Looks like boxing is coming back and the world is gearing up for the trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The promoter is looking at a November or December date. The fight has received an offer to be staged in Australia on Christmas Day and it is being seriously considered by Fury’s promoter Bob […]
Potential No. 1 NBA draft pick LaMelo Ball and his manager have told outlets that they have purchased the Illawarra Hawks of the Australian NBL. “We own the team,” Ball’s manager Jermaine Jackson told ESPN. “It’s a done deal.” However, the league said via a statement that the sale has not been completed. The Australian […]
According to the Australian Associated Press, Sydney street artist Anthony Lister will remain behind bars for the next eight weeks after being charged with the rape of four women, including three art students, and the tattooing of one of the students without consent. The 40 year old artist was arrested at his home, where police recovered […]
The wildfires in Australia continue to ravage the continent burning down homes and taking lives and now NBA bound athlete LaMelo Ball is doing his part to help. Ball who is currently a member of the Illawara Hawks in Australia’s National Basketball League has pledged one month’s salary to support victims of the wildfires. The […]
With another year come and gone full of great releases, we take a quick look back at the year for hip-hop down under in Australia. It proved to be an exceptionally strong one and perhaps the year that hip hop from Australia truly broke out to significant mainstream recognition internationally. Below are ten of the […]
LaMelo Ball reportedly suffered an injury during a play in Australia over the weekend. According to ESPN’s Adam Wojnarowski, the youngest Ball brother is dealing with a foot injury that will keep him out of NBL play for at least 4 weeks. NBA scouts have been scouting LaMelo Ball in Australia and Melo has been […]
Legendary Hip-Hop trio Digable Planets make their way down to Australia and New Zealand for the very time next month for a string of highly anticipated shows. Consisting of Butter Fly, Ladybug Mecca, and Doodlebug, Digable Planets are of course most notable for the two classic albums they released in the 90s – the successful […]
In a new profile piece from Bleacher Report, LaMelo Ball claims he is already better than his oldest brother Lonzo. Currently playing overseas in Australia, the youngest Ball brother has been getting NBA looks with many saying he could be the Number 1 overall pick in next year’s draft. According to BR, Melo was talking […]
Let’s Get Free is the now-classic debut studio album by NYC hip-hop duo, dead prez consisting of stic.man and M-1 that was released on Loud Records on March 14, 2000, after an extended rollout. Critically and commercially acclaimed upon its release, Let’s Get Free was widely called a return to politically conscious rap not seen […]
Despite doubts of the talent they had available, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich led Team USA to a 102-86 win over Australia on Wednesday. Team USA led by only one point at halftime and after a slow start team captain Kemba Walker finished with the game-high 23 points. The two teams will meet again […]
For the previous ten years, THE AUSSIE BBQ event has been bringing the cream of new Australian music to new international and American audiences, with this year’s free marque showcase event to be held at SummerStage in NYC for the very first time. Among the acts this year include the Zimbabwean-born Tkay Maidza (worked with […]
Seventeen-year-old rapper Lil Mosey has announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand to finish off his extensive Northsbest World Tour, which will continue to spread across America before venturing back to Canada and then off to Europe. It represents a whirlwind nine months since his major breakthrough of his single “Noticed” directed by Cole […]
According to CNN, US Customs and Border Patrol have executed a record-breaking drug bust, uncovering over $1.3 billion in illegal drugs, including methamphetamines, cocaine, and heroin, which was all headed for down under. Two Americans and four Aussies were taken into custody as the authorities seized the drugs at California’s Los Angeles/Long Beach seaport. According […]
R. Kelly is planning an overseas tour, but Australian lawmakers aren’t here for it. The disgraced singer took to social media on Tuesday to announce the King of R&B tour taking place in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka. “See y’all soon” the post said, with a picture of Kelly but no dates or venues. […]
Cardi B is set to take off to Australia and New Zealand for the first time for a string of festival shows on either side of New Year’s Eve. With the Migos recently canceling their related Australian festival tour appearances earlier this month, Cardi B now herself headlines the Origin Fields out west in Perth, […]
Nicki Minaj and Rae Sremmurd are set to headline the massive 7-date FOMO Festival Tour which takes in all major capital cities across Australia and New Zealand by BBE early in the new year. Leading an all-star lineup including also Amine (replacing Lil Pump) and Mura Masa, FOMO is the first major summer festival of […]
Few names if any hold the legacy in Australia for the stamp of quality that Unkut Recordings does. Since its founding in 1997 by Rob Nat of Unkut.com and Trem of Lyrical Commission, it has developed into the epitome of its tagline – quality over quantity. While the broad fan base may at times be […]
Far from an overnight success that he may appear to the casual fan, ChillinIt has been patiently developing and honing his craft for many years into one of the most exciting rappers to emerge out of Australia. Getting somewhat of a breakthrough via the influential Hustle Hard TV YouTube some six years ago, the talented […]
The five nominees for Australia’s industry voted annual Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards have been announced for “Best Urban Release.” Familiar hip-hop faces in Hilltop Hoods, Esoterik of Bliss N Eso and 360 all received nominations, as did R&B/Soul singer Mojo Juju. Somewhat surprisingly, independent Sydney rapper Kerser was not overlooked this year and […]
Strong album debuts on the Australian Urban Album Chart by both Lil Wayne and Logic were not enough to knock Eminem’s Kamikaze off the top spot, which he has occupied since debuting their five weeks ago. Tha Carter V debuted at #2, just ahead of Logic’s YSIV at #3 and represents a re-entry for both […]