by Will Schube
Doechii may be known for pushing the envelope both sonically and stylistically, but the rising rapper still holds the fundamentals of Hip Hop near and dear.
In an interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden following the release of her new project Alligator Bites Never Heal, the Top Dawg Entertainment signee spoke about her love of rap music and argued that the core elements of the genre matter now more than ever.
“When people are listening to this project, they’re really witnessing me reconnect with my roots. I learned how to rap through boom bap beats, through classic beats. My first rap......
by Shawn Setaro
Diddy was initially denied bail following his arrest on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but he and his attorneys decided to give it another shot — and now he’s lost his second try as well.
On Wednesday (September 18), the embattled mogul appeared in front of Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. to ask yet again for his release as he and his team prepare for trial. Judge Carter turned down the request, per TMZ, because “the government has proven the defendant is a danger. The bail package is insufficient even on risk of flight.”
Both sides made arguments in......
by C. Alexander
The RAW 808 Underground Radio has partnered with Dubby Energy Drink for Gamers in an exciting collaboration aimed at enhancing both gaming and music experiences. The RAW 808, known for its cutting-edge music selection and underground hip hop culture, aligns perfectly with Dubby energy's focus on fueling gamers.This partnership will bring exclusive content, promotions, and events to their shared audiences, creating a unique fusion of high-energy beats from the under ground hip hop and gaming culture. Listeners can now tune in for music that complements their gaming sessions, while enjoying Dubby’s energy boost for long gaming hours. It's a perfect match for gamers......
by Andy Bustard
50 Cent has responded to Hurricane Chris in typically comedic fashion after the “A Bay Bay” rapper argued that he’s a better rapper than him.
Chris made the bold claim in an interview with VladTV while discussing their recent back and forth, saying: “He [responded] knowing damn well he can’t out-rap me.”
He added: “I will slaughter his ass with any type of musical shit that you can even think of. You know he can’t out-rap me. Anybody knows that … [He] cannot out-rap me, [he] do not make better music than me right now.
“He don’t make better songs......
by Will Schube
Joe Budden has made a startling claim about Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef, claiming they spoke before engaging in lyrical warfare this past summer.
Speaking on the latest episode of his self-titled podcast, the former Slaughterhouse rapper cited insider speculation that the rap rivals “had a talk” before exhanging diss songs to outline the rules of battle.
“I heard that Drake and Kendrick had a talk before any diss record was released. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I heard they spoke!” he said.
When pressed for more......
by Marisa Mendez
Kanye West‘s antisemitic commentary while on Candace Owens’ YouTube channel last month has resulted in the conservative political commentator being suspended and demonetized on the platform.
Owens revealed the news in a post to X on Monday (September 9), confirming she would not be posting any new shows this week due to a seven-day suspension.
“They also removed the interview as ‘hate speech.’ as it was mass reported by Zionists. Their tactics never change,” she said, sharing a screenshot of the email she received from the company.
The interview,......
by Andy Bustard
JAY-Z has come under fire in recent days over next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, but he also has his fair share of supporters in his corner.
The announcement that Kendrick Lamar will perform at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February has been met with with outrage among many Lil Wayne fans (and even peers), who feel that Weezy should’ve been given the gig considering the Big Game takes place in his hometown.
The loudest criticism has come from Nicki......
by Andy Bustard
DJ Premier, Questlove and Pete Rock are among those who have paid tribute to legendary soul singer Frankie Beverly following his death.
Beverly, who is best known for founding the funk and soul band Maze, passed away on Tuesday (September 10) at the age of 77.
His death was announced on Wednesday (September 11) by his family, who wrote on Instagram: “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we are navigating feelings of sorrow, reflection, and remembrance we kindly ask for privacy and understanding, allowing us the space to......
by Shawn Setaro
Nicki Minaj is not taking what she views as disrespect towards Lil Wayne in silence — even if it comes from JAY-Z.
Amid the news that Kendrick Lamar will be performing during the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, many felt that the choice was a snub to Wayne, a New Orleans native — and some of those people blamed JAY-Z, whose company Roc Nation is the NFL’s Live Music Entertainment Strategist.
Among that crowd of Hov-blamers is Nicki, who unleashed a string of posts on X on Monday (September 9).
“I......
by Staff
Diddy has been hit with a $100 million default judgment in a sexual assault lawsuit from a Michigan inmate known for frequently filing civil suits.
The Detroit Metro Times reported Monday (September 9) that Lenawee County Circuit Court Judge Anna Marie Anzalone issued the judgement in favor of 51-year-old Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith after the embattled mogul did not appear for a virtual hearing.
In his initial filing, Cardello-Smith claimed Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him at a party he was working at in Detroit in 1997. He then filed a restraining order against Diddy in August to prevent him......
