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How Many Summers Are You Willing To Admit DJ Khaled Has Owned?
Published on: Jul 19, 2020, 12:16 PM Editorial – With summer 2020 already in full swing – musically, at least – we’re about to enter DJ Khaled season. The veteran, Miami-bred Hip Hop producer teased the release of two Drake-assisted singles for this Friday, in the buildup to his 12th studio album Khaled Khaled. Calling on the 6 God comes as no surprise, since the two have enjoyed vintage collaborations in the past.
From Tory Lanez To Freddie Gibbs: 5 Rappers Who Bossed Up During COVID-19 Quarantine
Published on: Jun 24, 2020, 3:40 PM Although the COVID-19 quarantine dealt numerous hard knocks to the music industry, a handful of rappers have flourished more than ever. How they’ve pulled off this string of successes varies as much as some of their hairstyles. But one thing’s certain: this select few has capitalized more than their peers so far this year. Here are five rappers HipHopDX has picked out for living their best quarantine life in spite (or because) of the pandemic.
Big Boi Explains Why He's Only Now Unveiling A Video For 2012's 'Tremendous Damage'
Published on: May 22, 2020, 2:00 PM Big Boi has dug into the vault to release a never-before-seen music video for 2012’s “Tremendous Damage.” Motivated by the death of his father Tony Kearse, the song features Bosko and comes from his Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors album. In an interview with Complex, the Outkast MC explained how the current pandemic led to its release. “So I was in the vault just looking around,” he said. “I shot ‘Tremendous Damage’ years ago, and I never released it.
DJ Akademiks Calls Out Freddie Gibbs For ‘Speaking In Codes’ When Dissing Rappers
Published on: May 22, 2020, 11:30 AM DJ Akademiks has called out Freddie Gibbs for sneak dissing other rappers instead of mentioning them by name – the second time in two days the Hip Hop personality has gone at Gibbs. On Thursday (May 22), Aks tweeted he was sick of the hypocrisy of Gibbs and other rappers tagging “bloggers” like himself but never mentioning each other publicly. “Freddie Gibbs hilarious.. quick asf to say something bout me and @ me on instagram..
Migos Enlist YoungBoy Never Broke Again For 'Need It' Single
Published on: May 22, 2020, 10:32 AM Migos have teamed up with YoungBoy Never Broke Again for a new single titled “Need It.” The track features the four rappers trading flows over a slapping trap instrumental. Produced by Buddah Bless, the beat includes a recurring melody from 50 Cent’s “Get In My Car” off his debut album Get Rich Or Die Tryin’.
Ludacris Drops Lil Wayne-Assisted, Timbaland-Produced 'Silence of the Lambs'
Published on: May 22, 2020, 10:11 AM The short wait is over. Ludacris has officially dropped his new single “Silence Of The Lambs” featuring Lil Wayne, which arrived at midnight on Friday (May 22). Produced by Timbaland, the track kicks off with spooky sounding choir vocals and slightly ominous horns, then drops into the type of bouncy, rhythmically percussive beat the Roll Out (My Business) producer consistently uses. #SilenceOfTheLambs ft.
RZA To Screen 'Shaolin vs Wu Tang' With Live Commentary For 36 Cinema Launch
Published on: May 5, 2020, 1:11 PM RZA is bringing classic films and expert commentary to the world of live streaming. On Friday (May 8), the Wu-Tang Clan luminary will screen the 1983 kung fu film Shaolin vs Wu Tang on a newly-launched platform called 36 Cinema. In an Instagram post shared on Monday (May 5), RZA explained the experience “is designed to live stream movies + provide live commentary + take audience questions.” View this post on Instagram We just launched @36cinema today.
Phonte Chimes In On Robert Downey Jr.'s 'Tropic Thunder' Blackface Controversy
Published on: May 1, 2020, 4:21 PM Mike Jordan/Getty Images for SXSW Phonte has come to the defense of Robert Downey Jr.’s blackface portrayal in Tropic Thunder in the wake of fresh criticism on Twitter.
