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On top of getting props from Chuck D in Dublin (more on that in a minute), Cadence Weapon also wants to carry on the legacy of Public Enemy, Linton Kwesi Johnson, The Clash, and other power-fighting artists, making himself a rarity in this flashy TikTok age. He explores facial recognition’s hidden evils over the chirping […]

Kid Cudi has teamed up with the NFL for a limited-edition Starter jacket commemorating the 2021 NFL Draft, which takes place in Cudi’s hometown of Cleveland. The pullover jacket boasts the NFL shield, as well as 32 team logos, and—perhaps most notable for Cudi fans—the recent SNL performer’s classic Moon Man logo on the back. […]

Machine Gun Kelly, fresh off announcing his 2021 Tickets to My Downfall tour, has released a new song co-produced by and featuring frequent collaborator Travis Barker. “Love Race” also features Kellin Quinn, the lead singer of Sumerian Records signees Sleeping With Sirens. The track was produced and co-written by Barker with Jared Gutstadt and Jeff Peters, the latter […]

On April 28, four months after being granted commutation by former President Donald Trump, Kodak Black appeared in court to face charges of rape and sexual assault stemming from a 2016 incident in South Carolina. During his court hearing, the rapper entered a plea deal, pleading guilty to a lesser charge of first degree assault […]

TMZ has learned that a lawsuit has been filed against Famous Dex for allegedly creating an elaborate story to cover up for the disappearance of a luxury watch that he agreed to promote on social media.  The alleged watch owner claims that when he and Dex met in person, the rapper was given the timepiece to view and snap some […]

“The Fall Off Era” is fast-approaching—at least that’s what Bas suggested. On Wednesday night, the Dreamville artist took to Instagram to tease a drop date for J. Cole’s much-anticipated project The Off-Season. The post showed Cole in the middle of a studio session and hinted at a mid-May release: “🤯🤯🤯 The Off-Season. pack your bags. 🚀 in two weeks,” Bas […]

During an interview with Vulture, Ghostface Killah took a look back on his legendary career and gave his thoughts on new music. The Ironman rapper said he doesn’t “discriminate ” when it comes to music and even appreciates tracks from “a few young guys that’s out there right now. ” He continued by talking about the disconnect […]

The JBP boys are back in business. After a lengthy hiatus, co-hosts Rory and Mal have returned to the Joe Budden Podcast. Although they didn’t go into deep detail about the nature of their conflict, Joe, Rory, and Mal did explain how they managed their feelings toward each other and reconciled before returning to the show. “Me, […]

Jay-Z must be feeling pretty good about at-home workouts after the announcement that he’s invested in Los Angeles-based fitness company LIT Method.  Hov’s Marcy Venture Partners—where he’s a co-founder alongside Jay Brown and Larry Marcus—is putting its coins in the brand, founded by Justin and Taylor Norris. Likely catching Jay’s eye, the company boasts its all-in-one “Strength Machine”: a […]

DJ Khaled’s twelfth studio album Khaled Khaled is finished and will be arriving in just a few days. Khaled made the announcement on social media and also shared the album’s cover art. The sunny cover features a photo of Khaled with his two sons, Asahd and Aalam. “This my name. This is my legacy. This my COVER. Time […]