Forecasting the year to come and taking stock of what 2019 can tell us about the trends of tomorrow. The past year in music brought with it a plethora of new faces and milestones, some of them more applause-worthy and conspicuous than others. Given that we’re still very much in the early transformative stages of the streaming era, understanding the shifts that are happening now will provide a window into the future. With all that said, let’s take a look at how the music industry is evolving as we head into the new decade. Going Global Beyond hip hop’s success...
RIP David Stern. Former NBA commissioner David Stern tragically past away this past week at the age of 77. Stern was known for his incredible work with the NBA that saw the league become a global brand. Stern helped make the league what it is today and numerous players paid their respects to the man who pioneered a whole era. If you ever dreamt about playing in the NBA, Stern was always a part of that dream as he would be the man you shake hands with on your draft day. This fantasy is something Kawhi Leonard knows all too...
Nope, still not out… We’ve been waiting ages for Playboi Carti‘s new album Whole Lotta Red. The Atlanta mumble rapper is looking to follow up the success of Die Lit with even more fire and, judging from the leaks and the snippets, fans think he can very well drop another hit. Along the way to its eventual release, we have experienced a few speed bumps, most notably in the form of false hopes on the side of the fans. Playboi Carti has been teasing the arrival of the record for months and, oftentimes, his “announcements” paint the picture that...
DaBaby was being held on $1,500 bond. For the second time in as many weeks, DaBaby has been arrested. Details regarding his detainment were muddy last night when a video appeared to show the North Carolina native being handcuffed and led by a police officer. It was reported that members of his entourage had been involved in a robbery and now, things are finally coming to light. Jemal Countess/Getty Images In an update provided by TMZ, it was noted that DaBaby and his crew were angry after meeting up with a concert promoter, believing that he had stiffed them of...
French Montana revels in the benefits of a Photoshop class well-spent. It’s not even noon EST and the antics have already reached critical mass. It all started after 50 Cent decided to start picking on French Montana over a Bugatti’s mileage, a petty feud that soon escalated into a full-fledged Instagram war. This morning, French decided to retaliate with what can only be described as “the kiss of death,” which is to say, photoshopping two men into a passionate embrace. By the time 50 Cent logged onto IG to plug #lecheminduroi,” it was already too late. An edited image of himself kissing...
Ingram wants to get paid. Numerous players from the 2016 NBA Draft have been getting big paydays as of late and Brandon Ingram should be next up on the list. The second overall pick is currently on the New Orleans Pelicans and is hoping to test the market this summer when he becomes a free agent. There are some huge talents on the market and Ingram will be one of them. He’s having one of the best seasons of his career and has opted to not sign an extension. Regardless, he isn’t too impressed with those of his peers...
Will Barton recalls how Kobe nearly ruined his confidence during his rookie season. During Will Barton’s rookie season in 2012-13, he had the opportunity to go up against the man he considers to be the greatest player of all time – Kobe Bryant. And it wasn’t long before Kobe had Barton completely shook. The Nuggets’ swingman recently joined the Posted Up podcast with Chris Haynes, where he revealed exactly how the Black Mamba rattled him simply by refusing to guard him at the three-point line. Says Barton, “I got that ball at the three-point line, and he’s all the way at...
50 Cent isn't letting up in the battle of the Bugattis. As you probably already know, Fif was pissed when French flexed the Bugatti he "bought" himself for Christmas after Fif flexed the Bugatti he bought himself for Christmas. 50 already revealed that French's Bugatti is a used 2008 Veyron whereas his is a 2020 Chiron. Now Fif has Instagram posted conversations with an unnamed man with experience with the supercar French bought. According to the man, French's Bugatti has a CD player because it pre-dates USB ports and the car has already been passed all around New York....
Jordan Brand shuts down March release rumors. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Travis Scott and Jordan Brand had plans to release an exclusive yellow colorway of his “Cactus Jack” Air Jordan 6 collab in March. The kicks were said to be limited to 50,000 pairs worldwide, which would be 15,000 less than the olive colorway that dropped in 2019. However, it seems as though those details are not entirely true. According to Sneaker News, Jordan Brand has issued a statement confirming that the yellow AJ6 collab will not be launching in March. That said, it’s unclear if the kicks will be...
Gucci celebrates the Year of the Rat with an exclusive Disney collection. Gucci has teamed up with Disney for a collaborative Chinese New Year collection in celebration of the Year of the Rat and everybody’s favorite mouse. Although the Chinese New Year won’t officially begin until January 25, you can shop the collection starting today, January 3, Gucci.com and select Gucci stores. The Gucci x Disney Chinese New Year collection feature a wide range of apparel, footwear and accessories, ranging from sweatshirts, trench coats and tees to the Gucci Rhyton sneaker, slippers, backpacks, watches, hats and more. As a play on the Year of...