2023 marked a pivotal year for hip-hop, celebrating its 50th anniversary with origins traced back to DJ Kool Herc’s 1973 South Bronx party. This milestone offered an opportunity to reminisce on the genre’s evolution, acknowledging its profound influence across the musical landscape. However, the year also highlighted some creative and commercial challenges within the genre. […]
In the midst of the ongoing feud between 50 Cent and Rick Ross, rapper Fabolous has stepped in to provide clarity on the evolving landscape of music sales in the streaming era. His intervention follows 50 Cent’s jibe at Ross’ recent collaborative album with Meek Mill, “Too Good To Be True,” which reportedly sold only […]
Travis Scott, the multifaceted musical artist, extends his creative reach far beyond the studio. His latest venture, a collaboration with Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet, encapsulates his passion for product design and innovation. As Scott revealed to GQ, his aspirations even include attending Harvard for architecture school, underscoring his commitment to design and creation. This […]
Drake, in collaboration with Nike, has unveiled a heartwarming campaign for the restock of the NOCTA x Nike Air Force 1 Low “Love You Forever” sneakers, showcasing a theme of love, family, and community. The campaign, featuring Drake alongside his son Adonis, creates a personal touch, resonating with the theme of familial bonds. Joining them […]
The rap world often thrives on controversy, and 50 Cent’s recent social media activity exemplifies this. The rapper turned producer stirred the pot by merging the images of Diddy and R. Kelly, two figures currently embroiled in legal troubles. Accompanied by Kelly’s 1998 track “Did You Ever Think,” 50 Cent’s post, tagged as “Diddy do […]
Lil Yachty, the distinctive voice in modern rap, recently reiterated his concerns about the state of hip-hop, declaring it to be in a dire condition. Speaking on his A Safe Place podcast, Yachty emphasized the genre’s decline from its once-dominant position, now overshadowed by country and Latin music. He pointed out a significant shift in […]
Kanye West and Bianca Censori’s marriage seems to be hitting a rough patch, less than a year after their private January wedding. The couple, who previously worked together at Yeezy, have reportedly been spending less time together, with sources indicating possible strains in their relationship. Allegedly, Bianca has developed extravagant spending habits, utilizing Kanye’s wealth […]
Rihanna and Drake’s hit music video for “What’s My Name?” has achieved a milestone, crossing one billion views on YouTube, a decade after its release in 2010. This steamy video, featuring the once-rumored couple, showcases their undeniable chemistry in various intimate scenes, including cozy moments in a convenience store and playful exchanges in a New […]
In an era where brevity dominates the Billboard Hot 100, André 3000 defies convention with his latest track, “I Swear, I Really Wanted to Make a ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally the Way the Wind Blew Me This Time.” Clocking in at an astonishing 12 minutes and 20 seconds, this instrumental masterpiece now holds […]
Celebrating two decades since the release of “Get Rich or Die Tryin’,” 50 Cent delved into the genesis of his iconic album on The Rebecca Judd Show. Interestingly, he revealed “Many Men” as his least favorite track, citing the era’s preference for high-energy, boom-bap rhythms, contrasting with the song’s slower tempo. This tempo, he noted, […]