Category: Music News

Donald Glover’s "Deadpool" Animated Series Shelved

Donald Glover won’t be bringing an animated version of Marvel’s popular Deadpool character to television. According to Variety, Glover, FX and Marvel have decided to part ways on a planned Deadpool series, which was announced for FX’s sister channel FXX in May 2017. “Due to creative differences, FX, Donald Glover, Stephen Glover and Marvel Television have agreed to …

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MC Eiht Confirms "Keep It Hood Part 2" EP Out This Summer

Los Angeles, CA – After an 11-year absence, Compton gangsta rap vet MC Eiht returned to the scene with the critically acclaimed Which Way Iz West last June. Executive produced by DJ Premier, the LP was named one of HipHopDX’s Most Slept-On Rap Albums in 2017. Now, the OG has announced his next project is on the way. Titled …

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Hip Hop Week In Review: YG & The Game vs. 6ix9ine, Logic’s Divorce & Jeezy’s Final Album

HipHopDX – This week in Hip Hop, YG follows The Game’s lead by calling out Tekashi 6ix9ine for talking reckless on social media. Also, Logic confirmed his divorce to his wife of two years, Jessica Andrea, and Jeezy announced his next album will be last. YG The Game Challenge Tekashi 6ix9ine ON RU’Z DOE A post …

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L.A. Reid Signs Big Boi To New Label

After being accused of sexual harassment last year, veteran music exec L.A. Reid left his position at Epic Records. Now, Reid has resurfaced with a new imprint called HitCo and announced Outkast’s Big Boi as his first signing. According to Variety, HitCo is currently attempting to get the ATLiens’ solo track “All Night” on the radio. The …

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Diplo Releases Hip Hop-Heavy “California” EP

Diplo, the Major Lazer and Jack Ü record producer, has released his latest EP, California. The project features appearances from a number of up-and-coming Hip Hop artists, including Lil Yachty, Trippie Redd and Lil Xan. Meanwhile, Desiigner, DRAM and GoldLink also feature across the EP’s six tracks. Diplo — who says a full-length album is …

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