From the molten gold rivers to crooning inside a revolving cycle of the cosmos, everything about KATIE’s song and video for “Remember” (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) screams extraterrestrial. The alluring record is the first single off of the Korea-born, New Jersey-raised burgeoning singer’s debut album, LOG. View this post on Instagram !!! Remember ft @tydollasign […]
New York, NY – The line to get to the Black Ink shop on 125th Street in Harlem, New York, stretches around the block. This isn’t something that’s unusual, on its own — the popularity of the hit VH1 show, Black Ink Crew, and all its ancillary spin-offs have put the chain of tattoo shops […]
Thurz has followed up his Prince-inspired single “777-9311” with a new song titled “Long Live.” The track sees the former U-N-I member connecting with Grammy-winning producer Jake One, who’s worked with everyone from Rick Ross and Future to Dilated Peoples and De La Soul. “The track is about giving impactful people in my life their […]
Washington, DC – The United States Supreme Court has declined to take the case of Mayhem Mal, a Pennsylvania-based rapper who was convicted of threatening police officers in a song. The Court dismissed his appeal on Monday (April 15), according to the Associated Press. Mal, whose real name is Jamal Knox, and another rapper named […]
The online war between T.I. and Kodak Black wages on. The Pompano Beach-bred rapper dropped a full diss track aimed at the Hustle Gang boss on Monday night (April 15) titled “Expeditiously.” Throughout the song, he tears into Tip and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris. Last week, Tip called out Kodak for the disrespectful comments […]
YBN Cordae, who made a name for himself last year by releasing remixes of J. Cole and Eminem songs, is beginning the rollout for his debut album. The YBN member has announced his first LP will be titled The Lost Boy. Although Cordae didn’t share any other details about the album, he did publicize his […]
Lil Nas X’s popular single “Old Town Road” smashed a streaming record previously held by Drake. The viral hit racked up 143 million streams in the U.S. for the week ending April 11, breaking the record for most in a single week. “Old Town Road” eclipsed Drake’s “In My Feelings,” which previously set the high […]
New York, NY – T.I. and Tiny Harris have endured a plethora of ups and downs throughout their relationship. But despite the drama, they always seem to work it out. During a recent interview with HollywoodLife, Mrs. Harris opened up about the status of their marriage and what makes their love so unique. “Yes, we […]
Indio, CA – In true YG fashion, the Compton-bred artist turned his Coachella set into Boachella Sunday (April 14). As a wholesome gesture, YG empathetically dedicated his entire set to the late Nipsey Hussle. He praised him as the “Black Jesus” and encouraged Coachella’s massive crowd to join him in a moment of silence to […]
Khalid’s sophomore album, Free Spirit, has captured the coveted spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending April 11. It marks the El Paso-bred singer-songwriter’s follow-up to 2018’s Suncity EP and 2017’s American Teen, which catapulted the then-teenager to national recognition. Now 21, the R&B crooner is preparing to embark on the Free Spirit World […]
RealStreetRadio – This week in Hip Hop, Nipsey Hussle‘s Celebration of Life memorial took place at the Staples Center prior to a private funeral in Los Angeles. Also, Drake announced he’s working on his next album. Lastly, Kodak Black responded to T.I. removing his artwork from the Trap Music Museum in Atlanta. Nipsey Hussle Laid […]
RiFF RAFF has followed up his Tangerine Tiger album with a project titled Pink Python. The new release is comprised of nine songs and features an unexpected collaboration with Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Killah Priest. Additional guests include Chief Keef and J-Dawg. Check out RiFF RAFF’s Pink Python stream, cover art and tracklist below. 1. TiP […]
Westside Gunn has teamed up with DJ Shay for a compilation mixtape titled Fourth Rope. The project is a collection of the Griselda Records rapper’s wrestling-themed songs. While it doesn’t contain any new music, the 21-track tape gives fans something to enjoy while they wait on Westside and his Griselda crew’s Shady Records debut. Check […]
San Diego, CA – Crenshaw’s fallen hometown hero Nipsey Hussle was just helping out a friend freshly released from prison when he was gunned down and pronounced dead at 33 on March 31. Suge Knight, who is currently incarcerated at the RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego, believes the Grammy Award-nominated recording artist’s dedication […]
Atlanta, GA – Ayo & Keyz are officially a Grammy Award-winning team. Their work on Cardi B’s “Bickenhead” off her debut studio album Invasion of Privacy earned them a trophy for Best Rap Album at the 61st Grammy Award ceremony this year. Though “Bickenhead” was never an official single for Cardi, it was indeed a […]
