Tag: Rap

Hip-Hop Legend DJ Kay Slay Dies of Covid at 55

Keith Grayson, AKA DJ Kay Slay, has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 55. “A dominant figure in hip-hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations,” a statement confirmed by the hip-hop icon’s family stated. DJ Kay […]

Future Reveals New Album Release Date

Future has been teasing new music for some time now, promising fans that the upcoming work would include features from FKA Twigs, Babyface Ray, and many other unique names. The rapper finally appeased listeners and followers when he took to Instagram yesterday to share that his new album following 2020’s High Off Life will officially be […]

Kanye West Reportedly Seeking “Luxury” Treatment to Become “Better Human”

According to sources close to the rapper, Kanye West is currently seeking treatment following a number of controversial, online outbursts. “West’s team has been looking at treatment facilities for him,” the source reportedly shared. “He wants to enter a behavioral treatment center to be a better human and a better dad. Kanye hasn’t agreed to […]

Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five’s Kidd Creole Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Nathaniel Glover, AKA Kidd Creole from Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, has just been found guilty of manslaughter in the first degree by a New York Supreme Court jury. In 2017, the trailblazing rapper was arrested and indicted after stabbing an unhoused man to death. The victim was 55-year-old John Jolly and was a […]

Coachella Replaces Kanye West, Travis Scott With the Weeknd, Swedish House Mafia

Coachella has officially replaced Kanye West’s headliner spot with another big name in hip-hop, The Weeknd. The So-Cal music festival tweeted its new lineup out yesterday morning, including the switch of West and Travis Scott’s names with The Weeknd, who will now be performing with Swedish House Mafia for the final weekend of Coachella. According […]

Tory Lanez Arrested After Violating Protective Order Involving Megan Thee Stallion

Tory Lanez has been arrested after a judge ruled that he had violated Megan Thee Stallion’s discovery protective order and personal contact order set against him. It was ruled that the rapper violated the orders when performing at the Rolling Loud festival on the same night as Megan in August of 2021. The judge also […]

Tyler, the Creator, Kanye West Win Big for Rap at the 2022 Grammys

Tyler, the Creator took home his second Best Rap Album Grammy last night for his 2021 album Call Me If You Get Lost. “Thanks wow yeah,” Tyler tweeted after the win, not physically present at the event to accept his award. “Thanks to everyone who listened, watched a video or came to a show.” In 2020, […]

Doja Cat Clarifies “Retirement” Comments, Apologizes to Fans

Doja Cat took to Twitter to apologize for recently making comments about wanting to quit music after a series of upsetting tweets following her cancellation of a Paraguay show. The cancellation came seemingly without explanation, which upset many South American fans who then shared their frustration and disappointment with the artist on Twitter. “Doja about […]

Drake Announces “Highly Interactive Experience” Shows

After not yet touring in support of his most recent album Certified Lover Boy, Drake has recently revealed that he will be getting back on the road very soon. “I’m excited to let all my people we’re working on something really special for you guys,” he explained. “Putting together two shows, one in New York and […]

Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, Girl Talk Announce Album, Share New Song

Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., Smoke DZA, and Girl Talk has just announced that they will be coming together to release a collaborative album called Full Court Press. In addition to the announcement, the group also released a new single from the upcoming LP, “Put You On,” as well as an animated video for the track. Full […]