by MICHAEL SAPONARA
DJ Drama has opened up about overcoming an opioid addiction that saw him spending nearly six figures per year on pills.
The Generation Now boss joined the Broken Record Podcast earlier this month where he delved into his past being addicted to opioids and his time in rehab during the 2020 pandemic when he found a therapist.
“In 2020, right when Covid hit, I went to rehab,” he said. “That was my first time in rehab in a facility trying to deal with my opioid addiction… I came out and stayed clean for some months and relapsed probably the end of 2020 so I went through all of 2021 on Percs.
“When......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Hitman Holla has had enough of the battle rap disrespect and flexed his six-figure bank account to show how underground rhymers can still secure the bag.
The Wild ‘N Out star took to social media earlier this week after hearing how some believe that commercial Hip Hop artists are the only ones running up their bank accounts.
“Tell SayCheese this ain’t battle rap from the early 2000s … We as a culture get to the bag now days,” he bragged. “Question.. is this my $ from MaxOut 1 2 or 3?”
The accompanying photo showcased a $456,000 money transfer on PayPal captioned:......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Westside Gunn has officially announced his And Then You Pray For Me album, which is on the slate to arrive next month.
On Friday (September 22), the Griselda honcho revealed the project’s cover art, which is designed by Virgil Abloh, and its release date of October 13 in an Instagram post.
“AND THEN YOU PRAY FOR ME FRIDAY THE 13th ARTWORK BY VIRGIL ABLOH @virgilabloh EXECUTIVE PROD BY : WESTSIDE GUNN @griseldarecords,” he wrote.
Conway The Machine, Boldy James, Tay Keith and more hyped the record in Gunn’s comment section.
Check out the religion-themed cover below:
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by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Memphis Bleek has shut down rumors regarding JAY-Z ever joining the Illuminati early in his career.
The New York rapper returned to Drink Champs earlier this week where he touched on a multitude of topics including Hov’s rumored ties to the mythical secret society, which he said wasn’t true otherwise he’d have joined too.
“That killed me with the Hov drunk they Illuminati. Why the fuck I ain’t drink then? Huh? I just went to the party and let everybody get Illuminati wasted and I said, ‘Yo, I’m cool. Tonight’s the night I’m on my N.O.R.E. shit 36 hours......
by JAELANI TURNER WILLIAMS
During his recent appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, Common revealed that he’s releasing an album with storied hip-hop producer Pete Rock.
Common is celebrating Hip-Hop 50 with one of the genre’s finest producers: Pete Rock. On a recent episode of MSNBC’s The Beat With Ari Melber, the Chicago rap legend surprised viewers with news that he’s collaborating with Rock for a forthcoming album.
“I been listening to a lot of ’90s hip-hop because I been creating a new project,” Common said. “I’m working on a new album with Pete Rock and just, the energy of that music,......
by Michael Saponara
Pooh Shiesty has been behind bars since 2021 but he’s remaining in good spirits and will have some new sports cars waiting for him when he’s released.
The 1017 Records rapper took to Instagram from his cell on Monday (September 11) and bragged about being able to order a pair of new Ferraris through a jail call.
“Just orderd 2 ferrari’s off a jail call im real rich, make sure you make ha cover my name up before you keep the bitch #TheWaitIsOver #TheKingIsBack! #FreeTheBiggest,” he wrote.
The accompanying photo features Pooh Shiesty in a teal industrial uniform with a white thermal long sleeve underneath and a pair of watches. He is......
by Bernadette Giacomazzo
Slim Thug has been finally getting his long-overdue flowers while he can still smell them thanks to the strength of his albums and the love from his fans.
Following his February release of Where Dreams Are Made, Thugga dropped his follow-up, Midlife Crisis, on Friday (September 8).
The 13-track full-length album has a lead track of the same name, the official video for which arrived on the same day of the album’s release. Incidentally, September 8 was also Slim Thug’s 43rd birthday.
Check out the official video for the title track below:
The official video was directed by DJ Young Samm and features the Houston rapper stunting around his......
Mick Jenkins is back with album number four.
After making Wave[s] in 2015 with his debut mixtape, Mick Jenkins has released a trio of quality albums in 2016’s The Healing Component, 2018’s Pieces of a Man, and 2021’s Elephant in the Room. And now, after another two years of sitting back, taking in the world, and jotting down his thoughts, the gifted Chicago emcee is officially back with his latest studio album, The Patience.
Equipped with 11 tracks, including “Guapanese” and “Smoke Break-Dance” with JID, the album also boasts features from Freddie Gibbs, Benny the Butcher, and Vic Mensa.
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The third installment of their long-running series (volume two dropped in 2021), Blxst and Bino Rideaux reunite for their Sixtape 3 project.
Another six-track offering, the project is anchored by the focus track “Doin Yo Stuff” (which also comes with its own set of visuals). “You can expect the traditional essence and sonics you would anticipate from the Sixtape series,” Blxst says. “The sounds that come from the heart of LA.” Bino adds, “Sixtape 3 should bring you a true Los Angeles experience… no gimmicks and no reaches, just pure intention and vibes.”
Stream Sixtape 3, below.
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Introducing K Venom! An accomplished battle rapper and rising artist from Chicago, IL.
Having started rapping at an early age, Venom has been perfecting his wordplay and flow(s) ever since. So much so, it wasn’t until last year (2022), that K Venom released his first official single, “Surfin.”
Prior to transitioning to a studio artist, K Venom established himself in the battle rap scene, performing in various leagues, including Rare Breed Ent., Magnitude, and Raw Talent Battle League. He's battled and measured up to some incredible emcees including Scarzy Swooz, I Am Spoken, and Foet Dev. His energetic style and wordplay quickly made him a fan favorite......
