While Ice-T is undoubtedly a gangsta rap pioneer, the seasoned MC will always give credit to Schoolly D for laying the foundation. Upon hearing Schoolly’s “PSK (What Does It Mean?)” single in 1985, Ice was inspired to write his 1987 classic “6 ‘N The Morning” and it was on from there. Needless to say, Ice […]
NEWARK, NJ – Emerging New Jersey rapper Tripple Beanz was fatally killed in a Newark, New Jersey shooting last Friday (November 27). The 29-year-old was walking to his parked car when a pair of masked gunmen hopped out of their vehicle and shot him multiple times from close range in a brutal execution before running […]
It looks like Tee Grizzley is going to have a wonderful holiday season this year. On Wednesday (December 2), the Detroit rapper took to his Instagram to share the news his mother, Latoya Perry, was being released from prison. Grizzley posted a screenshot of a FaceTime call he was having with his mother. Both Grizzley […]
JAY-Z’s music picks for the year have arrived. Hov created a “2020 Vision” playlist for TIDAL on Thursday (December 3) putting the year in music in perspective. The playlist is filled with 40 tracks featuring a hint of R&B and varying styles dominating Hip Hop. Tennis star Naomi Osaka wearing a George Floyd mask is […]
Roddy Ricch doesn’t want to get caught up in the process of releasing too much music too quickly. The Compton-bred rapper recently revealed he could drop a new album at any time following the chart-topping Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, but instead, he’s waiting for the perfect moment to strike. In a Variety interview […]
New York, NY – Casanova has reportedly turned himself in to police after being named in an indictment for his alleged involvement in the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. According to the New York Daily News, the Brooklyn native surrendered himself at the Midtown South precinct of Manhattan on Wednesday night (December 2). The 34-year-old rapper’s […]
EXCLUSIVE – While taking time to nurse his torn Achilles, Brooklyn Nets basketball star Kevin Durant has been keeping busy in another creative space. His brand new podcast alongside co-host Eddie Gonzalez The ETCs with Kevin Durant has gotten off to a great start with guests such as NBA star Kyrie Irving, producer Noah “40” […]
The singer performed three songs from this new album, Gospel According to PJ. PJ Morton brought some needed and necessary praise to his second run on NPR’s Tiny Desk concert series. Rallying his six-piece ensemble in a remote New Orleans studio space, the singer mostly played sideman in the performance of three songs from his new […]
The Stones Throw duo is joining Guapdad 4000, Yuna, DVWN, and more, at the virtual music festival. Knxwledge and Anderson .Paak are set to reunite as NxWorries next week for their first performance in more than two years. The Stones Throw duo will join Guapdad 4000, Yuna, DVWN, and more, on the bill for Double […]
The venerable producers drop an experimental 13-track jazz album. Madlib and Karriem Riggins have released their debut album as Jahari Massamba Unit. Announced last month (but teased years back by Riggins in an interview with Okayplayer,) Pardon My French is an experimental 13-track jazz album from the venerable hip-hop producers, who previously collaborated on one-offs as […]
The album features music the group was inspired by, including songs from Afrika Bambaataa, Chic, Anita Baker, and more. Run DMC is partnering with 12on12 for a limited-edition vinyl-only compilation album. The upcoming 12-track album features songs that inspired the group’s work, handpicked by the surviving members in dedication to the late Jam Master Jay. […]
This year’s Soul Train Awards successfully merged the old school with a thriving new school. On Sunday, the 2020 Soul Train Awards presented by BET showcased the magic of music. Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell hosted the awards again and this made for an evening filled with laughter. The duo presented stars, performers, and others […]
We kick our bars in iambic pentameter. Please support the poetry of Passion of the Weiss by subscribing to our Patreon. Son Raw waxes poetic. Contrarily to popular belief, we good people at POW don’t only go in for poetic, subterranean raps or dark electronic beats. We sometimes like to kick our shoes off and […]
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15-year-old Chicago gang member Shondale “Tooka” Gregory was murdered while waiting at a bus stop in 2012. He was allegedly a member of the Gangster Disciples (GD), rivals to Chief Keef‘s alleged crew, the Black Disciples (BD). His death was reportedly in retaliation for the death of another BD member, and his name soon became […]
Jack Harlow‘s debut album is en route. The Louisville native had a breakout year with the success of his single “What’s Poppin” and its accompanying remix featuring Lil Wayne, DaBaby and Tory Lanez. Both songs peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped pave the way for the newly-announced That’s What They […]
