Month: December 2021

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HipHop

Drake Withdraws Nominations from 2022 Grammys

Rapper Drake has withdrawn his 2022 Grammy noms. Reasoning behind this are leaving fans and even critics stumped. Drake was one of five nominees for Best Rap Album, for “Certified Lover Boy,” and for Best Rap Performance, for his song “Way 2 Sexy” (featuring Future and Young Thug). Some speculate that this has something to do with the Astroworld atrocities and pending lawsuits. Still it is unusual for an artist […]

todayDecember 7, 2021

HipHop

Badu’s New Fiancé Is 23 Years Her Junior

On Saturday, 50-year-old Erykah Badu introduced us to her fiancé, who is 23 years her junior. She shared the photos of JaRon Adkison, her apparent lover who, according to his Instagram page, is a Music Producer, Artist, Audio Engineer, Author, and Songwriter. Badu captioned: “Solar Eclipse Dump. Making room for many many many more memories. Right now, Moon covers the suns eyes forcing it to use other forms of vision. […]

todayDecember 7, 2021

Featured

BTS To Take Hiatus

The "Boy with Luv" singers, BTS, are due for a break. The group has been working hard since 2019.  The boy band needs to recharge after a long time working under the spotlight. The label put this statement out: “We would like to inform you that BTS is planning to take a second official extended period of rest since their first in 2019, after they complete their official scheduled events […]

todayDecember 6, 2021

HipHop

50 Cent and French Montana Are No Longer Feuding

50 Cent and French Montana are no longer enemies. French Montana confirmed the news in an interview with Drink Champs late last week. And it's all thanks to a hit show 50 Cent is producing. "Man, let me tell you something," said Montana. "I have no problem with 50 no more after he dropped this BMF joint. That's my favorite shit. Whatever me and 50 ever had – shout out to 50. […]

todayDecember 6, 2021

Rock

The National Debuts New Tune

For Matt Berninger, lead singer of rock act the National, writing the group's new single was very cathartic. Matt told New Music Express: “It’s a song about someone being honest about not being honest with themselves, and about not being honest with other people." The new tune called "Somebody Desperate" rolls during the ending credits of Cyrano, a new film based on the adaptation of the play 'Cyrano de Bergerac'. […]

todayDecember 3, 2021

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HipHop

Arrest Made in Jacqueline Avant’s Murder

A day after the tragic murder of Jacqueline Avant, an arrest has been made. Aariel Maynor was taken into custody for his connection to Jacqueline's shooting. The 29-year old was arrested in the middle of a different burglary. Police say that Maynor had accidentally shot himself and was found in the backyard of another home. Maynor has a lengthy criminal history and was on parole at the time of the […]

todayDecember 3, 2021

Featured

NPR Debuts The Top 100 Songs of 2021

It's been quite an interesting year in music. Sex still sold. Pop and hip hop stars continued to dominate. Female rappers Cardi B, Saweetie, Doja Cat continued to rake it in and make a splash. Lil Nas X and pop star Olivia Rodrigo are the top artists with the top songs. Taylor rerecorded Red and made a cult classic film in the meantime. Now, NPR just released their top 100 […]

todayDecember 2, 2021

HipHop

Hard Drive with Unseen 2Pac’s Videos, Photos, and Music on Auction

A hard drive containing 2Pac's photos and unreleased music is being auctioned. Reportedly, the 83GB hard drive contains unreleased music, videos, photos, and legal documents. The unearthing of the artifact comes after the 25th anniversary of Tupac's murder on September 13. The hard drive belonged to Frank Alexander, who was Pac's old bodyguard and friend. Mr. Frank Alexander has also since passed away. 35 Second Clip Of Unreleased 2Pac's Song […]

todayDecember 2, 2021

HipHop

Three 6 Mafia Plan to Battle On Verzuz

Three 6 Mafia had everything--including an Oscar under their belt. With success comes the pits of downfall though. The band has not put out any new music in a while due to their break up. “From heroin to meth to cocaine, all kinds of pills,” Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J said of the group's demise in a recent interview. “A lot of drugs were consumed during the times we were […]

todayDecember 1, 2021

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