Spate Radio: The Hip Hop Podcast - News, Drama & Music

A$AP Rocky Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 With Don’t Be Dumb as Rihanna Celebrates Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those o...

Khaby Lame’s $975 Million Deal Explained: How TikTok’s Biggest Star Built a Global Brand Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are tho...

Woman Goes Viral for Dr Pepper Jingle — Lands 2026 National Commercial Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of the hosts an...

Chris Brown Attends AMIRI Show at Paris Fashion Week — Front Row Moment Goes Viral Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of...

J. Cole Shocks Fans With “Disc 2 Track 2” From The Fall-Off Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. S...

50 Cent Secures $124 Million Deal to Turn Louisiana Into a New Entertainment Hub Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of th...

Mary J. Blige Announces “My Life, My Story” Las Vegas Residency | Spate Concert Watch Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those...

If LeBron James Retired Today: The Longevity Era Explained Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of the hosts and guests. Su...

Rapper Erica Banks was arrested Monday after police found drugs during a traffic stop in Georgia.  The 27-year-old artist was riding as a passenger in a vehicle driven by Amani Dirton when officers from Brookhaven Police Department pulled the car over — officers allegedly noticed the license plate was covered.  During a search, officers reportedly found numerous ecstasy pills in Erica Banks’ purse...

“After more than a decade away, the Wave God is officially back. Max B made his long-awaited return to the public eye on November 9th… and the city felt it immediately. The Harlem legend—whose career was cut short in 2009 after legal troubles led to a 16-year sentence—wasted no time shaking the room. Hours after being released, he popped out at a New York Jets game, letting the world know: Max B i...

"Harlem legend Max B is finally free. After serving more than 16 years behind bars, the rapper known as Wavy Crockett has officially walked out of prison — and the streets are celebrating." "Max B was originally hit with a 75-year sentence back in 2009 for his alleged role in a deadly New Jersey robbery. But in 2016, that conviction was overturned and reduced after a plea deal for aggravated mansl...

Austin Reaves delivered a performance for the ages — dropping a career-high 51 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 127–120 win over the Sacramento Kings. With LeBron James and Luka Dončić both out, Reaves stepped into the spotlight and owned it — adding 11 rebounds and 9 assists, just one shy of a triple-double. From deep threes to fearless drives, Reaves was in complete control, answering...

Hit-Boy and The Alchemist Drop Joint Album “Goldfish” Two of hip-hop’s most respected producers, Hit-Boy and The Alchemist, are stepping out of the studio shadows and into full artist mode with their new album Goldfish, arriving October 24. Instead of only supplying beats for other stars, they are front and center. The rollout includes the album itself, a short film, and a lead single that shows b...

The League Leveled Up: Welcome to NBA Season 2025-26 This season doesn’t just feel fresh — it is fresh. The NBA is blazing forward. With the opening night set and rosters stacked, we’re witnessing more than just basketball: we’re watching global culture collide with sports, style, hustle and heart.🌍 Global Domination Mode: Record International Presence Rosters this year include an all-time high o...

Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, has responded to Nicki Minaj after the rapper accused her of keeping Gucci “sedated.” The tense exchange erupted following Gucci Mane and Ka’Oir’s recent appearance on The Breakfast Club, where they discussed his mental health and how Ka’Oir helps manage his social media use. The Lead-Up During the interview, Ka’Oir opened up about how she supports Gucci Mane thr...

This is Spate News bringing you the latest in hip hop headlines and industry drama. Nicki Minaj has shocked fans by announcing that she’s stepping away from music — and according to her, Jay-Z is one of the main reasons why. In a fiery post on social media, Nicki revealed that she’s done with releasing new music and shelving her upcoming album. She claimed Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez tr...

Timbaland is facing criticism after appearing in the music video for TaTa Taktumi, a rapper he introduced in June through his new AI-focused label, StageZero. In the video, TaTa performs lines such as, “I put ice on my shooter / he gonna duck immigration / b-tch I’m back now / check my stats now.” When discussing TaTa and StageZero with Variety, Timbaland described her as an intellectual property...

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Surges Back Up the Charts Following Drake Lawsuit Dismissal Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are t...

Verzuz Returns October 25 with Epic Cash Money vs. No Limit Label Battle Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those of the hosts...

Kendrick Lamar Surpasses Drake as “Goosebumps” Becomes Highest-Certified Rap Song Ever Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed are those...

The New Generation Artist: Musician, Influencer, Podcaster The music industry has entered a new era—one where talent alone isn’t enough. The new generation artist isn’t just a musician; they’re also an influencer, a podcaster, and a cultural voice. Success today comes from building a multidimensional platform that goes beyond the stage or the streaming playlist. Music as the Foundation For every n...

Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 4+ Years in Prison: Full Breakdown of Court Ruling and Apology Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music--6251846/support . © 2025 Spate Media. All rights reserved. The #1 Hip Hop + Business Podcast from Spate Media. Follow us: @Spatemediaempire | Visit: Spatehiphopnews.com Views expressed a...

"Welcome to Spate Radio. Today we’re breaking down what it really takes to be a successful music artist in 2025—whether you’re a rapper, an Afrobeats star, or a pop artist on the rise. First things first: streaming is king. Dropping music consistently is the new way to stay hot. Every single you put out is another chance to land on a playlist and get discovered. Don’t just focus on the U.S.—rap an...

Bad Bunny learned he would headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in an unexpected way—during a gym workout. The Puerto Rican superstar shared that he was in the middle of exercising when he got the call about the career-defining performance. He described the moment as surreal, noting that he had to stop mid-workout to process the news. The announcement marks another milestone in his historic ri...

Cardi B’s latest studio effort, AM I THE DRAMA?, has achieved double platinum certification from the RIAA—less than two weeks after its release. Critics had questioned the album’s fast success due to the inclusion of previously released tracks, but the numbers speak for themselves. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spate-radio-the-hip-hop-podcast-news-drama-music...