Global Music Releases & News

Will.i.am Credits David Faustino For His First Record Deal With Eazy-E

by Jake Rohn Araya Diaz/Getty Images From clubs to stadiums to a world of augmented reality, Black Eyed Peas frontman and mega-producer will.i.am has steadily been working across many realms of Hip Hop. But long before he was connecting with Marvel Comics for his virtual reality...

"Ant Man" Villain Divian Ladwa Talks 2Pac

by Jake Rohn Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney Marvel’s stranglehold on the box office continues this week as Ant Man And The Wasp hits theaters worldwide on Friday (July 6). Unlike Black Panther, Ant Man doesn’t have much overlap with Hip Hop outside...

How Much Money Iron Maiden Generate From Ticket Sales

Have you ever wondered how much money Iron Maiden generate from ticket sales on their tours? The legendary band has toured pretty consistently since reuniting with singer Bruce Dickinson and guitarist Adrian Smith in 1999, and packed large venues ever since. Below are numbers...

Is Nicki Minaj Spilling The Beans About Relationship With Quavo On "Boo’d Up" Remix?

Ella Mai has been wildly successful with her song "Boo'd Up" single, peaking at the number six spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and continuing to stay inside the top ten. The song gets an extra boost as the London-born, L.A.-residing new singer...

Drake Addresses His Son & Pusha T On "Emotionless"

On the Scorpion track "Emotionless", Drake concedes that Pusha T was correct in "The Story Of Adidon" and he does have a secret son. But Drizzy flips the script on why he was hiding him. I wasn't hiding my kid from the world I...

Teyana Taylor Says Joint Album With Ty Dolla $ign Is "For Sure Happening"

by Danielle Harling Instagram/teyanataylor A tweet sent from Teyana Taylor on Tuesday (July 3) has sparked chatter regarding yet another possible joint album from two rap/R&B stars. When a fan tweeted their excitement for Teyana’s “3Way” track with Ty Dolla $ign, the Harlem musician...

Idris Elba Launches 7Wallace Record Label

by Danielle Harling Zacharie Scheurer/Getty Images for Grey Goose Vodka Actor Idris Elba has just made another huge step in his music career. Billboard reports that Elba, who produces and DJs, has launched a new record label called 7Wallace Music. The label’s first signing is French...

Young Thug & Lil Uzi Vert Go "Up" In "Twin Peaks"-Inspired Video

by Chris Mitchell Black Lodge – If any rappers were to pop up in the inter-dimensional purgatory that is The Red Room, it makes a certain surreal sense that it would be Young Thug and Lil Uzi Vert. The pair raps among the iconic...

Wu-Tang Clan-Inspired Climate Change Mural Unveiled In Staten Island

by Bernadette Giacomazzo Instagram/prezarecta Staten Island, NY – Local-area artist Cody Prez has brought a literal storm to Staten Island with his 2,000 sq. ft., Wu-Tang Clan-inspired mural, “Climate Change Ain’t Nuttin To Mess With.” Taking its name from the Wu-Tang Clan classic, “Wu-Tang...

#DXCLUSIVE: FREEWIFI's Tha Rift Gets Caught Slippin' In New "Bitter" Video

by Kyle Eustice HipHopDX Premiere: FREEWIFI rapper Tha Rift is making his mark with a new video for “Bitter” featuring Beezy Notes. Directed by Gage Reagan, the visual kicks off in a high rise hotel, where the Los Angeles transplant is waiting for his lady....