Category: Urban

Mary J. Blige Announces Memphis Stop on The For My Fans Tour

Mary J. Blige, the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul and R&B,” is bringing her For My Fans Tour to the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, on February 2, 2025. The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, known for iconic hits like “Family Affair,” will share the stage with two R&B powerhouses: Ne-Yo and Mario, promising […]

Nelly Announces 2025 Global Tour Celebrating 25 Years of Country Grammar

Grammy-winning rapper Nelly is set to embark on a massive global tour in 2025 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his groundbreaking debut album, Country Grammar. The “Where Da Party At” Tour will kick off on March 21 in Auckland, New Zealand, and span across Australia, Canada, Europe, and North America, making it the most […]

Chance The Rapper and The Smashing Pumpkins to Headline 2024 NHL Winter Classic

Chicago icons Chance The Rapper and The Smashing Pumpkins will provide the entertainment for the 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic. The outdoor game will take place on December 31 at Wrigley Field, featuring the Chicago Blackhawks facing off against the St. Louis Blues at 4 p.m. CT. Performances to Highlight Chicago’s Talent Chance The Rapper: […]

Ice-T’s Diplomatic Feat: How He Brought Roger Waters and David Gilmour Together for Body Count’s “Comfortably Numb”

Ice-T is a man of many talents: rapper, actor, author, and now, an unexpected peacemaker. On The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (Dec. 4), the gangsta rap pioneer shared the remarkable story of how he united two feuding rock legends, Roger Waters and David Gilmour of Pink Floyd, to secure a rare collaboration […]

Juice WRLD’s Final Posthumous Album The Party Never Ends Arrives Ahead of Juice WRLD Day 2024

The late Juice WRLD’s long-awaited posthumous album, The Party Never Ends, has officially dropped, marking a bittersweet moment for fans of the beloved rapper. Released by his estate, this 18-track offering serves as a poignant follow-up to 2021’s Fighting Demons and coincides with the upcoming fourth annual Juice WRLD Day: A Global Celebration of Life. […]

LL Cool J Reflects on His Legacy: “I’ve Done So Much for the Culture”

LL Cool J, the hip-hop icon and cultural trailblazer, is taking a moment to reflect on his monumental contributions to music, fashion, and entertainment. During a recent interview on Apple Music’s Le Code with Mehdi Maïzi, the 56-year-old artist humbly but confidently declared himself as one of the most significant figures in rap history. “I […]

J. Cole Revives Hopes for a Kendrick Lamar Collaboration with Unreleased Tracks Amid Strained Friendship

Hip-hop fans long thought the idea of a J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar collaborative project was a distant dream, but Cole reignited that hope with the latest episode of his audio series, Inevitable. During the show, he previewed two unreleased tracks featuring Lamar, “Temptations” and “Shock The World,” giving fans a rare glimpse into their […]

Doggyland Unveils New Thanksgiving Song

Doggyland, the beloved animated children’s series co-created by Snoop Dogg, Claude Brooks, and October London, is adding a heartwarming touch to the Thanksgiving season with its brand-new sing-along episode, Thanksgiving Song. A Festive Celebration in Doggyland In this special episode, Barks-A-Locks gathers his friends Woofee, Yap Yap, Chow Wow, Bow Wizzle, and the show’s newest […]

Drake Files Legal Action Against UMG and Spotify Over Alleged Promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us”

In a dramatic escalation of his feud with Kendrick Lamar, Drake has initiated legal proceedings against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, accusing them of conspiring to artificially inflate the popularity of Lamar’s track Not Like Us. The allegations, detailed in a pre-action filing on Monday, Nov. 25, suggest a campaign of unethical practices that […]

The 2024 Billboard Music Awards: Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter Lead the Pack

The countdown to the 2024 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) is on, and the list of nominees promises a star-studded event. Announced Monday, Nov. 25, the nominations highlight some of music’s most dynamic talents, with Zach Bryan, Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, and Sabrina Carpenter emerging as the top contenders. Nominees Leading the Way Zach Bryan, 28, […]