Pharrell is taking his support of minority-owned businesses to the next level. On Tuesday (December 1), the legendary producer announced his new initiative Black Ambition, with the goal of being a resource to help close the wealth gap. The N.E.R.D co-mastermind explained the inspiration behind the idea in a statement. “Recent events and tragedies have […]
J. Cole’s hoop dreams may have come and gone, but the Dreamville boss is still making waves with his own sneaker. The PUMA-signed entertainer introduced the Ebony and Ivory colorway of his RS-Dreamer kicks — but fans had something else on their minds. Ebony and Ivory. Available Friday. December 4th. DREAMER. ☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️☁️ pic.twitter.com/pvfQjdQxSo — J. Cole […]
Chicago, IL – Less than 24 hours after the FBI revealed they were looking for Casanova for his alleged gang ties, Chicago rapper G Herbo was just charged in an elaborate fraud scheme involving designer puppies, private jets and tropical villas. According to The Chicago Tribune, Herbo is named in a federal fraud case brought […]
Cardi B is never going to stop being herself. After being named Billboard‘s Woman of the Year in November, a subsequent cover story arrived on Wednesday (December 2). With “WAP” becoming inescapable for much of the second half of 2020, the raunchy anthem entered the political realm and saw fans singing it outside the White […]
Los Angeles, CA – Eric Holder, the man accused of killing Nipsey Hussle last year, has yet to stand trial for the brutal slaying of the beloved rap figure. And with yet another delay, it looks like it could be awhile before Holder sees the inside of a courtroom again. According to New York Daily News, […]
Killer Mike has emerged as strong political voice in the current landscape. During a recent discussion with co-founder and executive editor of The Recount John Heilemann for the Hell & High Water with John Heilemann podcast, the Run The Jewels powerhouse and activist spoke on a bevy of topics — from Lil Wayne’s Donald Trump endorsement to […]
EXCLUSIVE – Flipp Dinero has been using his time in quarantine wisely. While the world shut down due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Brooklyn rapper managed to find a way to keep his workflow going in a time where the music industry was hit hard by the pandemic. He found solace in his studio, where […]
Since the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off, Fat Joe has hosted a slew of famous faces for his Instagram Live interview series, The Fat Joe Show. Most recently, he welcomed singer Mya to the show where the two chopped it up about a variety of topic related to her successful ’90s/early 2000s run. But prior to the […]
It’s going to be nearly impossible to replicate the anticipation of Gucci Mane and Jeezy’s Verzuz battle to kick off season two. With all eyes on them, Verzuz co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland are looking for their next matchup to capture the world’s attention. The superproducer duo spoke with TMZ on Wednesday (December 2) and […]
Snoop Dogg is all about making that money. Anyone familiar with the D-O-Double-G has probably spotted him in numerous commercials — touting everything from Tostitos to General Insurance. Now, he’s looking to sink his teeth into the boxing world. Following Snoop’s show-stopping commentary during the Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fight on Saturday (November […]
The debate over who’s the greatest rapper or rap group of all time is ongoing and will likely never cease. After all, everyone has different tastes, making the tireless conversation completely subjective and heavily based on opinion. But Juicy J is convinced he’s knows who takes the crown — and unsurprisingly, it’s his own group. […]
New York, NY – Casanova is currently wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his alleged involvement with the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang. According to a press release from the Department of Justice, the Brooklyn rapper (real name Caswell Senior) and 17 other people are facing charges of murder, attempted murder, racketeering, […]
Exclusive – SAINt JHN generated a ton of buzz with his breakout single “Roses.” After Kazakhstan DJ Imanbek remixed it in 2019, the song became an international hit and gave JHN his first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and in several other countries. To make things even better, “Roses (Imanbek Remix)” […]
Juice WRLD should be celebrating his 22nd birthday on Wednesday (December 2). The late Chicago rapper’s estate commemorated the fallen talent with the release of the Benny Blanco-produced “Real Shit,” which hit streaming services overnight Wednesday (December 2). “Real Shit” falls in line with tracks in the mold of what listeners heard on his posthumous […]