YFN Lucci’s ‘Jan 31st (My Truth)’: First Song Since Release
YFN Lucci was finally released from jail earlier this year after pleading guilty to racketeering charges last January, and the Atlanta staple has made it a point to take some time off to enjoy his freedom before releasing his first new music in four years. That music has arrived, in the form of “Jan 31st,” […]
2 Chainz Can No Longer Allowed To Smoke Weed Around Eminem
When it comes to marijuana connoisseurs in rap music, atop the list is Snoop Dogg. Most hip-hop heads would argue the second spot belongs to Lil Wayne. 2 Chainz could comfortably round out the top three. But the “Sista Wives” rapper’s love for Mary Jane (both as an indulger and cannabis entrepreneur) could have derailed […]
What Does Drake Do Next?
When attention turns to the Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist category at this year’s American Music Awards, two names will stand out among the nominees like luminous beacons: Kendrick Lamar and Drake, bitterest of enemies, combatants in the most ubiquitous rap beef the culture has seen in a generation. To be clear, there should be no […]
Myke Towers Shares ‘Baja California’ From ‘F1’ Soundtrack
Puerto Rican rapper and singer Myke Towers is the latest contributor from the upcoming F1 film soundtrack to drop a single, the old-school rap-sampling “Baja California.” Interpolating Black Sheep’s 1991 classic “The Choice Is Yours (Revisited),” Towers delivers a high-impact ode to living life on your own terms. Naturally, Myke drops in a plethora of […]
Sabrina Carpenter Should Be The AMA’s ‘Artist Of The Year’
Sabrina Carpenter, the world’s tiniest (not horniest, thank you very much) pop star is up for six categories at this year’s American Music Awards. With nods for Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Favorite Female Pop Artist, Favorite Pop Album, and Favorite Pop Song it’s safe to say Carpenter, […]
Joey Badass And Serayah Share Pregnancy Photos, First Child
For Joey Badass, the last week has been marked by conflict, what with seemingly half the rappers in LA ganging up on him in lyrical warfare. But, apparently, it’s also been highlighted by anticipation — both for today’s Essence feature on Joey and his longtime girlfriend Serayah, and for what the feature announced: The impending […]
Turbo Talks His And Gunna’s Relationship
“Run that back, Turbo.” The phrase has been heard on many a Gunna song, of course, and it’s the producer tag of his frequent collaborator, producer Turbo. In a new interview with Music Business Worldwide, the producer discusses his and Gunna’s relationship. Speaking about how they came to work together, he explained: “We started together. […]
Burna Boy Shares ‘TaTaTa’ From ‘No Sign Of Weakness’
Following 2023’s I Told Them…, Burna Boy is back: Today (May 22), he announced No Sign Of Weakness, a new album. The news is also accompanied by “TaTaTa,” a new single featuring Travis Scott. A video for the track is set to follow tomorrow. A press release notes the album showcases “Burna Boy’s larger-than-life charisma […]
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Grand National Tour’ With SZA Review
It’s somewhat telling that Kendrick Lamar’s latest and current tour is co-headlined by SZA. The reluctant superstar has always seemed to have one foot out of the rap spotlight, dropping records more sporadically in the past five years than in his early career. When he does drop, his projects seem distinctly disinterested in courting public […]
Lizzo Joins SZA At The ‘Grand National Tour’: Video
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Grand National Tour is rolling along, and last night (May 21), it brought the pair to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. During SZA’s time on stage, she made room for a special guest: Lizzo, who came out and sang their collaboration “Special.” Find clips of that here, here, and here. Earlier […]