Tag: Urban AC

Tyler, The Creator Breaks Record for Largest Rap Album Vinyl Sales Week

Tyler, The Creator’s Grammy-winning Call Me If You Get Lost has just recently broken the record for the largest vinyl sales week since tracking began in 1991. It also now has the ninth-largest sales week amongst all vinyl albums, with Taylor Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) at the top with 114,000 sales during a week last November. The previous […]

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas to Embark on Joint Tour Across North America

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas will unite to tour across North America this summer. The NY State of Mind Tour is set to take off on August 30 in St. Louis, Missouri, and wrap up on October 4 in Los Angeles, California. Nas’ latest album, Magic,  was released last year with Hit Boy. Wu-Tang’s iconic debut album, Enter […]

A$AP Rocky Arrested at LAX, Out on $550,000 Bond

After arriving at LAX after a Barbados vacation with his pregnant girlfriend Rihanna, A$AP Rocky was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department for his connection in a 2021 shooting. According to sources, Rihanna was with the rapper, otherwise known as Rakim Mayers, when he was arrested. Mayers was booked into jail and later paid his […]

Kendrick Lamar Finally Announces Fifth Album “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”

Kendrick Lamar has officially announced his highly-anticipated fifth album, titled Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, which is set to release on May 13. In response to a tweet that read, “Kendrick Lamar is officially retired,” the rapper posted the link to his website. Upon clicking the link, fans and followers were met with a statement […]

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 […]

Brockhampton Announces Surprise Last Album at Coachella 2022

At one of their final shows following the announcement of an indefinite hiatus, rap group Brockhampton surprised fans with the news of one more album before taking a bow. A clip was played on stage after the group–consisting of Ameer Vann, Joba, Matt Champion, Meryln Wood, Dom McLennon, and Bearface, as well as producers Romil Hemnani, […]

Lizzo Announces Album Title “Special,” Releases Video for New Song “About Damn Time”

Lizzo has officially released her highly-anticipated single, “About Damn Time.” The track is the first peek into her newest album Special, which is slated to drop on July 15. Along with a handful of exciting details, the trail-blazing artist also shared a video for her new single that takes place in a dazzling office building. “‘About […]

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 […]

Rihanna Talks Redefining Pregnancy in New Interview

Rihanna has just been revealed as Vogue’s most recent cover star. In the main story, the artist dishes about her pregnancy with ASAP Rocky, potential new music, and more. The singer-turned-businesswoman most notably shared how pregnancy has made her want to inspire women to “redefine what’s considered ‘decent’ for pregnant women.” “It’s too much fun […]

DJ Khaled Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Joined by Jay-Z, Diddy, More

DJ Khaled just recently earned his very own star dedication on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Grammy-winning rapper-producer’s ceremony expectedly drew a large crowd, including an impressive posse of collaborators and supporters, including Jay-Z, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Fat Joe, Teyana Taylor, Jeezy, and N.O.R.E. Also in the crowd were label executives Sylvia Rhone from […]