Urban Daypop Archives

Russell Simmons is being sued for $5 million by a woman who claims Simmons raped her in 2016 while she was at his home. Aspiring filmmaker Jennifer Jarosik filed the lawsuit on Wednesday. The suit claims that

Iggy Azalea announced on social media Wednesday that she’ll be releasing new music soon. The Grammy-nominated rapper posted the artwork to her next single, “Savior,” which has a feature from Migos’ Quavo. The track is scheduled to

Erykah Badu has found herself in the hot seat this week after she made some comments in a new interview with Vulture, which many people are deeming anti-Semitic and insensitive. In the new conversation, the singer suggested that

After releasing a double digit number of mixtapes, Rich The Kid is launching his official debut album. Following a huge 2017 that included his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar,  Rich called on Playboi Carti to assist on his

Mary J. Blige has picked up her first Academy Award nominations, including a nod for Supporting Actress, for her role in Mudbound. Blige stars as Florence Jackson in director Dee Rees’s movie about two men soldiers, one black one

Drake has been accused of stealing the artwork for the two new tracks that dropped last week. The rapper released ‘God’s Plan’ and ‘Diplomatic Immunity’ last week, with both songs featuring on his new ‘Scary Hours’ project.

Donald Glover has signed a new record and label deal under RCA Records, with his management company/creative agency Wolf + Rothstein forming a partnership with the company. New Childish Gambino music is expected “later this year.” In a statement, Glover

Kodak Black has been arrested again.  Broward Sheriff deputies raided the 20-year-old Florida rapper’s house last night and arrested him on charges of grand theft of a firearm, child neglect, possession of marijuana, two counts of possession

Jesse “Smiley” Rutland, known for his role in the creation of The Harlem Shake dance craze, has died. According to reports, Rutland was shot at his home in Brooklyn on Dec. 10, and his children were reportedly in

Rapper Fredo Santana has died at his home in Los Angeles; he was 27. Santana’s real name was Derrick Coleman. Lt. David Smith, a spokesman for the coroner’s office said he died at his residence around 11