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Mark Ronson Goes Back to the ’90s in New Memoir
Superstar producer Mark Ronson is delving into his life and career with a new memoir called Night People: How to Be a DJ in ’90s New York City. As the title suggests, the book details Ronson’s years...
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Viral Dating Show ‘Pop The Balloon’ is Coming to Netflix as Live Show
Hit viral series Pop the Balloon is making its way to Netflix. The popular web show is set to air on the streaming giant as a new live series called Pop the Balloon LIVE. The new series will be hosted...
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Okayplayer & EARTHGANG Present: "Dreamville Fest, The Soundtrack"
This weekend, J. Cole is hosting what he says will be the last Dreamville Fest ever, and based on the lineup and the finality of it all, it should be a movie. But what’s a movie without a good...
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WaleMania X To Be Presented By Netflix
WaleMania is teaming up with Netflix. The streaming platform has announced that it is presenting WaleMania X, which is happening on April 17 at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas. The event will also feature a...
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Is “Nokia” the Beginning of Drake’s Comeback?
Don’t look now, but Drake is on the rise again. Earlier this week, he dropped an electric new video for “Nokia,” a track that currently sits at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Drake’s...
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Comedian Clint Coley on His Bipolar Diagnosis and Why He’s Not Quiet About It
Breaking generational curses doesn’t always look like therapy couches and wellness retreats. Sometimes, it looks like a Black man standing on stage telling jokes — and the truth. For Clint Coley,...
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Doechii Launches Mental Health Hub Inspired by Her Struggles With Anxiety
Doechii is launching a resource hub for her fans to get support for their mental and emotional health. She posted the announcement on her Instagram, sharing that the hub — called...
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Here’s Everything You Missed From Nintendo Direct
ATTENTION PLAYERS WORLDWIDE: The day’s finally arrived! Nintendo just lifted the veil off of the Nintendo Switch 2, and they did NOT disappoint. The Switch 2 is confirmed to drop this summer on June 5...
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EARTHGANG Hosting H.U.M.A.N.S Community Event Ahead of Dreamville Fest
Ahead of J. Cole’s highly anticipated 2025 Dreamville Fest in Raleigh, NC, EARTHGANG is finding time to give back to the city that hosts it. On April 4, Olu and WowGr8 are hosting H.U.M.A.N.S, a...
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The 19 Most Influential R&B Albums of '90s & the Waves They Left
Editor's note: This post was originally published in October 2019 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.Rhythm and blues from the ‘90s is the past, present and future.Through the genre’s...
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The 13 Female Rappers Who Dominated '90s Hip-Hop Fashion
Editor's note: This post was originally published in July 2023 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.During the ‘90s, female rappers continued to build upon existing trends that trickled in from...
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Kid Capri Says 'Martin’ TV Theme Song Used His Voice Without Permission, He...
Kid Capri is addressing what he says is one particularly famous use of his voice. The iconic DJ his was used in the popular theme song for the hit sitcom Martin and that he never got credit for it. In...
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How to Be Outside, Inside with Statik Selektah
New York will test your patience and overstimulate your soul if you let it — but that doesn’t mean you have to disappear to find peace. We ask culture-shapers and city dwellers how they move through...
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10 New Orleans Rappers You Need To Listen To
Editor's note: This post was originally published in May 2021 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.New Orleans has always been a city of rebirth. Regardless of the litany of forces keeping the...
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Choosing the Best Song From Every J. Cole Album and Mixtape
J. Cole’s music catalog is officially old enough to vote, and if you let him tell it, it’s about to have its last growth spurt. The 40-year-old rapper/producer/executive has been soft-pitching his...
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Young Thug’s Probation Upheld, Judge Rules in Rapper’s Favor
A judge has ruled that rapper Young Thug’s probation will be upheld. It comes after prosecutors with the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office filed a motion to revoke probation for the star, born...
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The Listening: Boldy James & V Don, Shoreline Mafia and More
April is already looking like a hot one – and this month's first Friday features a diverse array of new music. On the album front, Boldy James and V Don take us on a street rap road trip with their...
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FKA Twigs Bows Out of Coachella Due to Visa Issues
FKA Twigs won’t be performing at Coachella. Twigs used her X account to make the announcement Friday night (April 4), revealing that she is cancelling the remainder of her April tour dates in North...
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Cassie Reportedly Prepared to Testify in Diddy Trial
As the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to begin next month, a high-profile accuser is reportedly "prepared to testify under her own name." Combs is facing charges of racketeering...
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Little Brother Announces Their Last Tour Ever
Little Brother, the beloved rap duo of Big Pooh and Phonte, has announced their farewell tour dates. Appropriately titled “Curtain Call,” the North Carolina rap vets will be hitting the road one last...
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