Too $hort and E-40 are stepping into the Verzuz arena this month. According to an Instagram post from the popular Instagram Live series, the two Bay Area legends will go head-to-head on Saturday (December 19), bringing nearly five decades of Bay Area Hip Hop to Apple TV and, of course, Instagram Live. “Y’all know we had to […]
21 Savage emerged as the unexpected voice of reason during Meek Mill and Akademiks’ Clubhouse dispute on Saturday (December 12). As Akademiks screamed at the Roc Nation artist for calling him out on his often inflammatory social media activity, the British-born rapper attempted to quell the situation, pointing out there’s a different way to go […]
Tobe Nwigwe arguably stole the show at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards with performances of “Try Jesus” and “EAT” featuring his wife Fat. Now, the Houston native is upping the ante with the full release of his Cincoriginals project. Clocking in at 14-tracks, the latest venture for Tobe and his team comes jam packed with […]
The Roots’ Questlove made a special appearance on Saturday’s (December 12) episode of Saturday Night Live where he got to slap around a couple of SoundCloud rappers played by Pete Davidson and host Timothée Chalamet. Davidson and Chalamet teamed up as the face tattoo, dyed hair-having rap duo of Guaplord and $mokecheddathaassgetta, who are behind […]
Los Angeles, CA – Offset won’t be first in line to take Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. On Saturday (December 12), the Migos rapper told TMZ he’s planning on passing in regards to the vaccine, highlighting a recent photo of four Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine volunteers who developed Bell’s Palsy. The FDA acknowledged those volunteers were diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy, […]
Atlanta, GA – Ann Marie is reportedly out of jail. According to TMZ, the R&B singer posted $60,000 bail and walked out of Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia on Wednesday (December 9). Fulton County inmate records show she posted $10,000 for possession of a firearm during commission of a felony (person of another) and […]
Snoop Dogg found himself on the defense after an interview he did with Central Ave. went viral. During the conversation, he spoke about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s unapologetically crass mega hit “WAP” and suggested they were much too forward in their music. “Let’s have some, you know, privacy, some intimacy where he wants to find […]
As the Clubhouse app community continues to expand, some people are finding out it can get a little intense depending on what room they’re in. On Saturday (December 12), Akademiks was joined by Guapdad 4000, 21 Savage, Tory Lanez and Meek Mill who confronted the former Everyday Struggle co-host about his seemingly inflammatory online activities. […]
The eight-year-old retroactively received a Grammy nod from The Recording Academy. The Carter Family officially has another Grammy nominee in their ranks. According to an update on The Recording Academy’s website, Blue Ivy Carter is nominated for “Best Music Video,” alongside her mother, Beyoncé, for the visual to “Brown Skin Girl,” which appears on the […]
The incident reportedly took place while the state was mandating a two-week quarantine for all off-island visitors. Rick Rubin has been charged with breaking Hawaii’s coronavirus protocols. According to Kauai’s The Garden Island, the producer was reported by an anonymous caller after being spotted walking alone on a deserted section of Anini beach near his resort. The […]
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Jill Scott also played selections from Madlib, Art Blakey and James Brown, as well as the Claudine soundtrack from her vinyl collection. Our newest video series Needle 2 the Groove — where vinyl lovers and collectors across the world talk about some of their favorite records and why they bring them comfort — kicked off with Chuck D sharing some […]
Snoop Dogg and Bad Bunny know of one another due to their appearance in a series of Corona commercials over the summer. Now with Bad Bunny’s new video for “Hoy Cobré” from his chart-topping EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO album, their bond is now even stronger. In the Stillz-directed clip, the reggaeton star navigates through […]
Los Angeles, CA – Snoop Dogg became an extremely unlikely non-supporter of Cardi B’s salacious “WAP” hit when asked during an interview that made its rounds on Saturday (December 12). “Oh my God … slow down… like, slow down — and let’s have some imagination!” Snoop said of “WAP” when asked by Central Avenue. “Let’s […]
