ATLANTA (AP) — Kendrick Lamar appreciated Taylor Swift for paying homage to his music in a recent interview. Lamar was grateful to hear about Swift knowing the words to his lyrics and putting her in a great mood. The rapper praised the country music star for speaking highly of his music, saying her admiring remarks […]
Just in time for the summer, Kirko Bangz released a new video for his song, “Money Baby”. The freestyle appears on Kirko Bangz‘s Progression 4 mixtape. Kirko Bangz and his very large entourage are in the video relaxing in the park and enjoying the summer while drinking, playing volleyball and beer pong, and eating BBQ. Kirko Bangz is […]
Forbes is under fire for originally releasing an article titled, “”Hip Hop Is Run By A White, Blonde, Australian Woman”. The article focuses on the rising fame of Australian rapper, Iggy Azalea. An excerpt from the article reads: “Iggy isn’t the first woman to find success in the genre, but she is the latest and […]
Nicki Minaj’s much anticipated new single, “Pills N Potions”, was released as another track preceding her third studio album “The Pinkprint”. When asked about the new single during a Billboard interview she says, ‘It sounds like urgency. It sounds like betrayal. It sounds like running. It sounds like fainting. It sounds like love. It sounds like — *gasp!*” […]
If you absolutely must break out of jail, why not do so in an attempt to escape the constant sound of rap music. That’s what Robert Stevens did. Stevens, 58, told a court at his hearing he wanted to flee from the loud rap music being played “day and night” on his wing. He is […]
Jay Z and Dr. Dre are pushing back against a 1970’s gospel group who accused the rappers of stealing their music and lyrics without permission, reports Radar Online. In November, Clara Shepherd Warrick and Jimmy Lee Weary of the gospel group Crowns of Glory sued the rappers for copyright infringement over their 1976 song “I’m So Grateful (Keep in […]
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — If you’re wondering why folks are so happy Louisiana-born rapper Lil Boosie is home, or why he’s been blowing up Instagram, Facebook and Twitter feeds, well, wonder no more. Think of him as the poorer man’s T.I., who spent 5 years in jail for a crime some think he didn’t commit. […]
Malcolm X and rap music have always fit together like a needle in the groove, connected by struggle, strength and defiance. But three recent episodes involving the use or misuse of Malcolm and other black icons have raised the question: Has rap lost touch with black history? Chart-topping rapstress Nicki Minaj provoked widespread outrage with […]
DETROIT (AP) — The Insane Clown Posse sued the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday over a 2011 FBI report that describes the rap-metal duo’s devoted fans, the Juggalos, as a dangerous gang, saying the designation has tarnished their fans’ reputations and hurt business. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit in Detroit federal court […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — RZA sees the latest Wu-Tang Clan endeavor as the end of the influential rap group as we know it. The 44-year-old Wu-Tang leader and producer says he’s still six weeks or so away from finishing the Clan’s overdue new album “A Better Tomorrow.” The process has made him realize he’s got […]
Sources tell Billboard that Andre 3000 and Big Boi are in talks to end their hiatus next year and reunite for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Outkast has long been the subject of reunion rumors ever since Andre “Andre 3000″ Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton put their Grammy-winning duo on hiatus in […]
To mark the end of the summer, MTV’s 24-hour urban channel, MTV Jams, will feature a three-day marathon of “Yo! MTV Raps,” kicking off Saturday, Aug. 31 at 6 a.m. ET/PT. The weekend will include a new countdown of the 100 most played music videos during the “Yo! MTV Raps” era (1988-1995) and will feature […]
