDb3B — Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) June 11, 2019 Cole, Ari Lennox, EarthGang, J.I.D, Bas, […]
Los Angeles, CA – The man Lil Xan pulled a gun on at a Los Angeles gas station on Friday (June 7) reported the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department and now the Robbery-Homicide Division has stepped in, TMZ reports. Authorities are currently investigating the 22-year-old rapper, born Nicholas Diego Leanos, for assault with […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Newark, New Jersey-bred DJ/producer A-$harp, who considers himself a weed connoisseur, has recruited North Philly’s Stoneface and Black Market Militia’s William Cooper for his new “Crystal Therapy” video. Filmed and edited by John L., the visual expertly captures the trio engaging in an epic smoke session, burning the finest crystallized bud. “This […]
Houston, TX – As the Hip Hop community continues to mourn the passing of Bushwick Bill, the late rapper’s Geto Boys bandmate Scarface is shifting the group’s legacy into politics in their hometown of Houston. Scarface, 48, revealed Instagram on Saturday (June 8) that he will run his first campaign pushing for a seat in […]
New York City, NY – Kevin Hart is being sued by a woman who claims his security detail “violently” collided with her on a New York City sidewalk, resulting in serious facial fractures. According to TMZ, Carmen Marrero was knocked to the ground by Hart’s bodyguards after the comedian was exiting a building following a […]