Drake Clowns DeMar Derozan on Live Television
So, it looks like Drake is still pretty upset about the whole DeMar DeRozan appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video thing. While offering commentary during the Toronto Raptors’ home game...
View ArticleThe Expansive Legacy of Quincy Jones Is Everywhere
Quincy Jones’ impact on music and culture is beyond far-reaching; the scope of his legacy seems to permeate everything. The musical savant who was recruited by Lionel Hampton and played with the likes...
View ArticleDave Chappelle is Not Returning to ‘SNL’ to Host Post-Election Episode
After Dave Chappelle hosted Saturday Night Live’s post-election episodes in 2016 and 2020, it would’ve seemed as if the tradition would carry on for 2024. However, that won’t be the case. According to...
View ArticleRevered Producers Timbaland, Dr. Dre, Jermaine Dupri and Others Honor Quincy...
Following his passing at the age of 91 on Sunday, a handful of producers have taken to social media to honor the legendary Quincy Jones.In the nearly two days since Jones’ passing, producers like...
View ArticleSocial Media Reacts to Donald Trump Winning the 2024 Election
Donald Trump has won the 2024 presidential election and, as expected, social media has a lot to say. Depending on the echo chamber you live in, you saw either a whole lot of doom and gloom or a whole...
View ArticlePursuit of Happiness: Nurturing Creativity and Ignoring Limitations with...
One of the stellar albums that may have flown under your radar this year is Louis York’s sophomore project Songs With Friends. The Grammy-winning, Nashville-based group consists of Claude Kelly and...
View ArticleErykah Badu Teases New Music, Says it's a Collab Album
Erykah Badu has shared that she has new music on the way — and it’s going to be a collaborative album.During a recent The Breakfast Club, the Dallas neo-soul singer revealed that she has new music in...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Could Become First Diss Song to Win Grammy for...
Did any song make as big an impact as Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in 2024? From its being incorporated into various political campaign messages to its being spread all over TikTok, the Drake diss...
View ArticleThe Listening: New Music From Ab-Soul, BadBadNotGood, Babytron and More
With a new month comes new music.Along with new songs from Jorja Smith is a new single from BadBadNotGood that has quickly become one of the best songs of the year, as well as a new track from Young...
View ArticleKendrick Lamar, Beyoncé and Shaboozey Lead 2025 Grammy Nominations
Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé have been nominated for a handful of awards for next year’s Grammys.On Friday, the Recording Academy released its nomination list for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Leading the...
View ArticleFirst Look Friday: Ian Kelly Has Big Dreams on and Off the Mic
By 2016, Ian Kelly figured he was pretty good at the whole rap thing, but he wasn’t quite as sure as Rapsody was. After hearing him spit at a special exhibition, the Grammy-nominated spitter gave him...
View ArticleA Bunch of Never-Heard Music From Miles Davis’ Second Great Quintet Has Been...
Since the first volume of Miles Davis’ Bootleg Series was released in 2011, several other volumes featuring different recordings of live performances and studio sessions the legendary trumpeter had...
View ArticleNo, Donald Trump Didn't Actually Post About Being A Fan of Kendrick Lamar's...
If you recently saw a social media post that seemed to be from Donald Trump extending praise toward Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” — well, he’s actually not a fan, not a fan, not a fan. Or, at least...
View ArticleDenzel Washington Says ‘Black Panther 3’ Role Will Be One of His Last
Is Denzel Washington retiring? Not at the moment, but if you let him tell it, that day isn’t necessarily far off, and before it arrives, he’ll appear in a superhero movie. Speaking with Australia’s...
View ArticleAndré 3000 Has Some Tough Competition For Album of the Year Grammy. He Could...
Last week, the Recording Academy released its nominations for the 2025 Grammy Awards, and although it wasn’t too surprising seeing Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar in the lead, there was one nominee that...
View ArticleTaylor Russell in Talks to Be in Frank Ocean’s Movie: Report
A new detail has come about regarding a movie Frank Ocean is leading.According to film critic and reporter Jeff Sneider, actor Taylor Russell is in talks to be a part of Frank Ocean’s directorial...
View ArticleKevin Feige Assures Fans That Blade "Will Be Coming To The MCU"
Despite the Blade reboot being removed from Marvel’s calendar last month, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has guaranteed to fans that the character will have its day in the Marvel Cinematic...
View ArticlePursuit of Happiness: Former 2Pac Collaborator Danny Boy Used Spirituality to...
Tupac Shakur’s “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” is about a lot of things, but more than anything else, it’s a tale of begrudging acceptance. That’s a concept Shakur’s frequent collaborator Danny Boy, who sings...
View ArticleThe Listening: New Music From MF DOOM, Skyzoo, Dave East and More
Halfway through November and we’ve got more new heat. A lot of it. Of course, there’s the 20th-anniversary version of MF DOOM’s incredible Mm..Food, which includes a handful of remixes and snippets of...
View Article“I Was Not Paid A Dime”: Oprah Winfrey Denies Receiving $1M For Kamala Harris...
As leaders of the Democratic Party continue to assess their major shortcomings in the recent elections, Oprah Winfrey has addressed a false claim that’s been floating around. The rumor was that she’d...
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