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On Sunday (July 13), LaFlame brought the gang back together to drop the sequel to their 2019 compilation, Jackboys. Travis, Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, Chase B, SoFaygo and Wallie The Sensei deliver 17 songs on the offering. Bun B hosts the project.The new album has been teased by the ’boys since earlier this year. In January, Don Toliver sparked interest in the new project when he posted the trailer for the first album on his Instagram Story. In March, Travis shared a teaser for the new on social media. In April, Travis teased the release again with the tweet: Jackboys album brazy I just threw up. Certified. On May 1, he shared a trailer for the group project along with a snippet of one of the track.
The Clipse are back in grind mode. Fifteen years following the release of the last album, Til The Casket Drops, in 2009, the Virginia duo of Pusha T and Malice reunite on the highly anticipated new album Let God Sort Em Out.At long last, the Clipse's new LP is here, having dropped at midnight on July 11. The fourth LP from the Thornton brothers features 13 songs in total, including the lead single Ace Trumpets and a sequel to the track So Be It, which found Pusha taking shots at Travis Scott. The album also features Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, The Creator, Nas, John Legend, The Dream and Stove God Cooks.Check out Clipse's new Let God Sort Em Out album below.1. The Birds Don't Sing featuring John Legend2. Chains & Whips3. POV featuring Tyler, The Creator4. So Be It II5. Ace Trumpets6. All Things Considered featuring The-Dream7. M.T.B.T.T.F.8. E.B.I.T.D.A.9. F.I.C.O featuring Stove God Cooks10. Inglorious Bastards featuring Ab-Liva11. So Far Ahead12. Let God Sort Em Out/Chandeliers featuring Nas13. By the Grace of God https://open.spotify.com/album/1avMe325Hmi1taC1fiwOnp?si=9QGwxfNuQLKSV4DR5TdYxg
Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III will be celebrated with a Harlem street co-naming in honor of his musical legacy and unwavering community impact. The corner of 109th Street and 5th Avenue will soon carry the name of a hometown hero when it’s officially named “Isaac ‘Fatman Scoop’ Freeman III Place” in a public ceremony. The affair takes place Saturday, August 9 at 2 p.m. in Harlem, New York. Grammy Award-winning artist Isaac “Fatman Scoop” Freeman III will be honored by his family, New York City Council Member Dr. Yusef Salaam and the Forever Fatman Scoop Foundation. Scoop was a native of Harlem and a beloved member of the Hip-Hop community. Known worldwide for his booming voice, Scoop’s contributions to music, entertainment and community empowerment go back decades. Still, his heart has never strayed far from the block that raised him. “Scoop has always represented Harlem with pride,” said Kendell “Sav” Freeman, his brother. “This co-naming is a tribute not just to his artistry, but to his ongoing commitment to uplifting the community that raised him.” The ceremony is expected to draw friends, family, civic leaders and community members. All of them to convene to recognize a figure who has carried Harlem’s energy across the globe. With hits like “Be Faithful” and multiple Grammy wins under his belt, Freeman has collaborated with some of the most prominent names in music. Scoop’s relentless loyalty for giving back made him a figure worthy of this rare municipal honor. Dr. Salaam’s support of the initiative also adds profound symbolism. Dr. Salaam is a member of the Exonerated Five and now a public servant. Other attendees at the co-naming will bring the same raw energy as Scoop rocking the stage. Fatman Scoop unfortunately passed away after collapsing during a performance in Hamden, Connecticut, on August 30, 2024. Medical reports later confirmed his death was due to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. There were no signs of foul play. The event is open to the public. EVENT DETAILSDate: Saturday, August 9, 2025Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Corner of 109th Street & 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029
Directed by Tyler Harrison for Thriving Era with an eye for urban storytelling and cinematic visuals, the “Blaq Cinema” video mirrors the raw energy and lyricism Agallah is known for, and features cameos from Purple City's Shiest Bubz, Big Ox and M-Tundra. Set against the stark backdrops of New York’s boroughs, the visual pulls viewers into a world where bars are bullets and every verse is a scene straight from a hood noir. Agallah, a Brownsville legend and respected producer with credits from Sean Price to Busta Rhymes, brings his signature grit and commanding flow to tales from classic Blaxploitation flicks, while Blaq Medici delivers a suitably epic, cinematic soundscape. The chemistry between the two is undeniable—Boryoku is more than a collab, it’s a statement. The title 暴力 BōRYOKU (Violence”) signifies the EP's thematic thread based on Yakuza lore — channeling the chaos, struggle, and artistry that comes from surviving and thriving in an unforgiving world. “Blaq Cinema” captures that essence perfectly: it’s lyrical, visual, and visceral. https://youtu.be/PoUEOba_eP0?si=P36SXPigv9NsSP_a https://ffm.to/omgdj3y
In the heart of Syracuse, a city known for its cold winters and vibrant arts scene, a hip-hop artist emerged who would soon take the industry by storm. Grea8 Gawd, a name that resonates with reverence and power, has been crafting his legacy for 15 years. His journey began with a track titled Snow Day, an ode to the snowy streets of his hometown that not only marked the beginning of his career but also established his distinctive boom bap sound. Grea8 Gawd isn't just another artist in the hip-hop world; he’s a visionary. His inspirations are deeply rooted in his own experiences and reflections, making his music a personal testament to his life's journey. His artistry extends beyond music; he’s also a film director, seamlessly blending his visual storytelling with his lyrical prowess. This dual talent has allowed him to create music videos that are not just visual accompaniments but integral parts of his storytelling. Over the years, Grea8 Gawd has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry. Featuring artists like French Montana, Jadakiss, Benny The Butcher, and the legendary Mobb Deep, his tracks are a testament to his ability to hold his own alongside hip-hop royalty. His dream collaboration, however, remains with Jay Z, a testament to his ambition and respect for the giants of the genre. Currently signed to Pimpire/Rocnation/Eqdistro, Grea8 Gawd is looking to expand his reach with a distribution deal, aiming to spread his unique sound even further. His family and team stand as his biggest supporters, a backbone that has kept him grounded and driven throughout his career. Writing his own material and conceptualizing his music videos, Grea8 Gawd ensures that every piece of his work is a true reflection of his vision. When he’s not creating, Grea8 Gawd is listening to the likes of Nas, drawing inspiration from the legendary lyricist. His latest project, the Power EP, is set to release on June 27, 2024, and promises to deliver more of the gritty, authentic sound that his fans have come to love. He dreams of taking his music to the international stage, with the UK being a prime destination for a future performance. Reflecting on his career, one of the highlights has been touring with Roc Marciano, performing for massive crowds and sharing his passion with thousands. Looking ahead, he sees himself touring with Wu-Tang Clan, a fitting aspiration for an artist of his caliber. His production team, featuring talents like Roc Marciano, Alchemist, Lord Jamar, Havoc, and Merc beats, ensures that his music remains top-notch and true to his roots. In five years, Grea8 Gawd envisions himself not just as a performer but as a mentor and mogul, signing artists to his own label, Gawd Sqwad Records. With a solid foundation, an unwavering vision, and an unrelenting drive, Grea8 Gawd is poised to leave an indelible mark on the hip-hop industry. His journey is a testament to the power of self-belief, creativity, and relentless dedication. https://youtu.be/AYXe-dFt9jA?si=Xtran8RSPmTCUoZ3
Asking the community to come out this Saturday from 10AM-1PM @ the MLK Park in Lakeland GA!! Coastal Plain EOA Presents the Family Fun Resource Day!! Hosted by Coastal Plain EOA, & the Lanier County Kinship Support Group!! Everyone Come Out & Enjoy!! Water Slide, Free Food, and much more!! Come Out This Saturday at MLK Park in Lakeland GA!!
