Actors Gal Gadot, Zöe Kravitz, Will Farrell, Kristin Wiig, Sarah Silverman, Natalie Portman, Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph and Mark Ruffalo (among others) faced an onslaught of criticism after they made an Instagram video cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Many people thought a group of wealthy, privileged celebrities singing was a slap in the face to those […]
Only The Family’s King Von has switched up his gangsta focus to show his softer side towards a bombshell model for his “Trust Issues” video. The only problem is his homie Yungeen Ace has sights on the same lady and may be more involved than King Von thinks. Directed by DrewFilmedIt, the entire ordeal plays […]
Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation (the same organization that hosts the elegant annual Diamond Ball) is stepping up in a major way to combat COVID-19. The nonprofit’s official Twitter account announced on Saturday (March 21) that it would be dividing $5 million between Partners In Health, Direct Relief, Feeding America, International Rescue Committee, World Health Organization […]
If we’re all going to keep consuming celebrity coronavirus content (and clearly we all are, because we work here and you’re reading this!), the least the celebs can do is cut the sentimentality and give us a peep into their own stir-crazy quarantine minds. It’s no surprise, then, that no one can deliver social distancing-induced […]
Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy’s favorite slogan has now been immortalized into a new song thanks to K Camp. For “Black Men Don’t Cheat,” the melodic record takes a turn at the classic “Battle of the Sexes” beef as Camp and 6LACK do their best to convince Ari Lennox and Tink their bullshit is […]
Los Angeles, CA – Nestled in between the Jackboys compilation is the unruly party-starter “OUT WEST” featuring Young Thug. On Friday (March 20), La Flame shared the rowdy visual he co-directed with White Trash Tyler, which exemplifies a Project X-style house party with a cameo from the legendary Quincy Jones himself. related news Travis Scott’s […]
Actors Gal Gadot, Zöe Kravitz, Will Farrell, Kristin Wiig, Sarah Silverman, Natalie Portman, Amy Adams, Maya Rudolph and Mark Ruffalo (among others) faced an onslaught of criticism after they made an Instagram video cover of John Lennon’s “Imagine.” Many people thought a group of wealthy, privileged celebrities singing was a slap in the face to those […]
An old conversation between Kanye West and Taylor Swift about the song “Famous” has surfaced online. In the clip, ‘Ye asks the pop star for permission to use the line, “For all my Southside niggas that know me best, I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I made that bitch famous” — […]
Swae Lee may be practicing social distancing like the rest of the world, but that’s clearly not stopping him from catering to his fans. The Rae Sremmurd rapper hopped on Instagram Live and put on an undeniably energetic performance, complete with crowd surfacing — sans crowd. In a clip, Swae jumps all over the place […]
Some feuds were built to stand the test of time. David and Goliath. Oli de Havilland and Joan Fontaine. And, obviously, Kanye West and Taylor Swift. In news that feels like it belongs in 2015, more footage of the infamous phone call between West and Swift has apparently leaked on YouTube. According to The Independent, […]
New Orleans, CA – Veteran New Orleans DJ/producer Black N Mild — real name Oliver Stokes Jr. — has reportedly passed away shortly after testing positive for the coronavirus. According to NOLA.com, the New Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed Stokes died on Thursday (March 19) at the age of 44. The Go DJs member also […]
Actor/musician Donald Glover, formerly known as Childish Gambino, teased his fans last weekend when he temporarily released 12 new tracks on his website. Less than 24 hours later, the album disappeared. Now, a mysterious countdown has begun on the “Donald Glover Presents” page. While no further details are provided, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist […]
If you’re a masochist who’s been wearing out R.E.M.’s “The End of the World,” do we have a treat for you. Because we, too, are masochists here at Vulture, we compiled some more songs about the end of the world. Maybe you knew some of them were about that all along, or maybe this is […]
Kelis has teamed up with Netflix to bring 4/20 friendly viewers a six-episode cannabis-themed cooking show Cooked With Cannabis. Co-hosted by chef Leather Storrs, the duo will judge three professional chefs on a three-course cannabis-infused meal worth a $10,000 grand prize. To add, each season will include rotating special dinner guests including Ricki Lake, Too […]
Founder of funk icons Tower of Power Emilio Castillo was at his home in Scottsdale, Arizona where the coronavirus pandemic hadn’t really impacted his life too much — until 20 minutes before he hopped on the phone. But, like many others, the tenured saxophonist wasn’t really surprised. “I just spoke with my management and she […]