Snoop Dogg may not be a Republican, but even he’s critical of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s chart-topping “WAP” single. The 49-year-old Doggfather was a recent guest on Julissa Bermudez’s Central Ave show and while he recognized how 20 years ago he would have been down with the movement, he’s not too much a […]
Ashanti and Keyshia Cole’s highly-anticipated VERZUZ encounter will have to wait. Originally scheduled for Saturday (December 12), the event has been postponed after Ashanti revealed on Instagram she tested positive for COVID-19. “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” the singer wrote. “I’m ok and not in any […]
Playboi Carti is unbothered by Mario Judah’s demand of WLR being released to the public. On Friday (December 11), Carti shared a series of photos on his Instagram account highlighting time watching classic vampire movies, snapping photos of various vehicles and hanging with Kanye West. “vAMP,” the Die Lit rapper wrote. “LoV3 . i love […]
Atlanta, GA – As if being anointed by Quality Control Music as the next female MC to pop-off, Lakeyah effectively receives yet another heavily-weighted seal of approval with the co-sign from her labelmates the City Girls in the visual for her stature-declaring single “Female Goat.” Following the toxic short for “Windows,” her Jasmine Sullivan-sampling record […]
Los Angeles, CA – Among the many things Memphis rap mainstay Juicy J has become known for, his ostentatious and irrepressibly infectious ad-libs are at the forefront. Over the years, one-off phrases like, “we trippy mayne,” and, “yea hoe,” and countless others have undergone different iterations and during The Hustle Continues rapper’s latest interview with […]
Mario Judah issued an ultimatium to Playboi Carti over the release of Carti’s Whole Lotta Red album and when the “Magnolia” rapper failed to deliver, Judah decided to release his own Whole Lotta Red. Led by the viral star’s new single “Bih Yah,” the four-track “tribute” to Carti features Judah songs such as “Luv My […]
AR-Ab, who is currently awaiting sentencing on several charges ranging from conspiracy and distribution of crack cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine, is alleging harsh treatment behind bars by prison officials. A post shared to his Instagram account on Tuesday (December 8) stated the rapper, real name Abdul West, had yet to be treated for a kidney […]
Benny the Butcher clears the air on his latest single. Last month, Benny the Butcher was shot in an attempted robbery at a Wal-Mart in Houston, Texas. On Friday, he spoke publicly on wax about the incident in the aptly-named “3:30 in Houston.” Stream the new track below. “3:30 in Houston” also serves as the […]
On For Certain, over eight tracks, BIA stakes her claim as a face to watch in 2021. BIA has officially unveiled her newest EP For Certain. The energetic release from the rapper-singer features appearances by Lil Jon, Lil Durk, Doe Boy and 42 Dugg. Earlier this year, she came out the gate swinging with the […]
The song will appear in Grand Theft Auto Online‘s upcoming Cayo Perica Heist update. MF DOOM and BADBADNOTGOOD are amongst the musicians contributing songs to an upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online expansion. And while they’ll each have music featured on in-game stations from Flying Lotus and Giles Peterson, respectively, a new collaboration, “The Chocolate Conquistadors,” is also […]
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The new release featuring 18 tracks is an exploratory listen, on it, he pays tribute to cult songs like “Solo Dolo” off his debut album. It’s been four years since Kid Cudi has unleashed a solo project, today he releases his well-crafted album Man On The Moon III: The Chosen. The album is a full-circle […]
This week is stacked with new albums you should listen to, from the likes of Kid Cudi, Boldy James, James Blake, Kamiyah, Pete Rock, BIA, and more. There is an overwhelming amount of music that drops on New Music Fridays. Unless you have hours of free time, it’s almost impossible to wade through all the […]
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Ari Lennox, MF DOOM, Kamaiyah, Channel Tres, Pete Rock, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. MIA GLADSTONE – “I FEEL […]
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A Boogie With Da Hoodie won’t let his recent arrest on Monday (December 7) ruin his 25th birthday. The Bronx rapper took to his Instagram stories to let his fans know how he’s bringing back the special day thanks to his girlfriend Ella Bandz. On Friday (December 7), the Artist 2.0 rapper took to his Instagram […]