Billie Eilish Launches New Clothing Line
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 22, 2019

Billie Eilish recently collaborated with Los Angeles based clothing company, Freak City, for an exclusive 90s inspired line. The 17-year-old rose to fame with her 2016 single, Ocean Eyes. Her debut EP, Don’t Smile At Me, was released in 2017 and reached the top 15 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. She has […]
Read the storyKhalid Earns First No. 1 Spot On R&B/Hip-Hop Charts With “Talk”
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 22, 2019

Singer Khalid earned his first No. 1 spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts on the list dated Saturday, July 20 for his popular single Talk. Before Talk, the 21-year-old reached a No. 2 high on the R&B/Hip-Hop airplay charts with Location back in 2017. He also appeared on Logic’s 1-800-273-8255, along with Alessia Cara. The […]
Read the storyMaxo Kream Releases New Album “Brandon Banks”
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 21, 2019

Houston rapper Maxo Kream released his major label debut album, Brandon Banks, this past Friday. Kream, whose real name is Emekwanem Ogugua Biosah Jr., was born in Houston in 1990 and is the son of a Nigerian father and African-American mother. He first gained notable attention with Maxo 187 in 2015, and followed the next […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Big 24 BackDoor – “Get Exposed”
By Nancy Byron · Jul 20, 2019

Recently Lane Gang rapper Big 24 Backdoor released his music video for his new song, “Get Exposed,” . In the absence of Lane Gang mastermind Jimmy Wopo, Big 24 BackDoor and the rest of the Hill Street crew are back at it with clean visuals, filmed in California. With flashy cars as the backdrop and […]
Read the storyApple Launches “Rap Life” Playlist
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 20, 2019

Apple Music recently replaced its The A-List: Hip-Hop playlist which features contemporary rap artists and culture, and renamed it Rap Life. Rapper J. Cole kicks off the rebranded playlist with his popular track, Under the Sun, which features DaBaby. He will appear on the cover throughout the week. Drake’s Money in the Grave featuring Rick Ross also makes […]
Read the storyTay-K Found Guilty of Murder
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 20, 2019

Tay-K was found guilty of murder by a North Texas jury on Friday, July 19 for the 2016 slaying of Ethan Walker during a home invasion. The 19-year-old rapper, whose real name is Taymor McIntyre, did not fire the gun which killed Walker, however he allegedly recruited the triggerman and organized the robbery. After a 15-year-old […]
Read the storyMiley Cyrus Faces Backlash for Twerking Videos
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 20, 2019

Miley Cyrus faced criticism on Twitter for videos she posted of her twerking to Megan thee Stallion’s Simon Says. The 26-year-old performed at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, where she famously twerked on Robin Thicke. Many were shocked at her drastic attempt to distance herself from her Hannah Montana persona. Cyrus posted the twerking videos […]
Read the storyR. Kelly States He Is Fine With Solitary Confinement
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 19, 2019

Singer R. Kelly is reportedly scared for his life behind bars, as he has asked to be put in solitary confinement. This comes after Kelly’s arrest for 20 sex tapes that show Kelly performing sexual acts with underage girls, which were turned in by some previous employees. Kelly will remain in prison for quite some […]
Read the storyA$AP Rocky Jail Time Extended
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 19, 2019

A judge has sided with Swedish prosecutors and decided that A$AP Rocky will remain in jail for another week while prosecutors continue their investigation. A$AP, who has already spent two weeks in jail, is said to be living in dirty and inhumane conditions, while the man who he allegedly assaulted has not spent any time in […]
Read the storyQuizes in Hip Hop: Kase Cobain
By Jay · Jul 19, 2019

What is your favorite era of hip hop? My favorite era of Hip-Hop would have to be from 2000-2010. I was born in 1995 so I didn’t get to experience the 90s era of Hip-Hop. How has each era influenced your writing and lyrics? Who is your favorite artist from each decade and why? The […]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Nardo Mula & Jonnii2Timez – “Mula Financial” (Mixtape)
By Nancy Byron · Jul 19, 2019

South Carolina natives Nardo Mula and Jonnii2Timez are on a run this year! First, Bigga Rankin co-signs and now they team up with the legendary DJ Scream to shake up the streets with their new project Mula Financial. The summer just got 10x hotter! STREAM/DOWNLOAD: Nardo Mula & Jonnii2Timez – Mula Financial (Hosted By DJ Scream) [Mixtape]
Read the storyNew Music Alert: Buck Em – “On Da Way” | @MrBuckEm
By Nancy Byron · Jul 18, 2019

MyPartnaDem Ent. presents Buck Em’s new single “On Da Way” produced by Tasha Cotour & Tino On Da Track. Stream below via SoundCloud or purchase on iTunes.
Read the storyMovie Review: The Lion King Starring Beyonce & Donald Glover
By HHE Staff · Jul 18, 2019

Written by: LaTasha Givens The Lion King is already a great story about love, loss, family conflict and friendship. Its really a coming of age story about deciding who you want to be and how you will respond to life’s challenges. But I honestly went to just see my bestie Beyonce (she doesn’t know that […]
Read the storyCardi B and Offset Explain “Clout” Lyrics
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 18, 2019

Rappers Cardi B and Offset explain exactly what the lyrics to their song Clout meant during the segmentNew Lyrics for Old People on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday, July 17. The song is featured on Offset’s debut solo album, Father of 4, and reached the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 following the release of the music […]
Read the storyJermaine Dupri Defends His Comments About Female Rappers
By Gabrielle Taite · Jul 18, 2019
Jermaine Dupri attempted to set the record straight about his comments during an interview with People Now that female rappers all rap about the same thing. During his interview, Dupri stated that rappers such as Cardi B, Megan thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj sound like “strippers rapping”, as they only talk about their sexuality in […]
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