News

Big Sean’s ‘Precision’ Release Sparks Fan Debate on Timing

Chad Mauli Mar 24, 2024

On Friday, March 22, Big Sean unveiled his latest track, "Precision," inspired by Three 6 Mafia. The accompanying visual showcases the Detroit-born rapper in various settings, including a scene where he is connected to a hyperbolic chamber reminiscent of "Dragon Ball Z," symbolizing his two-year hiatus from solo music releases. https://youtu.be/DBfpm5FrsHI https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4vz_vwPNRr/ Despite his break to recharge and embrace fatherhood, Big Sean returned with full force. In "Precision," he confidently raps, "I studied the target/ I’m never gonna miss it/ I call that precision." https://youtu.be/N9bKBAA22Go Earlier in the week, he…

News

Tyla’s Debut Album: A Collaborative Masterpiece with Gunna, Tems, and Travis Scott

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Tyla unveiled her debut album, TYLA, on March 22, featuring a total of 14 tracks. The album includes her hit song “Water” along with collaborations with Travis Scott, Tems, Gunna, Skillibeng, and Becky G. Notable tracks on the project are “Truth or Dare,” “On and On,” “Butterflies,” and her 2022 single “To Last.” Tyla also released the music video for “ART,” which has garnered nearly 500,000 views on YouTube. The standout single from the album, “Water,” reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned Tyla her first Grammy…

News

Keith Lee Commends Cardi B Following Their Viral Food Critiques: “Authenticity Shines Through”

Chad Mauli Mar 23, 2024

Keith Lee recently shared insights into his collaboration with Cardi B after their popular food reviews went viral. The duo recently came together to sample Easy Street Burgers and Buldak ramen noodles from Samyang Foods in LA. During a TikTok Live session, Keith Lee expressed his admiration for Cardi B, stating, “I don’t think I can even have a conversation without saying Cardi B one of them. From the bottom of my heart, she’s one of them.” He also recounted their first in-person meeting, where Cardi B warmly interacted with…

News

Star-Studded Lineup Announced for Milwaukee’s 2024 Summerfest

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

Today, on March 21, Summerfest unveiled the complete lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 festival. The event, spanning multiple weekends, will feature a stellar array of performers including Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, JID, Rico Nasty, Key Glock, Jamila Woods, Ken Carson, K Camp, Certified Trapper, Lil Tecca, Bryson Tiller, BigXthaPlug, Mariah the Scientist, and DC The Don. Tickets for Summerfest are currently on sale through the festival's official website, offering single-day general admission passes starting at $28. Milwaukee World Festival Inc. CEO Sarah Pancheri expressed excitement about the festival's…

News

Aries Singers Embodying the Fire Sign

Chad Mauli Mar 22, 2024

Aries, the first sign of the zodiac, spans from March 21 to April 19, marking the beginning of the astrological year with a surge of energy and initiative. Individuals born under this sign are often characterized by their leadership qualities, enthusiasm, and pioneering spirit, which drive them to explore new horizons. The attributes of the fire sign harmonize naturally with the evolution and expression found in R&B music, a genre known for its emotional depth, innovation, and personal touch. Rooted in themes of love, struggle, and self-discovery, R&B provides a…

News

Quavo’s The Rocket Foundation Launches $100,000 Grant Program for Gun Violence Prevention in Atlanta

Chad Mauli Mar 21, 2024

Quavo introduced the SPARK Grants initiative today, March 20, in partnership with The Rocket Foundation, aiming to assist organizations combatting gun violence in Atlanta, GA. Established by the Migos artist after the tragic shooting of Takeoff in 2022, the SPARK Grants program will allocate $10,000 to each of 10 organizations, totaling $100,000 to bolster prevention efforts. In a statement, Quavo expressed his gratitude, stating, "I am honored to launch this grant program to honor Take and the countless families affected by gun violence. There is significant work underway in ATL,…

News

Megan Thee Stallion Unveils “Hot Girl Summer Tour” Schedule with GloRilla as Special Guest

