Rapper Sir-Mix-a-Lot is scheduled to perform with the Seattle Symphony for a classical rendition of “Baby Got Back,” The piece was put together by composer and DJ Gabriel Prokofiev, (he is the grandson of the renowned Sergei Prokofiev), who wrote the unusual piece for the symphony.How do you think the performance will fair? Interesting paring, right? “[Sir […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake is carving out a new niche as a television host and will helm the 2014 ESPYs, the sports award show of ESPN. The Toronto-based rapper, singer and actor and the sports entertainment network announced the gig Wednesday. The annual light-hearted awards show will be held July 16 at the Nokia […]
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 […]
Life is pretty sweet for Canadian pop sensation, Justin Beiber. Seems as if the young star received a $2M Bugatti from Birdman — just because. We know the Beibs has been hanging out with the YMCMB crew for the last few months but anybody else find it odd that the CEO of Cash Money Records […]
Nas wants rappers to do better in their music. And that means more honesty and more realness. This past weekend was the 20th anniversary of “Illmatic” — one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time for its realness. Recently, the “If I Ruled the World” rapper expressed concern over the lack of rappers taking […]
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 […]
Soulja Boy was arrested in Los Angeles early this morning after police say he was carrying a loaded gun, reports TMZ. According to law enforcement sources, the 23-year-old rapper was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over in the San Fernando Valley for running a stop sign early Wednesday morning. During the stop, […]
Rap pioneer Big Daddy Kane hasn’t lost a step since his 80’s heyday and if you’ve ever seen him in concert, you’d know that for sure. If you’re in the D.C. area next week, you’ll get your chance as the rap legend is performing all his hits on January 25th at he Howard Theater with […]
NEW YORK (AP) — A musical inspired by Tupac Shakur songs is going to bring gangsta rap to Broadway. Producers said Wednesday that “Holler If Ya Hear Me” will open at the Palace Theatre in June under the direction of Kenny Leon, who helmed the Broadway hits “Fences” and “The Mountaintop.” The new musical sets […]
Common is raising awareness of the violence in his hometown, of Chicago, on his upcoming album, “Nobody Smiling.” The rapper told Revolt TV that his 10th studio album, executive produced by No I.D., was inspired by the state of the inner cities of the U.S., including Chicago. “‘Nobody Smiling’ was really a thought that came […]
Kendrick Lamar is nominated for seven Grammy awards this year. Although his debut album “good kid, m.A.A.d city” is one of the hottest albums of…
In this edition of Hip-Hop Spot, HeadKrack talks about who the best rappers turned actors are. Listen to the audio to find out who “The…