Beyoncé’s OnlyFans Shoutout - Written By JAY-Z- Reportedly Caused Spike In Site’s Traffic
Published on: May 1, 2020, 2:07 PM Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy Beyoncé’s OnlyFans shoutout on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” has reportedly led to a 15 percent increase in site visits – less than 24 hours after its release. The burgeoning company’s COO Tom Stokely expressed his excitement at the “surprise call-out from Beyoncé,” while acknowledging the recent spate of endorsements from other well-known artists.
Meek Mill Admits He Has History Of Hooking Up With Ugly Women
Published on: Apr 29, 2020, 3:23 PM Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images Meek Mill is embarrassed about some of the women he’s bedded.
Saweetie Celebrates 'My Type' Going Platinum While Announcing New 'Pretty B*tch Music'
Published on: Apr 23, 2020, 3:00 AM Rachel Luna/Getty Images Saweetie celebrated going multi-platinum by promising her fans new music. On Saturday (April 18), the Bay Area MC posted a screenshot on Instagram of her hit single “My Type” officially achieving the RIAA certification. The image confirms the 2019 digital single reached two million units on April 16 this year.
Gucci Mane Laughs At Meme That Pokes Fun At Him Killing Jeezy Associate
Published on: Apr 20, 2020, 9:35 AM Prince Williams/Getty Images Gucci Mane had a good laugh at a meme parodying the night he shot and killed Jeezy’s friend and associate, Pookie Loc. On Sunday night (April 19), the Atlanta rap mogul shared a popular meme on Instagram of a man acrobatically shooting a would-be intruder. The short clip depicts the man running down a staircase firing two toy pistols, before executing a dive-and-roll and continuing to fire.
50 Cent Sends Out Apologies To Whomever It May Concern
Published on: Apr 19, 2020, 9:10 AM Michael Tran/FilmMagic 50 Cent has issued a non-apology apology to everyone he’s ever offended. On Friday (April 17), the Hip Hop mogul and master of trolling shared a message on Instagram written as an apology but lacking any remorse. The empty apology was directed at everyone and no one in particular. “i want to apologize to you, if i have offended you over the years,” he wrote. “I would say i’m sorry but i’m not a sorry person.
Chris Brown Catches A Break In Alleged Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Published on: Apr 18, 2020, 9:35 AM Paras Griffin/Getty Images Chris Brown has avoided a sexual assault lawsuit after his unnamed accuser filed for a dismissal. The Jane Doe in question alleged she was assaulted inside the platinum-selling R&B star’s home. Details of when the incident allegedly occurred haven’t been revealed to the public. According to The Blast, the Jane Doe filed for the case’s dismissal on behalf of all parties.
Big Sean & Jhené Aiko Pretend Like They Don't Know What OnlyFans Is
Published on: Apr 17, 2020, 9:44 AM Getty Images/Tommaso Boddi On-again, off-again couple Big Sean and Jhené Aiko acted like they’ve never heard of the social media subscription service OnlyFans during a recent Instagram Live session. On Thursday (April 16), the pair playfully chatted and teased each other in an attempt to quell quarantine boredom for over an hour. But toward the end, Sean toyed with idea of Aiko revealing a little more to her fans than usual.
Nicki Minaj Is Still 'Mrs. Petty' Despite Social Media Name Change
Published on: Apr 15, 2020, 10:11 AM Instagram/Nicki Minaj After Nicki Minaj switched up her name on social media, fans thought her marriage might be on the rocks. But according to Page Six, all is well with the newlyweds. “Nicki Minaj is still with her man,” a source close to the artist reportedly said. “It’s just business as usual for her highness as she prepares to release new music.” Fans began speculating whether Nicki split from husband Kenneth Petty after she replaced “Mrs.
Big K.R.I.T. & Cardo Got Wingz Salute Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Kush & OJ’ On Its 10-Year Anniversary
Published on: Apr 14, 2020, 4:16 PM Prince Williams/FilmMagic It’s been exactly 10 years since the arrival of Wiz Khalifa’s trailblazing debut mixtape Kush & Orange Juice. To celebrate the critically acclaimed breakthrough project, Wiz is releasing a collectible vinyl edition via Rostrum Records on Friday (April 17). The double LP release contains two cloudy green 180-gram discs and comes wrapped in ziplock shrink wrap along with an orange-scented juice carton gatefold.