Southern Plug Magazine presents the 2025 Southern Plug Music Awards Hosted by Charlie Mac Music by Johnny DeejaySwagg Gregory July 27th, at Ikonz Eventcntr 1515 N Leg Rd, Augusta, GA 30909 Get Earlybird Tickets Now At: https://mastrotix.com/e/southern-plug-music-awards-2025 Performances by: Klay Bankz @hoodanchorman_ Dubba Shottz @dubba_shottz Real J Royale @j._royale David Reed @davidreedjr82 David Givens @davidsworld1898 Sk8. P @talkyoshitsk8 Aisha Anu @theaishaanu Byrd Marcus Tan Kiss @wlatanya777 @im_jerz MaineTaine @_mainetaine Shon Toy @columbustoy Nate Holder nat @iambsince Niyah Mariell @niyahmariell @laviishshay MandMmti Tiffany Honoring: Terrance Thompson @tdawizard Gary Gee @garygee843 Davoicebox Streetlegend @atl_raps CHUCK DA GOVERNOR ONLEY @scfleetdjsstatemanager Marcus Allen James Garner @im_jerz , @yung.gigi & more
Nicki Minaj called out JAY-Z on Monday (July 7) in a heated post on Twitter (X), claiming she’s owed hundreds of millions from the sale of TIDAL and has yet to see a dime. The dispute stems from JAY-Z’s sale of TIDAL to Square Inc., now known as Block, in 2021. Nicki Minaj, who was part of the original artist ownership group, believes her equity was never fairly honored during the transaction. The rapper alleged she was shortchanged in the streaming platform’s acquisition and rejected a $1 million settlement offer. Minaj added she never received any compensation from the deal, stating she “didn’t even get one red penny.” “We’ve calculated about 100-200MM so far,” she wrote. “Jay-Z call me to settle this karmic debt. It’s only collecting more interest. You still in my TOP 5 tho. Let’s get it n####. And anyone still calling him Hov will answer to God for the blasphemy.” Minaj also revealed plans to use the money she says she’s owed to support her #StudentOfTheGame initiative to fund college tuition, school fees and student loan payments for her loyal Barbz. Beyond the financial feud, Minaj has also accused JAY-Z and Roc Nation of ruining Hip-Hop, football, basketball, touring, Instagram and Twitter. Last month, Nicki claimed JAY-Z and Roc Nation were targeting her and aligning with Demoree Hadley, the estranged daughter of Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez.
While the celebration of America's birthday was underway in the sizzling summer heat on Friday evening (July 4), Drake came through with a new song that finds him addressing fake friends who switched up on him. What Did I Miss? produced by London Cyr, O Lil Angel, DJ Lewis, Tay Keith, OZ, FNZ, Elyas, Gyz and Patron, arrived as part of a livestream, an avenue the Toronto MC prefers these days. The song will likely be the first single for his upcoming album, potentially titled Iceman. In a video titled Iceman Episode 1, put out on YouTube, Drake showed up at the Iceman warehouse—an actual ice supplier in his city of Toronto—playing the role (no Wheelchair Jimmy) of an employee who checks the ice and takes a lunch break in a break room. He ends up watching his own video for What Did Miss? on TV and starts rhyming along while serving rap hands. Part of the music video shows him standing outside a home surrounded by guns seemingly in a reference to The Ameriguns 2020 photo series by National Geographic photographer Gabriele Galimberti. Drake lets the bars fly on What Did I Miss? a sign that the next album he drops will have more hard-hitting raps and less of the singing heard on $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, the joint project he released with PartyNextDoor this past February. People may have expected Drake to come out firing with shots at Kendrick Lamar or other foes, but there are only subliminals to decode. Drake makes a clear statement with the title What Did I Miss?: unexpected changes were happening behind is back and he apparently was none the wiser until certain information came out publicly. If his lyrics are to be taken as hard truths, he was blindsided. Some of the standout lines on the new track include Drizzy confronting loyalty issues and broken bonds: I don't give a f**k if you love me, I don't give a f**k if you like me/Askin' me, 'How did it feel?'/Can't say it didn't surprise me/Last time I looked to my right, you ni**as was standing beside me/How can some people I love hang around p**sies who try me? Let's go/What did I miss? You switched on the guys and supported a hater, let's go/What's the get-back for ni**as? It's TBD/I look at this sh*t like a BTC/Could be down this week, then I'm up next week. Could this be Drake taking a jab at Future supporting Kendrick Lamar by letting him on Like That last year? Yeah, ni**as get punched in the face on some TLC sh*t, on the dead guys/Some TLC sh*t ’cause, my ni**a, you gon' need a chilly ice pack for your left eye. If you let social media tell it, some people think Drake is referring to Rick Ross getting punched in the face at a show in Canada last July. The video footage showed a brawl going on, but Ross denied he was ever touched. I saw bro went to Pop Out with them, but been d**k riding gang since 'Headlines.' While Drake doesn't mention who bro refers to, he may be calling out NBA stars LeBron James or DeMar DeRozan. They both attended Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out show last year. LeBron and Drake were longtime friends and DeRozan once played for Drake's Toronto Raptors. What did I miss?/When I was looking at y'all and cooking with y'all/And giving out verses and bookings to y'all?/Making sure wires were hit, man, what did I miss?/When you was all in my crib lookin' at h*es/Word for word at all of the shows/You always felt like this, man, what did I miss? He ends the livestream driving around Toronto in the company van and played some music, which could be on his upcoming album, and connected with fans (and had a rude run-in with someone along the way). The video closes out with the words Iceman Coming Soon. https://youtu.be/Lx4gPURH35g?si=YX9PQ3WhhkTrOT1_
I've been around the entertainment industry for over 20 years. And throughout years I've met a lot of artists. Out of all the artists that I have met over the years, there's a few that grown to respect, that I've built a friendship with. Those few inspired me to actually start doing what I do with the magazine. Westside Jimi is one of those artists. Westside Jimi continues to put out timeless music with the release of his new EP Johnnie Blue. Now this is something that you can really vibe to as you really listen to Westside Jimi tell his story over the smooth laid-back production. And listening to this EP that's what I get from it. With tracks like Big Business, Johnnie Blue, Home, Do'ers, Island or Pavillion, and more as Westside Jimi continue to be stay ahead of his time. Putting out yet another classic EP for listeners to enjoy. Johnnie Blue is available now for download on all major streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/2X4RjrEkEEDPVMXie4WrQ2?si=aIzjwx18RKGgxk2YJ5E2uQ
Kendrick Lamar now has the longest running number one album of all time on the Billboard’s rap charts. GNX, which was originally released last November, has been number one on the chart for a record breaking 22 weeks, highlighting the longevity of the project. The previous record holder was Pop Smoke for his posthumous album Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon which held on to the number one spot for 21 weeks. Lamar also looks set to continue lengthening his run as he continues to break records left and right.
