Nicki Minaj lit the internet on Sunday when she showcased her curves to all her fans ahead of her ‘Super Freaky Girl’ Single. The 39-year-old bared it all in a skimpy harness and a matching headgear setting the tone for her new video. The Theme of the Single Her thigh-high stiletto boots completed the look giving lovers of hip hop a sneak peek of what to expect once her new […]
The BeatRoots is a music event held at AlMashtal Creative Space in Riyadh on Friday. It was inspired by American-styled shows such as the Essence festival, which not only brings a city to life but showcases talent in the hip hop world. Promote Local Talent The BeatRoots event featured six Saudi and Bahraini artists and was co-sponsored by Museland-a Bahrain-based record label. The theme of the electrifying event was also […]
Ghostwriting is a major facet of the music world where talented artists compose lyrics for celebrity singers. However, a raging debate has been ongoing regarding the role of the skill in both the RnB and hip-hop scenes. Chris Brown has finally shared his sentiments about the topic by saying that ghostwriting may not work for rappers. While speaking at the Drink Champs, Breezy said that rappers are more likely to […]
American rapper Megan Thee Stallion just released the music video for her new single, Plan B. The video, directed by John Miserendino and Mugler’s creative director Casey Cadwallader, was released on Thursday, June 2nd. In the video, Megan raps in strappy outfits by Mugler against a stark black background. Mugler, a high-fashion brand, has become one of the rapper’s favorite fashion brands. She mentions the fashion brand in Plan B’s […]
BET has just released its list of nominees for the upcoming 2022 awards, with Doja Cat coming first with six nominations. BET nominated Doja for Best Female Hip Hop artist, Video of the Year for Kiss Me More, featuring SZA, Album of the Year for Planet Her, Best Collaboration for Kiss Me More, BET Her for Woman, and Best Female R&B/Pop Artist. BET Nominates Drake in Four Categories The Best […]
Kendrick Lamar’s second studio album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, has been on the Billboard chart for 500 weeks. According to a tweet from billboard charts on May 31st, 2022, the album hit the 500-week mark, ranking at No. 17. Good Kid, M.A.A.D City was released on October 22nd, 2012, and features 12 tracks, including money trees, Backstreet Freestyle, Good Kid, and Real. The studio album comes second after Eminem’s Curtain […]
Another rapper has died. Drakeo the Ruler, a budding West Coast rapper, was stabbed to death at a concert in his hometown in Los Angeles. It occurred backstage at a Los Angeles Music Festival. Witnesses say a fight broke out backstage around 8:30 PM on Saturday at the Once Upon a Time Music Festival in Exposition Park. "During the altercation, one man was severely injured by a suspect wielding an […]
Tate discovered hip hop before it was popular. Helming from NYC, Greg Tate wrote for The Village Voice in the early 80s and opened up hip hop's boundaries to a wider audience. Before hip hop hit the radio, he covered it in the streets of New York City. He was and still is a the cultural voice behind some of today's Black music, art, literature, film, and politics. He is […]
Last night saw a historical moment: hip hop legends Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One battled it out on the latest Sunday night saw them playing their greatest hits, as well as the return of some other incredible rap figures. As we heard some of the biggest tracks from the artists (such as "Ain't No Half Steppin" from Kane and "The Bridge is Over" from KRS), we got guest appearances from […]