O.T. Genasis Apologizes To Keyshia Cole While Issuing A Threat - Then Deletes It
Published on: Apr 14, 2020, 11:30 AM Jeff Hahne/Getty Images O.T. Genasis attempted to end his bizarre beef with Keyshia Cole – with an apology and a threat. On Monday (April 14), the Atlanta-born rapper responded to Cole’s latest mocking tweets by attempting an apology via Instagram and then deleting it.
Chance The Rapper, DJ Khaled, Kelly Rowland & More Join BET’s COVID-19 Telethon
Published on: Apr 22, 2020, 5:30 PM New York, NY – Thanks to JAY-Z and TIDAL, members and non-members alike can stream BET’s Saving Our Selves for free. Performances include Alicia Keys with a special tribute to New York City and a Gospel moment with Kirk Franklin featuring Fantasia, Jonathan McReynolds, Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson and Melvin Crispell III.
Will & Jaden Smith Chop It Up With Joyner Lucas On Snapchat
Published on: Apr 10, 2020, 10:32 AM Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Netflix Joyner Lucas’s tribute video to Will Smith brought them together over Snapchat – thanks to Jaden Smith. On Wednesday (April 8), Will hosted Joyner on his new Snapchat series Will From Home. The pair chopped it up at length about the video for “Will,” in which Joyner paid homage to his role model by recreating some of his most iconic characters.
Freddie Gibbs Drops Hilarious New Hat Merch
Published on: Apr 9, 2020, 1:28 PM Getty Images for Interscope Records/Cassidy Sparrow/ Freddie Gibbs has a new hat line. The Gary, Indiana-bred rapper quietly launched the Good Crack brand, which includes a website where fans can purchase two different dad hats.
Megan Thee Stallion Encourages Healthcare 'Hotties' To Drop Their Cash App
Published on: Apr 9, 2020, 11:23 AM Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion is offering a financial lifeline to healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Wednesday (April 9), Hot Girl Meg invited so-called healthcare “hotties” to drop their Cash App details on Twitter. To receive the assistance, they’d need to comment their Cash App name – a unique username known as a $Cashtag – and use the hashtag #HottiesAtHome.
Belly Opens Up About Battle With Depression & PTSD
Published on: Apr 8, 2020, 9:29 AM Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Belly has opened up about his struggles with depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In an Instagram post shared on the Palestinian-Canadian rapper’s birthday (April 7), Belly revealed how mentally and physically difficult a time he’s had in recent years. “The last couple years have been fucked up for me in almost every way,” he wrote. I’ve been in and out of therapy for over a year(depression, PTSD).
Juelz Santana’s Wife Petitions To Free Him From Jail Early
Published on: Apr 7, 2020, 2:14 PM Johnny Nunez/WireImage Juelz Santana’s wife Kimbella is petitioning for his early prison release in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The Diplomats member has currently served 13 months of a 27-month sentence he received in December 2018. He was incarcerated in March that year for unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance while passing through Newark Liberty International Airport.
Lil Yachty Pays Fan $500 To Drink His Own Pee On Instagram Live
Published on: Apr 7, 2020, 9:43 AM Getty Images/Frazer Harrison Lil Yachty paid a fan $500 to drink their own urine on Instagram Live. A clip of the stunt was posted on Sunday (April 5) and finds the fan filling his glass with pee from the toilet instead of producing it on the spot. Lil Boat is genuinely excited by what’s about to go down, saying, “I got 500 for that.
Kodak Black Announces 'Kill Bill' Album From Prison
Published on: Apr 6, 2020, 4:05 PM Cindy Ord/Getty Images Kodak Black has announced a new project titled Kill Bill — despite being stuck inside prison. The incarcerated rapper shared the info with a fan-made, photoshopped image comparing him to the late NBA legend Kobe Bryant on Saturday (April 4). No release date for the new project was given. “#KillBill Coming Real Soon,” he wrote on Twitter.