A turntable veteran with 39 years in the music industry 22 of which he has spent on various radio stations all across the country. Rated R has mixed for WPHI 103.9-Philadelphia, PA, WUSL Power 99-Philadelphia, PA WWPR-Power 105-New York, WHTA-Hot 107.9-Atlanta, WESE-Power 92-Tupelo, MS, WSBY Magic 98.9-Sailisbury, MD, 103.9 OC104-Ocean City, MD WJKS-Kiss101.7-Wimington, DE, WZEB Power 1017 Ocean View, DE, XM/Sirius Satellite Radio, and over 300 stations covered by Super Radio Syndication. Rated R has also held numerous guest spots for the Nationally Syndicated Doug Banks Show as well as the Russ Parr Morning Show. Rated R also spent 17 years on the now defunct Kiss 101.7-WJKS starting with the station in 1997 and staying until the doors closed in 2014. Currently, Rated R can now be heard on WKTT Live 97.5 Salisbury, MD Monday-Thursday 5p-6p, Friday 5p-7p, and Saturday 11p-1a. In addition to Mixing, Rated R also produces commercial spots for various clients as well as writes and produces imaging for the entire station. Follow Rated R on twitter and Instagram @djratedrondeck. Facebook- .https://www.facebook.com/deejayratedrpromo
Diddy was denied bail today, and must stay in jail as he awaits sentencing after being convicted of prostitution-related charges earlier in the day.Immediately after he was acquitted of the major charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy and found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution on Wednesday (July 2), Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, pressed for bond. According to Associated Press, Diddy was convicted of flying men and women around the country, including his ex-girlfriends Cassie and the anonymous witness known as Jane, and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. The government opposed the bond motion. After hearing both sides out, Judge Arun Subramanian decided to deny bail late this afternoon. I've read the parties submissions and others, Judge Subramanian said during today's bond hearing, according to Inner City Press. The jury convicted the defendant of Counts 3 and 5. For the following reasons, bail is denied. The judge cited Puff's history of violence and disregard for the law as reasons to keep him locked up. Even if the defendant was solely required to show that he is not a danger to the community, he could not meet that burden, the judge continued. There was violence after the searches in this case, he added. As to Jane, there was June 2024 - after the searches of Combs' residences. This evidences a disregard for the law and a propensity for violence. The defense proposed the following bail package, according to a court document obtained and shared by legal reporter Meghann Cuniff: a. A $1,000,000 bond b. Co-signed by Sean Combs, his mother, his sister, and the mother of his oldest daughter c. Mr. Combs’s travel will be restricted to the Southern District of Florida, Central District of California and the Southern District of New York (to attend Court and meet with his counsel) as well as the Eastern District of New York or the District of New Jersey (only to the extent that his travel to and from New York involves an airport in those Districts) d. Mr. Combs’s passport surrendered to Pretrial Services e. Drug testing as ordered by Pretrial Services f. All other standard conditions of pretrial supervision Two counts of transportation for purposes of prostitution carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. However, according to sentencing guidelines set forth by the prosecution, the range is at least 51 to 63 months (four to five years) in prison. Diddy's legal team is arguing 21 months (more than a year, but less than two) should be the minimum.He has spent the last nine months locked up at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center after being arrested last September. A pardon from President Trump also might not be out of the realm of possibility.Diddy's sentencing date has been scheduled for Oct. 3.
Amadeus360 is a Hip-Hop producer from Brooklyn, New York. His given name comes from the famous Classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As a part of the Five Percent Nation, “360” is inspired by Amadeus’ belief in the Gods and Earths, and full knowledge of self. Known for his unique vocal and scratch arrangements, and his use and manipulation of obscure samples, Amadeus pushes the boundaries of the traditional Boom Bap subgenre of Hip-Hop made famous in the ‘90s by legends DJ Premier and Pete Rock. Coming up under the tutelage of the legendary Kid Capri, Amadeus was able to better hone his craft through the ‘90s and finally pivot to producing beats for other artists. His first big break came in 2008 when one of Amadeus’ beats was used by a pioneering British Hip-Hop group called The Brotherhood for their record “U.K Connect NYC”. From there, Amadeus went on to produce songs for the likes of Kool G Rap, Busta Rhymes, Paul Wall, Sheek Louch of The LOX, C.L Smooth, Buckshot, Shyhiem Tha Rugged, M.O.P, Sticky Fingaz of Onyx, Nems, Masta Ace, Skyzoo, Chris Rivers, Ras Kass, and many more. In 2020, Amadeus produced “VSOP”, a tribute song to the late great Sean Price by Ruste Juxx and Rockness Monsta. The song sampled Pete Rock’s “TROY”. Pete Rock eventually cosigned the remake of his classic record and made a guest appearance in the song’s music video. With two collaborative albums– one with Termanology (360) and another with Rustee Juxx (James Brown of The Underground) –and various mixtapes under his belt, Amadeus360 set out to further cement his legacy among the pantheon of Boom Bap Hip-Hop producers with his 2023 magnum opus The MPC Jedi.
