(GEMS RADIO)---Hip Hop may be losing its luster. The only album debuting at number one this year was Lil Uzi Vert's Pink Tape. According to Rolling Stone, based on chart data on the most consumed albums for the first half of 2023, new hip-hop overall is having a harder time competing with other genres, as well as older rap records. Figures have been sliding in the past six years or […]
(GEMS RADIO)--Kendrick Lamar is back in the studio. Lamar released his latest collabo with his cousin Keem this past month called "Hillbillies". Kendrick is working with producer Scott Bridgeway for his new material. Bridgeway also produced some tracks for Keem's album The Melodic Blue. In Kendrick social media news, his secret Instagram is not a secret anymore. The account has now accrued over 600,000 followers. He posts inspiring photos of […]
(GEMS RADIO)-In support of his latest album, "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," the tour has led him to arenas worldwide. Breaking Drake's prior record, Kendrick Lamar becomes the first rapper to earn more than $110 million from a tour. Over 900,000 tickets were sold for Kendrick's "The Big Steppers Tour." "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," Tour To promote his fifth album, "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers," the […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar has a few questions before collaborating with another artist. He spoke on the Justin Credible Podcast and revealed his prerequisites for working with him. The first one is: Do you want to make music for your section, or do you want to make music for the world? What do you think your biggest flaw is when it comes to anything blocking your creativity? What do you think […]
(GEMS RADIO)- In a recent interview, J. Cole talked openly about his role as an influence for emerging rappers. Although J. Cole does not think of himself as a mentor to young rappers, he is aware of this perception. Cole Talks About His Influence On Young RAooers Cole and Bob Myers, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, had a lengthy talk that was broadcast on ESPN. During the […]
(GEMS RADIO)- The three-day festival's 2023 budget was disclosed on Instagram on Tuesday, March 7. Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monae are the performers on this year's official Outside Lands Festival lineup. Lil Yachty, J.I.D, Mariah, Megan Thee Stallion and The Scientist are just a few of the performers joining Kung Fu Kenny and the Glass Onion star. The Outside Lands Festival and Tickets General admission tickets will be sold through […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar was shut out of the major categories at this year's Grammys. No surprise there. Where were the Grammy's changes, then? Although, Lamar swept the rap categories, he deserved to take a trophy home for one of three major categories at least. Mr Morale and The Big Steppers was a conscious look at hip hop this past year. It's unfortunate that he is overlooked every year for Album […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly is the highest rated of all time now. This is according to Rate Your Music. Kendrick's To Pimp A Butterfly surpassed Radiohead's OK Computer to achieve the number one slot on Rate Your Music. The album, which was released in March 2015, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after selling 324,000 copies in its first week. Lamar revealed he took a […]
Kodak Black reacted after Charlamagne Tha God called him the GOAT. He was very delighted about the acknowledgment. A few days ago, when taking part in an episode of a show called Brilliant Episodes, Charlamagne and Andrew Schulz talked about Kodak Black’s legacy. During the conversation, Charlamagne showered the rapper with praise and likened him to Lamar. Some people opposed the comparison, so Charlamagne explained his statement further. Kodak is a […]