Chad Mauli Mar 21, 2024

Megan Thee Stallion has officially unveiled the dates for her highly anticipated "Hot Girl Summer Tour" on March 20. The tour is set to kick off on May 14 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with GloRilla as the supporting act. Following the opening show, the tour will stop in various cities across the United States, including Chicago, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Memphis, Atlanta, Houston, and more. The European leg of the tour will commence on July 4 in Glasgow, with stops in Manchester, Paris, Amsterdam, Dublin, and London,…

News

Texas police foil alleged murder plot at downtown Austin rap show, arresting 2 men

Natalia Privalova Mar 17, 2024

Texas police arrested two men, preventing their alleged plan to shoot and kill a rapper at a downtown Austin concert, as revealed in court documents. Don Lee Bennett, aged 39, and Pierre Laday Jones, aged 38, were arrested on March 10. They are charged with third-degree possession of a firearm by a felon. Additionally, Jones faces a harassment charge. According to court documents cited by the news station, Jones confessed to police that two of his associates were planning to kill a man later that night, leading to the discovery…

News

Rapper Offset Surprises Baltimore High School Students with $30K Worth of Gifts and Groceries

Natalia Privalova Mar 17, 2024

Georgia-based rapper Offset made a surprise visit to Dunbar High School on Tuesday to commend students for their outstanding academic achievements and attendance, as reported by the Baltimore Police Department. In collaboration with DTLR and LA Chow, the artist behind "Ric Flair Drip" generously provided $30,000 worth of groceries and gift cards to students and their families before his performance at the Filmore in Silver Spring. Persia Nicole, a personality from 92Q radio, also joined the event. Offset also gave recognition to senior Caden Bowie, who reportedly received acceptance letters…

News

T.I. Targets Today’s Trap Rappers in Fresh Stand-Up Act

Raphael Fonge Mar 17, 2024

The iconic rapper, now dabbling in stand-up comedy, made an appearance on the revamped comedy series, where he offered a humorous take on the current landscape of trap music. Reflecting on the evolution of trap music, T.I. quipped, "You listen to the first generation of trap music, folks like myself, Jeezy, Yo Gotti—we were spitting about things we'd already done, dodged, and moved past. You feel me? But this new wave of trap? They're rapping about stuff they plan to do tomorrow, you catch my drift?" His comedic routine echoed…

Azealia Banks Reignites Beef with Pop Star Troye Sivan

José Zamora Nov 9, 2023

Harlem rapper and infamous personality Azealia Banks has come under heavy fire for criticizing Australian pop star Troye Sivan. On November 8, 2023, Banks took to Instagram to air her grievances towards the singer after he gave one of her songs a shoutout. “This is these white kids’ weird way of apologizing… I’m not impressed by any of these people... not having the audacity to be as public and loud with their apology as they were with using their platform to cast judgment as if a singular me was an…

News

J Cole Tops Charts, Lands First #1 Billboard Hit

José Zamora Oct 17, 2023

On October 16, 2023, in what seems like recognition long overdue, rap legend J Cole finally received his first #1 song. “First Person Shooter” off of Drake’s controversial new album, "For All the Dogs," granted the North Carolina rapper the honor when it rose to the top of Billboard’s Hot 100. https://twitter.com/RapRespectful/status/1713980358797181378 “First Person Shooter,” currently standing at 41 million streams on Spotify, was one of the standout tracks on the album. The song appears at the beginning of the record and rides a typical old-school Drake beat. The two…

News

Drake and Yeat Debut #1 with “IDGAF” Despite Hate

José Zamora Oct 11, 2023

On October 11, “IDGAF” debuted at #1 in streams on the Apple Music and Spotify charts. The new banger off Drake's latest album, "For All the Dogs," features controversial rapper Yeat on a beat by famed producer BNYX. Despite the success, the song and the album have received significant criticism online. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCRCLsJQWUQ “I thank god for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics," asserted the Toronto legend in an Instagram caption on Monday. Drake directed the sneak-diss at hip-hop influencer Joe Budden…

News

REVIEW: Earl Sweatshirt and The Alchemist Speak Truth on “VOIR DIRE”

