Chicago, IL – Protest music from 1988 still rings true today. After announcing their return to social media on Saturday (May 30), hacktivist group Anonymous set their targets on the Minneapolis Police Department for their “many crimes” and the Chicago Police Department. According to various reports on social media, the group allegedly hacked the radio […]
As demonstrations and protests continue throughout the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody, Russ is using his platform for a good cause. The “Best On Earth” artist reposted an image of him from 2017, where he donned a black T-shirt which read, “If You Want To Change The System Speak Up […]
Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America. In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed that Hov called him on Saturday, not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd. “I […]
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Killer Mike delivered an impassioned speech at the Atlanta mayor’s press conference on Friday night (May 29), pleading with his hometown to stop destroying their own city. Eminem, who just hours before resurrected the Revival track “Untouchable” to encourage people to “speak up” against police brutality, caught the […]
SAINt JHN‘s 2016 track “ROSES” has had a huge resurgence of success in recent months after Kazakh producer Imanbek remixed it, and now Future‘s looking to make it even bigger. On Friday (May 29), the pair released another official remix to the song, with Future delivering both melodies and bars with his contribution. As the […]
As protests and demonstrations took place across the country on Friday night (May 29) in the wake of the death of George Floyd, Beyoncé made an urgent plea for justice. “We need justice for George Floyd,” the megastar said. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. We’re broken and we’re disgusted. We cannot normalize […]
As protests and violence continue to spread across numerous American cities in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Billie Eilish wrote an impassioned statement on Instagram to condemn white people who aren’t willing to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. Or rather, people who don’t want to escape their White Lives Matter mindset. “I’ve […]
New York, NY – When Quando Rondo tells RealStreetRadio he’s for the trenches, he says it with so much conviction. The 21-year-old doesn’t care about making it big so long as he’s putting on for the hood. Not only does that mindset come from his time running around the streets of Savannah, GA, it also […]
Meek Mill took a moment to sadly remind his followers that issues with police brutality are certainly not new. On Wednesday (May 27), amid growing outrage over George Floyd’s police killing, Meek shared a photo of the aftermath of an encounter with cops in his days before fame. With a swollen eye and multiple bandages […]
After YK Osiris went viral with his boxing match against Lil Tjay, he had plans to hop back in the ring again. On Thursday (May 28), the “Worth It” singer announced he would be taking on Trippie Redd on Instagram Live the following day (May 29). Tekashi 6ix9ine and DJ Akademiks even got added on […]
David Banner expressed his pride in the black community for the response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. After protests took place around the country, the veteran rapper/producer shared his perspective on the demonstrations following Floyd’s death. “So many times we criticize each other and always talk about the negative things about […]
Lil Wayne, who sparked controversy for his comments about the police killing of George Floyd, has announced his next episode of Young Money Radio. Dr. Dre and White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci have been booked for the program, which is scheduled to broadcast on Friday (May 29) at 7 p.m. Eastern. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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,& […]
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 – 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 […]
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 […]
The world is changing all around us, but some things remain constant, among them Rosalía’s ability to release a total club banger every few months. Today, it’s “TKN,” the Spanish flamenco-pop singer’s new collaboration with Travis Scott. The two previously linked up for a remix of Scott’s “Highest in the Room,” and now, Rosalía is […]
If sports fans ever wanted to know what some of their favorite athletes are listening to, Lil Baby has them covered. On Wednesday (May 27), the Quality Control signee announced the launch of his My Turn playlist series, which will be updated bi-weekly and feature songs curated by athletes of his choosing. In addition to […]
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist have reunited for their second collaborative project, Alfredo. The 10-track album serves as a follow-up to 2018’s Fetti, their joint tape with Curren$y. Ahead of its release, the seasoned Hip Hop vets have shared a visual for the inaugural single, “1985.” Directed by Nick Walker, the video places Gibbs and […]
JAY-Z and Roc Nation have been vocal in their efforts for prison reform. Earlier this year, they began the fight for reform at Mississippi’s Parchman Penitentiary. Now, the lawyer hired by Hov’s company to spearhead the battle has filed an additional suit in the matter, independent of Roc Nation but in the same fight. On […]
Donald Trump’s team used T.I.’s 2008 single “Whatever You Like” for a Joe Biden diss earlier this week. Now, a rep for Tip has responded. The statement reads in part, “The video distorts lyrics from his #1 charting song by misrepresenting the lyrics through text language and distortion of his recorded voice. It goes without […]
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 25-year orbit, Roc Marciano has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most influential artists. He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017 and his latest Marcielago last December. The Los Angeles resident is also an extension of Long Island, New York’s rich […]
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Marshall Mathers EP, Eminem participated in a live chat with his fans Spotify on Wednesday (May 27). As he fielded the hundreds, maybe thousands, of questions that scrolled by, he made it a point to answer at least one. When asked who he thought the most underrated rapper […]
When 46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody on May 25, the Houston hip-hop community lost one of their own. Before moving to Minneapolis in 2018, Floyd lived in Houston, where he was active in the rap scene, the Houston Chronicle reports. Most notably, he worked with the Screwed Up Click, the collective led by […]
RTJ4 will be Run The Jewels’ first LP released on a major label after the two signed a deal with BMG. In an interview with Billboard, El-P and Killer Mike — as well as the team around them — detailed why the duo made the big move following their success as independent artists. “The truth […]