Ja Rule speaks once more on the proposed Instagram Live battle between him and 50 Cent. Ja Rule isn’t done talking about why he won’t battle 50 Cent. The New York rapper previously said during an interview with Hot 97 over the weekend that battling 50 Cent would be tantamount to cultural disrespect. Rule said at the time that he would never back down from a battle, but continued to say: “I don’t know if me and him can do that. I don’t know if that would work. Just for respect of the culture. I would never want to disrespect the...
Russell Westbrook’s latest Jordan Why Not Zer0.3 is a nod to the Super Soaker. Russell Westbrook’s style has always been known for being unorthodox so it only makes sense that his signature sneakers would follow that same characteristic. The Houston Rockets superstar is currently signed to Jordan Brand and his latest signature model is the Jordan Why Not Zer0.3. One of the latest colorways we reported on is the “Splash Zone” model which is eerily reminiscent of the Super Soaker PE for last year’s Jordan Why Not Zer0.2. Now, the official release date has been revealed. If you are hoping...
The G League is looking to secure the Mamba Sports Academy as the home of their new Select Team. It’s well documented that the G League is trying to find new ways to allow young players to develop within their league. In fact, they are starting a brand new program that includes a “Select Team” full of young high school prospects who have decided to forego college. One of the first players to join the team is none other than the number one high school prospect Jalen Green. Now, the G League is looking to secure a training hub for...
The Weeknd “Blinding Lights” is back on top after Drake “Toosie Slide” drops down to #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Once again, The Weeknd is a double champion, standing tall at #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200. Drake made a huge splash on the Billboard Hot 100 with the release of “Toosie Slide,” his brand new dance single that has absolutely taken over on social media. While the buzz was large enough to remain within the Top Five in its second week out, The Weeknd regains his position at the top with “Blinding...
Snoop Dogg is going to be smoking, mainly, but trolling is also part of the plan. Today is 4/20 and we all know that Snoop Dogg is an avid participant in the annual holiday for stoners across the world. Though the world is on lockdown due to coronavirus so it’s hard for anyone to celebrate 4/20 off of their property, Snoop Dogg has a pretty laid back day that he plotted out. However, before revealing his plans, he shared a PSA. Kevin Winter/Getty Images “Wake ‘n’ bake. Wake yo ass up. It’s 4/20,” he said. “I’m clownin’ all day....
Though he predicts that live music as we know it is done for in 2020, B-Real believes that creativity will lead to new avenues altogether. Though weed culture has become a ubiquitous staple in hip-hop culture, to the point where pretty much every rapper in the game has mentioned marijuana at least once, Cypress Hill was on that wave long before it became the norm. B-Real has since become an integral player in the cannabis industry, and the legendary rapper recently sat down with Variety to discuss the current state of the world, how coronavirus has impacted the game,...
Some would say that Kid Cudi is “So Appalled” by his performance moves with the microphone stand. Kid Cudi and Kanye West have shared the stage so many times, reuniting years ago at Coachella for a joint set as Kids See Ghosts. During their run on top of the music industry, we would have loved to hear West’s thoughts on Cudi’s sometimes cringe-worthy dance moves. As he has begun teasing new songs from his upcoming album Entergalactic, Kid Cudi went back in time to find an old video of himself dancing while Kanye West rapped “So Appalled.” He clearly was not...
Five-year-old Skylar Herbert passed away from coronavirus one month after complaining about serious headaches. The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a heartbreaking toll on all of us. It has been reported that five-year-old Skylar Herbert has passed away due to complications after testing positive for COVID-19. The daughter of two first responders has died in Detroit, Michigan after the virus left her with irreversible brain damage, which caused a form of meningitis and swelling on her brain. The young girl first complained about bad headaches last month before testing positive for strep throat on March 23. She was sent...
Run The Jewels might be waylaid by the pandemic, but that hasn’t dulled their excitement for dropping their most “relentless” album yet. As the quarantine continues to run its course, so too does it impact the artists that keep us entertained. Unfortunately, such has indeed proven to be the case for Run The Jewels. Having already completed their long-awaited fourth album, the aptly-titled RTJ4, it seemed like only a matter of time before we’d be getting our hands on the project. Yet now that coronavirus has gone and flipped the table, all bets are — for the time being at least...
Lloyd Banks with Alchemist on the beat? Yessirski. Lloyd Banks is undoubtedly a rapper’s rapper but he wants to link up with the producer’s producer for a joint project. During a recent appearance on The Joe Budden podcast, Lloyd Banks expressed interest in returning to music with a project alongside Alchemist, and even Mobb Deep‘s Havoc. Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images “I spoke to Al. We was talkin’ ’bout that,” Lloyd Banks admitted when asked if he’d ever want to do a project with Daringer or Alchemist. “I’ve never even been produced,” he added, explaining that he was frequently working in...