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Via | HipHopDX Since debuting The Life Of Pablo in February, Kanye West found himself in trouble due to the lyrics of “Famous.” According to a recent Snapchat post from Kim Kardashian, looks like Ye wasn’t lying about getting her permission before recording the track. In an interview for the June issue of GQ, Kim said she had footage […]

Via | HipHopDX Days after Killer Mike encouraged the people of Atlanta to move their money to Citizen’s Trust, a black-owned bank located in the city, the bank has reportedly welcomed 8,000 new customers. According to the New York Post, Citizen’s Trust has seen a “huge influx” of new customers in the days since Killer […]

Via | HipHopDX NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were announced Thursday morning and Beyonce’s visual album LEMONADE has been honored with four of them, a number that has played an intricate part in her music career. The HBO short film stands to win in the categories of Outstanding Production Design For A […]

Via | HipHopDX LOS ANGELES, CA – The Game is calling for all gang members to meet him, Snoop Dogg and Minister Louis Farrakhan to have an open discussion about the state of the streets today. The Compton, California rapper made the announcement on Instagram today for a town hall meeting called “Time To Unite: […]

Via | HipHopDX HOUSTON, TX – If there is a song with a clear visual from VIEWS, it has to be “Child’s Play.” “Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake / You know I love to go there,” Drake raps on the infectious track produced by 40. Well, it seems that a video for “Child’s […]

Via | HotNewHipHop Quan explains why he flubbed the Biggie lyric at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors. Rich Homie Quan is catching a fair amount of flak after he flubbed the Biggie verse in “Get Money” during a performance at the VH1 Hip Hop Honors. He already apologized profusely for his error: “I assure you that […]

Via | Essence According to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner, as reported by The Washington Post, Philando Castile’s death has been ruled a homicide, and Officer Jeronimo Yanez has been identified as the shooting officer. Both Yanez and Officer Joseph Kauser stopped and approached Philando Castile’s car for a broken taillight, last Wednesday. Yanez approached […]

Via | HipHopDX DJ Drama gave his final word on the Drake/Meek Mill beef today (July 12) in an interview with New York radio station Hot 97. “I’ma say this then we’re gonna leave it,” he tells the hosts. “We’re gonna put it to rest.” When asked about his involvement in the feud, Drama says […]

Via | HipHopDX If you thought the reunion tour wasn’t enough to celebrate 20 years of Bad Boy Entertainment, how about a five-disc, 80-track set to add to your collection? Puff Daddy’s label announced the Bad Boy 20th Anniversary box through Billboard to celebrate 20 years of Bad Boy’s existence. “Bad Boy helped make Hip Hop what […]

Via | HotNewHipHop Young Thug rejects the idea of gender and models womenswear for Calvin Klein’s new fall campaign. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Frank Ocean and Young Thug had been selected as models for Calvin Klein’s Fall 2016 Global Campaign. The fashion house soon released a short ad in promotion of Thug’s involvement […]

Via | HipHopDX ATLANTA, GA – Future has secured a sneaker deal with sportswear company Reebok. The Freebandz Gang General announced the partnership with the brand on his Instagram Saturday (July 9) previewing his “Overbranded” Insta Pump Fury kicks. “I’m excited to kick off the summer with Reebok by my side,” Future Hendrix says of […]

Via | HipHopDX Just Blaze, the producer behind songs for Jay Z and Eminem as well as Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” was stopped by police while driving his Lamborghini and broadcast part of the interaction on Periscope on Thursday (July 7). The recording starts after Blaze’s conversation with the officer, who told him to relocate a couple of […]