Los Angeles, CA – Goldenvoice announced its first Lovers & Friends Festival on Tuesday (February 18) and the lineup is insane. The one-day concert features some industry icons along with a few of the hottest acts currently. The show that is scheduled to take place on May 9 at The Grounds at Dignity Health Sports […]
50 Cent is in heavy promo mode for his new ABC crime drama For Life. During a recent interview with Rap Radar’s Cigar Talk, the rap legend/television mogul opened up about a bevy of topics, including Ja Rule’s allegation that he’s a “snitch,” a name the Murder Inc. boss has been throwing in 50’s direction for decades. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Numerous heartfelt memorials from Dr. Dre and celebrities in the sports and entertainment industries will continue following the tragic losses of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna Bryant and seven others in a helicopter crash on January 26. The late Los Angeles Lakers icon’s most famous teammate of his career, Shaquille O’Neal, has eulogized […]
Bow Wow has appeared in several movies over the years, including 2002’s Like Mike, 2005’s Roll Bounce, 2010’s Lottery Ticket and 2011’s Madea’s Big Happy Family. Nick Cannon, on the other hand, has starred in even more films than Mr. Shad Moss â from 2002’s Drumline and Men In Black II to 2003’s Love Don’t Cost A […]
Las Vegas, NV – Desiigner took a tumble during a set at a Las Vegas nightclub, falling not-so-gracefully into the back of NBA All-Star James Harden. In footage obtained by TMZ, Desiigner is performing his breakthrough hit “Panda” around 1:30 a.m. local time on JEWEL’s Nightclub’s narrow stage. As the former G.O.O.D. music rapper begins his […]
Lizzo dressed up like a chocolate bar and, honey, I want that golden ticket. Iâm her Augustus Gloop. Send me down the chocolate river, baby. The R&B artist wore a decadent dress to the 2020 Brit Awards on Tuesday. Sheâs nominated for Best International Female Solo Act and up against Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Camila […]
As much as I enjoyed the first few episodes of High Fidelity, the new Hulu series based on Nick Hornbyâs 1995 novel and the 2000 film that followed, I didnât fully grasp how necessary it was until the fifth episode. In a scene toward the middle of âUptown,â Rob, the crate-digging record-shop owner played by […]
Miami, FL – Swae Lee spent part of Super Bowl weekend at Saksâ Brickell City Centre in Miami to launch his new collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti, his first design venture. Wearing bubblegum pink heeled booties, the Rae Sremmurd member addressed the crowd of overzealous teens. “A lot of [rappers] are fucking scared to wear shit,” […]
Miami-Dade County, FL – Gorilla Zoe was arrested for bringing a loaded gun into the Miami International Airport. According to TMZ, the Miami-Dade Police Department responded to a call from airport security on Monday night (February 17), after the rapper allegedly attempted to bring a loaded .380 caliber pistol inside his carry-on luggage. Authorities quickly […]
The ever outspoken Boosie Badazz didn’t gain many new fans on Tuesday (February 18) when he decided to speak his mind on Dwyane Wade’s 12-year-old transgender daughter, Zaya. Following the retired NBA legend’s recent Good Morning America interview where he and his family further hammered home their support of Zaya, a visibly frustrated Boosie appeared […]
Things are peachy keen in the first few minutes of the music video for âBad Decisions,â the latest release from the Strokes ahead of their upcoming sixth album, The New Abnormal, the bandâs first in seven years. They debuted the song during their performance at a Bernie Sanders rally last week in New Hampshire, where […]
Dwyane Wade opened up about his 12-year-old child’s transgender journey during a recent interview with Good Morning America â and evidently Boosie Badazz couldn’t help himself from weighing in. The retired NBA star sat down with GMA‘s Robin Roberts on Tuesday (February 18) and explained, “She [Zaya] is our leader. I think when the conversation we […]
Vallejo, CA – Bay Area rapper Nef The Pharaoh got some devastating news last week when he learned his sister and 4-year-old nephew were killed in a double murder suicide. According to KRON 4, Jacoby Brooks shot and killed Nef’s sister and the child before turning the gun on himself. Officers found the woman shot to […]
When Outkast released Stankonia in 2000, the cover art featured a shirtless AndrĂ© 3000 rocking leather pants and Big Boi dressed down in a white t-shirt as they posed in front of an American flag. For the latest issue of GQ, NBA stars Russell Westbrook and James Harden have recreated that iconic photo shoot with Westbrook in 3 […]