Hey Everybody it’s ya Girl Lena Marie and Happy Birthday to all My Cancers out there. Starting a New Chapter in my life is always the fun part. I am a Published Runway Model, Ex Radio Co-Host, Massage Therapist, Mom, Content Creator, Artist Manager, Promotions Manager Video Vixen and those are just some of the Many Hats I wear. Originally from San Diego, Ca, but currently living in Glendale, AZ I can say I am overly excited for what 2025 has in-store for me business and Personally. New Projects coming soon as I will be collaborating with Ms. Veen and her Pretty Kitty Promo Team. Plus look for Me to be a Published Author by the end of 2025.. Follow me/ Book/Contact Me on: FB: Lena Buckner Lmt IG: lena_marie_lmt Tic Tock: @lenamarielmt
Cam’ron has announced that he is writing a memoir for publishing giant Simon & Schuster after inking a $750,000 deal. The book will chronicle the Dipset legend’s rise in Hip Hop and late career pivot to being a successful media personality with his own talk shows. Killa Cam’s memoir will also take fans behind the scenes on some of the most iconic moments throughout his eclectic life and career. In a statement, Cam said: “I’m happy to have this deal done. Hopefully the book will be released February of 2026 and that everyone can take something from my memoir when they read it.” On the subject of Cam’s writing skills, he recently claimed that he originally penned “I Really Mean It” for Lil Kim. Speaking on a recent episode of his sports talk show It Is What It Is, Cam revealed: “I did write a song for Lil’ Kim and she didn’t want it, and the lyrics changed and I ended up keeping it for myself.” He continued: “It was one of my biggest records, but I wrote ‘I Really Mean It’ for Lil’ Kim. Same format, and she didn’t like it. That’s one of the best things, ’cause that’s one of my close-out songs, to be totally honest with you, and she didn’t want the song. I’m happy she didn’t.”
One of the biggest groups to ever come out of South Georgia, are finally giving their fans something that they've been waiting for. The SEGA Boys are the first group from South Georgia to catch the major labels attention with their breakthrough hit, and video Georgia. The group consist of StarEasy, ParLay, Killa, and Big Smooth. This group was well ahead of their time with the music that they were making. The SEGA Boys had their music all throughout the Southern Region. With their Greatest Hits Compilation you can check out their hits like Georgia, No Place 2 Hide, Slip N Slide, I Like That There, Chevy, Off Da Heezy, Hilltop Blues, and much more. The SEGA Boys Greatest Hits'' Compilation is available now on all major digital platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/7l7aXisfR0mDchKAmyQB42?si=kr8KKcM-Q0e4Mlxtdi69xg
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Rapper Kendrick Lamar speaks onstage during the 2016 MTV Movie Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 9, 2016 in Burbank, California. MTV Movie Awards airs April 10, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV) Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping collaboration with SZA “Luther” has raced paced the one billion streams landmark on Spotify. Only released in November, it is Lamar’s fastest song to reach the milestone, surpassing his previous record with “Not Like Us”. While “Not Like Us” took eight months to notch up one billion streams, “Luther” has achieved it in just seven. “Luther” is now Lamar’s eleventh song to hit one billion streams on the platform, joining hits such as “All the Stars”, “Humble” and “Money Trees”. “Luther” in particular has been a record breaking hit, spending 13 consecutive weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year while it dominated the Hip Hop chart for 25 weeks. https://youtu.be/sNY_2TEmzho?si=2MRtH3Qf4sUiNF4u
Drake has hit out at T-Pain for saying that he needed to back away from the music industry. Speaking on the Crash Dummies podcast, T-Pain said: “One thing I learned from Drake, but one thing he hasn’t followed his own words. Drake said, ‘I wanna be one of them people that gracefully bow out and not get kicked out.'” He continued: “I have ever since said, ‘Thank y’all, I appreciate y’all. I’ll see y’all when I drop — don’t worry about it, I’ll just drop something. Let me know if you heard it,’ Drake is like, ‘No, listen. OK, I got another one. Hold on, check this out. Y’all ain’t like that one? OK, real quick, just one more. Let me try one more.'” The 6 God caught wind of the comments and had a few choice words for the “Buy U a Drank” rapper. He commented on Instagram: “This guy always had resentment for me [laughing emoji]. You can hear it every time he speaks on my name.” https://youtu.be/YR4Oy12qNgw?si=RTF-SFZWG2O6FqBd
Kanye West has surprise released an album with Diddy‘s son, King Combs. The project, titled Never Stop, is executive produced by West and also features his daughter North on the opening song. One track is also titled “Diddy Free” which features the lyrics “N-ggas ain’t goin’ to sleep ’til we see Diddy free,” a line that refrains throughout the song. Never Stop is currently available on all streaming platforms. https://open.spotify.com/album/1iQFI8rAzbBaXGLGLEytwX?si=oE_DqN-gQg-Fo484qKSv_w
Young Thug is set for his first concert since he was released from jail last year after agreeing a plea deal with prosecutors in his RICO trial. It was confirmed in March that the Atlanta born star will be one of the headliners at this year’s Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash this weekend. Now, Young Thug is hyping the event just days before it is supposed to take place with a video package released on social media that teases “THUGGER RETURNS”. Thugger will close the event, performing in the headline slot on Sunday (June 22). Elliot Montanez, director of operations for Lyrical Lemonade, said in a statement: “In a weird way, all of that happened with Summer Smash being one of the shows he was about to do before he went away for a little bit, and now Summer Smash being the first show [he’s doing] fresh out, it is full circle. “I just think it’s interesting. I’m definitely glad that moment will be at Summer Smash, where fans will interact with him in person for the first time in a minute. But it’s a beautiful, full-circle moment.” https://youtu.be/uL3wMWqdGfY?si=NWmQoIooFHQ2r9if
Cardi B has taken aim at estranged husband Offset in her new single titled “Outside”, her first release of the year. Cardi has long been teasing the track with snippets highlighting lines seemingly aimed at the father of her three children. On the song, she spits: “Good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dogs, I’m convinced / Next time you see your mama, tell her how she raised a bitch.” Cardi also raps: “I been cuffed up too long, let me remind n-ggas.” The “Bodak Yellow” MC also makes reference to new boyfriend, Stefon Diggs: “Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DM, uh / I’m so small and tiny, he so big and tall / Might let him dunk this pussy like he dunk the ball.” https://open.spotify.com/album/0om7se1oWmRzFKYbdh2quR?si=pXlO5US3RXO1Ic-N29RyCA
Nicki Minaj has reacted to breaking one of Drake‘s longstanding Billboard records. With the release of Lil Wayne reunion track “Banned From NO”, Minaj once again debuted at number one on the Billboard Rap Digital Sales chart. Minaj and Drake were previously locked with 24 number ones each on the chart but the Trinidadian born rapper has now edged ahead with 25. Despite now taking the record, Minaj still had nothing but love for her former Young Money labelmate. “Banned from NO” was notable for the shots Minaj took at the NFL for not picking Wayne to headline the Super Bowl halftime show earlier this year when it was in New Orleans. https://youtu.be/1Zrwdrucpaw?si=P9012sVcktXa5sGS
