“The human side of him came through in his music and I think it moved the molecules in the world.” The Notorious B.I.G. was remembered by his family and fellow rap icons at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s virtual induction ceremony last night. The legendary Bed-Stuy rapper was inducted by his former collaborator, […]
“Whitney Houston is one of one. There is no one like her, and there never will be.” Whitney Houston was the final inductee in The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s virtual ceremony for the class of 2020 last night. In honor of the late r&b giant, the ceremony closed with a montage of Houston, […]
A documentary on the legacy and impact of The Bay Area hip-hop pioneers has resurfaced. Back in 2013, Souls of Mischief toasted to 20 years of their debut album, 93 Til Infinity, with a career-charting documentary, featuring the whole of the Hieroglyphics crew. Aptly titled, Til Infinity, the doc is directed by fellow Bay Area local, Shomari Smith, […]
UPDATE:Â The ubiquitous theme to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ historic win is officially one of the most popular songs in the country. According to Chartdata, “FDT” has entered the US iTunes chart’s Top 10, following a week-long surge in streams. “FDT” plays soared more than 300% on Election Day alone. It’s hard to know […]
Legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek passed away on Sunday (November 8) at the age of 80. Trebek had been battling pancreatic cancer for roughly two years and was surrounded by family at the time of his death. During Trebek’s 36 years as the host of Jeopardy!, the game show legend famously utilized Hip Hop for […]
Los Angeles, CA – As the old adage goes, rappers want to be ballplayers and ballplayers want to be rappers. During a recent celebrity basketball game, Jack Harlow and Russ’ respective crews lived out the saying following a hard foul by Harlow. On Sunday (November 8), both crews participated in “The Crew League,” a celebrity basketball […]
Exclusive – B-Real has built a reputable career on a foundation of blunts, bong rips and bubblers. As the frontman of the first Latin Hip Hop group Cypress Hill, the Los Angeles native is behind multiple platinum-selling albums such as 1993’s Black Sunday and 1995’s Cypress Hill III: Temples of Boom and the culture-defining singles “Hits From […]
Gucci Mane has a habit of giving his wife Keyshia Ka’oir whatever she wants. After the “Wopsters” celebrated their third wedding anniversary in October, the 1017 boss bought his wife a Lamborghini Aventador complete with “1017” emblazoned on the doors. On Sunday (November 8), Gucci decided to one-up the gift, purchasing a mini-version of the sports […]
Just like Lil Durk, rapper DaBaby has apparently deactivated his Instagram account following a tragic death in his inner circle. On Sunday (November 8), fans noticed his page was gone only five days after his older brother Glen Johnson committed suicide in their hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina. Following Johnson’s death, DaBaby was initially vocal […]
The aftermath of King Von’s recent murder has yielded plenty of responses, from grief to cynicism. Freddie Gibbs had another wish for individuals during the grief process â not sharing private messages for clout. In a video shared to his Instagram Stories, Gibbs laid down what he considers to be law. “Niggas corny as fuck man,” […]
Diddy officially inducted The Notorious B.I.G. into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (November 7) during a ceremony broadcast on HBO. The special segment included tributes from JAY-Z, Nas, and Lin-Manuel Miranda, Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace, daughter Tyanna Wallace and son C.J. Wallace. Diddy, who signed Biggie to his Bad Boy Records imprint in […]
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s pending divorce has been anything but amicable. Allegations of abuse, infidelity, embezzlement and a bunk prenuptial agreement have dominated headlines over the past five months. Now, Young wants to know if the celebrated producer has fathered any children outside of their marriage. According to TMZ, the 50-year-old former attorney filed […]
YG and the late, great Nipsey Hussle created a masterpiece in 2016 with the collaborative single “FDT (Fuck Donald Trump).” The raucous protest anthem arrived in March of that year, eight months before Trump would defeat Hilary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election. Four years later, the song is getting new life following the laborious […]
Toronto, Canada – Drake is one of the millions of people celebrating Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ projected victory in the 2020 presidential election. On Saturday (November 7) as the world erupted with parties to commemorate the historic moment, the Toronto native took a trip down memory lane and recalled the time Ashton Kutcher pranked […]