Royce Da 5'9 Brings His 'Allegory' Lyrics To Vevo's Ctrl Series
Published on: Apr 6, 2020, 10:03 AM Brooklyn, NY – Royce Da 5’9 has brought two songs off his critically successful The Allegory album to Vevo’s Ctrl series. The veteran Detroit lyricist premiered live performance videos of “Overcomer” and “Thou Shall” last week. The latter was accompanied by a fiery feature from fellow Detroit MC Kid Vishis who appears on the original track. View this post on Instagram I told y’all.. Everything is coming to the light now..
Cardi B Donates 20K Vegan Meal Supplements To NYC Healthcare Workers
Published on: Apr 5, 2020, 11:19 AM Prince Williams/Wireimage New York, NY – Cardi B is helping New York City’s overburdened health care workers stay nourished during the coronavirus pandemic. The Bronx-born star donated 20,000 bottles of the plant-based vegan supplement OWYN to local hospitals. TMZ reports the aid is aimed at helping medical professionals and ambulance crews, many of whom often fail to eat during 12-hour (or longer) shifts.
DJ Clark Kent Confesses His Sneakerhead Sins
Published on: Apr 4, 2020, 8:30 AM (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Jenn-Air ) DJ Clark Kent appears to have seen the error of his sneakerhead ways in a moment of quarantine-induced clarity. On Thursday (April 2), the veteran Hip Hop DJ and producer shared the realization on Twitter, describing his sneaker-hoarding habit more like an addiction. “Being locked in the house because of Covid-19, has given me serious clarity about these damn sneakers,” he wrote. “This is a sickness.
Problem Drops 'A Compton Story' Short Film Narrated By Mike Epps & Produced By TDE’s Punch
Published on: Apr 3, 2020, 1:59 PM Compton, CA – Problem has released a new short film called A Compton Story exclusively through TIDAL. Narrated by Mike Epps and executive produced by TDE’s Punch, the project is written, directed and produced by the Compton-bred rapper who also plays the central character.
Hot 97's DJ Camilo Donates Over 10K Pizza Pies To Local Hospitals & Gets Salute From Fat Joe & Fabolous
Published on: Apr 3, 2020, 10:27 AM Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images Queens, NY – Hot 97’s DJ Camilo is donating and delivering pizza pies from his local restaurant Slice Astoria to local hospital staff in Queens, New York. Since asking the public to pitch in and offering to match every donation, Camilo has provided over 10,000 pies. The effort caught the attention of New York rappers Fat Joe and Fabolous who praised Camilo for his initiative and encouraged the support to continue.
Plies Calls Out CEOs Who Let Their Employees Risk Coronavirus For Minimum Wage
Published on: Apr 1, 2020, 10:46 AM Plies has condemned CEOs for not paying enough to employees who risk coronavirus infection daily. The longtime Florida rapper and label owner delivered the short video rant via Instagram on Tuesday (March 31) after some of the realities of the pandemic dawned on him. “I woke up this morning and I thought about it, and I said, ‘Yeah y’all. This shit about ‘we the richest country in the world’ – I get all of that!” he said.
Madlib Willing To Do A Beat Battle With Alchemist By His Side?
Published on: Apr 1, 2020, 9:04 AM Scott Dudelson/Getty Image After Alchemist poured cold water on the idea of beat battling Madlib on Instagram Live – preemptively admitting defeat – Madlib himself has chimed in. The veteran Hip Hop producer posted a Twitter response to the ongoing discussion on Tuesday (March 31). He affirmed his respect for Alchemist’s production skills while toying with the idea of the two teaming up.
Lauren London, Snoop Dogg, Meek Mill, T.I. & More Remember Nipsey Hussle One Year After His Death
Published on: Mar 31, 2020, 6:08 PM Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images The Hip Hop community is remembering Nipsey Hussle a year after he was fatally shot in front of his Los Angeles clothing store. Lauren London, widow and mother to his son Kross Asghedom, posted two photos to Instagram earlier this month leading up to the anniversary. “Honorable. Powerful. Beautiful You Are,” she wrote. “Miss you every second of every day and even in my sleep. Until we are together again ….
