As demonstrations and protests continue throughout the country following the death of George Floyd in police custody, Russ is using his platform for a good cause. The “Best On Earth” artist reposted an image of him from 2017, where he donned a black T-shirt which read, “If You Want To Change The System Speak Up […]
Much as he did in the case of Ahmaud Arbery, JAY-Z is making his voice heard against a senseless killing in America. In a press conference on Sunday (May 31), Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed that Hov called him on Saturday, not as a “performer” but as a “dad” demanding justice for George Floyd. “I […]
Cardi B is addressing the nuance of the George Floyd riots for her followers. No stranger to speaking out about social injustices, Cardi used her platform to once again do the same on Thursday night (May 28) as riots continue to break out over outrage at Floyd’s death by police. In the minutes-long clip, the […]
As America continues to rage in the wake of George Floyd’s death, El-P is doing whatever he can to show his support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. On Saturday (May 30), the Run The Jewels MC/producer announced Instagram the outspoken Hip Hop duo would provide their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album for free â […]
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, Killer Mike delivered an impassioned speech at the Atlanta mayor’s press conference on Friday night (May 29), pleading with his hometown to stop destroying their own city. Eminem, who just hours before resurrected the Revival track “Untouchable” to encourage people to “speak up” against police brutality, caught the […]
Run the Jewelsâ Killer Mike gave an impassioned speech last night at Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottomsâ press conference, calling for peaceful protest and an end to systemic racism. Mike directly addressed Atlanta protestors, who have been demonstrating against police brutality following the May 25 death of George Floyd, who died after Minneapolis police officer […]
Fayetteville, NC – Much like he did following the death of Michael Brown in 2014 as well as Eric Garner that same year, J. Cole found himself once again on the front lines of protest Saturday (May 30). This time he was back in his hometown of Fayetteville, NC, alongside NBA star Dennis Smith Jr., […]
Episode 6 of Lil Wayne’s Young Money Radio streamed on Friday (May 29) and among the noted guests were none other than Dr. Dre. In the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police, Dre said he was hesitant to start the interview with Wayne discussing his personal life […]
As protests and demonstrations took place across the country on Friday night (May 29) in the wake of the death of George Floyd, BeyoncĂ© made an urgent plea for justice. “We need justice for George Floyd,” the megastar said. “We all witnessed his murder in broad daylight. Weâre broken and weâre disgusted. We cannot normalize […]
As protests and violence continue to spread across numerous American cities in the aftermath of George Floydâs death, Billie Eilish wrote an impassioned statement on Instagram to condemn white people who arenât willing to engage with the Black Lives Matter movement. Or rather, people who donât want to escape their White Lives Matter mindset. âIâve […]
David Banner expressed his pride in the black community for the response to the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. After protests took place around the country, the veteran rapper/producer shared his perspective on the demonstrations following Floyd’s death. “So many times we criticize each other and always talk about the negative things about […]
Eminem is acutely aware of his privilege as a white man in America â and a wealthy celebrity at that. Shortly after former Minnesota police officer was arrested for the murder of George Floyd, Slim Shady resurrected an overlooked track from 2017’s Revival called “Untouchable” and turned it into a call-to-action on Twitter. “Speak up,” he […]
Minneapolis, MN – [UPDATE: Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman just announced Derek Chauvin has been charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.] White Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has been arrested for the killing of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, according to CBSN Minnesota. On Friday (May 29), commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety John […]
T.I. is using his celebrity status to raise awareness for the Blackout Day 2020 boycott. The veteran MC provided a signal boost to the protest, which calls on people of color to not spend any money on July 7. “Nobody spend SHIT on this dayâŒïž” he wrote Instagram. “IF you Give AF about the murders,lynchings,& […]
