EMPIRE Records Pays First Artist Advance Ever Entirely In Bitcoin

Today, multi-platinum Atlanta-based artist and entrepreneur, Money Man, received his entire 7-figure advance in Bitcoin via Cash App from EMPIRE’s Founder & CEO Ghazi.  Built from the ground up as a technology company, EMPIRE’s software for distribution, analytics, recoupment,

Polo G Set to Release ‘Hall of Fame’ Deluxe Edition Album

Polo G is set to run his Hall of Fame album back, announcing the deluxe edition, Hall of Fame 2.0, to be released on December 3. The new album will feature the highly anticipated new single “Bad

Beanie Sigel Says Kanye West Has Promised Him More Than $50M For Coining ‘Yeezy’ Name

One of the many revelations from Kanye West‘s Drink Champs interview with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN last week was the origin of “Yeezy,” his longtime rap nickname and, of course, the name of his billion-dollar fashion empire.

Premiere: Jake Oulton’s Exciting Debut Single ‘Life On The Highway’

Jake Oulton brings a new diversity to hip hop. Canadian singer-songwriter Jake Oulton is coming out with his debut single called “Life On The Highway”, a vibrant, energetic song that is set to conquer the masses. Fresh

6ix9ine’s Convicted Kidnapper Charged With Running Smuggling Ring In Prison

Manhattan, NY – 6ix9ine agreed to be the federal government’s star witness in the 2018 racketeering case against Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods Kifano “Shotti” Jordan and Anthony “Harv” Ellison in exchange for a lighter sentence. Ellison, who

SF’s Lil Yee Announces 11/26 Album, Unbreakable, Shares “Going Crazy” Video

There are artists whose pain can be heard in their music, and those whose pain can be felt. San Francisco native Lil Yee has built a career on his ability to forge those connections with listeners, and continues to

New Music Friday – New Albums From Key Glock, Summer Walker, Aminé, Terrace Martin + More

Halloween’s now passed and the winter holiday season is inching closer. The weather’s fully turned and the leaves are changing, too. One thing that will never change is HipHopDX bringing you the best new music of the week each

Raquel Kiaraa Releases New Album “Defying Odds”

Raquel Kiaraa’s new album, “Defying Odds,” is out now. This album has a deep significance and is a collection of Raquel’s most unique and charismatic songs. Raquel is asserting her authority in it, enjoying the beauty of

Today In Hip Hop History: Lil Wayne Dropped His Debut Album ‘The Block Is Hot’ 22 Years Ago

On this date twenty years ago, Dwayne Carter Jr. set out on his solo musical journey and dropped his first album The Block Is Hot on the Cash Money/Universal imprint. With in-house production exclusively from the one