hip hop
Reason and Daylyt Respond to Joey BadA$$—Who Fires Back with “My Town” Featuring Loaded Lux Reason Takes the First Shot with “The Dead Apple” TDE’s Reason was the first to issue a lyrical counterstrike to Joey BadA$$’s “The Finals,” with the release of his response track, “The Dead Apple.” Reason’s song zeroes in on Joey’s […]
Joey BadA$$ vs Ray Vaughn: Diss Tracks, Sharp Bars & Social Media Frenzy Joey BadA$$ Sparks It Off in Red Bull Spiral The moment Joey BadA$$ dropped his now-viral verse during the Red Bull Spiral freestyle cypher, fans knew shots were fired. Among the lyrical jabs, one line stood out: “Shouldn’t give you n**as the […]
TECH N9NE RETURNS WITH NOSTALGIC NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “RDV” OUT NOW March 21, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA) Today, chart-topping multiplatinum hip-hop legend and the most successful independent rapper of all time, Tech N9ne, looks back and leaps forward with his nostalgic new single and music video “RDV,” out now via Strange Music. […]
Jay-Z and Diddy Secure Legal Victory as Lawsuit is Dismissed Legal Battle That Shook the Hip-Hop World In a significant legal development, hip-hop moguls Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been exonerated from a civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct. The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous plaintiff under the pseudonym Jane Doe, accused the […]
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’: A Surprise Album That Redefines West Coast Hip-Hop In an unexpected move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Kendrick Lamar released his sixth studio album, ‘GNX,’ on November 22, 2024. This surprise drop marks Lamar’s first major project since ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ in 2022 and his departure […]
Mac Miller’s Family to Release Posthumous Album Balloonerism in 2025 The family of the late rapper Mac Miller has announced the release of Balloonerism, a previously unreleased album crafted around 2014. The album is set to drop on January 17, 2025, marking a poignant moment for fans eager to experience more of Miller’s creative genius. […]
Rico Wade, a pivotal force in Organized Noize, has left an indelible mark on hip-hop. This blog post pays tribute to his contributions and explores his lasting impact on the genre.
DJ Mister Cee, a seminal figure in the hip-hop community, has left an indelible mark on the genre through his work with some of the biggest names and his undeniable influence on music and culture.
The Irving Plaza Shooting: The Aftermath and Troy Ave’s Sentencing In May 2016, the hip-hop world was shaken to its core by a shooting at Irving Plaza in New York City, during a concert headlined by T.I. This tragic event not only claimed the life of Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, bodyguard to Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave, […]
N.W.A. and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award: A Recognition of Pioneering Impact In a monumental recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to music and culture, N.W.A., the rap group that brought the streets of Compton to the global stage, was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony, held on February 3rd at the Wilshire […]
