(GEMS RADIO)---Diddy, the powerhouse hip hop icon, aka Sean Combs was arrested late yesterday. Following his indictment, the rapper and entrepreneur, was arrested in New York City for having sexually assaulted various women. “We are disappointed with the decision to pursue what we believe is an unjust prosecution of Mr. Combs by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” his lawyer Marc Agnifilo said, describing his client as a music icon and a […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Tito Jackson, the founding member of the Jackson 5, has passed away at the age of 70. Now DJ Premier, Questlove, and others are honoring him. His sons wrote up on Instagram in their Father's honor: “It’s with heavy hearts that we announce that our beloved father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tito Jackson is no longer with us. We are shocked, saddened and heartbroken. Our father was […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Production duo Pharrell and Chad Hugo aka The Neptunes are not on speaking terms currently. The duo is currently in a legal spat over the ownership of The Neptunes. Pharrell was quoted for saying this: "I love him, and I always wish him the absolute best, and I’m very grateful for our time together.” Pharrell was sued by Hugo for fraudulent ownership of The Neptunes name. Over their career […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Looks like Beyoncé has more new music on the way. In convo with the Hollywood Reporter, mega producer Pharrell admitted to working with the R&B superstar on her next project. “I'm so happy for her,” he said. “And I’m so grateful to be a part of her story and her journey and her trajectory. We’ve had a lot of fun. Get ready, though. Just get ready.”
(GEMS RADIO)---Jay-Z released his finest album to date 23 years ago today. On the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, Jay stands as the most decorated rappers and artists of our time. His landmark album The Blueprint was released today. Some standout tracks are "Heart of the City (Ain't No Love)", "Song Cry", and "Renegade". This album was released on the day the twin towers fell and resonates with so many New […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Wu-Tang members Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah performed at Tommy Hilfiger's NYFW show aboard the Staten Island Ferry on Sunday. The three sported the red, white, and blue line while rapping verses to their classics "C.R.E.A.M." and "Ice Cream". Questlove was the DJ on hand. Other celebrities included Damson Idris, Olympic gold medalists Suni Lee and Gabrielle Thomas and more.
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar is set to play the 2025 Superbowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one,” Lamar, 37, said in an NFL-released statement. The rapper has 17 Grammy Awards and 29 BET Awards, and he won a Pulitzer Prize for music in 2018 — the first musician […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Rich Homie Quan, an Atlanta rapper, known for his 2013 trap hit "Type of Way" died yesterday at the age of 34. He was noted to work closely with Migos. Quan debuted his only studio album in 2018 called Rich In Spirit. An autopsy is underway. Tributes are starting to pour in. Quavo, Lil Boosie and Playboi Carti are some of the rappers who are memorializing Quan on social […]
(GEMS RADIO)----Clipse have confirmed their new album Let God Sort Em Out is finished. Nas added his touch to one of the songs as well. The Nas verse was something Pusha T wanted for his solo ventures. The Queensbridge rapper lent his rhyming talents to the new Clipse joint instead. John Legend adds his vocals to a song called "Birds Don't Sing" as well. “I think this is where you […]
