Category: Urban AC

Kanye West Puts Out Trailer for “Jeen-Yuhs” Documentary, Plus New Video for “Heaven and Hell”

Kanye West revealed two exciting videos yesterday. Netflix and West released a new trailer, as well as an official release date, for Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy, a three-part documentary that will come to theaters on February 10th before being available for Netflix streaming on February 16th.  The documentary has been in the making for over […]

SZA Puts Out Music Video for “I Hate U,” Starring LaKeith Stanfield 

SZA has just released a music video for her 2021 single “I Hate U,” starring Atlanta’s LaKeith Stanfield.  Released initially as a Soundcloud demo, the single started out “an experiment,” according to SZA, who had posted the track alongside two others under an anonymous account. She later confirmed that it was her “dumping random thoughts.” […]

Kanye West, Billie Eilish to Reportedly Headline Coachella 

According to sources, Kanye West and Billie Eilish are slated to headline the 2022 Coachella festival. Eilish is to take the top bill on Saturday, and Kanye is to lead Sunday.  Swedish House Mafia is also rumored to be part of the festival’s infamous lineup, but it is unclear whether or not they will be […]

Grammy Awards Postponed Due to COVID Concerns

For the second consecutive year, COVID concerns have caused the 64th annual Grammy Awards show to be postponed. A joint statement from The Recording Academy and CBS reads, “After careful consideration and analysis with city and state officials, health and safety experts, the artist community and our many partners, the Recording Academy® and CBS have […]

The Weeknd Announces New Album “Dawn FM,” Featuring Tyler, the Creator, Lil Wayne, More

The Weeknd just revealed that he will finally be dropping a brand new album this week to follow up to his 2020 release After Hours.  Earlier this week, the Canadian singer-songwriter shared a trailer for Dawn FM in addition to an official release date of this Friday, January 7th. The trailer, which teases “a new […]

Trevor Noah to Host Grammy Awards Second Year in a Row — Ceremony “Likely” to be Postponed 

It was just announced that Trevor Noah will be returning to fulfill the role as host of the Grammy Awards for the second consecutive year in a row.  Noah hosted the 63rd annual Grammy Awards on March 14th, 2021, which was notably delayed by the pandemic. “Trevor was amazing as our host for the 63rd […]

Tyler, the Creator Wants to Embrace his “Strong African Last Name”

Inspired by Virgil Abloh, Tyler, the Creator is learning to embrace his “strong African last name.” “ABLOH. That strong African last name. few years back I started using more of my African last name OKONMA because of how real Virgil’s felt,” Tyler wrote on Instagram in November after Abloh’s death, explaining how the iconic fashion designer helped […]

LL Cool J Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Performance

LL Cool J, one of the headliners for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest, has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, he has canceled his appearance at the ABC event. “I know it’s disappointing to the millions of fans but my test came back positive for COVID, which means I’ll no […]

TikTok’s NYE Concert Livestream Features Charlie Puth, Kali Uchis, Rico Nasty

TikTok is joining in on the New Year’s Eve celebrations by live-streaming its very own bash to ring in the new year with feature performances from Charlie Puth, Kali Uchis, and Rico Nasty.  The lineup of three artists who have notably made their mark on TikTok summarizes a year of discovery and creation through global […]

Fireboy DML, Ed Sheeran’s “Peru” Remix Now Has Over 3.2 Million Views 

Last weekend, Fireboy DML shared a new version of his song “Peru,” which now features Ed Sheeran.  Just a day after the track’s release, it acquired 3.2 million views on YouTube.  “It has been a dream knowing Ed Sheeran is a fan of my sound and having him jump on a song that was inspired […]