Industry News

  • Chilling Audio Of Cassie Ventura Threatening Escort Over Leaked “Freak-Off” Tape Released To Public

    In a newly released 2014 audio recording, Cassie Ventura unleashes a violent tirade, threatening to kill a man over an alleged sex tape.

  • Diddy’s Ex-Publicist Admits He Ignored Red Flags

    Rob Shuter opened up about working with Diddy during the height of his fame and questioned whether ambition kept him from seeing the truth.

  • Ice Cube To Honor Basketball Legend Jalen Rose With Prestigious Hall Of Fame Award

    Jalen Rose will be honored with the 2025 Ice Cube Impact Award for his commitment to education and community uplift in Detroit.

  • EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Trial Coming Into Home Strech – Judge Gives Instruction For Deliberations

    Diddy’s federal trial nears its final phase as Judge Subramanian orders both sides to finalize evidence and prepare for jury deliberations before July 4.

  • Historic First: Donald Trump Banned From NAACP Convention

    Donald Trump became the first sitting president in NAACP history to be excluded from its national convention over concerns about civil rights and democracy.

  • Sheriff Wayne Ivey Tells Lizzo Her Opinion Meant “Exactly Zero” Over Florida Protest Warning

    Wayne Ivey clapped back at Lizzo’s criticism of his protest warning, insisting his “graveyard dead” threat was aimed only at violent agitators, not peaceful demonstrators.

  • Juneteenth Reflections On Unity, Trust & Pure Black Love

    A rainy run, a dope Black-owned hoodie, and a kid with a free bottle of water reminded me what Juneteenth is about now.

  • Dr. Umar Says His School Was About To Open, However There’s A Big “But”

    This latest act of vandalism could be the crack in Dr. Umar Johnson’s long‑dreamed academy—or the spark that re‑ignites a movement.

  • Bad Bunny Takes On ICE After Puerto Rico Raids

    Bad Bunny criticized ICE after posting a video he says shows agents detaining people in Puerto Rico while calling them out in a profanity-laced message.

  • SZA Reveals Her Deepest Fears About Touring With Kendrick Lamar

    SZA revealed she feared audiences were only attending the Grand National Tour to see Kendrick Lamar perform.

  • Clipse Drop Their New Video “So Be It”

    The Clipse continue their Let God Sort Em Out campaign with the forthcoming album’s latest video, “So Be It”. In the black-and-white clip, the Thornton brothers are spotted at a lush estate flexing their boastful and threating bars over Pharrell’s production. “Y’all tweet, bird talk, we all parrots / Lone star, cross the border, we like Dallas,” raps No Malice. “Twenty-one-gun salute, we been savage T/ ag ’em up, add ’em up, them niggas average.” Meanwhile, King Push has some words The post Clipse Drop Their New Video “So Be It” first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Roddy Ricch Returns As The “Underdog” On His New Single

    Roddy Ricch lends his services to the upcoming F1 film with the soundtrack’s new single, “Underdog”. Produced by d.a. got that dope, the L.A. rapper boasts his success and his hunger for more. “Poppin’ out, sayin’ I ain’t great, who? / Biscayne drive, I cut off my roof / You know how I’m comin’, it’s take two / Tell a nigga, “Get out the way” / Four by four, big Phantom / They thought I was cancelled, I piped up The post Roddy Ricch Returns As The “Underdog” On His New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Gunna “Won’t Stop” On His New Single

    Gunna rolls out his upcoming album with a first taste from the forthcoming project with “Won’t Stop”. With his go-to producer Gunna behind the boards, Gunna proceeds to emphasizes his everlasting grind over a hard-knocking production. “Land in the A, hit the office, I got a new offer that I gotta read,” he raps”. “I’m the same one, took the top off on one of the rappers that got ’em intrigued / Sittin’ back, lit in the summer, I’m comin’ The post Gunna “Won’t Stop” On His New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Chris Brown Unveils His “Holy Blindfold” On New Single

