It was a cold day in New Jersey when he wrote his biggest hit. Some of our favorite hits were penned in the strangest of circumstances, and Fetty Wap is ready to share how he came up with his 2014 chart-topper, “Trap Queen.” The song put the New Jersey native on the map and carved out a lucrative career for the rapper, and recently …
Weezy’s relationship with ESPN going strong. It’s no secret that Lil Wayne is well-loved over at ESPN. Not only has Weezy been the designated go-to artist for providing theme songs for various ESPN shows, he’s also been asked to come on and offered his own sports takes. Weezy has also developed a close personal friendship with ESPN host, Skip Bayless, and has managed to maintain a good relationship with everyone …
The Nigerian government is ready for Cardi’s return. The sudden fever to be anywhere but the United States in the wake of suspected aftermath of Donald Trump’s latest airstrike in Iran is not immune to celebrity status, and Cardi B was among the most vocal public figures in a seemingly joking interpretation of the situation. Saturday, the rapper took to Twitter to declare …
Rae Sremmurd’s stepfather, Floyd Sullivan, was fatally shot on Monday evening. Yesterday, it was reported by TMZ that Rae Sremmurd’s stepfather, Floyd Sullivan, was pronounced dead after being shot in his home. The Tupelo Police Department detailed that the 62-year-old man suffered several gunshot wounds on Monday evening. The son of the victim and the half-brother of the hit-making duo, Michael Sullivan, was admitted for psychological …
Cassidy vs. Arsonal was a disappointing battle. When battle rap was beginning to reclaim its space in hip-hop’s mainstream, there were very few studio rappers that were willing to step into the ring. Although the art of battle rap became trivial in the success of any signed rapper, a few OGs stepped into the battle ring, ultimately causing many dents …
Smokepurpp names the two as SoundCloud’s most impactful artists. For the last couple of years, we’ve been slowly shifting away from SoundCloud rap, putting more of a focus on other subgenres within the hip-hop landscape. When you think of the strongest artists from the SoundCloud era, a few names come to mind. One man who claims to have invented the wave is …
With help from Travis Barker?? The realm of emo rap has borrowed heavily from pop-punk influences. As emo rap became incredibly popular with acts like Lil Peep and Juice WRLD at the helm, these influences started to stretch into more corners of rap. Sing-songy hooks continue to feature in tracks with elements of hip hop and that hybrid could be attributed to the artists who …
Make it happen. Moneybagg Yo and Roddy Ricch have put in serious work in their respective solo careers, solidifying themselves as two of the game’s most trusted and celebrated rappers. Having recently dropped off “U Played” with Lil Baby, all while prowling for a new lady friend in his downtime, Moneybagg is positioned for a fruitful 2020 campaign in both art and life. As …
PARTYNEXTDOOR knows how to get the people hyped. If you’re a fan of the Toronto music scene, and especially PARTYNEXTDOOR, you’ll be ecstatic about this announcement. Several months ago, OVO Sound artist PARTYNEXTDOOR announced that he would be impacting the industry with a brand new album at the start of the decade. That time is officially upon us and, seven days …
Captain Meg drives the boat both literally and figuratively. If anyone deserved a vacation after putting in work in 2019, it was Megan Thee Stallion. According to her recent Instagram posts, she took her girls on a trip and they have been living it up as Meg knows how to do best. The Houston Hottie spent a large chunk of …