Netflix Pledges $100M To Assist Film, Television & Music Industries
Published on: Mar 31, 2020, 10:13 AM Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Netflix is putting up $100 million to help on-set professionals who are out of work because of the coronavirus, offering assistance to the film, television and music industries. The streaming giant announced the fund is to “help with hardship in the creative community.” The majority of funding will go toward the production teams and crews involved in now-halted projects.
Ice Cube Plotting A Reality-Style, Corona-Free BIG3 Tournament
Published on: Mar 30, 2020, 3:40 PM Gregory Shamus/Big3/Getty Images Ice Cube just might have the cure to fill the NBA season void – a reality show version of the BIG3 made with the producers of Big Brother. On Monday (March 30), Cube responded to the host of ESPN’s The Jump Rachel Nichols’ interview with former Boston Celtics’ teammates Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins who were discussing the show’s concept. “@Rachel__Nichols always shows love to @thebig3,” he wrote.
Gucci Mane Announces 1017 Compilation Album 'Cold Day In Hell'
Published on: Mar 30, 2020, 2:23 PM Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Gucci Mane has announced a new compilation album titled Cold Day In Hell, which will arrive on his Atlanta label 1017 Eskimo Records. Guwop shared the ice and snow-themed cover art for the project on his Instagram, which features dollar bills, snowflakes and menacing polar bears in front of the Atlanta skyline.
Mozzy Announces 'Beyond Bulletproof' Album
Published on: Mar 28, 2020, 8:00 AM Steve Jennings/FilmMagic Los Angeles, CA – Sacramento rapper Mozzy is returning for his fifth studio album, Beyond Bulletproof. To accompany the announcement, he’s released a music video for his new single “I Ain’t Perfect” featuring Los Angeles-based R&B artist Blxst. Throughout the video, Mozzy raps over a laid back, guitar-assisted trap instrumental, delving into the struggles of overcoming pain and hardship when living in desperate circumstances.
E-40 Announces 'The Curb Commentator' EP Series
Published on: Mar 27, 2020, 10:37 AM E-40 will be releasing a bi-monthly EP series titled The Curb Commentator. The veteran Bay Area rapper and business mogul made the announcement on social media along with the cover art for the first EP, Channel 1. In the photo, Forty Water is suited up while sporting a beanie and his diamond-studded ‘Forty Water’ chain as he sits behind a news desk as an anchor for a sports television network. A bottle of E.Cuarenta – E-40’s tequila brand – sits to his left.
Tory Lanez Accused Of Snuffing R&B Singer Joshua Benoit - & Running
Published on: Mar 26, 2020, 11:53 AM Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Tory Lanez appears to be quick at dishing out punches – and just as fast at fleeing the scene. R&B singer Joshua Benoit posted an Instagram video of a heated Lanez launching a punch at his face. In the caption, he says Lanez ran immediately. Benoit also claims he repeatedly tried to contact Lanez regarding the incident to no avail. “Yo @torylanez you’re going to sucker punch me and run out after?” Benoit wrote.
Joyner Lucas Asks 'Is This Real Life?' After Will Smith Responds To His 'Will' Video
Published on: Mar 26, 2020, 5:00 AM Joyner Lucas has paid homage to Will Smith with the release of a new music video titled “Will.” The song is the eighth single off his long awaited debut studio album ADHD. The video takes viewers through Big Willie’s iconic career, spanning his evolution from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air 2019’s Aladdin.
TIDAL Launching Free Hip Hop & R&B Livestreams For Non-Members
Published on: Mar 25, 2020, 1:28 PM To help combat the quarantine blues, TIDAL is bringing exclusive, free video livestreams to screens worldwide. Both members and non-members will be able to enjoy 12-hour streams of recorded live performances from a wide range of artists, including JAY-Z, J. Cole, Meek Mill, 21 Savage, Beyoncé, Rihanna and many more.
