by TAI SAINT-LOUIS
Memphis Bleek, who was an integral part of Roc-A-Fella Records’ era of dominance over the Rap game, believes there is one crew that has almost managed to match their run.
During his recent appearance on Fresh Kicks, fellow Roc alum Just Blaze sparked a conversation about the impact artists from some of New York City (and Hip Hop’s) most renowned housing projects, namely Queensbridge and Memph’s own Marcy Projects.
“I didn’t know we was gonna have this impact,” the Brooklyn MC offered. “All I wanted was [for] people to like the music, that was it. You write something, you was hoping to......
by WILL SCHUBE
Hit-Boy has teamed up with Jay 305 for a new EP entitled DONT WAIT UNTIL I DIE
The four track project, which arrived on Friday (May 17), features the Fontana, CA-born producer and the South Central-born, Florida-bred spitter tapping into West Coast gangsta rap roots.
On the playful opening track “SECRETS,” Jay playfully requests some pics from a partner, rapping: “Trust me with you nakeds/ Trust me with your nakeds/ Trust me with your nakeds/ Ooh, I won’t leak it.”
Check out the project, which includes a feature from Dom Kennedy, below.
DONT WAIT UNTIL I DIE isn’t the......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Diddy has been caught on camera physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie, with whom he settled a bombshell lawsuit back in November 2023.
In disturbing new footage obtained by CNN on Friday (May 17), a man identified as the embattled mogul can be seen in the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, CA, running from his hotel room, wearing nothing but a towel.
The incident, which took place on March 5, 2016, then cuts to Diddy grabbing Cassie by the neck and throwing her to the floor. He then kicks her repeatedly, grabs her personal items away from her, then kicks her once again before running......
by KARAN SINGH
Rapsody recently released her fourth studio album to critical acclaim, and she is now set to take her new material on the road.
On Monday (May 20), the 41-year-old MC announced her plans to tour Please Don’t Cry across North America and Europe this fall with Niko Brim. Additionally, she has also promised to add more dates soon and extend the trek to South Africa.
After playing four shows in Europe at the start of September, the “Power” rapper will return to the United States for eighteen more performances. As of now, her run is scheduled to wrap up with two performances in her home state of North Carolina at......
by KARAN SINGH
Nas is arguably among Hip Hop’s most legendary MCs, and it all began with his debut record three decades ago — he is now set to honor the iconic tracklist with a series of performances this fall.
Illmatic, which was released in the spring of 1994, turned 30 years old last month. On Monday (May 20), the “N.Y. State of Mind” rapper announced that he will be teaming up with the Las Vegas Philharmonic for three shows later this year in celebration of the classic LP.
This Labor Day Weekend, the Queens native will take the stage at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on August 29, August 31 and September 1 with......
by SAM MOORE
Tyrese walked out on a concert while it was in full swing to apparently avoid being served with a lawsuit.
The singer and actor, who is no stranger to drama, was performing in Georgia this past weekend when a security guard came on stage and whispered something in his ear.
Shortly afterwards, the Fast & Furious star jumped off the stage and headed towards the exit while telling the crowd he loves them.
According to TMZ, Tyrese had several songs left in his set when he received word that a process server was at the venue to give him legal papers on behalf of music video director Bryan Barber, who is suing the singer for......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Akademiks has been named in a civil lawsuit filed by a woman in Essex County, NJ, who accused him of both rape and defamation.
According to court documents obtained by HipHopDX, the controversial podcaster (real name Livingston Allen) was sued in Essex County, NJ, by his ex-girlfriend Ziya Abashe. The case was filed on Monday (May 13) by Abashe’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn.
In the suit, Abashe alleged that in July 2022, Akademiks invited her to his house, where two of his friends drugged her, got her forcibly drunk, and raped her. Following that, she recalls “being awakened naked in a bed in what she believed......
by SHAWN SETARO
Master P has been known for his love of pro basketball for decades, dating back to playing in the Charlotte Hornets’ training camp in early 1999 — but now he has said he’s ready to bring home a championship.
While talking to TMZ recently, the No Limit boss discussed the state of his hometown team, the New Orleans Pelicans. He said that the team, who went 49-33 last season, gave him something to look forward to.
“I think we got a great team,” he said. “I just think that maybe we gotta wait a couple more years.”
He volunteered to help that process along, closing......
by JOE WALKER
Childish Gambino has returned with his new album Atavista, which is equipped with some huge features.
The rapper/singer (real name Donald Glover) released the project by surprise on Monday (May 13), kickstarting what’s set to be an unusually busy year for him on the music front.
Atavista is the “finished” version of 3.15.20, the album he released in March 2020 and which has since been removed from streaming platforms.
This new iteration features official song titles, reworked tracks and a slightly shorted tracklisting. There are also new vocals from Young Nudy and Summer Walker, along with......
by MARISA MENDEZ
Meek Mill has decided to come for 50 Cent after the G-Unit rapper dissed Diddy‘s son King Combs.
The beef between 50 and Combs began on Sunday (May 12), after the latter dropped a song taking aim at all his father’s detractors, “Pick A Side.”
On the song, the Bad Boy heir explicitly calls out 50 for taunting his father and the rest of the Combs family as they face numerous allegations involving sexual assault and sex trafficking.
50 quickly replied, rehashing the sexual assault allegations against King (real name Christian Combs), posting pictures of the alleged victim’s......
