The year was 1996. Hip Hop is in a fragile, yet special space at this time. Death Row Records was currently on top of the genre following the release of 2Pac’s first album on the label, with the double disc LP, All Eyez On Me. We’re right in the middle of the famed east coast/west […]
Nick Cannon has been fired from his MTV show Wild ‘N Out and other work for the channel’s parent company, which said he had promoted anti-Semitic comments. ViacomCBS said a recent episode of his podcast Cannon’s Class “promoted hateful speech and spread anti-Semitic conspiracy theories”. In response, he said he does “not condone hate speech”, […]
Actress Naya Rivera died of accidental drowning, officials in California have said after a post-mortem examination. “The cause of death is drowning, and the manner of death is accident,” the Ventura County’s Medical Examiner said. The 33-year-old, best known for playing cheerleader Santana Lopez in Glee, went missing during last Wednesday’s boat trip with her son […]
Drake is gearing up to bless fans again! Earlier this year he announced his sixth studio album will be here this summer. Over the weekend, Drizzy gave fans some insight into the status of the album. In his Instagram story, he wrote “80 %,” which left fans to believe he’s nearly finished with it. The […]
T.I wants IN on the VERZUZ battles! In a birthday message to 50 Cent, T.I also announced he wants to go against 50 in a VERZUZ battle. In the post, T.I gave the Get Rich Or Die Trying rapper his props for the work he’s doing in the film world. Then the Atlanta rapper told Fif to […]
It’s finally here. . The late Pop Smoke’s posthumous debut album Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon’ has been released. This is Pop Smoke’s first major-label album, executive produced by one of his role models, 50 Cent. Despite the album cover controversy, Pop Smoke fans have been patiently waiting for the project to […]
Jada Pinkett Smith’s mom, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, AKA Gammy, has broke her silence on her daughter’s alleged affair with singer August Alsina. Last week, August Alsina admitted to be in a romantic relationship with a married Jada Pinkett Smith. Although Jada and her hubby Will Smith both denied the allegations, Jada still plans to address the […]
The BET Awards served as an extension of the voices of black people protesting in the streets about the inequalities black people face daily, as artists used their performances to highlight the Black Lives Matter movement, civil rights and lives lost because of the actions of police officers, including George Floyd’s. DaBaby, with his face pressed against the […]
Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage,” featuring Beyoncé, hits No. 1 on Billboard‘s Songs of the Summer chart dated June 13. The song dethrones Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande’s “Rain on Me,” which led the list a week ago upon the annual survey’s 2020 bow and this week dips to No. 2.READ MOREBillboard’s Annual Songs of the Summer Chart Returns, Led by Lady […]
Rolling Stone reports Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Megan The Stallion, Migos, Billie Eilish, and Nas are just a few of the many celebrities and members of the music industry who have signed an open letter in support of New York State repealing statute 50-A. “We must hold accountable those who violate the oath to protect and serve, and find justice for those who are […]
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