Roughly five months after Pop Smoke’s untimely passing, the late rapper’s debut album is on its way. While sharing the posthumous project’s cover art on Thursday (May 14), Pop’s manager Steven Victor revealed it will arrive on June 12. However, no title has been announced. View this post on Instagram June 12 2020 A post shared […]
New York, NY – Like most of the world, the ever-outspoken Joe Budden has been quarantined for months in an attempt to dodge the coronavirus and keep other people safe. Of course, that hasn’t stopped him from sharing his opinions. During a recent Instagram Live conversation with Lupe Fiasco, The Joe Budden Podcast host discussed […]
The contentious rival between Trina and Khia has been ongoing for years. It was reignited earlier this month when the “My Neck My Back (Lick It)” rapper said she’d roast Trina in an Instagram Live battle. When asked about the claim during an interview with Miami radio station 99 Jamz, Trina proceeded to drag Khia, […]
Influencial soul and R&B singer Betty Wright, born Bessie Regina Norris, died today at the age of 66. According to the New York Times, president of S-Curve Records Steve Greenberg confirmed Wright’s death on Sunday; the singer had reportedly been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in the fall of 2019. Said Greenberg, “She was an incredible […]
JAY-Z and Team Roc are demanding government officials in Georgia seek justice in the case of Ahmaud Arbery. In an open letter shared with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Hov along with Alicia Keys, Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, and two of Team Roc’s attorneys, addressed several state officials, including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. The group acknowledged that […]
Michigan – Big Sean has teamed up with Rihanna, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and other funders to donate $3.2 million to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit and Flint, Michigan. The money will be given to community-based organizations assisting in food distribution, bail relief, temporary shelter and social support services. Sean’s donations were made through his […]
MixedByAli hopped on Instagram to commemorate the many accomplishments of Nipsey Hussle with a photo of his plaques — ranging from the gold-certified single “Hussle & Motivate” and Kendrick Lamar-collaborated “Dedication,” to his Grammy-nominated debut album, Victory Lap. “You did it bro @nipseyhussle!” Ali, who mixed the album, captioned the post. View this post on Instagram You did […]
Nearly three years after being awarded $9.4 million in a lawsuit against Michael Jackson’s production company, star producer (and honorary Vulture staffer) Quincy Jones lost most of that money in an appeal of the case. The Second District Court of Appeal in Los Angeles reversed $6.9 million of that award due to a procedural issue […]
Queensbridge, NY – Police were reportedly called to Queensbridge Park on Tuesday (May 5) after dozens of people had gathered to honor the late Kiing Shooter. According to The New York Post, the NYPD responded to the call around 2 p.m. local time and discovered a crowd of roughly 50 people. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, […]
Ski Mask The Slump God is missing his friends right now. In the early morning hours of Tuesday (May 5), the Florida native expressed some thoughts on Twitter about the late Juice Wrld and XXXTENTACION while alarming friends in the process. Reflecting on their passing, Ski said that he should have died instead of them. […]
Beyoncé is doing her part to make sure her hometown of Houston has a fighting chance against COVID-19. The powerhouse talent’s BeyGOOD foundation has announced plans to provide 1,000 mobile test kits for Houston residents over Mother’s Day weekend (May 8 and 9), along with supplies like face masks, gloves, vitamins and cleaning supplies. Dubbed […]
Quavo is firing back at Skippa Da Flippa after he accused the Migos rapper of not living up to his “Huncho” nickname. On Thursday (April 30), Quavo gave Skippa a taste of his own medicine with a definition of the word “broke.” To drive home his point, he took a page from YG’s 2018 cut […]
On Wednesday, rapper and singer Young Thug revealed that he had previously been hospitalized for kidney and liver failure. During a virtual music livestream Offset and Friends hosted by Offset and featuring Young Thug, Rich the Kid, and SAINt JHN, Young Thug went into detail about the harrowing experience, saying that he narrowly escaped death. […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it feel like Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant’s deaths were ages ago. The Game isn’t letting their memories fade to the background though, remembering the late stars in his animated video “Welcome Home.” Game’s visuals show Bryant and Nipsey playing basketball together as well as the latter posted up at […]
