Sinead O’Connor and Prince had a checkered history despite the latter penning the former’s biggest hit, at least according to O’Connor. Some time ago, O’Connor alluded to some problematic behavior, said that they didn’t get along, and promised that she’d reveal all in her memoir that was years in the making. Now, in a New York Times […]
Raheem DeVaughn, Apollo Brown “I Still Love You” | Rap Radar
No love lost. Raheem DeVaughn’s still got love on the latest single off his and Apollo Brown’s Lovesick LP dropping June 4. After linking with 3D Na’Tee on “Zaddy“, Raheem croons distant love over Apollo’s subtle drums and tender keys. “When I made the beat for “I Still Love You”, I was all about just […]
Video: Tobe Nwigwe Ft. Fat Nwigwe “FYE FYE” | Rap Radar
You ready? Tobe Nwigwe and his queen Fat Nwigwe bridge their lyrical talents together for their Get Twisted Sundays drop. Over a boisterous production by Nell, the Nwigwes spew countless noteworthy bars of bravado while celebrating in sync with their group of dancers. Directed by Tobe Nwigwe, the video was premiered on his Facebook page […]
Amorphous Ft. Kehlani “Back Together”
Pull up. Rising producer Amorphous brings the vibes with Kehlani on their new record, “Back Together”. Anchored by the “Sunshine“-hitmaker’s groovy soundbed, Baelani flexes on her ex by serenading that old thing back. Lucky girl.
T.I. and Tameka 'Tiny' Harris Investigated by LAPD Over 'Abuse, Rape, and Drugging' Allegations
The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into drugging and sexual assault charges against rapper T.I. (aka Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr) .and his wife, singer Tameka “Tiny” Harris.” The accusers’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, said in a statement the LAPD “showed great concern and are moving forward with an investigation into the allegations of abuse, rape, and drugging […]
Jack Antonoff's Bleachers Share 'Stop Making This Hurt' Single and Video
Bleachers shared the new single and video for “Stop Making This Hurt” off the band’s third LP, Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, coming July 30 via RCA Records. It’s the LP’s first single and follows previously released tracks “Chinatown” feat. Bruce Springsteen and “45.” “‘Stop Making This Hurt’ is what you get when we are […]
Smino, Monte Barker “Rice & Gravy”
Bon appetit. Smino and Monte Barker are self made on their collaborative effort, “Rice & Gravy”. Over Monte Barker’s savory beat, the two reflect from their rags to riches and turn up all the way up to their success. Dig in.
Video: Vado Ft. Dave East “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” | Rap Radar
Ain’t drink Henney since Shooter died. Vado and Dave East add their Harlem flavor to Drake and Rick Ross’ “Lemon Pepper Freestyle”. Outside of New York’s juice bar JuicC, the Harlem rappers gather with their Uptown crew and pour out a little liquor in the memory of their falling soldier Kiing Shooter. R.I.P.
Video: Lil Durk Ft. Pooh Shiesty “Should’ve Ducked” | Rap Radar
Duck down. Lil Durk doesn’t miss his mark in his new video featuring Pooh Shiesty. The track is one of the new cuts featured on Lil Durk’s The Voice (Deluxe). For the OTF and 1017 affair, the Jerry Productions clip centers the two declaring countless warnings to their opps along with a gang of shooters […]
Video: J.Cole “Amari” | Rap Radar
Hold tight. J.Cole defines his greatness in the first visual off his new album, The Off-Season. The track is dubbed after his manager Ibrahim “IB” Hamad’s son, Amari and produced by himself, Sucuki, T-Minu, and Timbaland. Directed by Mez for Heirs, Cole returns to New York City and unleashes his fiery flow in a series […]