Kanye West has officially dropped three songs from his new album Bully, all of which are currently exclusively available on Tidal. The albums released onto the streaming platform he previously had equity in are “Preacher Man”, “Beauty and the Beast” and “Damn”. All of the songs were previously featured on the visual album of the same name. West had originally said that he was going to drop 10 songs this week as part of the unique rollout for the project which has employed the use of A.I. vocals. Communicating with fan account YeFanatics, West said: “Releasing 5 of the songs 2nt. Will release another 5 2mrw. And then more the next day. Still working on the album. Share this message.” West originally released Bully as a visual album earlier this year but has gone back to work on the project in recent weeks. https://youtu.be/9mULJq7TCH4?si=IkW1N0uIjHpKmD8F
Jim Jones and the Clipse have never gotten along but the New Yorker has now blasted the rap duo’s new single “Ace Trumpets”. Speaking to Bootleg Kev at the BET Awards, Jones showed there was no love loss between himself and the Virginia duo. Jones dismissed the track, saying: “What’s so great about it? It’s good in what? The nostalgic value of it? I don’t believe it. I don’t believe it, I don’t believe them.” He added: “But that’s a whole other story and I don’t wanna downplay nobody’s craft… but I don’t listen to their music and never have. I don’t recall too many records that I can remember.” Pusha T is yet to respond the former Dipset rapper however it is not the first time Jones has taken aim at him. Jones was not a fan that Pusha was ranked in a top rappers of all time list and made his feelings known: “What has he done that puts him in the greatest rappers of all time? Besides talk about cocaine that he probably didn’t get himself. He could rap his ass off but what has he done? Nobody has dressed like him. Nobody want to be like Pusha T. I don’t remember nothing.” https://youtu.be/QVIZugWJVwY?si=DEilIQX_PgOElStu
Kendrick Lamar and his SZA collaboration “Luther” has now been top of the Billboard Hip Hop chart for 25 weeks. Originally released last November, the song has been a record breaking hit, ruling the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 consecutive weeks. While it has since been knocked off that particular throne, “Luther” is still at number five and still sits atop the Hip Hop chart for a record shattering 25th week. Kendrick broke his own record to achieve the feat after Drake diss track “Not Like Us” spent 22 weeks atop the chart across the summer of 2024. Kendrick recently got to celebrate the continued success of his astonishing year which has seen him dominate pop culture. The Compton rapper swept the BET Awards, picking up five trophies on the night. Held in his native Los Angeles, Lamar was on hand to collect awards for Album of the Year, Best Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration Video of the Year and Video Director of the Year, the latter two of which he shared with longtime creative partner Dave Free. https://youtu.be/sNY_2TEmzho?si=cX_IcfHa8Vh9Pqge
50 Cent has announced that the early success of his eponymous TV channel has led to an expansion in the UK. Titled 50 Cent Action, the channel, which is available freely in the US, will be a subscription service across the pond. Speaking to Deadline, 50 said: “You know, everybody loves London. If you’re from New York, or you’re a recording artist from America in general, the first stop and your first dose of international love is London.” He added: “My audience, my core audience – the people that were enjoying my music in the very beginning – is at home. They’re older. They’ll understand the entertainment choices that I make creatively. I’ve used music to merge with entertainment. “Being able to launch out here [in the UK] is big because I have a huge audience here that hasn’t been able to participate with us. Now they get a chance to see it.” The channel is now available for UK customers for the price of £3.99 a month. 50 Cent Action features a number of films featuring the rapper including Righteous Kill, The Expendables 4 and 13. It also includes curated programming from the rapper and actor, making use of Lionsgate’s library of over 1,000 movies and TV shows such as 50’s own Power franchise.
Cardi B has confirmed that she will finally be dropping her first song of the year. The “Bodak Yellow” superstar confirmed on social media that she will be dropping “Outside” this week (June 20). She wrote on Instagram: “We OUTSIDE this Friday,” along with the cover art which features a sidewalk in the summer with an overflowing fire hydrant. The song is expected to see Cardi address her split from Offset as previously a previously surfaced snippet of the song saw her rapping: “I’ve been cuffed up too long, let me remind n-ggas.” https://youtu.be/7PL0T5aYzYI?si=J4VPZ4UN0UZeEakZ
Pusha T has unloaded on Travis Scott, labelling his former GOOD Music cohort a “whore”. On new Clipse song “So Be It”, many thought that Pusha was aiming a few lines at Kanye West but sitting down with GQ, the Virginia rapper confirmed he was declaring war on Travis Scott. Pusha explained why he has venom for Scott with the impetus being Drake dissing Pharrell Williams on “Meltdown”: “The true context of that is we were in Paris, literally working, and he was calling to play P his new album. He came to [Pharrell’s] studio. He interrupted a session,” “He sees me and Malice there. He’s like, ‘Oh, man, everybody’s here,’ he’s smiling, laughing, jumping around, doing his fucking monkey dance. We weren’t into the music, but he wanted to play it, wanted to film [us and Pharrell listening to it]. And then a week later you hear Meltdown, which he didn’t play. He played the song, but not [Drake’s verse].” He added: “He’s done this a lot. He has no picks. He’ll do this with anybody. He did it with Sicko Mode,” referencing Drake dissing Kanye West on the mammoth Travis hit. Push continued: “I personally have been removed from that crew and those people for a minute. So, that’s where my issue comes in—like, dawg, don’t even come over here with that, because at the end of the day, I don’t play how y’all play. To me, that really was just like…he’s a whore. He’s a whore.” https://youtu.be/URlPXepBZdo?si=YLAKP8ngRXbNQgZT
Lil Wayne‘s Tha Carter VI failed to debut at the top of the Billboard 200, landing at number two on the chart. The long awaited album premiered to largely negative reviews and has failed to have the commercial impact of prior entries in Weezy’s fabled Tha Carter series. In its first week on sale, Tha Carter VI sold 108,000 equivalent units, meaning it premiered behind Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which has now spent four weeks in the top spot. Even a month after release, the country star sold almost double the number of units as Wayne to stay at number one. https://open.spotify.com/album/3f35htoN6xM1w2fKE8YZIJ?si=Zc8ByElaSmWfeQ_rGxb5yw
When thinking of the genres that vary within the music industry, I think it’s undeniable to say that Hip-hop is the inspiration for a number of these genres. Ranging from pop to R&B, even electronic and alternative sounds, elements of Hip-Hop, whether it’s rhythm, lyricism, production style, or cultural influence, have deeply impacted the way other genres are created and received. While the spotlight often falls on the performers we know and love, the pioneers behind the beats often go unrecognized. To highlight the unsung heroes of the music industry, particularly the producers working behind the scenes, I had the honor of speaking with Coppe Cantrell, an artist, mother, businesswoman, and the widow of multi-platinum producer Johnny J. Known for his work with Tupac, Bizzy Bone, and many others, Johnny J helped create the sound of an era. Coppe Cantrell worked alongside him for 17 years, witnessing the world of Death Row Records through the eyes of a partner and professional. Today, Coppe Cantrell focuses her music career within the Christian genre, she has also decided to develop a documentary titled LEGEND. The film will highlight unreleased collaborations between Johnny J and Tupac alongside other iconic artists. Perspective is key to