Slim Thug is among the quickly growing roster of people who has tested positive for COVID-19. On Tuesday (March 24), the Houston rap vet revealed the results in an Instagram video, urging his fans to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously. “So check this out, no games being played,” he says in the clip. “The other […]
Kooley High member Tab-One has returned with a new solo album titled Balancing Act. The eight-track LP features him rapping over beats by Tecknowledgy, The Other Guys, KON SCI and VRY SNKY. “We all face the daily grind of nine to five’s and the inner struggle between doing what’s needed to earn a living and […]
As if RosalĆaās music didnāt already have us longing for a life weāve never known, her new song āDolermeā does not help. Dropping right as people settle into their social distancing, the love song about a fiery on-again, off-again relationship is not helping this whole āisolatedā thing. If youāre lucky enough to have a quaran-crush, […]
Before there was N.W.A, there was the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. Although they had a revolving door of members back in the 80’s, key members included Dr. Dre, Michel’le, Alonzo Williams and DJ Yella. The group debuted at Williams’ club and incorporated the electro craze into their Hip Hop-infused sound. Somewhere along the line, Yella […]
Lady Gaga has taught the girls and the gays patience over the past few months, as sheās teased new music details and held off on releasing new single āStupid Loveā even after it leaked. So now, after postponing her upcoming Chromatica Ball tour due to the coronavirus pandemic, sheās putting the brakes on her long-awaited […]
Itās not simple to say ā¦ how much time weāve spent watching covers of Sara Bareillesās 11 oāclock number āShe Used to Be Mineā from the musical Waitress. Itās at once heart-breaking and uplifting ā the perfect song to listen to 15 times in a row until the well of emotions within you has finally […]
Long live rock, literally. This yearās Rock and Roll and Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which had previously been indefinitely postponed from May 2 due to the global coronavirus pandemic, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 7. Hooray! Now go forth and take advantage of those airline no-fee flight changes before everyone else does. The […]
When Eurovision announced its cancellation last week, we mourned our lost chance to ever hear main-stage performances of such future hits as āThink About Things (DaĆ°i og GagnamagniĆ°)ā by DaĆ°i Freyr (of Iceland) and āSUPERG!RLā by Stefania (of Greece). The BBC wonāt be leaving Brits high and dry, though, planning a one-night Eurovision-related program, Eurovision: […]
Oh, if you thought NPRās Tiny Desk Concerts were stripped down before, welcome to Tiny Desk (Home) Concerts. Doing their part to stop the spread of the coronavirus, NPR is ātaking a break from filming at the office,ā per the show notes. That means no crowd of NPR employees, no messy bookshelves, and no skinny, […]
Los Angeles, CA – Tekashi 6ix9ineĀ has become a Hip Hop’s poster child for turncoats to police. The incarcerated rapper’s fellow Brooklynite and former welterweight boxing champion Zab Judah offered his thoughts on Tekashi’s legal situation in the 16th edition of his Vlad TV interview released on Monday (March 23). Judah believes Tekashi “turned back into […]
With D-Nice having become the unlikely hub of social distancing good vibes, āThe Rhythmā rapper turned multi-platinum producer KwamĆ© is now looking to take things to a new level, inviting the world to tune in and celebrate his 46th birthday with an epic old school brunch concert. āWe’re going to be on IG Live Saturday […]
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced sacrifices upon every human on earth and according to Will Smith, that also means shaving. However, the Hip Hop legend recently took offense to some of the criticism on Instagram towards his new bearded look and decided to jog his haters’ memories. “I’ve been reading the comments … y’all […]
At this rate, weāll be uploading this feud into our cyborg grandchildrenās brains. But you? Youāll have to just read it. Earlier today, Taylor Swift proudly declared herself completely vindicated by a recently leaked extended video of her infamous 2016 phone call with Kanye West over the content of his song āFamous.ā Now, Kim Kardashian […]
At least The Weeknd gives his co-star Zaina Miuccia a headstart in his new gruesome āIn Your Eyesā music video, the latest visual off his recently released album After Hours. In director Anton Tammiās stylish horror homage, released Monday, the singer plays a serial killer version of himself who falls head over heels for a […]
Everyone has a lot on their plates right now, considering thereās a global pandemic bringing the world economy to its knees, and Taylor Swift knows that. Which is exactly why she isnāt going to take the time to comment on the full leaked audio of her infamous call with Kanye West in 2016 that lead […]