José Zamora Oct 6, 2023

On October 6, rap legend Earl Sweatshirt officially released his collaboration album, "VOIR DIRE," with famed producer The Alchemist. This comes after over two years of cryptic messages and speculation surrounding the record. https://twitter.com/Alchemist/status/1396114456770334723?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1396114456770334723%7Ctwgr%5E0fa26ad23f1a3d2d2b00d87ed4c277a74a82476c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Falchemist-teases-secret-album-hidden-on-youtube-2948781 The Alchemist has teased the collab since 2021, letting fans know there was an entire completed album online via Twitter in May 2021. It took fans until August 2023 to find a secret link on Earl Sweatshirt's website. The link led to a page on Gala Music's website containing multiple puzzles. Once completed, the puzzles revealed…

News

Kevin Abstract Drops Bizarre New Music Video

José Zamora Oct 6, 2023

On October 4th, Kevin Abstract released new content to promote his upcoming solo project. The former Brockhampton frontman dropped the single "Blanket," accompanied by a cryptic music video with horror aesthetics on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cZQVzWFGY The Texas rapper has finally returned after a long hiatus following Brockhampton's breakup back in 2022. Abstract has teased an upcoming release with a strange social media campaign taking over his social media. The rapper continues with the theme with "Blanket," a departure from his usual sound. The song takes an indie pop/rock approach, featuring prominent…

News

Sexyy Red on Trump: “We Need Him Back In Office”

José Zamora Oct 4, 2023

The hot new star shocked fans when she spoke on a podcast about her support for former President Donald Trump. On an episode of comedian Theo Von's podcast, "This Past Weekend," St. Louis Rapper Sexyy Red had positive things to say when asked about Donald Trump. https://twitter.com/RapFeedz/status/1709598033892270465 Sexyy appeared on the comedian’s podcast, released on October 3rd, for a casual chat, giving fans (and haters) a sneak peek into the larger-than-life personality. Their conversation covered various topics, ranging from Sexyy’s upbringing to her personal life and taste. Near the end…

News

Offset Announces Listening Party for New Album, Invites Fans

José Zamora Sep 28, 2023

Migos rapper Offset has announced that he will be hosting a listening party for his new album. On September 28, 2023, his label, EMI Records, announced they will preview "Set it Off" to attendees at a secret party in London on September 29, location TBA. The label will allow a few lucky UK fans to attend the exclusive event. To enter the raffle, go to the announcement page on EMI’s website and pre-save the album before 5:30 on September 28. The Atlanta legend has been busy with promotional content leading…

News

President Biden and IRS Team Up to Tackle Ticket Price Problem

José Zamora Sep 25, 2023

On September 24, 2023, the IRS announced a new law allowing them to be more stringent on ticket scalpers. The news comes after President Joe Biden announced the continuation of his crusade against big ticket apps like StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Live Nation. The government's pressure on the ticket giants began back in June. The Bident Administration introduced the regulation as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, a set of laws rolled out to protect average Americans in increasingly difficult times. The law will require ticket apps to hand over…

News

Rap Legends Join Forces to Advocate for Healthcare Reform

José Zamora Sep 24, 2023

On September 22, 2023, the non-profit Power to the Patients dropped an ad featuring several renowned rappers. The ad included the likes of Busta Rhymes, Chuck D, Fat Joe, Method Man, Rick Ross, and French Montana. Fat Joe has a running relationship with the organization, starring in a Superbowl ad from last year. In the new video, the rappers demand that our elected representatives step up and pass legislation that enforces price transparency in healthcare. https://twitter.com/PowertoPatnts/status/1705232667518570647 Founded after the 2021 PHS Act, which required hospitals to make prices on drugs…

News

Kevin Abstract Teases New Music With Creepy Video

José Zamora Sep 21, 2023

On September 20, former BROCKHAMPTON frontman Kevin Abstract took to Instagram and uploaded a cryptic video depicting a man crying over a bowl of cereal. This video is the third in a series of vague photos, seemingly teasing new music set to release on September 27. The man in the video, presumably Abstract, is alone at first but is joined by two strange, masked figures. They approach him and begin to comfort him as he weeps. The Lo-fi, VHS quality of the video adds to the creepy aura. One of…