understanding the world around us. In this interview, I was able to receive not only the perspective from someone who has witnessed the world of hip-hop and production, but who has now come into the music industry to act as a vessel for God’s word. Join us in this journey of perspective, reflection, and understanding the path God had for Coppe Cantrell. Anaya: What was it like being the wife and business partner of a multi-platinum producer? Coppe Cantrell: I mean, we were looking at TVs on a crate together. So, it was a grind together, to say what it was like to be married to a multi-patent producer, I just looked at him like he was my best friend. I didn’t look at it like that. So it was a wonderful thing because, you know, you got to experience things in life, you know, material things, and stuff like that, but beyond that, the relationship we already had was solid on the ground of nothing. I was his biggest fan, though, I would always be cheering for him, and I always wanted so much more for him. I didn't look at it like, oh, he's this multi-platinum producer, even though I was his fan of his work, because I could hear every kick, every drum, every snare, everything he created, I was right there in the creative process. Anaya: I love that! I think that speaking to someone for such a long time, it's different from how the outside receives and perceives them, because we know who they really are. That sounds like such an amazing experience, and I know it had a lot that came with it. Which brings us to my next question. What was experiencing Death Row Records firsthand like? You weren't experiencing it from the tabloids or from what you saw on TV, you were living it. Coppe Cantrell: In the beginning, it was like, you thought it was a great thing, you know? It's just one family. Everybody is sitting there doing their music. They had a room called the Wack Room. You had them doing their music, you had studio A, B, and there's, you know, other people doing stuff in that other little room, and then the kitchen area and two kitchen areas, actually. It was like a family, but in a family, you can kind of experience a little bit of like, hmm, what are they doing in there? Then you'd hear people, you know, speak of little jealousies and stuff like that; but for the most part, at the beginning, everything was good. Now I'm like, oh, my God, I think about all the things that I did see. I'm like, oh, my God.. Now that I think about that stuff, oh, we're talking about some other stuff now, you know, people getting beat down and stuff like that. Seeing the aftereffects of a beat down. That's a whole other thing, like, oh, my God, I thought they were so nice, and which, you know, I'll say that this, you know, dealing with Suge and everything was good, you know what I'm saying? It was nice, he was cool. Even Johnny was like, hey, if it doesn't go like this, because Johnny was boisterous about his own, you know what I'm saying? If it doesn't go like this, I'm not coming back. So he was straight up, and he didn't have a problem with telling anybody how he felt either. It felt like a family, but you know how families are. You have your little cliques, and every clique is like, look at them over there. Like, what are they doing? You can say it's a little jealousy in the room, but I think it was a cool jealousy. At the time, everybody said, Oh, what are they doing? Okay, we have to come correct, we have to come better. We have to come stronger; we have to come faster. So, I think that it was cool to analyze that. Everybody was cool by joining on, like, on All Eyez On Me, on the project. Everybody did their part, they played their role, they came in and did what they were supposed to do, so that was a wonderful experience. I don't even know if you know that I’m on that. Anaya: Really? I never knew this! Coppe Cantrell: The world didn’t know until I started telling it because they thought Faith Evans did Hit Em Up. That's me doing “Take Money.” That is actually me on that part. I said, now, how did that sound, how would Faith Evans sound doing her own diss record? That's the silliest thing I’ve heard. That's actually me, it was a little hidden thing. I didn't even tell anybody, and I was the one who did the credits on the album. Like, I told someone in an interview, if I wanted a credit, I would have put the credit on. You know, but I’m telling people now because they’re like, who did this? Who did this? And I’m about to tell this story. So, I have to let it be known. That is me on Take Money, on Hit ‘Em Up doing the take money, because it was supposed to be, from their Get Money, right? So, Tupac was like, Hey, go in there and do this part, have her do this part, Take Money. So, I heard the little Get Money, so I said let me try to be as close as I can to that little melody. I went in there and they sampled my voice, my husband did, and flew my vocals in. Because I was tone deaf, I couldn’t sing on beat! Anaya: Oh, I am, I am the exact way I'm tone deaf. I have no rhythm, so you are preaching to the choir, but this is mind-blowing. I never knew this! Coppe Cantrell: I did the intro to Death Around the Corner. That’s me doing that part. That's me on, How Do You Want It, the radio version doing the ouu's and the ah’s. There are some songs that never got released. At least our version of it, Me, Johnny, and Tupac were like, that is so wack. There's a song with K-Ci and JoJo, I did that part. There are a bunch of other records that I did with small parts. I called myself the ou ah, girl, because I'm doing these ouus, and ahhs, I wasn't a singer, but God changed that later, right? God changed that later. Anaya: This connects to some questions I had later on. Before I got to those, we were just talking about how you were there to witness it all. I would like to know, How Do You Feel Witnessing the Seeds Death Row Planted, Sprouting Today? Coppe Cantrell: Ooh, they're everywhere. I mean, we have all of these independent record companies that have sprouted up. So, I think they planted a huge seed, all over the nation, with these independent record labels. It's a blessing that it could be spread, but, you know, we just pray that it's spread not in a negative way, but so many young artists have died. So, there has been a great, great seed that you hear that black people and, you know, even if they're not black, Latinos or whoever they are, they're eating, you know, off of the music. But the saddest thing is, there are so many more who have died since. (see full response in online version) Anaya: I agree, the seeds of Death Row are truly everywhere. Speaking of seeds planted, I was just thinking about what you mentioned earlier, about how God is working through you. Especially with your song “My Daddy.” I loved it because it had such an impactful message, and I wanted to know what the creative process looked like for creating the song. Coppe Cantrell: What inspired it? I was missing my father. He passed away 20 years ago and some change. Then I had the real thought about it, like, hey, my daughter and my son, they're missing their daddy. Then I said, hey, wait a minute. Johnny didn't have a father at some point in his life. I thought about everybody else who didn't have a father, and our Heavenly Father spoke to me and said No, they all have a father, it’s me. So, I just started saying for my daddy in the sky wave em high, for my daddy in the air, wave em like your care. It wasn't like I just started saying that. I was just so joyous to know that I still had a daddy that was here. Heavenly Father, and then as a parable, like comparing, like what he gave us our hips, our lips. Everybody part, I was like, you know what? I don't even care if people are hating me for saying my hip to my lips, and I would dip. I said, 'I don't care 'cause my daddy gave it to me now. I started being like a little whiny little brat. He's like, Yeah, you see, I hear it. And that's what you’re gonna sing on it. My daddy gave it to me now. It was so fun and funny, just like