YG is taking his label to new heights. YG‘s making major boss moves in his own right with the 4Hunnid imprint. The rapper just announced that his label has signed a joint partnership with Epic Records. The label under the Sony Music branch will be the ones who release, distribute and market any new music he has on the way. “Me and my team have been doing innovative, legendary stuff for years—helping keep the West Coast alive,” YG said in a statement to Variety. “Now, Epic comes through at the best possible time with a platform for our expansion....
Following Usher’s saga with sexual assault lawsuits, Jermaine Dupri insists “Confessions Part III” doesn’t address allegations of having herpes. Jermaine Dupri‘s debunked speculation that Usher‘s “Confessions Part III” addresses his STD scandal. After the singer debuted the unreleased single at a recent performance, many believed the lyrics he sang spoke on the recent string of lawsuits he faced where several accusers claimed he gave them STDs. Jermaine Dupri hit Twitter where he cleared the air claiming Usher was speaking from a woman’s perspective. “I see y’all trippin… CONFESSIONS PART 3 is from a females perspective,” he wrote on Twitter....
During Snoop Dogg’s highly-anticipated appearance on “Red Table Talk” recently, many felt like he unnecessarily brought up 2Pac while explaining his own use of misogynistic lyricism. Many of you have probably already seen Snoop Dogg’s appearance on Red Table Talk that aired today on Facebook Watch. The reactions have mainly focused on his explanation behind that now-infamous tirade against Gayle King, but another topic that was brought up has him in hot water again for mentioning former rap associate and late music icon Tupac Shakur in a not-so-shining light. Kevin Mazur Archive/WireImage Snoop has always shown nothing but love for Pac even before his tragic...
Lil Baby reminds you he’s not playing around ahead of “My Turn” album release. Lil Baby came up among a generation of rappers that weren’t admired for their lyricism as much as they were for their melodic sensibilities. His stage name may also contribute to him being overlooked for being able to bar out alongside the best of them. The flood of “Lil” rappers that poured in at the same time as Lil Baby contained many who were more committed to image than music. Lil Baby, however, is really about the music. If you weren’t convinced already, watch his new three-minute...
Snoop Dogg advised comedian Deon Cole to “clap back” at the people attacking him for wearing 1970s-style bell bottoms to the NAACP Image Awards. Snoop Dogg took to the comments of comedian Deon Cole’s Instagram video detailing the upsetting comments he’s gotten about his outfit choice at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday. The rapper reminded Deon that he is indeed a comedian, and that he should handle the criticism and threats about his bell bottoms in a different way. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images Following his win at the ceremony for Outstanding Supporting actor in a comedy series for his role in Black-ish, Deon...
The complex investigation surrounding Pop Smoke’s death has officers questioning whether the motivation ran deeper than a robbery. Though Pop Smoke‘s life was ended on Wednesday, February 19th, the Los Angeles Police Department has yet to reach any investigative conclusions. The main issue that appears to be at hand is whether Pop Smoke was the victim of a random robbery gone awry or whether he was specifically targeted to be murdered, a goal made tragically easier after his address was inadvertently shared online. A report from the New York Times finds Capt. Jonathan L. Tippet speculating on whether the home-invaders were...
The “Trolls World Tour” soundtrack will feature appearances from Justin Timberlake, SZA, Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, HAIM and a loaded list of others. After being treated earlier to the highly-anticipated SZA and Justin Timerlake collaboration “The Other Side” and its surprise music video to accompany the release, we’ve now got a preview of the very loaded tracklist for the entire Trolls World Tour soundtrack. John Keeble/Getty Images The compilation will feature a total of 20 tracks, including vocals from stars of the upcoming film like JT, Anderson .Paak, Mary J. Blige, Icona Pop, Kelly Clarkson, James Corden, Ester Dean, Kenan Thompson and music icon...
The CDC has released a chart indicating which facial hairstyles are less likely to interfere with respirators that help to prevent the contraction of Coronavirus. In the most dystopic news you’ve heard today, the CDC has released a chart indicating which facial hairstyles could interfere with potentially life-saving respirators, that are worn to prevent the contraction of diseases like Coronavirus. In the graphic, 13 different styles are check-marked green, meaning that they won’t get in the way of properly sealing the respirator onto one’s face, while 18 other styles have a red “X” under them, indicating that they pose a threat to the mask’s ability to...
Summer Walker’s fans believe she’s gotten a nose job and now, some are saying she bears a resemblance to Michael Jackson because of it. Has it ever crossed anybody’s mind that this could possibly be the exact reason why Summer Walker is so fed up with the idea of fame, threatening to retire from music after this year? The R&B star is the recent subject of plastic surgery rumors with fans convinced she went and knifed up her nose. The singer was spotted wearing a face mask in the last few weeks and, during her date night with London On...
Zach LaVine has been carrying the Chicago Bulls and doesn’t have anything to show for it. Zach LaVine has been one of the few bright spots on the Chicago Bulls this season although it hasn’t exactly resulted in wins. The Bulls are tenth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20-39. Unless they go on a huge winning streak, they don’t have much of a chance to make it to the playoffs. LaVine has been vocal about his frustrations this season and last night, they boiled over even further. During a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, LaVine...