Pop Smoke’s family will reportedly be holding a private gathering to remember the late rapper after he was tragically killed in a shooting last week. Pop Smoke will be remembered by his family in a private gathering in Brooklyn on Sunday following his untimely death at the hands of gun violence, according to reports. Ever since the young rapper was tragically killed during what was initially thought to be a home invasion robbery in West Hollywood last week, many have continued to pay tribute to him on social media. Pop was only 20-year-old, and the tragic news struck a chord with so many people. TMZ reports that Pop’s...
NFL players are still divided on the potential changes in the new CBA, including a 17-game season, playoff format changes and more. Player representatives held a conference call on Friday to determine the ruling on the proposed changes to the collective bargaining agreement, which includes a 17-game season, playoff formatting tweaks and more. David Eulitt / Getty Images According to ESPN, player reps were divided into three groups, with some liking the proposed CBA, some being slightly timider, and others who flat-out oppose. “Anything is possible at this point,” a source told ESPN, describing the situation. In the end, the...
Saturday will feature a slightly different lineup than Friday, but both are amazing! Lovers & Friends Festival is definitely making a splash for its inaugural year. The glitzy poster that unveiled the lineup last week had people close to tears as the festival of their 90’s/early 2000’s dreams would finally come true. It boasted Ms. Lauryn Hill, TLC, and the trio of Usher, Ludacris and Lil Jon as headliners. Other throwback acts set to appear were Nelly, Ginuwine, Twista, Brandy, Monica, Lil Kim, Ja Rule and many more. The Los Angeles event also grabbed some talent from the new school like Jhene Aiko...
Rich The Kid revealed that his next album, titled “Boss Man,” will be the first of a two-part album and will feature some exciting artists like Nicki Minaj, Post Malone, DaBaby, Future, and Lil Baby. Rich The Kid revealed that his next album, titled Boss Man, will include features from the likes of Post Malone, Nicki Minaj, Lil Baby, Future, DaBaby, and possibly more. After leaving Interscope to sign with Republic Records in December, the rapper has started putting in work for his next project. Rich sat down with Rap-Up to discuss his next body of work, a two-part album called Boss Man and disclosed some of the featured artists....
Harrison Ford spoke to some online debate over his appearance in “Rise of Skywalker.” In a galaxy far, far away, Harrison Ford played Han Solo, a role in the Star Wars movie saga many say was his best. But here on earth, Ford has made it clear that he doesn’t actually give a shit about any of that otherworldly minutiae. During a recent interview with USA Today about his new film, Call of The Wild, Ford discussed his notorious Han Solo character, who made a reappearence in the 2019 Rise Of Skywalker, despite being killed in the prior movie, The Force...
INTERVIEW: Before Black History Month is a wrap, we chatted with the First Lady of Motown, Claudette Robinson of the legendary group The Miracles, to discuss the legacy of the label and the group. There are a handful of record labels that have influenced and changed the course of the music industry. Def Jam, Aftermath, Death Row, Columbia, Atlantic, Geffen, Bad Boy, Island—each label spawned their own set of chart-topping artists that we call our favorites. Yet, when you hear the word “Motown,” you aren’t just referencing a group of artists who were molded under the creative hands of...
Kevin Gates threw a big party for his mother's 50th birthday. But it was his grandmother who stole the show. Flip to the end of the videos to hear Gates stunt his gangsta grandma. View this post on Instagram We threw a surprise 50th birthday party for my mama,to see her be appreciated in her entirety was an amazing experience oh yea please excuse our grandmother she’s thuggin ? thank you @drekagates for always finding the most creative ways to express your love and appreciation for the ones in our Tribe #BigChief A post shared by Bread Winner Tribe...
Miuccia Prada is adding Raf Simons as a co-creative director for the renowned brand, starting on April 2. Raf Simons is joining Prada as a co-creative director of the brand, according to Complex. Sean Zanni / Getty Images Starting on April 2nd, Simons will be joining Miuccia Prada and sharing “equal responsibilities for creative input and decision-making,” as explained by an announcement on Prada’s website. The post continues saying that move is born from a “deep respect” and that it “opens a new dialogue, between designers widely acknowledged as two of the most important and influential of today. Conceptually, it...
J-Boog has apparently been expecting his fourth child for awhile now, as the B2K member shared a photo on Instagram of his newborn baby. J-Boog became a daddy of four after welcoming his newborn baby, much to the surprise of most of the world. The B2K member did not publically disclose that he was expecting a child, so when he shared a photo of his little bundle of joy on Instagram on Saturday, his fans and followers were blindsided. In the caption of the photo, which only shows the newborn’s tiny hand, Boog wrote, “#Houknew ….” Boog did not give any further details, and...
Jordan Brand is ready for the warmer months. Ah yes, it’s only February but we can already feel the weather getting warmer. The hot chocolate is being put away and the iced coffee is coming out in droves. With warmer weather comes bolder fashion choices. Of course, vibrant colors are typically what we see during the spring and summer so you can imagine the efforts sneaker brands are making right now, on those fronts. Jordan Brand has been providing sneakerheads with a sneak peek of their spring offerings and now, we’re getting yet another in the form of the...