Mac Miller’s 2010 mixtape K.I.D.S. — Kickin’ Incredibly Dope Shit — hit digital streaming platforms on Wednesday (April 29). The project, which marked Miller’s fourth mixtape, was initially released by Rostrum Records and featured cuts such as “Nikes On My Feet” and “Kool-Aid & Frozen Pizza.” However, “Traffic in the Sky” and “La La La,” which were […]
Atlanta, GA – The state of Georgia started its reopening phase on Friday (April 24) despite coronavirus concerns. As reported by CNN, Governor Brian Kemp gave the green light to hair and nail salons, barbershops, massage businesses and gyms to start services clients once again. But like Killer Mike, who decided not to reopen his […]
Broward County, FL – The first suspect to be arrested for the 2018 murder of XXXTENTACION, Dedrick D. Williams, is begging Judge Michael A. Usan to let him out of prison for fear he’ll contract COVID-19. According to a letter obtained by TMZ, Williams believes he’s at high risk for catching the coronavirus and wants […]
Smoke DZA chopped it up with Lil Cease during a recent Instagram Live session where, naturally, the subject of The Notorious B.I.G. came up. At one point, they started talking about JAY-Z and Biggie’s relationship with the billionaire Hip Hop mogul. Cease, who was a member of Junior M.A.F.I.A. and Biggie’s cousin revealed Biggie always […]
Juice Wrld’s first posthumous single, “Righteous,” was released on Friday (April 24) at midnight EST. But eerily, the lyrics to the song paint a painful portrait of a young man struggling with drug addiction, which ultimately took his life. As the chorus goes, “Five or six pills in my right hand, yeah. Codeine runneth over […]
New Orleans, LA – Birdman wants to lend a helping hand to New Orleans residents during the coronavirus pandemic. The Cash Money Records boss has offered to pay the month of May’s rent for anyone in need living in the city’s Uptown residential area. “I would like 2 offer to pay everybody rent for month […]
Beyoncé 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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected Offset and his family. The Migos rapper revealed his great uncle passed away from the coronavirus in an Instagram Stories post on Sunday (April 19). “Smfh this corona shit done killed my great uncle,” he wrote. “Rip uncle Jerry damn man.” In a follow-up message, Offset asked his followers to […]
Los Angeles, CA – Seemingly out-of-nowhere, and in a puff of smoke on 420, Ab-Soul has delivered his new lyrically lucid single “Dangerookipawaa Freestyle.” related news Snoop Dogg Says Top Dawg Entertainment Is “A Better Version” Of Death Row Records October 28, 2019 The track follows his impressive guest appearance alongside Boogie on Reason’s “Trapped […]
Gucci Mane had a good laugh at a meme parodying the night he shot and killed Jeezy’s friend and associate, Pookie Loc. On Sunday night (April 19), the Atlanta rap mogul shared a popular meme on Instagram of a man acrobatically shooting a would-be intruder. The short clip depicts the man running down a staircase […]
Compton, CA – While most digital service providers will kick off their 4/20 celebration with the premiere of Dr. Dre’s landmark album The Chronic, TIDAL and its high-fidelity capabilities have gotten the jump on the competition; bringing classic tracks like “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang” and “Let Me Ride” to a completely new era. related […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL – YNW Melly is reportedly suffering with COVID-19 while behind bars at the Broward County Jail in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to TMZ, he’s only being treated with Gatorade and Tylenol despite his labored breathing, fever, body aches, chills and headache. Shortly after a judge denied his request to seek medical treatment […]
The tale of Jussie Smollett is complicated. The fallen Empire star was arrested for allegedly plotting his own hate-fueled attack last January and has been dragged through the mud ever since. Now, more details have reportedly emerged regarding his relationship with one of the Osundario twins who was allegedly part of the whole scheme. According […]
Siblings of the late Prince hit another roadblock in their attempt to receive money from his estate. A judge denied a petition for compensation filed by Prince’s heirs — Sharon, Norrine and John Nelson — according to documents obtained by The Blast. The group claimed estate representative Comerica Bank has paid $20 million to lawyers […]
Since the coronavirus pandemic started its rampage, school shootings have ceased. Many schools shut their doors in early March to slow the spread of the virus, simultaneously decreasing opportunities for gun violence on campus. According to data from the National School Safety Center and National School Safety and Security Services, March 2020 was the “first […]
Pop Smoke’s posthumous album isn’t the only project being developed in honor of the late rapper. Steven Victor, who served as Pop and Pusha T’s manager, revealed he’s working on a documentary to memorialize his client in an interview with Complex. “I’m working really, really hard on this Pop Smoke album,” Victor said. “And I’m […]