Living Colour Calls Out ‘Rolling Stone’ Co-Founder Jann Wenner for Comments...
New York rock legends Living Colour have given a direct call-out to Rolling Stone co-founder, Jann Wenner. Wenner, 77, was recently interviewed by The New York Times, where he spoke about his...
View ArticleAdidas CEO Extends Message of Support to Kanye West Following Yeezy Fallout
Chief executive of Adidas, Bjørn Gulden, has given a statement on Kanye West nearly a year after the rapper and multi-hyphenate’s departure from the company. During a recent visit on Norwegian podcast...
View ArticleFat Joe Makes Former U.S. President Bill Clinton A Part of Terror Squad With...
Bill Clinton can lean back in an exclusive pair of Terror Squad x Nike Air Force 1 thanks to Fat Joe. On Tuesday (September 19), the Bronx rapper was spotted at a Clinton Foundation event, gifting...
View ArticleMissy Elliott Drops Clip Celebrating Her “You Wish (Remix)” Verse
Six days after Flyana Boss released their official “You Wish” music video, Missy Elliott has surprised fans with a clip of her remix verse. On Tuesday (September 19) the four-time Grammy-winner...
View ArticleThe Alchemist, MIKE & Wiki Allude to Mayor Eric Adams on New Single “Mayor’s...
Over production from The Alchemist, MIKE and Wiki take their lyricism across New York City in the music video for new single “Mayor’s A Cop.” Directed by Ryosuke Tanzawa, the song appears on the...
View ArticleLil’ Kim Says ‘Ebony Magazine’ Retouching Was “Sabotoge”
Lil’ Kim has hopped in the ring with the Ebony Magazine team. On Tuesday (September 19), the publication unveiled their five-part Hip-Hop 50 covers, starring Kimmy Blanco, Swizz Beatz, 50 Cent, Rick...
View ArticleFor Chance The Rapper, ‘Acid Rap’ is More Than One of the Best Blog Era Projects
August 19 was more than just another good, vibe-filled day of Summertime Chi. Chance the Rapper brought the whole city together at the United Center to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his...
View ArticleNicki Minaj’s Husband Placed Into 120 Days of House Arrest After Threatening...
The clownery came back to bite on Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty. Petty, who’s been married to Minaj since 2019, has reportedly been placed on house arrest after sending veiled threats to Offset...
View ArticleJada Pinkett Smith Teases Forthcoming ‘Worthy’ Memoir With Clip of Her &...
A sneak peek of forthcoming Jada Pinkett Smith memoir Worthy is dedicated to the actress’ high school friend and late rap icon Tupac Shakur. On Wednesday (September 20) – two days after Pinkett...
View ArticleMusic Director Adam Blackstone Joins Creative Team for ‘The Wiz’ Broadway...
Adam Blackstone has more accomplishments under his belt this year, just months after being the musical director for Rihanna’s Super Bowl LVII halftime show. Per Deadline, the 40-year-old has been...
View ArticleMo’Nique Slams Paramount Over “The Parkers” Residuals
Mo’Nique is turning up the heat over The Parkers. Months after the veteran comedian and actress filed a lawsuit against Paramount and CBS over residuals over the hit show, Mo’Nique is going public...
View ArticleWhat To Do In NYC This Weekend
Global Citizen Festival touches down in New York and Ms. Lauryn Hill headlines (in what’s been a stunning comeback year for her on the festival circuit). The Feast of San Gennaro is still active, but...
View ArticleCoroner Reveals Angus Cloud's Cause of Death
In July, the news of Angus Cloud’s death sent shockwaves through the nation, taking a large toll on his family, friends, and fans all over. The actor and model, mostly known for his role on the...
View ArticleKatherine Member of Motown R&B Trio The Marvelettes Has Died
Katherine Anderson-Schaffner, a founding member of Motown girl group The Marvelettes, has reportedly died. On Wednesday (September 20), the news was revealed via Facebook by the vocalist’s daughter,...
View ArticleDoja Cat Enters Her ‘Scarlet’ Era On Fourth Studio Album
Doja Cat has released her long-awaited fourth studio album, Scarlet, via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. To commemorate the release date on Friday (September 22), the 27-year-old dropped a Hannah Lux...
View ArticleJay Rock Thinks Leaked Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Towards Big Sean, Jay...
Jay Rock has weighed in on the alleged leaked Kendrick Lamar verse. On the demo version of "Element," which appeared on Lamar’s 2017 album DAMN., the rapper’s verse targeted “Control” collaborators...
View Article8 New Albums You Need to Hear This Week
Struggling to scale the mountain of new albums and songs hitting streamers every week? Unsure of how to even approach? Well, fret not. Each week, Okayplayer combs the release calendar for essential...
View ArticleWatch the Trailer for New Netflix Competition Series ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’
The long-awaited Netflix competition series Squid Game: The Challenge is almost here and the stakes are high. On Friday (September 22), the streamer teased the upcoming series, which has 456...
View ArticleHow Albert Hughes Found an Escape in the ‘John Wick’ Universe
A few years ago, Albert Hughes was looking for an escape, and he found it in the John Wick universe. After years of working with weighty films rooted in urban experiences, the Menace II Society...
View ArticleDJ Premier Releases First ‘Beats That Collected Dust’ Installment In Over A...
DJ Premier is back with more beats to give. On Friday (September 22), the hip-hop veteran released new album Beats That Collected Dust. 3, his first installment in over a decade. In 2008, the series...
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