Ab-Soul has been revered for his expertise in rhythm and flow since his music debut over a decade ago, and now, he is ready to teach his ways. Today (May 9), the Top Dawg Entertainment artist announced he will be leading an online class where he will share his gems. He has partnered up with Pendulum Ink to make it happen, and the exclusive class will be held on May 24 at 7 p.m. EST. Participants will be able to learn from Soul himself about his special techniques, creative process,…
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YG has decided he’s not ready to officially end his tour just yet. Today (May 9), the Compton emcee announced he will be heading out on extended dates for his “Red Cup Tour,” which closed out its first leg across North America back in February. Throughout the eventful run, he surprised fans with special guest appearances from close collaborators like DJ Mustard, 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Tyga, Roddy Ricch, Ty Dolla $ign, Blxst, and more. After a three-month hiatus, the “Left, Right” rapper is officially ready to hit the road…
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Brent Faiyaz is one of the most popular R&B artists in today’s musical landscape. His ultra-real subject matter has helped him garner a fan base filled with ravenous fans who latch on to everything he does. His introspective lyrics pair perfectly with the haunting production that plagues his songs. Moreover, his latest move to remain independent is making significant waves. Last week, the enigmatic crooner announced his new partnership with UnitedMasters and a sold-out “F**k The World, It’s A Wasteland Tour.” The Maryland-bred multi-hyphenate is known for his entrepreneurial spirit.…
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Armani White had one of the biggest songs of 2022 with his TikTok-favorite, “BILLIE EILISH.” The new Def Jam Records signee is kicking off May with his debut EP, Road To Casablanco. After a year of viral moments for the Philadephia native, it was all documented throughout this new project. The nine-track project features Fivio Foreign, Fridayy, Denzel Curry, and A$AP Ferg. Also, the well-rounded EP closes out with a fiery remix to his breakout hit “BILLIE EILISH” featuring Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, and rapper/host of “Drink Champs,” N.O.R.E. (who he…
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Lil Durk’s new album is almost here. After much anticipation, the Chicago rapper has announced details surrounding the project, now titled Almost Healed. Fans won’t have to wait much longer as the album is set to arrive at streaming services on Friday, May 12 and is now available for pre-order. Durk revealed the release date and black-and-white cover art after receiving 100,000 comments on his Instagram post. “Y’all won 🏆 100k comments ✅ May 12th Pre save now,” he told fans. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cr4G8GwyVRU/?ig_rid=cbf9b2ba-e218-4a32-a475-303932395728 The album, which was previously titled The Voice…
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Chris Brown turns 34 today and he’s celebrating by gifting fans with a brand new video for “Talm’ Bout.” Shot during his European tour, the black-and-white clip finds the R&B superstar hitting the streets of London and Paris at night, disguised in a hoodie and sunglasses. He also gets in some sightseeing, breezing past the Louvre, London Eye, Arc de Triomphe, and Eiffel Tower, alongside footage from his sold-out “Under the Influence Tour.” “Talm’ Bout” can be found on the 33-track deluxe edition of Chris’ album Breezy, which was released…
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Fresh from her appearance at the Met Gala, Cardi B hit the kitchen to show off her culinary skills as part of the viral Spicy Bowl TikTok challenge. The Grammy-winning rapper whipped up her own spicy bowl with ingredients including Big Mama pickled sausages from 7-Eleven and “lots and lots of hot sauce.” As a stunned Offset looked on, she added red peppers and pickles into a plastic container. Her recipe also called for jalapeños, pepperoncinis, and smoked paprika for “color and flavor.” She topped it off with eggs and…
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Timbaland’s dream collaboration is coming to life, thanks to AI. The super-producer has used artificial intelligence technology to produce a song for The Notorious B.I.G. He shared the result, which features AI-crafted Biggie lyrics over an original Timbaland beat. The Brooklyn rap icon can be heard rapping about other slain rappers including Pop Smoke, Young Dolph, and Nipsey Hussle on his computer-generated verse. “I always wanted to work with Big and I never got a chance to until today. It came out right,” said Timbaland while previewing the song. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrwQqPMpUL9/?ig_rid=8c795473-9567-4ace-bb76-5f95d0f43d96…
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Fashion’s biggest night is here. The stars stepped out to celebrate the 2023 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on the first Monday in May. This year’s Costume Institute exhibition, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” is hosted by co-chairs Dua Lipa, Penélope Cruz, Michaela Coel, Roger Federer, and Vogue‘s Anna Wintour. The theme revolves around Lagerfeld, the late German designer best known for his work as creative director of Chanel and also Balmain, Chloé, and Fendi. From Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s fashionably late…
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Pop Smoke’s posthumous music may be in short supply. The late rapper’s manager/producer Rico Beats revealed that there won’t be more Pop Smoke albums because there’s no unreleased music left in the vault. He made the revelation after a fan messaged him and asked if there were “plans for Pop’s remaining music.” “Who said he had music left,” Rico Beats responded. After the fan expressed his disappointment, he added, “What else ya want pop died 3 years ago how much more music ya think he did in one year.” https://twitter.com/rapalert6/status/1652879046986924032…
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