    Chris Brown just kicked off his Breezy Bowl World Tour, and has just now released his new single, “Holy Blindfold”. Co-produced by The Monsters & Strangerz, Jonathan Bellion, and Tenroc, Breezy sings about falling head over heels over his paticular love. He sings, “Sex like the rain in the desert / She blazin’ hot as embers Euphoric touch, I’m floatin’ away / And watch the earth stop, at sun drop / Dead oceans, the heat dried out the river / The post Chris Brown Unveils His “Holy Blindfold” On New Single first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Drake Lends A Feature On Smiley’s “2 Mazza”

    Smiley commissions Drake on his new release, “2 Mazza”, which pulls up alongside its music video. Directed by Zong Li, the OVO artists flex inside Ontario’s Go Place day spa while recalling their humbling beginnings in The 6. “Me, I’m the 6 God, Bob is a bulldog, both could have been at Gonzaga, nigga / Some nights I wanna cut ’cause the city’s been hot like lava,” claims Drizzy, while Smiley adds, “I’m still drinkin’ bottles with you (Yes), I still The post Drake Lends A Feature On Smiley’s “2 Mazza” first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Lil Wayne Adds “Momma Don’t Worry” With Future & Lil Baby For The Carter VI Bonus Track

    Lil Wayne continues to reup his Tha Carter VI album with another bonus record, “Momma Don’t Worry” featuring Future and Lil Baby. Produced by ATL Jacob and RushDee, Lil Baby opens up the track with an introspective verse. He begins, “Told Momma, “Don’t worry, you know you raised a hard body” / Granny called the other day, said, “Don’t scratch ’cause God got you”.” Future holds it down on the hook (“Momma, don’t worry, I got my pistol / I’m The post Lil Wayne Adds “Momma Don’t Worry” With Future & Lil Baby For The Carter VI Bonus Track first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Nicki Minaj Hops On Lil Wayne’s “Banned From No”

    Fresh off the release of Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI, Lil Wayne re-ups the long-awaited album with newly added bonus track, “Banned From No (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj. On the track, Tunechi keeps his witty bars intact. “Woah now, one shot, knock his door down / Silеncer on, no sound, catch him with his nose down and wipe it / This gamе is a bitch, you gotta pipe it ‘fore you wife it / Nothin’ gettin’ between me and and The post Nicki Minaj Hops On Lil Wayne’s “Banned From No” first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • 2 Chainz Recollects His Come Up In “Not The Same” Video with Ne-Yo

    In support of his upcoming film, Red Clay, 2 Chainz releases the soundtrack’s latest single, “Not The Same” featuring Ne-Yo. Directed by Howard Ross, the Atlanta rapper touches on perseverance and his come up during a gathering at a house in the city’s boondocks. “Niggas had that garbage ass weed, I had the trash can / Playaz Circle for life, nigga, never forget it,” he raps alongside Ne-Yo and an abundance of eye-candy. He continues, “5540, we was handling business The post 2 Chainz Recollects His Come Up In “Not The Same” Video with Ne-Yo first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • BET Awards 2025 Recap

    BET celebrated the past year’s biggest musical artists and accomplishments at the 25th annual BET Awards on Monday (Jun. 9) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar took home the most wins during the ceremony including Best Hip Hop Male Artist, Album Of The Year for GNX, Video Of The Year for “Not Like Us”, and Video Director of The Year with Dave Free. For a record-extended eighth time, K.Dot won Best Collaboration for his “Luther” collaboration with SZA. The post BET Awards 2025 Recap first appeared on Rap Radar.

  • Larry June & Cardo Got Wings Keep It Moving With Their “On The Unda” Single

    Larry June and producer Cardo Got Wings keep are still on their forthcoming album’s campaign run with their new drop, “On The Unda”. While enjoying the striking views from a lake house with friends, Larry flows effortlessly over Cardo’s mellow beat. “What would I smoke / A paper or a leaf / ’96 Impala sliding down the street,” raps Good Job Larry. “On The Unda” follows the Larry June and Cardo Got Wings’ previous single “Black Man” and are both The post Larry June & Cardo Got Wings Keep It Moving With Their “On The Unda” Single first appeared on Rap Radar.