Gucci Mane is “embracing the female artist” on his re-vamped record label
Rap royalty Gucci Mane has spoken out about the need for more female rappers, citing his record label as a point of change. A recent interview with XXL saw Mane discussing his role as CEO of re-vamped label, The New 1017. Here, he stressed...
Elton John honoured with new commemorative coin
Sir Elton John is the latest artist to be honoured in the Royal Mint’s new series of commemorative coins. Bradley Morgan Johnson, a UK artist and digital sculptor, designed the coin. It features the musician’s trademark straw boater hat, a Union Jack and a...
Kanye West gives update on “YZY SHLTRS” dome homes
Kanye West has shared a photo of his “YZY SHLTRS” in the process of being built, providing an update on the dome homes he began building in 2019. Read more: Kanye West – ‘Jesus Is King’ review: an iconoclast sounds peaceful and fulfilled on...
The Streets’ Mike Skinner says he “shouldn’t have played” Bristol’s Colston Hall
The Streets’ Mike Skinner has said he “shouldn’t have played at” Bristol venue Colston Hall. Read more: An exclusive essay from Bristol City Poet Vanessa Kisuule: “Edward Colston does not represent us” The space is named after former slave owner Edward Colston, but is set...
DaBaby show criticised as social distancing measures don’t appear to be enforced
Concert promoters have been criticised after footage from DaBaby’s Fourth Of July show appears to show social distancing measures weren’t enforced. Read more: Live after lockdown: venues on the idea of gigs with social distancing The star performed at Cosmopolitan Premier Lounge in Decatur,...
Axl Rose says his political tweets come “from a sense of outrage, obligation n’ responsbility”
Axl Rose has defended his politically outspoken tweets in a new post, saying they come “from a sense of outrage, obligation n’ responsibility”. Read more: Sublime, meet ridiculous: Guns N’ Roses’ Download headline set reviewed The Guns N’ Roses frontman has often used his...
Bassnectar “stepping back” from music following sexual misconduct allegations
Bassnectar has said he will “step back” from music after being accused of sexual misconduct by multiple people. The DJ, whose real name is Lorin Ashton, responded to the claims that were made via an Instagram account called @evidenceagainstbassnectar. The page features screenshots of...
Rapsody and Maroon 5’s PJ Morton recruit D Smoke for ‘Afeni’ remix
Rapsody has shared a remix of her track ‘Afeni’, featuring Maroon 5‘s PJ Morton and D Smoke – listen to it below. Read more: Rapsody talks working on ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’: ‘Kendrick is our light, our hope’ Taken from the critically-acclaimed 2019 album...
Dexys Midnight Runners “did not and would not” approve their music for Trump rally
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