As King Von’s friends, family and peers continue to mourn the Chicago native’s sudden death, NLE Choppa is apparently receiving messages from the other side. According to the “Shotta Flow” spitter, Von’s spirit visited him on Saturday night (November 7) while he was in the middle of a meditation session. On Sunday morning (November 8), […]
Featuring twisted flips of songs from Destiny’s Child, Hi-Five, Davina, Deborah Cox and more. Never one to step away for too long, Knxwledge has returned with a pair of new tapes to celebrate another run of Bandcamp Friday. Two series (of his several long-running themed batches,) have new chapters today with VGM welcoming a sixth tape […]
The London native’s mixtape debut is a reintroduction of her experimental pop sound. Bree Runway unleashes 2000AND4EVAÂ her debut mixtape. The tape is equipped with features by Missy Elliott, Yung Baby Tate, Rico Nasty and Maliibu Miitch. Runwayâs release is a reintroduction to her distinct artistry which reimagines pop. Throughout the project, the London-bred artist surpasses […]
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Lil Durk signed fellow Chicago rapper King Von to his Only The Family imprint in 2018 and watched intently as his career started to flourish. But on Friday (November 6), Von’s life was cut tragically short when he was shot and killed outside of an Atlanta hookah bar. As news of Von’s murder flooded social […]
YG and the late Nipsey Hussle created one of the definitive protest anthems in 2016 with “FDT (Fuck Donald Trump).” During the 2020 Election, it has only gained in appreciation. According to Nielsen Music/MRC Data via Billboard, the DJ Swish produced track (once again) became one of the more popular songs in the country, experiencing […]
Whenever a rapper drops a new project, they presumably want the most support in their corner. Doe Boy’s latest project, a collaborative effort with Southside titled Demons R Us, has been getting looks all over the Hip Hop community â and he’s getting co-signs from some of rap’s elite. On Friday (November 6), rappers such […]
Donald Glover released his critically acclaimed album 3.15.20 under the Childish Gambino moniker in March, saying it would be his last. But on Friday (November 6), the celebrated actor/artist took to Twitter to announce he’s coming back with a bang. “Last music project was probably my best. but the one coming will be my biggest by far,” he […]
Busta Rhymes has been giving out gems since the release of his Extinctiion Level Event 2: The Wrath Of God on October 30. After offering smoke for T.I. regardless of a Verzuz type of battle, he weighed in on a taboo topic in Hip Hop: ghostwriters. During a lengthy sitdown with N.O.R.E. and the Drink […]
50 Cent is back to trolling Donald Trump in true Fif fashion. On Friday (November 6), 50 made Trump the target of his amusement when he posted a hilarious picture of the former president in a position that may be waiting for him once he’s officially out of the White House. View this post on […]
After Drake and Chris Brown resolved their issues and collaborated for 2019’s “No Guidance,” they could be working on a long-awaited joint project. On Friday (November 6), Breezy appeared on Fat Joe’s Instagram Live show where the R&B star confirmed a potential extended play was in the works. âWill there ever be a Drake/Chris Brown album?â Joe asked. […]
Atlanta, GA – Atlanta police have reportedly arrested 22-year-old Timothy Leek for the fatal shooting of King Von. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, investigators secured warrants charging Leeks with murder on Saturday (November 7). âMr. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a gunshot wound,â Atlanta police […]
New York City’s Time Square is flooded with people chanting “U.S.A.” in the streets. People are singing, playing the trumpet, blasting their boomboxes, clapping, ringing bells and cheering. Cries of joy can be heard in every corner of the United States â apparently, this is sound when Donald Trump loses the 2020 presidential election and Joe […]
Editorial – King Von was more than just a rapper from the south side of Chicago who recounted stories of the hood over menacing drill production. He was a rising star who fought through difficult circumstances and positioned himself to be a leader of the new generation of Chicago rap. To the Hip Hop community, […]
Featuring cosmic funk from studious jazz nerds, meditative melodics from underground R&B royalty, swing-heavy dispatches from viral beatmakers, and so much more. What was once a short-term campaign to supplement the incomes of working-class musicians is now a cornerstone policy at Bandcamp. Until further notice, the indie-friendly streamer is waiving its cut of sales every […]
The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayerâs weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This weekâs set features new music from ELWD, Mach-Hommy, Chuck Strangers, LORD JAH-MONTE OGBON, Jamael Dean, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayerâs Spotify channel today. ELWD – “Hear Me” ELWD […]