RTJ4 will be Run The Jewels’ first LP released on a major label after the two signed a deal with BMG. In an interview with Billboard, El-P and Killer Mike — as well as the team around them — detailed why the duo made the big move following their success as independent artists. “The truth […]
I … I am crying. pic.twitter.com/A8UL4SQEbA — KelleyLCarter (@KelleyLCarter) April 28, 2020 Weâll preface this video by saying: Sarah would go on to win her Jeopardy! match by a pretty substantial margin, and this Vulture writer, alcoholic beverage in hand, could only correctly answer one (1) clue in The Zulus category during last nightâs episode. […]
BeyoncĂ© addressed COVID-19’s extreme impact on black Americans during Global Citizen’s One World: Together At Home event on Saturday (April 18). The multi-platinum selling singer spoke on the high death rate, specifically citing the harsh realities in her hometown of Houston. “Black Americans disproportionately belong to these essential parts of the workforce that do not […]
Jidenna has dropped a new album titled 85 To Africa. The “Classic Man” creator’s latest work is the follow-up to 2017’s Boomerang EP and his first studio LP since The Chief, which was released that same year. The Epic Records artist’s sophomore album features 11 songs. Guests include GoldLink, Fela Kuti’s son Seun Kuti, Mereba, […]
Dreamville’s post-Revenge Of The Dreamers III release schedule keeps growing. After Bas announced his Spilled Milk Vol. 1 project would drop this Friday (August 9), EarthGang has revealed their highly anticipated Mirrorland album is scheduled to drop in September. “ALBUM DROPPING IN SEPTEMBER,” the duo wrote on Twitter. “#MIRRORLAND #MIRRORLAND #MIRRORLAND #MIRRORLAND.” ALBUM DROPPING IN […]
Fresh off his African Giant Tour (which included a Coachella performance) and hot on the heels of last monthâs single âAnybodyâ â which he performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Wednesday (July 24) â Nigerian Afrobeats artist Burna Boy releases his long-awaited fourth studio LP African Giant. The 19-song project (which also includes the previously released […]
Hollywood, CA – Comedian Arsenio Hall has signed on to reprise his memorable supporting role as “Semmi” in Coming To America 2, according to Deadline. Murphy confirmed his involvement in January. Hall is also a legendary late-night talk show host with The Arsenio Hall Show during its run between 1989 and 1994 and rebooted from 2013 to 2014. […]
Nashville, TN – The National Museum of African American Music is acknowledging George Clinton, Doug E. Fresh and Gloria Gaynor at its sixth annual Celebration Of Legends Gala. Hosted by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning producer Shannon Sanders, the event will recognize each recipient for their contributions to music with a Rhapsody & Rhythm Award. âTheir artistry […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nipsey Hussle’s philanthropic work will be recognized at the annual BET Awards, which are scheduled to take place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on June 23. On Thursday (June 13), BET announced the late MC and entrepreneur will be posthumously honored with the Humanitarian Award at the ceremony. “As […]
New York, NY – Given the apparent success of black-powered films such as Straight Outta Compton, Get Out and Black Panther, pundits like Charlamagne Tha God are out to ensure the aforementioned blockbusters don’t go down as flashes in the pan. In his new Hollywood Reporter-helmed series Emerging Hollywood, the tenured radio host breaks the […]
Hollywood, CA – Spike Lee scooped up his first Oscar on Sunday night time (February 24) through the 91st Academy Awards in Hollywood. The celebrated director took dwelling the gilded trophy within the Best Adapted Screenplay class for his movie BlacKkKlansman. Fellow Oscar winner Jamie Foxx couldn’t have been happier for his longtime pal. He […]
Los Angeles, CA – Common and Xzibit capped off the 2019 Pan African Film & Arts Festival by screening their respective movies on Monday (February 18). A crimson carpet screening of the brief movie Hats, which options Common’s music, was hosted by the veteran MC together with the movie’s co-stars Sherri Shepherd and Dante Brown. […]
Gucci has pulled a $890 sweater from its assortment after receiving an onslaught of backlash from individuals who deemed the merchandise offensive. The turtleneck black wool balaclava sweater covers the nostril and features a pink cut-out for the mouth, baring a powerful resemblance to blackface. In the wake of the general public outcry, the luxury fashion […]
You can go forward and save that photograph of you as a child in a fedora for subsequent week, hun, as a result of Weezer has already dunked in your #ThrowbackThursday so arduous. At midnight on Thursday morning the band suddenly released Weezer (The Teal Album), which incorporates ten tracks of covers and a photograph […]
R. Kellyâs Chicago-warehouse recording studio, which was depicted in the bombshell Lifetime doc as a hub for his alleged âintercourse cult,â will bear an inspection by the town. On Friday, a choose granted the town an emergency movement to enter the studio following an nameless 311 criticism that folks had been dwelling there. Police visited […]