T.I. Announces 'Rhythm + Flow' Season 2
Published on: Mar 25, 2020, 11:00 AM Rich Fury/Getty Images T.I. announced via Twitter that Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow is returning for a second season. “Excited to announce that @rhythmflow will back for Season 2!!!” he tweeted. “Things aren’t easy right now, so let’s show the world some love.
Jeezy Explains To Charlamagne Tha God How Rappers Can Avoid Being Killed In Their Own Hoods
Published on: Mar 24, 2020, 4:47 PM Hawkinsville, GA – Jeezy has offered some insight into how rappers who came up from streets can avoid getting killed. While speaking to Charlamagne Tha God in Jeezy’s former Hawkinsville, Georgia neighborhood, the former drug dealer-turned-Hip Hop heavyweight explains how constantly moving around is the key to survival. “I always dip and dab enough to know what’s going on,” he says in the clip. “Like it’s hard to hit a moving target.
Keri Hilson Blames Coronavirus On 5G Radiation Conspiracy Theory
Published on: Mar 16, 2020, 5:25 PM Prince Williams/Wireimage Keri Hilson thinks 5G radiation caused the Coronavirus pandemic. In a series of since-deleted tweets, the R&B singer highlighted how the virus appeared shortly after the launch of 5G in China last November, warning her fans to disable the wireless technology. “People have been trying to warn us about 5G for YEARS,” she wrote. “Petitions, organizations, studies…what we’re going thru is the affects of radiation. 5G launched in CHINA.
Clipse’s Former Manager Anthony 'Geezy' Gonzalez Confirms Pusha T’s ’S.N.I.T.C.H.’ Is About Him
Published on: Mar 6, 2020, 10:24 AM Anthony “Geezy” Gonzalez, former manager of Clipse, has revealed the subject of Pusha T’s song “S.N.I.T.C.H.” – himself. In a sit-down interview with DJ Vlad, Gonzalez explained the line “Covered his own tracks, he didn’t care that/We had a legacy he killed, I got to wear that” is “definitely” about him. Before confirming the rumor, Geezy revisited the day in prison he discovered the song’s release, and how it caught him off-guard.
Lil Baby & Lil Wayne Floss Through Heaven & Hell In 'Forever' Video
Published on: Mar 4, 2020, 1:47 PM YouTube/Lil Baby Official 4PF Lil Baby just dropped the video for the Lil Wayne-assisted single “Forever.” The two rappers deliver floss-heavy performances over an epic orchestral-inspired trap beat in the flashy heaven-and-hell themed video. Lil Baby can be seen rocking a sweatsuit with a flame pattern throughout the video while Weezy dons a dramatic trench coat.
The Notorious B.I.G. Honored With 2 New Rap Snacks Flavors
Published on: Mar 4, 2020, 5:00 AM Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic New York, NY – The Notorious B.I.G. is being honored with two new Rap Snacks flavors. As part of the new ICON line, two distinct potato chip flavors have been dedicated to the late Hip Hop legend – Notorious B.I.G. Cookout BBQ Sauce and Notorious B.I.G. Honey Jalapeño. The Biggie-themed chips are the product of a partnership between the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation and Rap Snacks ‘Boss Up’ Foundation.
The Game Brags About Budapest Police Giving Him A Pass
Published on: Mar 2, 2020, 5:07 PM Budapest, Hungary – The Game’s face got him out of a speeding offense in Budapest, Hungary. The West Coast rapper took to Instagram immediately after his interaction with the police, boasting about how easily they let him off the hook. In the video posted earlier on Monday (March 2), Game addresses his audience from the front passenger seat of a red Ferrari. He begins to explain what just went down. “Ayo, police just pulled us over in a ‘rari. Guess what?
Soulja Boy Returns To Instagram After 8 Months
Published on: Feb 23, 2020, 10:02 AM Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET After eight months of social media silence, Soulja Boy has finally resurfaced. On Saturday (February 22), the “Crank That” mastermind shared a picture of himself rocking braids, a colorful hoodie and luxury watch in front of an orange Bentley.
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