Adele knows 25 is still our go-to for stress-relief weeping and dramatic post-ghosting sing-alongs. Thatâs why sheâs making us wait until September for her next album. Footage of Adele spilling her own release month at a wedding went around social media over the weekend. The Grammy winner officiated her friend Laura Dockrill and former Maccabees […]
Fresh off the release of her debut album Herstory In The Making and patented sex toy, Young M.A is keeping the party going with the rollout of her “She Like I’m Like.” The video employs several neon backdrops throughout and playful games (to bounce off the lyrics “Going back and forth like ping-pong/Give her this […]
Philadelphia, PA – More than ever, itâs confounding to find artists not documenting every move they make â especially given the ability to pull out a phone and start shooting. In recent months, weâve seen just how powerful an archive of footage can be with the success of viral videos by both Lil Nas X […]
In the wake of his recent disclosure about his Parkinsonâs disease diagnosis, Ozzy Osbourne has announced his decision to cancel upcoming North American tour dates rather than ask fans to potential reschedule around his ongoing health problems. Per the singerâs press release announcing the cancellation of his upcoming No More Tours 2 tour, Osbourne says […]
Do you know the feeling of validating warmth â of internal satisfaction and quiet excitement â that comes with watching two people you love getting along like a house on fire? Someone out there probably has a handy portmanteau for this as-yet unnamed feeling, and if so, Iâd like to know what it is (Freundenfreude?) so […]
New York, NY – Big Sean sat down with Joe Budden for a recent episode of Pull Up. During the conversation, the rapper-turned-podcast host mentioned he was disappointed Sean and Kendrick Lamar decided to be “mature” and not take their alleged beef online for the public to see. Sean was fast to deny there was […]
Meek Mill is gunning for that “Father of the Year” award after he challenged his son to eat crickets for $1,000. In Meek’s since-deleted Instagram story, his son Rihmeek is seen juggling the crickets in his palm. “You have four bugs in your hand. I’ll give you $1,000 if you eat them, do it,” says […]
Chicago – Damian Lillard â a.k.a. Dame D.O.L.L.A. â made NBA All-Star Weekend history on Saturday night (February 16). The Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard became the first NBA player to perform at the annual NBA showcase, hitting the stage with Lil Wayne and Jeremih. His performance included the songs “Money Ball”â off his latest […]
An unidentified woman recently filed a lawsuit against the Rick James Estate, accusing the late music legend of raping her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old. 50 Cent evidently saw the news and was quick to express his utter shock at the allegations. “oh fuck this iâm done with all this shit,” he […]
Rick James is being posthumously sued for the rape of a 15 year old girl in 1979. The anonymous victim is seeking $50 million in damages, citing years of âphysical, psychological, and emotional injury,â according to the affidavit. According to the Associated Press, the incident allegedly occurred while the victim was living at a youth […]
Chuck DÂ has teamed up with PUMA for a Public Enemy sneaker and clothing collaboration. The legendary frontman revealed the line during NBA All-Star weekend with several social media posts. Although the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer admits he’s not necessarily a sneaker head, evidently this was an opportunity he couldn’t pass up. On Saturday […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Buffalo, NY – A woman who alleges the late Rick James sexually assaulted her in 1979 when she was just 15 years old is reportedly suing his estate. According to the Associated Press, the unidentified plaintiff says James raped her while she was staying at a group home in Buffalo, New York. The lawsuit was […]
Thundercat is back with the second single from his forthcoming It Is What It Is album. Titled “Dragonball Durag,” the track is produced by Thundercat and his frequent collaborator Flying Lotus. It follows the project’s inaugural single “Black Qualls” featuring The Internet’s Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington. âI have a Dragon Ball tattoo ⊠it […]
Thundercat is back with the second single from his forthcoming It Is What It Is album. Titled “Dragonball Durag,” the track is produced by Thundercat and his frequent collaborator Flying Lotus. It follows the project’s inaugural single “Black Qualls” featuring The Internet’s Steve Lacy and Steve Arrington. âI have a Dragon Ball tattoo ⊠it […]
Less than 24 hours after the birthday of Conway The Machine, producer and videographer Myster DL unleashes âTragedy,â a collaboration between the Griselda spitter and Nebraska MC Fieldhouse. In conversation with RealStreetRadio, DL broke down the collaboration, explaining that it not only marked his true return to music, but a tip of the iceberg he […]