Los Angeles, CA – Jordan Peele appears out to do it once more. And by “it,” we imply duplicate the success of his earlier movie, Get Out (which uncharacteristically pit African Americans into the forefront of a horror masterpiece to the tune of $255 million on the field workplace and an Academy Award win for […]
New York, NY – JAY-Z is permitting his authorized battle with Iconix Brand Group to maneuver ahead after halting the proceedings over the dearth of black arbitrators. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hov withdrew his movement to cease the arbitration after receiving a dedication to variety from the American Arbitration Association. “While the knowledge AAA […]
New York, NY – JAY-Z has been on the forefront on the subject of African American possession and illustration within the music enterprise. Now, he’s tackling this concerning the authorized illustration over the battle for his Roc Nation emblem, as he now needs the case to be iced till he sees some black faces. TMZ, […]
Atlanta, GA – King of the South T.I. has been within the beneficiant behavior of gifting away turkeys throughout Thanksgiving for years now, however this 12 months he added a brand new twist â full meals. His 13th annual Harris Community Works Thanksgiving GiveAway came about on November 21, 2018, and targeted on giving Atlanta […]
Kanye West’s Yandhi album has been delayed for a second time. The G.O.O.D. Music founder introduced the newest delay Twitter on Monday night time (November 12). “It felt so good being on the stage final night time with my brother Cudi,” he wrote. “After performing once more, I understand the brand new album Iâve been […]
Kanye West has made a whopper of an announcement â women and gents â ‘Ye is completed with politics. On Tuesday (October 30), the outspoken artist took to Twitter to resign his political involvement. “My eyes are actually huge open and now understand Iâve been used to unfold messages I donât consider in,” he wrote. “I’m […]
RealStreetRadio Premiere – Portland, Oregon-based MC Cool Nutz has returned with a brand new album titled Pig Ears & Chitlins, which is impressed by cherished soul meals staples. “That sort of meals has all the time signified a sense of house, neighborhood and extra throughout the African-American neighborhood,” he tells RealStreetRadio. “Whether you selected to indulge or not, […]
Fela Kuti’s household isn’t enjoying with regards to Kanye West. After Fela’ son Seun Kuti caught wind of the feedback ‘Ye made about his late father earlier this month, he issued an announcement on Instagram assuring individuals Fela’s spirit has nothing to do with the G.O.O.D. Music boss. In the caption, Seun calls on Ziggy Marley […]
Uganda, East Africa – Not lengthy after his wild White House assembly with Donald Trump, Kanye West has formally landed in Africa. On Saturday (October 13), video began popping up of the G.O.O.D. Music boss dancing to African music and immersing himself within the tradition. But ‘Ye didn’t cease there. As he instructed TMZ Live, he […]
Washington D.C. – Kanye West is seemingly headed to the White House. As reported by the New York Times, the polarizing MC is anticipated to fulfill with Donald Trump and son-in-law/senior adviser Jared Kushner on Thursday (October 11). A consultant for ‘Ye confirmed the assembly to the NYT. The G.O.O.D. Music boss will reportedly first meet with […]
U.Okay. – Roc Nation will government produce a TV collection primarily based on Malorie Blackman’s younger grownup novel Noughts & Crosses. According to Variety, the corporate may also deal with soundtrack duties for the present, whereas Mammoth Screen serves because the producer for the BBC collection. Patrick Reardon â who will government produce for Roc Nation â informed […]
New York, NY – In mild of Kanye West’s most up-to-date antics â which embrace a pro-Trump rant following his look on Saturday Night Live and a poorly conveyed message about abolishing the 13th modification â Charlamagne Tha God has introduced one other sit-down dialog with YE. The dialog is scheduled for October 17 at […]
New York, NY – Kenan Thompson was a current visitor on Late Night With Seth Meyers to speak about his 16th season on Saturday Night Live. During the dialog, he addressed the “circus” that unfolded on Saturday (September 29) with musical visitor Kanye West. In explicit, Meyers requested him in regards to the pro-Trump rant Kanye delivered […]
Twitter – Another day, one other Kanye West controversy. On the heels of his head-scratching efficiency on Saturday Night Live and feedback on the 13th modification, his actuality tv queen spouse Kim Kardashian dropped a bombshell on YE’s followers. According to Kardashian’s tweet, Yandhi â the album Kanye promised would arrive on September 29 â isn’t […]
If youâre maintaining with Kanye (welcome to the pitiful membership), youâll recall that his new album Yandhi didn’t arrive on Saturday as he repeatedly stated it might, to in all probability solely Kanyeâs shock. On Monday, his spouse Kim Kardashian tweeted that the brand new launch date has been set for November 23, a.ok.a. Black […]