a little kid, like a little girl, and knowing that my daddy gave me all these things and knowing that you have a father too. He's right up there. My heavenly father, he gave me the lyrics to this. The anointing of the holy spirit along with my experience of missing my daddy and other people not having a daddy. Our heavenly father is our daddy. So it was a joyous moment for me, and I thought for a lot of people who don't have a father, I thought maybe this would bring them joy, too. Anaya: How do you feel knowing that God is using you as a vessel for His Word? Coppe Cantrell: It is an amazing thing. I think about it, like, you chose me. I mean, literally, it happened six months after Johnny died. I was prophesied that I was going to be singing. In April of 2009, and I laughed at the prophet. I said, Me?” I said. He said, No, you're going to be singing your own music.I'm like no, I'm not. A few months later, July 1st, 2009, at 3:00 a.m., God woke me up out of a sound sleep, like I felt like, I dunked in some water, just started singing. I started singing and singing and crying, singing and crying. I started writing lyrics, and it's crazy because I told the prophet later. The prophet was my school teacher. I went back to school when Johnny was incarcerated. After he passed when I was getting all these revelations and I went to read the Bible. I read the Bible for those six months, and then, you know, the Holy Spirit came upon me by reading the Bible. After that, he's like, well, you know what? You’ve got to put those lyrics to your husband's music. I'm crying more now. I'm sitting there bawling like, how am I going to do that? I came up with all these songs. I had like 10 songs without any music. I wrote the melodies and wrote, like, about 10 songs at this point. I'm like, how am I gonna do that? I had to match Johnny's tracks. The prophet told me God wants you to utilize Johnny's music, and your lyrics to glorify God. They belong to God now. So, it's amazing to know that God gave me the gift to write and to sing. Johnny always wanted me to sing, and I always wanted to sing. I never knew that it was going to be to glorify God. He didn't want me to have the voice for the secular world, and he said he wanted him for the saved world. It's such a blessing to be able to glorify him. I work directly for him. I’m having my breakthrough moments like the prophet told me my third album would be the breakthrough album, and it’s breaking through. I'm just grateful to be able to do what I can do for our king, the Holy Trinity, just every aspect of our Heavenly Father through Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit. I have a few songs where I'm acting as if I'm a child. I did it like a spoiled little brat. I did all that I could on every aspect of the song. Like, I didn't hire a background singer, that's me doing all those parts. It’s not children playing those parts, that’s me. Anaya: That is pure talent. Having the ability to say every piece of this song is my voice. For my last question, I would just like to know, what is something you want people to take away from the LEGEND documentary? Coppe Cantrell: Well, I want them to realize this, because even though Johnny and Tupac knew this at the time in the '90s, you know, people look at the album credits. Now, everything is digital, and people aren't looking at album credits. They need to know that when you look at Tupac and Johnny's music, it's hand in hand. There was a partnership. There was a marriage that was meant to be. It's not to take away anything from my little brother, Tupac, because Tupac is who he is, but in a day, of people honoring other people with their tracks and beats, and they're praising them for that, Johnny deserves his just, because I get this in the community—of the Latin community. Like, well, because they're trying to wipe him out. Johnny, you know, he felt like he was being blackballed. I think part of that was that he was being blackballed. So, they erased his name, sort of from the scene. Once he passed away, his name was erased, but even prior to passing away. So, I think the world needs to understand who Johnny was and his music lives on. One thing you have to understand is there is no radio station that plays a capellas. It's the whole track. It's the whole song, and the two become one. Like a marriage. It becomes one thing. It's joint authorship, joint, teamwork together. It’s the artist performing and the track. So people need to understand who Johnny J was and what he contributed to hip hop, not just for Tupac, of course, hundreds of songs with Tupac, Bizzy Bone, just so many other things, and so many other aspects of how he started it, and different parts of hip-hop. People need to understand who he was, and what he did for hip-hop himself and not take away from him. He deserves his flowers like anybody else. Don't take it away because of jealousy, and these two loved each other so much, so Pac wouldn't be happy to know that they're not giving him his credit. They were friends, they were brothers, they were musical, genius partners together, all of those things. Tupac loved giving back to people and helping other people and he gave them their credit. He gave people their chance. I think everybody needs to show some love and respect for Johnny J. This documentary that I'm gonna bring out is gonna show you all the areas that he said started in and how he ended his life, you know, because of the nuances of things and life that happens and just taking people's credit and taking away their identity. I want his identity back. I'll say that I want his identity back. He deserves that, and that's what I'm about to give him his identity back. I was told there are a lot of hip-hop Latinos who are coming up in the world right now. They deserve their shine too, because people are saying they didn't do anything in hip hop, but here it is. They're happy to know that Johnny J is their hero. He is their hero, and so that's driving them to say, “Hey, we want to be a part of this documentary. We want to be a part of this biopic film that you got.” So they want to be a part of it with me. Johnny, you know, he thought he was black, right? I mean, he was adopted by a black father and a Latin mother, so he didn't know anything but that was me, until he found out later on it wasn't, but that was part of his soul. And he deserves to have his identity. To silence a story is to narrow our vision of the world around us. Every unheard perspective, or untold truth, is a piece of the human experience left hidden. The life and legacy of Johnny J isn’t just a chapter in Hip Hop. It’s a bridge to understanding its soul. To truly grasp the depth and diversity of Hip Hop culture, we must listen. We must remember. We must tell his story. https://youtu.be/hlb4HVGyIUs?si=6lmCDkWUDCOpYoW_
Nicki Minaj has received a lengthy apology from Shannon Sharpe after she dissed him on new Lil Wayne collaboration “Banned from NO”. On the track, the Trinidad born rapper spat: “‘Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop / If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that Sharpe.” The line appeared to be a barb about the NFL legend turned media star commenting “Nicki who?” when a fan told him she wanted to appear on his Club Shay Shay podcast. In a new episode of his Nightcap show, Sharpe apologized to Minaj and attended to explain the comment as a misunderstanding. He said: “I used to go back and forth with people. I was talking about Nikki Haley. Nikki Haley said it’s really great for everybody of Black America, and I was like … ‘When has it ever been great?’” harpe continued: “Nicki, I was not trying to be disrespectful. Of course I know who you are. I would be remiss to say that I thought you knew who I was, or that you knew anything about Club Shay Shay. I’m not that arrogant. “Nicki, I apologize. I meant no disrespect. You’ll always have an open invitation if you ever want to come sit down and have a conversation. Even if you just want to have a private conversation on the phone or something. It won’t go any further between you and I.” https://youtu.be/tQtNjljym_4?si=aQShNLMXXxPvNZhL
