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DJ Premier Claims Dr. Dre Blocked 50 Cent Collaboration
DJ Premier has an extensive Rolodex of artists he’s worked with over his 35-year career. Because of this, he has stories for days of studio sessions and collaborations that never saw the light of day. During the press run for his new album, Hip Hop […]
Method Man Says Artists Shouldn’t Sign To Another Artist’s Label
During a gem-filled barbershop sitdown with Math Hoffa, Method Man shared some more words of advice for artists who are considering signing with their fellow artists. “I always felt like you can’t sign to somebody who still trying to be an artist,” Meth said. “It’s […]
Bun B Admits He ‘Hasn’t Really Enjoyed Making Music’ Since Fellow UGK Legend Pimp C Passed Away
Underground Kingz (or UGK) was founded by Chad “Pimp C” Butler and Bernard “Bun B” Freeman in 1987. Hailing from Port Arthur, Texas, the explosive Southern Hip Hop duo grinded for years until their fifth, self-titled album landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 […]
Busta Rhymes Added To Rock The Bells Festival Lineup Alongside LL COOL J, Ice Cube, Lil Kim, Rick Ross + More
With LL COOL J’s inaugural Rock The Bells festival just around the corner, the lineup is growing. According to a press release. Busta Rhymes will appear at the Queens-based event on August 6 alongside LL COOL J, Lil Kim, Ice Cube, Rick Ross, The Diplomats, […]
Bun B Brings Trill Mealz Food Court To Rock The Bells Festival With Nas, Ghostface Killah, Mia X + More
The first annual Rock The Bells Festival will get underway in LL COOL J’s hometown of Queens, New York this summer. Boasting performances from a roster of legendary artists that includes LL COOL J, Ice Cube, Lil Kim, Fat Joe and Digable Planets, the event also has […]
Funk Flex Calls Pete Rock A ‘Fraud’ + Accuses Him Of Once Snitching On C.L. Smooth: ‘You Are A Buffoon’
Hot 97 radio personality Funk Flex started maniacally laughing as he pushed play on Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth’s 1992 classic “T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You)” on Thursday night (July 14). The 53-year-old sounded like he was salivating at the mouth as he prepared to […]
Redman Returns With First Single From ‘Muddy Waters 2’ Album 26 Years After The Original
After several delays, the official rollout for Redman’s long-awaited sequel to his 1996 solo album Muddy Waters finally kicked off on Thursday night (July 14) with a new single called “So Cool.” It serves as the lead track from the aptly titled Muddy Waters 2. “I’m […]
Method Man Doesn’t Care If Rappers Use Ghostwriters But There’s A Catch
Method Man said he doesn’t “give a fuck” if rappers use ghostwriters or not, just don’t try to call yourself a GOAT rapper later down the line. “I don’t give a fuck,” he told Math Hoffa while a guest on his barbershop conversation series My Expert […]
Killer Mike Reveals Dave Chappelle Almost Convinced Him To Run For Georgia Governor
Killer Mike released his first solo single and accompanying video in nearly 10 years on Independence Day (July 4). Titled “Run,” the track begins with a monologue from famed comedian Dave Chappelle who was happy to contribute to Mike’s latest endeavor. But there’s a sense […]
Westside Gunn Recruits Madlib, Stove God Cook$ & More For ‘Peace Fly God’ Tracklist
As Westside Gunn gets ready to drop off his first project of 2022 on Friday (July 8), the Griselda co-founder has shared the album’s tracklist, and it features some impressive credits. Peace “Fly” God features appearances from Westside’s signee Stove God Cook$ and Massachusetts rapper Estee […]