In case you missed it, Drake’s new diss “Push Ups” was leaked and it takes aim at Kendrick Lamar, Future, Metro Boomin, The Weeknd, and Rick Ross, among others. Like pretty much every new release these days, YouTube is flooded with “Push Ups” reaction videos from channels of all sizes. Rick Ross responded to Drake several hours later with “Champagne Moments.” There’s now talk that Kendrick is gearing up to release a reply (possibly called “On The Dot,” but that remains to be seen). 5 Ways to Support HipHopCanada: Submit Your Music Follow Canadian Fresh (HipHopCanada’s Spotify Playl ..read more

The hip-hop community is experiencing a surge of intensity after Drake finally pushed the red button… or at least has his finger on the proverbial trigger. This could still just be a warning shot. Either way, the gloves are finally off and the leaked diss song “Push Ups” has given fans exactly what they’ve been waiting for. After Kendrick Lamar kicked things off with his verse on “Like That” from Future and Metro Boomin’s album, We Don’t Trust You, the world has been paitiently waiting for Drizzy to respond. Well, a response was unexpectedly leaked on Saturday, causing an immediate seismic shi ..read more

YouTuber CUFBOYS continues his in-depth coverage of the Young Thug / YSL RICO trial, with a deep look at some surprising events that unfolded on days 58 and 59 of the trial. Walter “DK” Murphy, considered to be a YSL co-founder, took the witness stand as a part of his plea agreement. He was questioned over prior gang affiliations, how YSL was founded and how he became affiliated with Thugger, the Lil Wayne shooting, Rich Homie Quan, his gang affiliations, and more. The RICO trial involving Young Thug and the alleged YSL street gang started in 2023 and its already considered the longest in Geor ..read more

Annual music award ceremonies — like the recent JUNO Awards of 2024 in Canada — afford opportunities to pay tribute to artists who have passed away and acknowledge the living art of creative musical and cultural interpretation. At the JUNOs 2024, memorial tributes were given to musical greats Robbie Robertson and Gordon Lightfoot. Yet another form of memorialization — and musical re-interpretation — was witnessed via hip-hop sampling when Maestro Fresh Wes performed in celebration of his induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame as the “godfather of Canadian hip-hop.” Awards events carry ..read more

At a time when it often feels like the U.S. is teetering towards another internal conflict, the new film Civil War couldn’t come at a worse time to stoke the flames. Or perhaps, it’s the best time to convey the possible consequences of what this type of timeline could lead to for both democrats, republicans, and independents, alike. Yesterday, A24 released the final trailer for Civil War which was directed by Alex Garland, and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson and Cailee Spaeny. It’s described as a dystopian future America, where a team of military-embedded journali ..read more

JayBlac posted a new video today, passionately commentating on the “Big 3 Beef” involving Drake, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. Jay’s main focus is of the top hip-hop stories of the week, after Cole apologized for releasing his “7 Minute Drill” Kendrick diss. Jay has been covering the “beef” for the past couple of weeks, including a detailed take on Cole’s diss, which was released as part of his Might Delete Later mixtape. He then touches on comments made by Joe Budden earlier today on The Joe Budden Podcast, claiming “Round 1” of the beef is done, and this was the main reason Cole backed down ..read more

Earlier this year, budding Canadian artist Shubz released his fifth official single since making his debut in 2022. The BabyGotBeatz-produced “Pretend” has pulled in over 83K streams on just Spotify alone since premiering on January 26, 2024, and the accompanying music video—shot in Miami by SIP Entertainment—has over 86K views. “Pretend is about reminding us of our true purpose, urging not to get overwhelmed by insignificant problems,” Shubz said of the release. “I definitely stepped out of the box on this project as I tried to portray a different reality to listeners through the lyrics, th ..read more

After Day 52 of Young Thug’s trial, YouTuber CUFBOYS looks at why the RICO case could end up taking another year to finish. Over the past 19 weeks, legal proceedings in the Young Thug’s trial have seen numerous twists, with testimony from key witnesses and various pieces of evidence being scrutinized. The trial, deeply rooted in allegations of gang-related activities and other charges, has gripped the music world and fans alike. Young Thug, real name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. As the case progresses, the music community watches closely, awaiting the outco ..read more

Toronto rapper Bishop Brigante has been through the wringer, but his resilience and determination shine through as he continues to fight against cancer while advocating for important changes in Canadian health care. In a recent interview, Brigante shared updates on his health, the progress of his petition, and reflected on the success of the recent NARC anniversary screening held in Toronto. The March 22 event was attended by the film’s director Joe Carnahan, and one of the co-stars, Jason Patric. Brigante opened up about the toughest part of his battle against cancer, emphasizing the grueling ..read more

Legendary rapper, entrepreneur, and cultural icon Snoop Dogg is gearing up to embark on a journey that promises to set stages ablaze across Canada. The hip-hop luminary has officially announced his upcoming Cali To Canada Tour kicking off this June, with special guests Warren G, DJ Quik and DJ Green Lantern. Cali To Canada Tour Dates With a career spanning decades and an unparalleled influence on the world of rap, Snoop Dogg remains an enduring figure in the music industry. From his groundbreaking debut album Doggystyle to business ventures, movie roles and more, Snoop’s versatility and stayin ..read more