Today we had an exclusive chance to interview rapper SwazyTheBag: How did you come up with a stage name? One of my favorite basketball players to watch at the time Nick Young had a nickname which was Swaggy P and my first name starts with a ‘p’ and I know I be swaggy so I thought it was swaggy p but couldn’t use that for my stage name so I took the Gs out and added zs so now it’s swazy and my friend C DILLA told me i should add “the bag” cause he knows i like money. Where are you from? I was born in Egypt but moved to the states when i was about 7 months old. We stayed in Iowa for a couple of ..read more

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. Chicago been known for sliding on the opps for their mans, so it’s no surprise when one of the biggest names in the city goes down, bodies start dropping. The streets don’t often give, but it always takes, and when Big Clout FBG Duck was murked, the get back was in order. Just how many bodies dropped after Duck was done in? Let’s chop it up and break it down. On Tuesday 4th August 2020, Carlton Weekly aka FBG Duck was murked by the opps leaving Chicago and the rap world in shock https://youtu.be/6kL_XfQhO68 (0:42-1:07).  htt ..read more

After releasing two albums, “WE DON’T TRUST YOU” and “WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU,” within a few weeks, Future and Metro Boomin are set to embark on the “We Trust You Tour” this summer. The 27-date North American tour will begin on July 30 at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, and will conclude in Vancouver, British Columbia at the Rogers Arena on Sept. 9. The tour comes after Drake’s relentless trolling of Metro Boomin, which began when the rapper shared a video of an entire drum line performing outside of Magic City in Atlanta[1][5]. The gag appears to be a direct shot at Metro Boom ..read more

On Monday (April 15), rumors circulated online accusing Lil Baby and Dreezy of being romantically involved during the first weekend of Coachella 2024. The speculation arose after the Grammy winner posted photos with a background similar to one shared on the “Body” artist’s Instagram Story. Both Lil Baby and Dreezy responded to the allegations under The Shade Room’s post on Tuesday (April 16). Dreezy clarified, “Y’all are reaching! That’s the homie!” while Lil Baby commented, “Same house, different days. Y’all be reaching too hard.” Despite their responses, social media users continued with hu ..read more

Today we had an exclusive opportunity to interview the artist: How did you come up with a stage name? Actually Phaylo is what people call me In the streets so I just kept that name cuz that’s what everybody know me by. Where are you from? Chicago, Illinois – West Side K Town 15th and Kostner. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG CHRIS (@drbigchris) Where are you now? Still in Chicago, hope to move next year doe. Why did you first start making music? I like the melodies and the way I sound. I always knew this was what I was gone do. Who would you say inspired you the most, as a ..read more

The industry has seen the rise of creatives not afraid to experiment with their sound. Upcoming artist, Lil Taco is breaking stigmas with his versatile style. Nicknamed Taco in middle-school due to the popularity of his favorite taco shirt, 19-year-old Nashville Tennessee native, Taylor Statom adopted the name Lil Taco as his rap alias. Finding inspiration in the untamed creativity of the late Lil Peep, Lil Taco fell in love with his mentality that was rebellious to the opinions of others. His sound became something more than just the usual trap rap. Lil Taco created his own rules and wasn’t a ..read more

Well known Burlington based hip-hop producer Phantum best known for his work with Ali Gatie, Jordan Solomon, and AR Paisley has branched out and started dropping his own singles and projects with a variety of artists. Over the past few years many artists have worked closely with Phantum and recorded at his studio. Releasing his own music while simultaneously placing beats has been a logical step. Phantum is one of many producers innovating the industry and taking the accountability and control into their own hands. In the future it will become more common that independent producers who have a ..read more

What up gang. Back with the real you know what’s the deal. NBA YoungBoy been one of the most successful artists in the rap game, and his team, 4KT was a movement that was like a well-oiled machine. But, over time things started to change, new artists started coming into the fold and YB just seems to be going through changes in life too with everything with the case he’s fighting. Now, it seems there’s some internal beefs with the camp that has things falling apart. Who is in the right, and who is in the wrong? Can the NBA team make a comeback in 2024? Let me know your thoughts after the detai ..read more

Sexyy Red, whose real name is Janae Nierah Wherry, turned 26 on April 15, 2024. She received birthday wishes from her fans and peers on social media, including a heartwarming message from Nicki Minaj, who hinted at a collaboration between the two artists[1]. Red shared pictures of her birthday celebration on Instagram, showing off a pink lace outfit designed by Shane Justin and a white Chevy Corvette Z06 as one of her birthday gifts. The caption read, “Thanks for my car!” with several celebrities, including GloRilla, City Girls’ JT, and Kaliii, joining in on the celebration in the comment sec ..read more

Gunna has announced his new album “One of Wun,” which is set to be released soon. The album title is a play on the rapper’s nickname, Wunna, and features artwork created by Calvin Clausell Jr. and creative direction by Spike Jordan. The LP will include “Bittersweet” and the Offset-assisted “Prada Dem,” which are Gunna’s first singles since 2023’s “a Gift & a Curse.” Fans have expressed their excitement for the new album, with many commenting on Gunna’s announcement post. While Gunna did not confirm a release date, it is possible that the album will be released ahead of his “Bittersweet To ..read more