Dr. Dre-Approved Symba Puts Himself In The ‘GOAT’ Conversation

After getting some massive co-signs from Dr. Dre and LeBron James, Symba is ready to put himself in the G.O.A.T. conversation. The Oakland rapper returned on Friday (May 20) with a braggadocious new track titled “GOAT” that

Nick Cannon Really Meant ‘Explicit’ When He Made ‘Raw & B: The Explicit Tape’ Project: ‘It’s Baby-Making Music’

Q&A – Nick Cannon delivered Raw & B: The Explicit Tape on Friday (May 20), a collection of sultry songs that found the multi-hyphenate baring his soul — and ravenous sexual appetite. HipHopDX attended a private listening party

Rihanna & A$AP Rocky Welcome Baby Boy

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are officially parents for the first time. According to TMZ, the A-list couple welcomed a baby boy into the world on May 13 at a Los Angeles hospital. Unfortunately, many other details aren’t

T-Pain Responds To Backlash Over Rescheduled Concert Following Texas Tragedy: ‘People Fucking Died!’

Due to an uptick in violent shootings in Deep Ellum, Texas, T-Pain has decided he’s rescheduling his upcoming Texas show out of respect for those experiencing tragedy, which hasn’t sat well with some of his fans. Dallas

The Game Promises ‘Drillmatic’ Will Be ‘Best Album Of 2022’ While Praising Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T + More

There was a time when The Game vowed to retire from rap. But the Compton native evidently had a change of heart and has been hard at work on his 10th studio album, Drillmatic.  According to a

T-Pain Issues Hilarious Warning To All Artists: ‘It’s Over For You N-ggas’

Exclusive – T-Pain was one of the performers at the Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday (May 14). Right after stepping off stage, HipHopDX caught up with the Florida native to give him his

Biggie To Be Honored With ‘King Of New York’ Empire State Building Tribute For 50th Birthday

New York, NY – To commemorate what would’ve been The Notorious B.I.G.‘s 50th birthday, the late rap icon is posthumously reclaiming his place on the New York City throne with a host of tributes taking place across

Lil Wayne Blamed For Phoenix Suns’ Brutal Playoff Exit After Calling Luka Doncic A ‘Ho’

Phoenix, AZ – Lil Wayne had a courtside seat for Game 7 between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns on Sunday (May 15), but his recent words came back to haunt him. During Game 4 of the

T.I. Announces Special ‘ExpediTIously’ Podcast Episode Dedicated To Kevin Samuels

T.I. has been one of the most ardent supporters of Kevin Samuels since the image consultant’s unexpected death earlier this month. After initially brushing off those who didn’t appreciate Samuels’ frequent disparaging of Black women, Tip decided to

Defense Attorney for Young Thug Calls Him “The Babe Ruth of the Musical Industry”

The defense attorney for Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams argued multiple reasons why his client should be granted bail. A bond hearing was held on Wednesday for 7 additional felony charges surrounding conspiracy to