Capturing your first No. 1 album should be an absolute joy and one of the crowning achievements of your career as a musician. However, reaching the milestone is bittersweet for Gunna. Although his Wunna album reached the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart, the events following the death of George Floyd have taken greater significance. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Like a dark moon revolving in a 20-year orbit, Roc Marciano’s has deservedly earned his status as one of Hip Hop’s most industrious artists and producers. He’s released eight albums, including five since 2017, and his latest Marcielago in December. When the Southern rap snap and trap movements ruled in 2010, Marciano […]
Atlanta, GA – TM88 has been the man behind the boards for some of Hip Hop’s most popular songs for nearly a decade. One of the lead members of the renowned 808 Mafia songwriting/ production crew, the 33-year-old producer is best known for his instrumental role in popularizing the Atlanta trap music sound, alongside super-producers […]
They say it takes a lifetime to write your debut album, and that saying holds true for Rhyan LaMarr. While the Chicago-bred artist initially found mainstream success in the film world behind the camera, on aPERFECTMess, he officially shares his story with the world. His debut album features verses from Jonathan McReynolds, Don Benjamin, Canon, John […]
When Emile Mosseri stepped in as the composer of Homecoming, he had gigantic shoes to fill. The first season of the Amazon Prime series, based on the popular Gimlet podcast, was “scored” by the likes of Bernard Herrmann, David Shire, and Vangelis — a trio of Oscar-winning legends who, it should be noted, are either […]
Toronto, Canada – Tory Lanez is one of the many Toronto natives reacting to the shooting death of blossoming 21-year-old rapper Houdini. According to CP24 News in Toronto, Houdini and two others were shot after gunfire erupted in broad daylight outside a hotel in Toronto’s Entertainment District on Tuesday (May 26). Lanez quickly took to […]
Lupe Fiasco recently called out a fan named Pat Rooney who sent him a direct message on Instagram criticizing the way he interacts (or doesn’t interact) with his fanbase. The Chicago-bred MC shared the message to his account on Monday (May 26) which read, “Damn man. We the fans make u rich and u don’t […]
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then perhaps Guerilla Black’s flow would have made the late Notorious B.I.G. blush. From his onset in 2004, fans couldn’t help but compare the rapper’s vocal tone (and overall look) to Biggie. And during the Verzuz battle between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer on Saturday (May 23), […]
Cardi B has added more ink to her collection – and still has more to go. On Tuesday (May 19), the Grammy Award-winning rapper previewed a back tattoo she’s recently began work on, tagging the artist and writing the piece would be complete in “2 more sessions.” The art covers a majority of her back […]
Young M.A has cooked up a new EP titled Red Flu as a prelude to her sophomore album, which is expected out later this year. The Brooklyn-bred rapper’s seven-track project was created over a few weeks while she was stuck inside amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “I actually did this [EP] in no time,” she told […]
Newly-minted chart topper Doja Cat has decided to lend her talents to an upstart comedy writer named Abel. At midnight on Thursday, The Weeknd dropped the remix to his song “In Your Eyes” featuring Doja Cat, who recently received her first career Billboard No. 1 with “Say So (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj. A dear friend […]
Priscilla Rainey, the woman who accused The Game of sexual assault, has reportedly filed for a restraining order to prevent Mr. Los Angeles Confidential from hiding his assets with his longtime manager Cash “Wack 100” Jones. According to AllHipHop, Rainey’s attorney Michael Jason Lee says Game — real name Jayceon Taylor — is doing everything he […]
Russell Wilson shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his stepson Future on his 6th birthday. The post included a video of them both underwater in a pool, swimming toward the camera with smiles on their faces. The Seattle Seahawk quarterback wrote in the caption, “You are my daily inspiration. My best friend…Full of Love, Joy, […]
Kendrick Lamar hasn’t released a studio album since 2017’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece DAMN. As K. Dot fans’ thirst for new material grows, Top Dawg CEO Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith is providing a tiny bit of relief. During an Instagram Live session on Sunday evening (May 17), Tiffith provided a small update, writing, “Stay patient. King Kendrick will […]
Before Kanye West discovered him, his debut single went No. 1 for two weeks and sold over four million copies, Desiigner was trying to get his music heard. How bad did he want people to hear his “Zombie Walk” track? He sent it over Facebook and thought he had the attention of another Chicago rapper. […]
