by M.MENDEZ
Gunna is on a winning streak, with his latest single “fukumean” now being certified platinum – just as the album it lives on, Gift & A Curse, went gold.
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certification for the song arrived on Tuesday (October 3). Released on June 16 when the album dropped, the song sold over one million album-equivalent units in under four months.
Taking to his Instagram Story on Wednesday (October 4), Gunna shared a screenshot of the certification and let the feat speak for itself with no further comment.
Gift & A Curse was the first album Gunna released following......
by Karan Singh
Benny the Butcher has shared how thrilled he was to hear Big Daddy Kane name him as one of modern Hip Hop’s greatest lyricists, saying it made him realize where he stands among today’s greats.
During an appearance on the Dope As Usual Podcast on September 25, the Griselda rapper discussed Kane’s Drink Champs interview, during which the latter said: “J. Cole is my favorite MC of this era. Shoutout to Conway The Machine — I love him to death — Benny The Butcher.”
“I’m still humble,” the Buffalo spitter said about the compliment. “I didn’t even know Kane knew who the fuck I was, y’feel what......
By A.Bustard
Nas’ shelved I Am… The Autobiography is finally getting an official release next month.
The long-lost album, which is the original double-disc version of the Queensbridge rapper’s 1999 LP, will be released commercially for the first time on vinyl on November 24 as part of Record Store Day’s 2023 Black Friday event.
The vinyl will include two unreleased tracks, as well as “many other rarities that have been on limited vinyl and 12-inch previously,” according to the product description.
Described as a “must-have for any Nas and die-hard Hip Hop head,” it will also boast special edition deluxe packaging. Only 4,100......
by KARAN SINGH
2Pac’s murder case had its first major development in years when Keefe D was arrested for his involvement in the crime last week, but his legal representative failed to show up on the first day of court.
On Wednesday (October 4), the suspect (real name Duane Davis) was scheduled to appear in front of a judge for his first hearing. This would have given him a chance to respond to being charged with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon in relation to the killing of Tupac Shakur in 1996.
The defendant’s lawyer, however, never showed up. As a result, Keefe D asked the judge for a two-week continuance, which means that......
by KARAN SINGH
Little Brother have partnered with a North Carolina brewery to launch their own beer, which will be available exclusively at their upcoming festival.
On Wednesday (October 4), member Phonte Coleman unveiled Percy’s Paw Paw Miracle, a beverage named after his R&B pseudonym, Percy Miracles. The local drink will debut at Made In Durham: A Little Brother Block Party on Saturday (October 7).
“I never would’ve imagined Little Brother would have our own beer,” Coleman said. “The music industry is a brutal business, y’know what I’m sayin , and does not treat anyone kindly. So the......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Lil Wayne lived every fan’s dream when he led his beloved Green Bay Packers out of the tunnel at Lambeau Field.
Weezy hyped up the Packers and their loyal Lambeau crowd when running alongside the players that made him look like a skinny teenager among giants on Thursday night (September 28).
Rocking a red polka-dot sweater, black trousers and sunglasses, a smiling Wayne emerged from the Lambeau smoke much to the surprise of fans in the stadium.
Fans’ minds were spun into a mental pretzel seeing the jarring size difference between Wayne and the NFL players flanked to his sides.
“Is this an optical illusion,” NFL......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Ma$e has opened up about something fans have wondered about when it came to getting Cam’ron’s first record deal set up.
Cam’ron grilled Ma$e on the latest episode of It Is What It Is on Thursday (September 28) about why he took him to meet with The Notorious B.I.G. in the mid-90s for a deal instead of Diddy’s Bad Boy Records, where Ma$e called home at the time.
“When you had your record deal, why did you take me to Biggie Smalls and not Bad Boy,” Cam asked.
After a few moments to collect his emotions, Ma$e responded: “It’s almost gonna bring......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
B.G. has returned to the studio and delivered his first post-prison bars in a fitting reunion with close friend Boosie Badazz.
The Hot Boys rapper and Boosie teamed up for “My Dawg” on Friday (September 29) as B.G. reflects on the Baton Rouge native holding him down throughout his decade-plus behind bars.
“Lot of people fucked me up and went to sleep on me/Same ones used to come around and leach on me/I’m walking light I got police on me/But I’m still taking chances with that heat on me/Used to get my motivation from my kids and fans/Anything I ever needed I could get from my man,” he......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Remy Ma‘s alleged boyfriend, battle rapper Eazy the Block Captain, has finally broken his silence on the cheating rumors that are swirling around the Terror Squad rapper and her husband, Papoose.
On Saturday (September 23), Eazy’s presumptive publicist, Nicole Sabrina, posted a statement claiming that her client was shopping around for a platform to tell his story, but refuted claims that he was offered money for the interview.
“On 9/22/23, I issued a statement to some media outlets advising that @eazyblockcapt1 would be making a statement today and that the exclusive story is available. This was done without......
by ANDRE ELLINGTON
Will Smith has decided to hop back into his Hip Hop bag with the forthcoming launch of his new podcast Class Of ’88.
According to Billboard, the multi-hyphenate will explore the year 1988 which saw the rise of iconic Hip-Hop figures such as Public Enemy, Salt-N-Pepa, and Fab Five Freddy, to name a few.
He will be sitting down with other rap luminaries such as Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, and Rakim.
“Hip Hop has been a central part of my life for over four decades,” he told Billboard. “I’m hyped to share my first-hand experiences and those of some......
