DaBaby opened up about his four-year hiatus from music, explaining that he needed time to heal from personal trauma.
Lil Jon's son, Nathan Smith, known as DJ Young Slade, was found dead in a Georgia pond three days after he went missing.
Tashera Simmons and her four children broke their silence about DMX and his final days and death in an emotional new documentary.
Druski used a racial slur while announcing Jaxon Smith-Njigba's NFL award, drawing criticism from fans and Seattle teammates.
The White House defended racist Donald Trump after his post showing the Obamas as apes, calling criticism fake outrage over a "Lion King" video.
Nathan Smith ran from his Milton home Tuesday morning and hasn't been seen since, prompting a massive search.
Drake’s latest leak hints at a J. Cole diss and an angry Canadian rapper.
Tony Lamont Scott II was arrested for killing Durham rapper Billy Resio in a January drive-by shooting that also injured a female passenger.
Donald Trump called Nicki Minaj "fantastic" and "terrific person" at the “Melania” documentary premiere, praising her support.
Nike faces federal investigation over claims its DEI programs discriminated against white workers in hiring and promotion decisions.
After a brief hiatus, J.Cole is back with the announcement of his long-awaited album, The Fall-Off. On Wednesday (Jan. 14), the Fayetteville rapper released a short visual unveiling the release date of February 6. A few hours later, Cole then premiered a new record titled, “Disc 2 Track 2”. “I persevered through the worst, my thirst to adhere is a curse,” he raps. “My life, I see it in reverse, I first appeared in a hearse, the driver steered to The post J.Cole Announces ‘The Fall-Off’ Release Date & Drops New Song “Disc 2 Track 2” first appeared on Rap Radar.
As A$AP Rocky’s long-overdue album, Don’t Be Dumb, finally nears, the Harlem rapper releases its latest offering “Helicopters”. Directed by Dan Streit, the video game-inspired clip centers Flacko inciting riots through a city while leading police on a chase in a stolen chopper. “Pull up to the church in my hoodie then / I’m ’bout to get money for surely then / I ridе around in an all-pink Mercedes, thе pussy whip / Like Killa Cam, my braids lookin’ like The post A$AP Rocky Goes Dumb In “Helicopters” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Larry June trucks along in the new year with his latest release, “Who Coppin”. Over a lush instrumental by Teeko and June Santana, the San Francisco rapper delivers his motivational raps with a sprinkle of swag. “Let’s take it back to 2012, hundred K up / Still feelin’ low, still feelin’ stuck / Know I’m livin’ wrong, tryna do right / Dropped out of school, put my heart in this mic.” The post Larry June Drops New Single “Who Coppin” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Cardi B re-ups her “ErrTime” record with an alternate remix featuring Jeezy. On heels of its previous remix featuring Latto, the Atlanta rapper opens up the “Snow Mix” with his trapping bars and signature ad-libs. “Re-up like Alaska, snow mountain, you can ski (Ow) / Ten bricks for a show, damn right, that’s the fee (Yeah) / Lawn chair a nigga, stand right, I never fold / Snowman, bitch, yeah, this shit I say is cold (Woah).” The original record The post Cardi B Links With Jeezy “ErrTime” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Big K.R.I.T.’s back and continues his run with his latest release, “The Mileage”. Over a blaring instrumental, the Mississippi rapper pulls up with his energetic rhymes and his southern twang. On the hook, he raps, “I had to change the mileage / What you know about it? / This is for all who ride it / Cranking up the body / I had to change the mileage / Speaking of big bodies / What’s good is blade choppers? / With The post Big K.R.I.T. Brings “The Mileage” first appeared on Rap Radar.
Still hot off the release of his collaborative album, The Reinvention with DJ Premiere, Ransom continues his winning streak with the triumphant single, “Bomaye”. Lead by Conductor Williams and The Blindside’s cinematic soundbed, the Jersey City rapper brings an abundance of his competitive rhymes. “It’s inevitable I am the one / On this pedestal I’m second to none,” he raps. “It’s incredible I come from the slums / Niggas never knew what I would become / With this revenue I’m The post Ransom Drops “Bomaye” With Conductor Williams first appeared on Rap Radar.
Hot off their Grammy nomination, Clipse premiere the long-awaited video for “F.I.C.O.” featuring Stove God Cooks. With Hannan Hussain (“So Be It“) back in the director’s chair, the sinister visual depicts the trio narrating streets tales from inside an abandoned housing development and riding through the streets of N.Y.C. “I remember late nights, pissy hallways/ Driving me psycho/ The money wouldn’t come fast enough,” reflects Push, while No Malice recalls, “I done had an infamous run My story gon’ hit The post Clipse & Stove God Cooks Connect In The Gritty “F.I.C.O.” Video first appeared on Rap Radar.
Ahead of his new album, everything is a lot, Wale drops off one final offering titled “Belly.” Over a flip of Soul II Soul’s classic, “Back To Life”, the D.M.V. hitter recollects some of his life’s challenges. Niggas all sides / It’s my free play / I’m interning for my barber get your free fade,” he raps. “Wait, tell me where we at though / I’m looking through the windows of your soul I don’t back though / I lost The post Wale Drops “Belly” Ahead Of New Album first appeared on Rap Radar.
The wave is back. After 16 years behind bars, Harlem rapper Max B has finally been released from prison. On Sunday (Nov. 9), the 47-year-old who was serving time for murder conspiracy and robbery was welcomed by family and friends outside the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey including associate and frequent collaborator, French Montana. Immediately after his release, Max B celebrated his newfound freedom with his first post-prison public appearance at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium for the Cleveland The post Max B Released From Prison first appeared on Rap Radar.
Photo: Chris Pizzello/AP It was another historic evening for hip-hop as OutKast was among the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Salt-N-Pepa was also among the acts who were honored the Musical Influence award. On Saturday (Nov. 8), OutKast members Big Boi and Andre 3000 took to the stage at the Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater during their acceptance, which was presented by Donald Glover. Big Boi kicked off the speech thanking his partner-in-rhyme, “I wanna say, The post OutKast Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame first appeared on Rap Radar.
