June 21, 2018 | Published By Parfit Three days after the violent murder of XXXTentacion, many are still reeling at the talented artist’s death. Now, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that they have a suspect in custody for the shooting. Dedrick D. Williams was arrested Wednesday (June 20) evening and charged with first […]
This week marks the tenth-anniversary of Lil Wayne releasing Tha Carter III. On June 10, 2008, Wayne made a powerful statement to the charts, to his fans, and to all the skeptics of his “best rapper alive” proclamations. While the New Orleans, Louisiana MC may not have changed all of the opinions, he quickly rivaled […]
This weekend, Ice Cube answered a few questions from fans and dropped some surprising news for those who love the artist’s music and film output. Online, a fan asked the legendary West Coast MC when fans can expect a new Ice Cube album. The rapper simply responded “This fall.” DJ Pooh Confirms Last Friday Is […]
Less than 24 hours after Pusha-T threw fresh fuel on a fiery beef with Lil Wayne and Drake, Drizzy sends a Molotov Cocktail back at The Clipse co-founder. As Push’ and Wayne’s dozen-year-old rift has grown to involve Drake and Birdman, Drake uses the opportunity to put Kanye West’s skills under a microscope. The diss […]
Joe Budden has landed his latest television venture. It has been announced that MC-turned-media personality has partnered with Puff Daddy’s REVOLT for a summer 2018 talk show titled State Of The Culture. In addition to hosting, Budden co-created the series and will produce. The news and culture round-up is slated to feature guests. “It was […]
Heaven Studios, Inc / Entertainment One U.S. Royce 5’9″ is an old dog teaching hip-hop new tricks. Having released more than two decades of music both as a solo artist and in groups like Slaughterhouse and Bad Meets Evil, Royce has become a familiar, reliable presence for rap fans. Yet after making a career relating his experience through hard-nosed, deft lyrics, the Detroit […]
R. Kelly is today embroiled in what may prove to be the breaking point in the years-long backlash against him amidst allegations of sexual abuse, harassment, statutory rape and more. Though he’s faced legal battles for decades—he was found guilty of battery in 1996, for starters—the award-winning, multi-platinum selling singer and producer is seen in […]
For the past couple of years, we have seen biopics done on N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, and Roxanne Shante. Now comes word that a Gucci Mane biopic coming to the big screen produced by veteran Hollywood big shot Brian Grazer. Apparently, Grazer is producing an 8-Mile-inspired film about Guwop who he called the “progenitor of trap […]
When documenting the history of hip-hop, it’s easy to find hip-hop’s connection and love-affair with alcohol. Having a good time has always been a top priority and in addition to the music, the parties and concerts where hip-hop lived were often littered with booze and liquor to help keep the party going strong. As rap […]
T.I. has won three Grammy Awards, 11 Billboard Music Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award. Now, the founder of Grand Hustle Records may be on his way to making history at the Tony Awards. The Atlanta, Georgia MC, actor, reality TV star, and business impresario is nominated for his songwriting role in SpongeBob SquarePants: […]