Eminem was a guest on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast on Thursday night (March 19). As Shady explained in the clip, Tyson and his co-host Eben Britton joined him on location at a video shoot and spent nearly 48 minutes chopping it up. Toward the end of the conversation, Tyson was praising Eminem for accomplishing so […]
New York, NY – Yung Mal hails from the Zone 6 area in Atlanta, GA, a breeding ground that has produced a prolific group of artists like Gucci Mane, Future, and 21 Savage. Coming under the tutelage of Gucci, Yung Mal does not have a single doubt in his mind about being the next big […]
Los Angeles, CA – New Orleans-bred rapper NLE Choppa is back and ready to capitalize on the momentum from his viral hit “Shotta Flow,” and last year’s Cottonwood EPwith his new Roddy Ricch assisted single “Walk Em Down.” View this post on Instagram Walk Em Down ft. Roddy Ricch out now. Link in bio #NLE? […]
Atlanta, GA – The coronavirus pandemic is continuing to spread across the globe, causing a panic-driven society to buy up all the toilet paper, hand sanitizer and other essentials, leaving many without. But there are some who are looking out for their fellow humans — even those who are often cast aside by the rest […]
Baltimore, MD – Baltimore’s MC Bravado returns with “Dirty 30”, a new loosie produced by Militant Marxman. Set off with an introduction by iconic Public Enemy frontman Chuck D, the song sees the rapper embracing the decision he made to walk away from a tenured teaching job in his 30s to become a full-time rapper. […]
In normal, not panic-inducing, world-sinking news (unless you’re Bella Hadid), the Weeknd is back with a brand new album. Amid government orders to stay indoors, the Weeknd reminds you just how fun partying is … most of the time. The music video for After Hours single “Blinding Lights” follows the singer through a rough night […]
New York, NY – Throwing himself into the mix of artists who have dropped bars related to the Covid-19 pandemic, Brooklyn MC Papoose revived his classic mixtape track “Sharades” for a new Brady Watt-produced freestyle, in which he raps from the viewpoint of the virus. View this post on Instagram I sent this beat to […]
Fresh off the release of his third studio album Boss Man, Rich The Kid has given his single “Red” the video treatment. Directed by DAPS, the sleek visual paints most of the entrepreneurial MC’s luxurious actions the song’s color of choice. The expensive-looking video comes on the heels of reports of a $3.5 million lawsuit […]
Australian-based producer/turntablist Kut One has released his Live Wires album. The 10-track LP features collaborations with Rockness Monsta, King Magnetic, Kwest Tha Madd Lad, Recognize Ali and more. “The idea hit me after walking past this barbed wire fence every day that had this caution tape and live wire notices tape over it until I […]
The Weeknd is back with a new LP titled After Hours. The project is his follow-up to 2018’s My Dear Melancholy EP and his first studio album since 2016’s Starboy. The XO Records singer’s fourth LP is comprised of 14 tracks. Production is handled by Metro Boomin, Frank Dukes, DaHeala, Illangelo and Max Martin, among […]
Paul Wall has dropped a 13-track album titled Mind Over Matter. The Houston Hip Hop veteran’s new LP is the follow-up to 2019’s Give Thanks, a Thanksgiving-inspired collaborative project with Statik Selektah. “Something to listen to while you’re #socialdistancing,” Paul wrote on Instagram. “I cant help but think about those out there that feel alone […]
Adrian Younge and A Tribe Called Quest’s Ali Shaheed Muhammad have teamed up once again for an EP titled Jazz Is Dead 001. The Midnight Hour duo’s new project is their first batch of music recorded with jazz greats over the last year at Linear Labs in Los Angeles. The eight-track release features legendary artists […]
Tragic Allies member Estee Nack has linked up with German producer Superior for a collaborative album titled BALADAS. “The title means ballads,” Estee said in a press release. “These are slum ballads, G.” Guests featured on the 11-track LP include Eto, Ice Lord, Recognize Ali, Codenine and Daniel Son. The album comes to fans courtesy […]
Fred The Godson has delivered a new mixtape titled Payback. The New York-bred MC’s latest work is the follow-up to his Training Day collaboration with comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Jay Pharoah. The nine-track tape is Fred’s first solo release since his God Level album, which dropped in November 2019. The project features collaborations […]
Black Geez has enlisted the help of fellow Rochester, New York-bred rapper Eto for his new album Flour City Street Bible. The LP is produced entirely by Eto, who is better known for his work on the microphone as opposed to behind the boards. The 11-track project features collaborations with Che Noir, 38 Spesh and […]