Cambridge, MA – In a luxurious mansion on Cuesta Way in Bel Air, California, JAY-Z is happily married to Beyoncé and raising their three children. But a 28-year-old woman by the name of La’Teasha “Tee” Macer believes the Hip Hop billionaire has some unfinished business back in Cambridge, Maryland. Last week, Macer — whose Instagram […]
Black Thought and Questlove’s Two One Five Entertainment production company has signed a first-look deal with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal Television, which is a subsidiary of NBCUniversal Content Studios. The two have been a part of the NBC family since 2009 when The Roots became the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s talk show. […]
Future has joined in on the whirlwind of antics that have surrounded Tekashi 6ix9ine since his release from prison. In a tweet shared on Wednesday (May 13), the “Life Is Good” rapper praised Rich The Kid – without naming him out loud – after Rich was spotted on set of a music video in New […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine (real name Daniel Hernandez) attempted to do a good deed by donating $200,000 to the non-profit No Kid Hungry. According to TMZ, the money came from new merch and the $2 million he earned off his record-breaking comeback video for “GOOBA.” 6ix9ine made the announcement Instagram on Tuesday (May 12), writing, “During this […]
Killer Mike and El-P — collectively known as Run The Jewels — have finally unveiled the release date and tracklist for their highly anticipated Run The Jewels 4 album. Boasting 11 tracks, the project features Greg Nice, DJ Premier, Zack de la Rocha, 2 Chainz, Pharrell Williams, Mavis Staples and Josh Homme. The album includes the […]
Mary J. Blige is one of the numerous celebrities mourning the death of Uptown Records founder Andre Harrell. The longtime record exec passed away on Thursday (May 7) from heart failure at the age of 59. Harrell, who gave Sean “Diddy” Combs his start as an intern in the 1990s, also gave Blige her big […]
The music community was in mourning last week when the news of Andre Harrell’s death started to circulate. DJ D-Nice first announced his passing during an Instagram Live session and his passing was later confirmed by the New York Times. The Uptown Records founder, who was responsible for launching the careers of megastars such as […]
Lil Wayne‘s Young Money Radio program on Apple Music has already nabbed some major guests from the likes of Shaq, Kevin Durant, Drake, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and more. On the show’s latest episode, Tunechi decided to bring another legend on to discuss the songwriting process and more: Eminem. During their 15-minute chat, the two make an […]
Love it or hate it, Tekashi 6ix9ine made his return to rap with “GOOBA” on Friday (May 8) — his first musical offering since he was granted a “compassionate release” from prison last month. The video for the single racked up over 36 million views in less than 24 and his Instagram Live session broke a […]
Chika’s journey from viral Instagram rapper to Warner Music Group artist is nothing short of inspiring. What started as a secret hobby evolved into a full-fledged career — and she’s only getting started. But like the rest of the world, the Alabama native is in a temporary holding pattern as the coronavirus pandemic continues to […]
Tekashi 6ix9ine is plotting his rap return at 3 p.m. EST on Friday (May 8). Hours before the (oddly) highly anticipated event, Meek Mill isn’t holding back about his feelings toward the government’s former star witness. In a series of tweets, the Dreamchasers boss laid into 6ix9ine and compared him to Nipsey Hussle’s alleged killer […]
Pioneering U.K. artist Ben Chijioke — better known as Ty — has reportedly passed away. According to The Voice, the Nigerian British MC succumbed to the coronavirus on Thursday (May 7). The 47-year-old was initially admitted to the hospital with medical complications related to COVID-19 last month. Upon arrival, he was soon put in a […]
Kiing Shooter was on the verge of a promising career, but his life was cut unfairly short on Tuesday (May 5) when he passed away at the age of 24. The Queensbridge rapper, who is currently signed to the Mass Appeal offshoot Street Dreams Records, was hospitalized with liver problems last month. Although his official […]
The Weeknd took his American Dad fandom to the next level by co-writing and starring in the Season 15 episode “A Starboy Is Born.” The multi-platinum singer’s animated self also debuted a comedic song titled “I’m A Virgin” on the show. Weeknd co-wrote the episode with Joel Hurwitz, who’s penned multiple scripts for American Dad. […]
Los Angeles, CA – Travis Scott turned 28 on April 30 and reportedly bought himself an unbelievably indulgent gift. According to photos captured by TMZ, the Astroworld super rapper is now driving around West Hollywood in a new Bugatti, which boasts a roughly $3 million price tag. Travis Scott celebrates his birthday behind the wheel […]