(GEMS RADIO)----The Roots Picnic continues to be a celebration of hip hop music and culture. The line up at The Hollywood Bowl on Saturday June 29 still continues to mesmerize. Questlove was quoted for saying, “It’s been a long time coming to bring this dream to life.” The show was originally based in Philadelphia. Now it's a national event that draws millions. The show featured Digable Planets, Common, Black Sheep, Jungle […]
Drake is reclaiming his 69 God Moniker and simultaneously hitting back at Kendrick Lamar. He and his crew went bowling over the weekend and his nickname was "69 God" when playing the sport. It was a reference to Kendrick's "Not Like Us" diss. The reference stems from the lyrics “Freaky ass n-gga, he a 69 God." The lyric intended to poke fun of Drake's sex life as a pedophile. We […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Connie Diiamond and Remy Ma performed together on the red carpet at the BET Awards. It's been a long time coming for Bronx rapper Diiamond. Her spotlight is well overdue. The duo performed "Ghetto and Ratchet". Other performers during the main show was Ms. Lauryn Hill, Ice Spice, Latto. Megan Thee Stallion opened the show. Will Smith was joined by Kirk Franklin. Smith made his return to music to […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Chance The Rapper has been buried in the studio at the moment but that will all change soon. He told Complex Magazine that he is a much better place than when he made this new upcoming album. He said it is about 83% done. He also mentioned the following: “I’m really enjoying this process time. Because sometimes the process time is really stressful and hectic. For my last project, […]
(GEMS RADIO)---JAY-Z and Nas have a secret collabo from decades ago. Fans can listen to the track called "No Love Lost" on streaming services pretty soon. The song wasn't initially released due to the beef between the two rappers at the time. The song also features Lord Tariq. Fans can listen to the song and first ever collab between the two rappers when it's released this Friday June 28. https://youtu.be/yrU_7rbUdbo?si=xuv0aBrLO0Za3dy1
(GEMS RADIO)---André 3000 is preparing for his tour. The "Hey Ya!" hit maker will perform his instrumental songs off his latest avant garde album New Blue Sun. This album is an obvious departure from his rap career. André 3000 says this about New Blue Sun: “I always said ‘one day imma make the ambient record I’d love to sleep and dream to’ (btw, watching violent shit/sleeping to news/sleeping in stressful […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Skylar Blatt is having the time of her life. Chris Brown was featured alongside the female rapper's single "Wake Up". Based out of Ohio, Blatt feels like she already has received her flowers. "This is what I’ve been working toward and working for", the rapper tells outlet Rolling Out. "So, to see it paying off, it’s just making me a whole lot hungrier." Blatt rhymes about her struggles growing […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar is ready to premiere his latest in the rap battle with Drake. He was caught filming the video for "Not Like Us" in front of Compton City Hall. Compton residents came out as extras for the video clip. The song has turned into a west coast anthem. The video was locked down with security in case there were any threats rising from the diss battle. The rapper […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Both Doja Cat and Post Malone will be adding their own flair to the Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park. They both are headlining this year's festival. Taking place on September 28 the annual event will also feature Rauw Alejandro and Jelly Roll as headliners, with more artists on the roster to be announced. This year's event is to “drive action and encourage governments around the […]
