IDK – HOT 97 Interview (Video)

Maryland artist IDK sits down with Ebro in the Morning for a great conversation about the rise of his career, and staying true to himself as an artist.

He also discusses not being mainstream, yet being successful, not being afraid to work with Saucy Santana, lessons he learned after going to prison when he was younger, how he can relate to the Ja Morant situation, how he creatively messages his music, working with MF DOOM and Kanye West, and more!

His project, F65 is available now.

Rican Da Menace – “Off The Porch” Interview (Video)

Courtesy of Dirty Glove Bastard.

We recently linked with buzzing Baltimore artist Rican Da Menace for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit down she talked about her come up in Baltimore, explains how traveling to other cities changed her perspective on Baltimore, her relationship with her parents, being bad as a kid, explains how she got her rap name, graduating from school, recalls her first time going viral, Baltimore not sticking together, taking music serious after she got shot, her perspective on life changing after the incident, being surprised that her music has taken off, working with Moneybagg Yo on “Dumb”, her new single “No Problems”, what to expect from her upcoming project, and much more!

J. Prince Confronts NBA YoungBoy Over Drake Diss

From HipHopDX:

J. Prince has stepped in to ensure that NBA YoungBoy’s issues with Drake don’t go any further, warning the rowdy rap star to remove the 6 God from his “enemy list.”

YoungBoy threw shots at Drake on his latest album, Richest Opp, which arrived last week, calling him out for apparently refusing to work with him out of loyalty to YB’s fierce rival Lil Durk.

“Talked to Drake ‘cross FaceTime, he wasn’t feelin’ me/ Told me that he fuck with Durk, damn, that shit gettin’ to me/ Told me that he like the shit I’m doin’, but can’t do shit with me/ So when we cross our ways, fuck what you say, bitch, you my enemy,” he rapped on the venomous “Fuck the Industry Pt. 2.”

It appears YoungBoy’s lyrical darts were enough to make J. Prince and Birdman pay a visit to the Baton Rouge native in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he’s currently on house arrest stemming from a 2021 gun arrest in Los Angeles, in an attempt to diffuse the situation.

The feared Rap-A-Lot Records founder posted a photo of their meeting on Instagram on Wednesday (May 17) along with a lengthy message urging YoungBoy to put his disdain for Drizzy to bed.

Fat Trel – “Big Facts” Interview (Video)

In this “Big Facts” episode, rapper Fat Trel discusses his transformation into a devoted parent and his past in prison. We explore the origins of “Gleesh”, plans post-probation, and the challenges he faced in prison. Trel opens up about his bond with rapper Wale, music journey, and the politics that led to his former group’s breakup. We cover his tattoos, relationships, potential signees to his label, and dream collabs with John Legend and Anita Baker. He applauds Rick Ross as the GOAT and emphasizes lyricism in rap. Stay tuned to learn more about Fat Trel’s life and upcoming music!

Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow Arrested In Gang Bust

From NBC New York, where you can read the full story:

Brooklyn rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, who police said are members of the Crips gang, allegedly helped carry out violence against rival gangs in Flatbush in Crown Heights. They were among 32 people charged Tuesday in a 140-count indictment, as the district attorney’s office said the gang is linked to 12 shootings and a murder that was caught on camera.

Police said the group had reach from Brooklyn to Manhattan to New Jersey, with members ordering, orchestrating and wreaking havoc across the area.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said that Sheff G used some of the money he earned from his songs to “help facilitate further gang activity,” including encouraging gang members to participate in violent crimes.

One of those violent acts includes a mass shooting in Brooklyn in which one person was killed and five others were injured. The suspects allegedly pulled up in a car and started firing at members of a rival gang, sending people running down the street, away from the gunfire.

DA Gonzalez said Sheff G ordered the hit — and then as a reward ordered up a fancy dinner at a Manhattan steak house.

Shy Glizzy Reportedly Arrested For Pulling Gun On Girlfriend, Which He Denies (UPDATE)

UPDATE: You can now see Shy’s direct response to the fans following the report, which comes from TMZ.

Shy Glizzy got arrested over the weekend after cops say he pulled a gun on his girlfriend and threatened to harm her … TMZ has learned.

Our law enforcement sources tell us the rapper was arrested Saturday following a verbal altercation with his on-again, off-again girlfriend … which police say escalated to the point where Shy grabbed a firearm and made a threat.

We’re told the alleged incident played out on a public street around 9 AM Saturday … and Shy took off after the argument. Our sources say West Hollywood Sheriff’s Deputies got involved and a criminal report was made … Shy was eventually tracked down by 6 PM and arrested.

Shy Glizzy was booked on a felony charge of making criminal threats … records show he was released after about 4 hours behind bars on a $50,000 bond.

Our sources say police did not find a gun on Shy when he was arrested … and he denied ever threatening the girlfriend, who we’re told he’s been dating off and on for 4 months.