Tanya Morgan member Donwill has dropped a new solo EP titled SAFE. The seven-track project is mostly self-produced with additional production handled by Von Pea and 6th Sense. “It’s been a pretty strange year and we’re not even a quarter of the way through it,” Donwill said on Bandcamp. “Life has forced discomfort on all […]
Atlanta, GA – After beginning his rap career less than a year ago, up-and-coming Atlanta rapper Ola Runt has found himself the ultimate hometown co-sign ā on Gucci Mane’s 1017 Records. He becomes the first Atlanta artist to officially sign to that particular Gucci Mane imprint. The news comes several days after the Zone 6 […]
Xavier Wulf has linked up with fellow Memphis-bred rapper Idontknowjeffery for a project titled Bennington Forest. The collaborative release arrives a little over a week after the two had to postpone their Vengeance Tour due to the coronavirus pandemic. The duo’s new album is comprised of 12 tracks. The LP serves as the follow-up to […]
New York, NY – Cardi B continues to use her star power social media to address her political views in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The “I Like It” songstress posted anĀ Instagram story video on Sunday (March 22), urging her 60.9 million followers to stop hate crimes towards Chinese and Asian-Americans who are scapegoated […]
Itās easy to forget sometimes, after four decades of hits on the country charts and a dozen roles in TV westerns, that there was once a time when Kenny Rogers, who died Friday at age 81, was seen as an unusual prospect around Nashville. The Texas performer came to country the long way, after years […]
Casanova owned up to his mistakes after ignoring the advice of medical professionals amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Roc Nation rapper apologized Instagram on Monday (March 23), expressing regret for posting videos in which he brazenly disregarded the calls for social distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. “To all the people who saw my […]
A growing number of artists are using Instagram Live to connect with their fans and peers as the coronavirus pandemic continues its global rampage. Boogie Down Productions DJ D-Nice ignited a viral dance party over the weekend with over 100,000 people. Presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Rihanna, Drake, […]
Conway The Machine is linking up with Alchemist for an EP titled LULU. After teasing the project on social media last week, the duo has unveiled all of the details about their new collaboration. The upcoming EP is scheduled to drop on March 30. Cormega and ScHoolboy Q will make guest appearances on the seven-track […]
Like the rest of the world, Tyler, The Creator and A$AP Rocky are stranded at home while the coronavirus pandemic sweeps across the globe. To pass the time, plenty of artists have been utilizing Instagram Live to connect with their fans and peers. On Sunday (March 22), the Odd Future rapper and A$AP Mob member […]
Rap lyrics being used as evidence in criminal cases isn’t a new phenomenon, but 50 Cent wants to remind artists about the dangers of self-incrimination. The G-Unit boss shared a screenshot of an article exploring the use of rap lyrics in trials and issued a warning to his fellow rappers in the post’s caption. 50 […]
As COVID-19 continues to remind certain celebrities that they are, in fact, human, Madonna is the latest entertainer to turn her Instagram into a venting space. The icon is keeping a self-isolation video diary now, where you can hear her list her favorite artists, watch her talk in the tub about how coronavirus is the […]
Cam’ron has a bone to pick with Josh Safdie, one of the directors behind the hit film Uncut Gems starring Adam Sandler. The Dipset MC says he hasn’t received proper credit for introducing the Safdie Brothers and Sandler to jeweler Izzy Aranbayev, who showed them the ins and outs of the jewelry business for the […]
R. Kelly is doing his best to practice āsocial distancingā at Chicagoās federal jail to avoid coronavirus, the same way people outside of jail are taking precautions to stop this deadly viral outbreak, his lawyer told Vulture. āI think itās fair to say that heās trying to follow the same advice as the rest of […]
In times of distress, itās important to reflect on the things you care about and to let people know you care. At least that seems to be Stevie Nicksās approach to the ongoing global pandemic. The Fleetwood Mac singer let everyone know she was staying indoors Twitter March 23 and shared her secret for coping: […]
New York, NY – Tekashi 6ix9ine has just over three months left on his 24-month prison but according to TMZ, he wants out now. The imprisoned rapper is reportedly concerned he will catch COVID-19 while behind bars and is attempting to get out early. 6ix9ine’s attorney Lance Lazzaro penned a letter to Judge Paul A. […]