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

Tyler Reddick Captures Daytona 500 Victory for Michael Jordan-Owned Team 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...

“Hip-hop fans, we’ve got the official numbers in for J. Cole’s seventh studio album, The Fall-Off. After its release on February 6, the highly anticipated project has officially landed at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. According to sales reports, The Fall-Off moved approximately 280,000 album-equivalent units in its first week — a massive number that confirms the album’s commercial impact....

50 Cent Claps Back at Critics After Curtis Hits 1 Billion Streams “Rapper 50 Cent is shutting down critics once again — this time about his music legacy. Recently, his 2007 album Curtis just crossed one billion streams on Spotify, and Fif made sure everyone saw it.  For years, some in hip-hop culture have joked that his only good album was his breakout classic Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. But posting a...

Chuck D Responds to Gene Simmons' 'Debatable' Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Hip-Hop Claim 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...

“Nathan Smith — better known in the music world as DJ Young Slade — has tragically died at just 27 years old.  Nathan was the son of Grammy-nominated rapper and producer Lil Jon. Earlier this week, authorities in Milton, Georgia, launched a search after Nathan was reported missing. He was last seen leaving his home early one morning without his phone, prompting serious concern from family and loca...

Bitcoin Panic Gauge Hits FTX-Level Fear as Prices Crash Toward $60,000 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...

Why DDG Says Streamers Like Kai Cenat Are Bigger Than Traditional Celebrities 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 h...

Grammys 2026: Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar Lead Anti-ICE Messages on Music’s Biggest Night 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...

Gervonta “Tank” Davis Arrested in Miami After Domestic Violence Allegations 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 hos...

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...