It’s been five years since we’ve gotten a new album from Janelle Monáe—but the wait is over. The singer has returned with two tracks from her upcoming album, Dirty Computer, “Make Me Feel” and “Django Jane.” After delving into film, with notable turns in movies including Hidden Figures and Moonlight, Monae is back flexing her creative music muscles with […]
Dr. Dre celebrates his 53rd birthday today (Feb. 18) and the legendary hip-hop producer has a lot to celebrate. Not only is he a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee (as a member of N.W.A), Dr. Dre was also enshrined into the 2018 Grammy Hall of Fame back in January. But before he was […]
A video has surfaced of Hell Rell getting jumped as he sits for dinner inside a Nassau County Restaurant. A few things to remark off the top: Rell is seated with family or loved ones, secondly there is sudden recall once the attacker enters the frame, letting us know this ain’t no random act. Apparently the […]
This past weekend, Yasiin Bey (fka Mos Def) revealed that he and Talib Kweli are reuniting for a sophomore Black Star album. Meanwhile, another late ’90s Hip-Hop squad finally debuts new music with its founding lineup. Dr. Octagon returns with Kool Keith, Dan The Automator, and DJ QBert. Moosebumps: An Exploration Into Modern Day Horripilation […]
Before popular hip-hop influenced clothing brands like Rocawear, Enyce, P.Miller, and Sean John, there was FUBU. The company burst onto the hip-hop scene in 1992, and paved the way for the urban clothing lines that would come after. On March 24, 1989, Daymond John, who had just turned 20, hit the streets of Queens, New York and began selling […]
For 20 years, Diddy has been revolutionizing the fashion game with his Sean John clothing line. To celebrate the company’s 20th anniversary, the rap mogul has teamed up with the estate of legendary painter Jean-Michel Basquiat to launch a special apparel release. The Sean John x Basquiat collection boasts some of Basquiat’s famous paintings embroidered […]
Frank Ocean dropped off a surprise new song, a cover of “Moon River.” The track was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The song is Frank’s first release of 2018, although he’s previously hinted that more new music will be dropping this year. Back in January, the elusive singer went on […]
If you caught Q-Tip’s Abstract Radio program on Beats 1 on Friday night (Feb. 9), you heard a great musical treat. The A Tribe Called Quest member shared an unreleased collaborative track with Kendrick Lamar called “Want U 2 Want.” On the song, Kung Fu Kenny is rapping about his wants and needs to a […]
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel is still working on his NFL comeback and he finally appears to be taking the necessary steps that could grant him the opportunity to get back onto the field. During an interview with Good Morning America which aired today, Manziel admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar disorder “about a year ago” and […]
The hip-hop world has lost a true pioneer in the game. Legendary rapper Lovebug Starski, whose real name is Kevin Smith, passed away in Las Vegas on Thursday (Feb. 8). According to reports, the rap pioneer died from a heart attack. He was 57-years-old. Lovebug Starski’s contribution to hip-hop is enormous. He is considered the […]
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