Latest News New Song: Lazarus, Royce Da 5’9” & Ikka – “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” Posted on January 9, 2026Detroit rapper and physician Lazarus has returned with a powerful new single, “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde,” featuring Royce Da 5’9” and Indian hip-hop star Ikka. The track leans heavily into themes of duality, inner conflict, and balance, using the famous literary reference as a metaphor for the different sides… Read more
Eminem Complex’s list of The Biggest Hip-Hop Feuds Of All time includes Eminem Posted on January 9, 2026January 9, 20264. 50 Cent vs. Ja Rule The masterpiece of 50 Cent’s illustrious feuding career is his on-going beef with Ja Rule. The origins of the feud are disputed: Did 50’s associate snatch Ja’s chain in 1999? Or did Murder Inc. turn 50 away from a video shoot in Queens? We… Read more
Dr. Dre Hip-hop legends defend Dr. Dre after his professionalism was questioned Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026A post which questioning Dr. Dre’s professionalism has recently went viral on Instagram. The author of the post said: “Can anybody tell me if they have any footage actually playing the drum machine, playing a keyboard or making a beat in the studio?” A lot of musicians have responded in… Read more
Latest Interviews De La Soul show love to Royce Da 5’9″ Posted on November 21, 2025De La Soul have recently sat down with Ambrosia For Heads for an in-depth conversation about Cabin In The Sky, the spirit and influence of Dave, and the group’s evolution as artists, fathers, and men. In their most revealing interview of the new era, Posdnuos and Maseo discuss how Dave… Read more
Latest News Royce Da 5’9″ reveals he’s been dealing with lingual dystonia Posted on November 4, 2025In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Royce Da 5’9″ revealed that for the past several years he’s been dealing with lingual dystonia, a neurological condition where, he says, “there’s some kind of interruption in the nerve firing off in my tongue,” causing spasms that hindered him from talking and… Read more
Eminem RJ Payne talks meeting Eminem and why his collab album with Royce 5’9″ didn’t happen Posted on September 4, 2025In a new interview on PANDA CHOP! News, RJ Payne reflects on rapping alongside top-tier lyricists and occasionally being outshined. He then shares a story about meeting Eminem for the first time in the early 2000s, describing the starstruck moment. Payne reveals the full-circle connection: Eminem remembered him as Reign… Read more
Latest News Royce 5’9″ vibing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in Detroit Posted on June 15, 2025In a fusion of Hip-Hop mastery and R&B brilliance, Kendrick Lamar and SZA turned Ford Field into a powerhouse of music, energy, and visual spectacle on June 10. The stop of the Grand National Tour saw the two artists, both fresh off wins at the BET Awards the night before,… Read more
Latest News New Song: Kid Vishis – “SLAP” (Prod. by Royce 5’9″) Posted on April 20, 2025April 20, 2025Kid Vishis has returned with a fiery new track titled “SLAP” produced by Royce Da 5’9″, Daniel Hex and Kin Leroy. “New Song Alert!!! “Slap” prod by @royceda59 @danielhex @kin.leroy Hey! Sometimes you just wanna Slap a nxgga! Here’s a few reasons why!” said Kid Vishis on Instagram and added… Read more
Bad Meets Evil Tierre Diaz – “Bad Meets Killa” ft. Royce 5’9″ Posted on January 27, 2025July 18, 2025Tierre Diaz drops new song and music video “Bad Meets Killa,” featuring our man Royce Da 5’9″, from his upcoming album “Maniflex,” produced by Johnny Slash. The music video of the song was shot at Heaven Studios in Detroit. The title of the song pays homage to Bad Meets Evil, … Read more
Royce 5'9 Joell Ortiz & Kxng Crooked proposes Slaughterhouse reunion following Royce & Lupe fallout Posted on July 29, 2021October 19, 2022Joell Ortiz has proposed the Slaughterhouse reunion after Knxg Crooked made comments about Royce Da 5’9″ and Lupe Fiasco falling out. “There is still time to reunite Slaughterhouse. Let’s just all get in the booth bro.” said Joell on which Crooked agreed. Check twitter conversation below: I would feel like… Read more
Eminem Detroit rapper Sada Baby calls out Eminem Posted on March 9, 2021Detroit rapper Sada Baby has recently done a live stream on Instagram where he showed love for Royce Da 5’9″, Big Proof and Trick Trick but was salty towards Eminem. Sada Baby said: “You know I’m heminem. Not Eminem but I got love for Royce Da 5’9″, I love Royce…. Read more
Eminem Royce 5’9″, Joe Budden, NORE discuss Eminem & Snoop Dogg situation Posted on January 6, 2021January 7, 2021On the Clubhouse meeting, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9″, N.O.R.E, Daz and more set down to talk about why Eminem and Snoop Dogg beef is bad for the culture. Akino: I got a question for Daz and NORE, we know Eminem and Snoop Dogg beef is bad for the culture,… Read more
Eminem Royce 5’9″ threatens Lil Pump after blasting Eminem in Instagram rant Posted on December 25, 2020Yesterday, Lil Pump called out Eminem in a bizarre rant on his Instagram Story, calling the legendary rapper “lame as hell,” and dubbing him “old,” among other things. The ‘Gucci Gang’ rapper’s tirade ignited a social media firestorm, but not in his favor. “Lil Pump” quickly trended on Twitter in… Read more
Eminem Royce 5’9″ talks producing for Eminem, Grammy nod, Lil Wayne’s legacy & more Posted on December 23, 2020On 9th day of HotNewHipHop Presents: 12 Days Of Christmas, Royce Da 5’9″ talks on his discography, producing for Eminem, learning production from Dr Premier and Denaun Porter, his first Grammy nomination, Lil Wayne’s legacy and much more. Interviewer: I am loving your production. I remember you showcased a few… Read more
Royce 5'9 New Song: RJ Payne – “Ventilation Pt.2” (produced by Royce 5’9″) Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020After getting praised by Lil Wayne and Eminem, it has been a while since we have heard from RJ Payne, but the Brooklyn rapper is back in action with his latest project, titled Beautiful Payne 2. The 7-tracked EP features Royce Da 5’9″ production on a song “Ventilation (Part 2).”… Read more