Dreamville / Interscope Since becoming a household name himself, J. Cole has spent the last few years quietly stockpiling talent for his Dreamville Records roster, helping launch the careers of buzzworthy upstarts Bas and Cozz, both of whom have garnered critical acclaim. However, Atlanta native J.I.D, the most recent addition to the Dreamville family, may […]
ESGN / EMPIRE For many hip-hop classicists living in a world filled with mumble rap and colorful dreadlocks, Freddie Gibbs has steadily become their guardian angel. The 34-year-old Gary, Ind. native has risen to a tremendously high level of underground acclaim because of his continuous efforts in delivering projects with robust beats, compelling lyrics and […]
In 2017 and beyond, racking up awards and setting records for streaming-only releases will likely become the norm. Chance The Rapper, who just won three Grammy Awards for an album he gave away online for free; and Drake, who shattered streaming records when More Life earned over 89 million plays on Apple Music, are setting the […]
Christopher Polk / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Chris Brown and Lil Wayne were recently targeted in a federal drug case against a Miami producer who is accused of being a drug dealer. According to the Miami Herald, Harrison Garcia is currently on trial for allegedly dealing drugs and using the profits to buy a fleet […]
Subscribe to TheBoombox on Talib Kweli spit for three straight minutes on David Dallas’ 64 Bars, which is a part of Red Bull Studios Auckland, and not surprisingly he went in. “I got a doctorate in rocking it / Pardon we got it popping / It’s marvelous, n—– watching / You following carbon copies, stopping to intervene, […]
Atlantic Records There have been quite a few controversial and polarizing figures in rap that have come along and captured the culture’s attention with both their music and their antics. Kodak Black appears to be the latest figure in rap to garner as much chatter for things beyond his music as he does for his […]
Grind Hard LLC. / EMPIRE Dynamic duos are back in style. A number of solo artists and producers are teaming up for new musical partnerships that have resulted in some of the most anticipated and praiseworthy rap projects in recent memory. While a bit understated in terms of buzz factor, Tennessee rappers Starlito and Don […]
300 Entertainment On Sept. 21, 2016, Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo passed away as a result of a fatal car accident, casting a dark cloud over the city he had once represented with fervor and reverence. Most known for his hit singles “Dey Know” and “Foolish,” as well as being a founding member of D4L, Shawty […]
While Tuki Carter preps his new album Flowers & Airplanes, the Taylor Gang rapper delivered a new song to hold fans down until the project drops. Carter’s single, “Jerry Maguire,” is not about the 1996 feel-good movie starring Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding Jr., but rather Carter’s mission statement to live life to the fullest. […]
Coughee Brothaz Enterprise / EMPIRE At a time when artists appear to be as concerned with reality shows as they are with delivering reality rap, Devin The Dude remains dedicated to servicing his fans with musings from the perspective of a middle-aged stoner. The rapper’s latest release, Acoustic Levitation, stays true to that formula, with […]