Taylor Swift has made her most direct comment on the 2020 election yet, addressing President Donald Trump and his recent violent threats aimed at protesters. âAfter stoking the fires of white supremacy and racism your entire presidency, you have the nerve to feign moral superiority before threatening violence? âWhen the looting starts the shooting startsâ???â […]
Like so many others, Russell Simmons’ daughter Aoki Lee is outraged over the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd, who died on Monday (May 25) after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes while detaining him on the ground. On Wednesday night (May 27), Aoki […]
JAY-Z and Roc Nation have been vocal in their efforts for prison reform. Earlier this year, they began the fight for reform at Mississippi’s Parchman Penitentiary. Now, the lawyer hired by Hov’s company to spearhead the battle has filed an additional suit in the matter, independent of Roc Nation but in the same fight. On […]
After Dave East lost his longtime friend and fellow artist Kiing Shooter in addition to Nipsey Hussle, the Harlem-bred rapper has memorialized both men in ink. On Wednesday (May 27), the Def Jam artist shared the first round of what will be a massive back tattoo featuring both Shooter and Hussle. Two separate images of each rapper […]
Khia is once again a trending Twitter topic after she went off on her arch-nemesis Trina on Wednesday (May 27). This time, the “My Neck My Back” wonder promised she was going to “roast” Trina until she got “tired” and then roast her “some god damn more.” Par for the course, Khia threw several verbal […]
50 Cent is among the hundreds of celebrities speaking out about the death of 46-year-old black man George Floyd. Floyd was pronounced dead at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis on Monday night (May 25) not long after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes. […]
When 46-year-old George Floyd died in police custody on May 25, the Houston hip-hop community lost one of their own. Before moving to Minneapolis in 2018, Floyd lived in Houston, where he was active in the rap scene, the Houston Chronicle reports. Most notably, he worked with the Screwed Up Click, the collective led by […]
The outrage surrounding the death of George Floyd is at a fever pitch. The 46-year-old black man died on Monday (May 25) after white Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on Floyd’s neck for roughly four minutes. On Wednesday (May 27), Ice Cube â who was one of the first Hip Hop artists […]
Billie Eilish has dealt a final death-blow to body-shamers. In a newly released short film titled âNOT MY RESPONSIBILITY,â she addresses her fashion choices and condemns the double-standards she faces as a young woman in the public eye. The video was originally shown during a concert interlude at the opening of her âWhere Do We […]
Minneapolis, MN – The Hip Hop community is outraged after a video of four police officers suffocating a black man to death went viral early Tuesday (May 26). According to CNN, officers responding to an alleged forgery in progress on Monday night (May 25) were told a person who matches the suspect description was sitting […]
Like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic is giving Waka Flocka Flame some extra time to think. It seems while doing some soul searching, the longtime rapper decided he’s going to embark on a different path. On Sunday (May 25), Waka Flocka announced his new career goal Twitter. “I’m officially dedicating my life […]
An associate of YNW Melly secured his released on bond on Saturday (May 23). YNW Bortlen, the co-defendant in Melly’s double murder case in Broward County, Florida, was granted a $75,000 bond, according to attorney John M. Phillips. He will be under house arrest and subject to GPS tracking. Bortlen was charged with two counts […]
Like most of the rap community, Warren G is well aware of the trouble Tekashi 6ix9ine has been stirring up since his release from prison last month. Over the weekend, Snoop Dogg engaged in an online war of words with the 24-year-old “GOOBA” rapper and warned him to back up. The “Regulate” legend is clearly […]
Napoleon of the Outlawz has been out of the spotlight for some time, but he recently popped back up and shared some thoughts on Biggie in a new interview. On Monday (May 18), The Art of Dialogue shared a clip of 2Pac’s former artist being asked about Biggie coming to Los Angeles months after ‘Pac passed. In […]
The online feud between Snoop Dogg and Tekashi 6ix9ine doesn’t appear to be letting up. After engaging in a contentious back-and-forth over the weekend, Instagram personality Celina Powell was dragged into it on Sunday (May 17) after 6ix9ine posted a video of hers which allegedly proves Snoop had cheated on his longtime wife Shante Broadus. […]
Snoop Dogg has issued an ominous warning to Tekashi 6ix9ine after the polarizing rap figure threw several shots in his direction on Friday (May 15). In a since-deleted Instagram video, the Doggfather instructs 6ix9ine to essentially keep his name out of his mouth. “Last time you said something, I didn’t have time,” he says with […]