ButtaGoHarder have been on a mission in 2025. She have dropped multiple visuals, singles, venues, and most recently dropped her latest EP Tatted Skriptures. The Texas emcee is back with her brand new single and video entitled Make It Klear. ButtaGoHarder continue to showcase her lyrical skills, along with getting some things off of her chest. Check out the visual in the link below. And stream her latest EP Tatted Skriptures available now on all major digital platforms. https://youtu.be/569IpqkbigI?si=OY-_SLvdfNj8SyhZ
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 09: Rapper Kendrick Lamar speaks onstage during the 2016 MTV Movie Awards at Warner Bros. Studios on April 9, 2016 in Burbank, California. MTV Movie Awards airs April 10, 2016 at 8pm ET/PT. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV) Kendrick Lamar has broken the all-time record for amount of weeks a song has spent a the top of the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Chart. “Luther”, his smash collaboration with SZA, has now spent 23 weeks at the summit of the chart meaning Kendrick has broken his own record which he previously held with “Not Like Us”. Between K. Dot and SZA, they occupy all top three spots on the all-time list as the singer’s “Kill Bill” was number one for 21 weeks across 2022 and 2023. Despite already breaking the record, it is expected that “Luther” remains in the number one spot for weeks to come. “Luther” finally fell off the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 last week after a remarkable thirteen weeks at number one. Lamar has been breaking records left and right over the last year. https://youtu.be/sNY_2TEmzho?si=e6sm7_x0yfHU2Avi
Lil Wayne has finally dropped Tha Carter VI and its tracklist features an unexpected guest in the form of U2 lead singer, Bono. The two link up on the anthemic “The Days” which was previously debuted during a promo for the NBA Finals. On the track, Wayne references his status as an elder statesman in Hip Hop, rapping: “I ain’t getting younger, but I’m getting better / No time to waste that’s another man’s treasure / They say every dog has hit day.” While Bono, who has previously worked with Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West, sings: “The time of our lives / The time of our youth / We bow down to beauty and truth / These are the days.” The 19 track project features an array of guest artists including 2 Chainz, Kodak Black, Machine Gun Kelly and Big Sean. Tha Carter VI also features more eclectic artists such as opera singer Andrea Bocelli, country star Jelly Roll and Fugees legend Wyclef Jean. Fans were hoping that Wayne was going to reunite with Drake and Nicki Minaj on the project but no song featuring the Young Money trio made the album. https://open.spotify.com/album/3f35htoN6xM1w2fKE8YZIJ?si=FfLOcdE7Rm2wM2W3pHpOIg
The Game has offered up some bold opinions regarding the best rappers to have come from the West Coast. Unveiling his list of the 100 greatest Wesr Coast rappers, the Compton native made some controversial choices. The most notable of which was putting Kendrick Lamar at number four, below 2Pac, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. Game then placed himself at number five. Rounding out his top 10 were Kurupt, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Xzibit. Some of the more interesting calls on the list were placing Tyler, The Creator at 14, will.i.am above the likes of Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and W.C. and rating Kid Ink as a better MC than the likes of Earl Sweatshirt and Glasses Malone.
Clipse have finally announced the release date for their highly anticipated reunion album Let God Sort Em Out. The album will be the first full length project from Pusha T and No Malice in 15 years and is set to be released through Roc Nation. In a social media post and cinematic trailer, the brothers announced that fans can expect the album relatively soon with it arriving on July 11. Let God Sort Em Out will also be executive produced by longtime collaborator, Pharrell Williams. https://youtu.be/aMTM4nhQwws?si=zHkRfdkZqNKSaTj8
Born and raised in the Tri-state area, Dre, Ron and Zay (Kingsmen) could always be found somewhere singing a note, banging a drum or making music. At an early age they all quickly realized their love for music was anything but child’s play. They all write, sing and produced. Over the last year, they developed their sound by learning how to lean on each other’s gifts. The music they create blends the drums of today with melodies that touch several decades, to create a modern yet throwback vibe. If asked who influenced their sound and style of production, names such as Marvin Gaye, Genesis (Phil Collins), Sade, Prince, Timbaland and The Neptunes will most likely be mentioned. They’re working on several projects set to launch this year. Their first official single as a collective “Riot”, released under the Kingsmen Music Group banner dropped in June 2020 but Fans can look forward to many more from them and the artist they work with featuring sounds that capture and evoke “that feeling”. Listeners will agree these musicians are here to stay.
Auntie Angel, or more affectionately known as “The Grapefruit Lady,” is a seasoned sex educator, offering in-person seminars and virtual tutorials featuring techniques and advice on how to make sex life more pleasurable. Angel has been featured on Comedy Central, The Howard Stern Show, The Playboy Radio Show, VICE Video, Windy City Live (ABC7 in Chicago), The Mo’Nique Show, and in Ebony, Essence, and Cosmopolitan magazines. She’s also been featured on Kandi Koated Nights, a streaming talk show hosted by Kandi Burress of Atlanta Housewives and was the opening act for Kandi’s Dungeon Tour. Angel was also a host at the Days of Summer Cruise Fest with DJ Khaled. Angel has shared her sexpertise in seminars across the U.S. including New York, Las Vegas, Atlanta and Chicago. She’s even been invited to schools to teach fellatio classes, including Syracuse and Northwestern universities. What Angel enjoys the most about what she does is the connection she has with the ladies. She relates to the sexual insecurities women have and she’s learned to heal and empower herself by teaching others how to take control of their sex lives, pleasing themselves and their men. Many women have shared that Angel has helped them to overcome self-doubts, increase their confidence and even saved their marriages. • Instagram: @grapefruitlady1 • Twitter: @grapefruitlady
Just about every child dreams of being famous. The fancy cars, big houses, and clout but not me! My dream was just to be FREE with my writings. MUSIC & POETRY basically brought me to that FREEDOM!Never in a million years would I have imagined that any of my songs would one day become a hit single (Dancin') followed by MORE hit singles, performance opportunities, and mini films that have been birthed. All while creating, I have been given the gift to travel & perform my works all over the country! I am truly thankful~ Wellllll....the dream came true and this has been so surreal.I love the Journey this has placed me on and I owe it all to the MOST HIGH & my fans. Thank you~ My Flow... I write about all things life.If you have been around me andhave gone through something good or bad,you will hear about it via my MUSIC.Life brings music. Pain brings out thereality of the melodies. Happiness ties it all together. Without life, there would be no song My Peace.. Have you ever sat next to a stream? IT'S MUSICAL ! Have you ever listened to the rain falling? Every drop has its own Tone! The grass when the wind blows creates its own Orchestra. My Point? MUSIC is everywhere and is everything. My musical Mission is to extract meaning & use it from every element and moment in life... And touch a life. Creating is what I live for~ https://youtu.be/2xqSdtrKZKo?si=9u5H911UoBcjBFrB