The Game continues to publicize his grief over the death of Nipsey Hussle on social media. The West Coast rapper posted an Instagram video of two tattoo artists adding an image of Nipsey to The Game’s skin, honoring his brother from another gang color. The tattoo is located in the middle of The Game’s chest and […]
Bun B and Statik Selektah are teaming up for a collaborative album titled TrillStatik. The two are also letting fans watch the making of the LP by live streaming the recording session. “Announcement!!” Bun wrote. “The Evolution will not be televised… it will be streaming in the palm of your hand! Wednesday April 17th at […]
Los Angeles, CA – LL Cool J scored a substantial legal victory against Guerilla Union, the minds behind the Rock The Bells concert series that ran from 2004 through to 2013. The Hip Hop icon sued the concert promoter for stealing the name of his 1985 song “Rock The Bells.” According to court documents obtained […]
Kevin Abstract has returned, surprising fans with a new solo EP titled ARIZONA baby. The project is his first release since Brockhampton’s Iridescence, which dropped this past September. The RCA Records signee’s latest work is comprised of three songs. Production is handled by Romil Hemnani and Jack Antonoff. The EP is just the beginning of […]
Chance The Rapper and Lil Yachty have joined forces again to gift fans with a new cut titled “Atlanta House Freestyle.” The track steamrolls on and on with tongue-in-cheek rhymes from both rappers. The new song arrives ahead of Chance’s first studio LP, which is scheduled to drop this summer. On Wednesday (April 10), he […]
Los Angeles, CA – ScHoolboy Q quickly followed up the release of his Travis Scott-assisted single “CHopstix” with a new black-and-white video for the song. The Nabil-directed visual begins cinematically, opening on a couple as they enter a grand performance hall where Scott acts as the conductor of an ensemble of strings. The curtain goes […]
Chika has resurfaced with the first official single from her upcoming EP. Titled “No Squares,” the track brilliantly displays the blossoming MC’s immense lyrical prowess and fierce determination to rise to the top. “The song was written from a place of finally seeing that I had something to offer,” Chika tells RealStreetRadio. “I found my […]
Hollywood, CA – Cypress Hill will receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this week. According to a press release, B-Real, Sen Dog, Eric Bobo and DJ Muggs will accept the honor on Thursday (April 18) at 11:30 a.m. PT in front of Green Leaf Restaurant at Eastown on Hollywood Boulevard. George […]
Pistol McFly is scheduled to drop his Road Trip LP on April 26. Ahead of its release, the Dirty Science Records rapper premieres a new video for the album cut “Meditation” on RealStreetRadio. “The song is about staying true to myself in the midst of life in South L.A.,” he tells DX. “Hustling to live, […]
T.I. could barely contain himself after someone suggested he only has “two good songs” in his entire catalog. While vacationing in Maui, the Hustle Gang boss — who is never afraid to share his opinion on a bevy of topics — jumped on Instagram Live to respond to the claim. “If 18 years later, two […]
Billy Ray Cyrus gave Lil Nas X‘s chart-topping, genre-bending single “Old Town Road” a boost of country authenticity by hopping on the official remix. Now, it appears Young Thug is also lending his vocals to the country trap phenomenon. Thugger shared a short snippet of his addition on Tuesday (April 9), tagging both Lil Nas […]
The genre debate over Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” may be far from settled, but one thing is clear — the song’s a hit. The viral single has reached the top spot on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart. The meme-friendly cut ascended from No. 15 to No. 1. “Old Town Road” recently made […]
HBO’s hit series Game Of Thrones is getting a special soundtrack to coincide with its eighth and final season. Columbia Records will release a 14-track compilation titled For The Throne featuring contributions by marquee artists such as Travis Scott, Joey Bada$$ and The Weeknd. A$AP Rocky, SZA, Ty Dolla $ign, Chloe x Halle and the […]
Teairra Mari is continuing her feud with 50 Cent by dropping diss track titled “I Ain’t Got It.” The Love & Hip Hop star’s new song taunts the G-Unit boss over the $30,000 she owes him following a judge’s ruling in her revenge porn lawsuit. Mari uploaded the track with images of 50 begging on […]
Saba and the Pivot Gang are preparing to drop their first LP as a collective. The group will release their debut album You Can’t Sit With Us on April 19. To coincide with the announcement, Pivot Gang have shared a new single: “Bad Boys” featuring Smino. The song is one of the 13 tracks from […]