Tech N9ne Honors Battle Rapper Tech 9, Many More Celebs Chime In
Tech N9ne took to social media to fans know that he is alive and gave his condolences to the battle rapper, Tech 9. Celebs also chimed in.
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Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Childish Gambino Denied Grammy Performances
The GRAMMYs have a stacked line up of performers including Cardi B, Travis Scott, and Post Malone, but could it have been even crazier? A report from the New York Times details the Hip-Hop trio of Kendrick Lamar, Drake and Childish Gambino were all offered time on the GRAMMY stage but declined the opportunity. Kendrick’s […]
Hip-Hop Provides 12 of the Top 15 Selling Albums of 2018
It should come as no surprise that hip-hop is the most popular genre of music in 2018. It is everywhere, not just the music but the culture itself. You can see big commercial brands using Hip-Hop language in their tweets and social media posts. More and more Hip-Hop celebrities are the faces of these brands […]
Is There a Kendrick Lamar Album Coming in 2019?
Kendrick Lamar stated that he won’t be dropping an album, but mysteriously there are deleted pictures from the Polydor Records Instagram account. Polydor handles the distribution for Interscope in Europe and revealed, accidentally perhaps, Kendrick is on their schedule for their new year. By April being the second anniversary of the DAMN album, we can […]
Kendrick Lamar is Nominated for 2019 Oscars Best Original Song Shortlist
‘Tis the season for award nominations, and it would seem that Kendrick Lamar could be racking them up. Following nominations for both the 2019 Grammy Awards and the 2019 Golden Globe Awards for his commitment to the Black Panther soundtrack, the SZA-assisted single, “All The Stars,” K. Dot has been added to the Best Original […]
MUSIC FRIDAYS | Who is a Better Rapper, Drake or Kendrick?
Rap Radar and TIDAL’s B.Dot had a lot of people talking. He said Drake is a better rapper than Kendrick Lamar. He said Kendrick is a good rapper, but Drake gives quotables. Both artists have had commercial success and can spit so they are evenly matched. But why are J.Cole or Big Sean not in […]
The 2019 Grammy Nominations Are in and Hip-Hop Dominates
The 2019 Grammy nominees are in and Hip-Hop is dominating, again. It’s that time of year where music’s brightest stars from all genres get judged for the music they put out this year by the one and only Recording Academy. It’s up to those voting members to see who is the best of the best, […]
Travis Scott Brings Out Kendrick Lamar at Madison Square Garden
The second day of Travis Scott’s Astroworld: Wish You Were Here Tour went down yesterday in New York City and it was lit lit. Aside from serving relationship goals riding the Astroworld roller coaster with his baby’s mother, Kylie Jenner, he had a very special treat in store for his fans. Kendrick Lamar made a […]
Today In Hip Hop History: Prodigy Releases His Debut Solo Album ‘H.N.I.C.’ 18 Years Ago
On this day at the turn of the century, Prodigy, the lyrical half of the legendary QB duo Mobb Deep, dropped his debut LP, ‘H.N.I.C.’, released under the Loud/Violator/Steve Rifkind Co./Infamous Records imprints. Produced by behind the boards experts like his partner Havoc, The Alchemist, Rockwilder, and Just Blaze, this album became the first part […]
10 Scariest Rap Feuds in Hip-Hop History
What’s beef? Well, it’s one of the most synonymous occurrences in Hip-Hop that, regardless of how much people try to protest it, gets factored into the culture on a level of near entertainment. Basically, we really can’t just all get along. Sometimes though, rap wars can get a little scary. Some of you may be […]
Jay Rock & Kendrick Lamar Go For a Joyride in the “Wow Freestyle” Music Video
Jay Rock has been killing it on his “The Big Redemption” tour, which we were blessed to hit up when it kicked off in NYC back in September, and now he’s giving us the treat we’ve all been waiting for: the official music video for the standout cut off Redemption, featuring none other than Kendrick […]
Anderson .Paak Grooves Out With Kendrick Lamar On New Single “Tints”
When it comes to soul music, nobody delivers the funk quite like Anderson .Paak. As fans patiently await the arrival of his upcoming Oxnard EP, the multifaceted crooner decided to deliver a smooth cut from the project that features the Pulitzer Prize-winning MC himself, Kendrick Lamar. Advertisement With “Tints,” which premiered today as Zane Lowe’s […]
Peep the Upcoming Kendrick Lamar x Nike Cortez Basic Slip
The collaborative efforts between Kendrick Lamar and Nike have resulted in some serious heat, mainly with the Championship Tour capsule collection that arrived back in August and more specifically the fan-favorite Nike Cortez Kenny III . Thankfully, those weren’t the only pieces we’ll see from the Swoosh and TDE’s platinum-selling rap star, starting with an […]
‘The Hate U Give’ Star-Studded Soundtrack to Feature 2Pac, Kendrick Lamar and Others
By: Leslie Monet From the intensity of the plot to the rawness of the music, it’s safe to say the film and soundtrack for The Hate U Give/T.H.U.G. issa whole mood pressing towards the end of 2018. The highly anticipated 20th Century Fox film, directed by George Tillman Jr., has been given an official stamp […]
Producer Infamous Considered Leaking Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar Collaboration, ‘Mona Lisa’
After a draining legal battle, false starts, and a long seven-year wait, Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V finally saw the light of day. The collection was worth the wait, but it appears that a few people involved were getting tired of waiting. Producer Infamous put together one of the album’s most standout tracks, and after […]
Recap: Jay Rock Brings Out A$AP Ferg To a Sold Out Crowd For ‘The Big Redemption Tour’ NYC Stop
After dropping his stellar album Redemption this past summer — a project that got extra love due to the success of The Championship Tour — TDE’s first out Jay Rock decided to embark on his own tour in support of the LP, which officially kicked off last night (Sept 18) at New York City’s Irving […]
Kendrick Lamar on Mac Miller: ‘Just a great energy to have around’
The latest episode of Open Late with Peter Rosenberg was dedicated to the late Mac Miller. The show brought artists to the fold who offered their condolences to the family of Mac and shared key moments they had with the Pittsburgh emcee. Of those was collaborator Kendrick Lamar who spoke highly of Mac. “That’s the […]
Top Dawg Reveals There is No New Kendrick Lamar Album Coming
Last week Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith revealed that he would be pushing for Top Dawg Entertainment to drop four albums before the year is over. Just a couple of days ago Isaiah Rashad revealed her hear “damn near” a new Kendrick album leading to speculation that Lamar could be one of the four. Hitting Instagram, […]
Isaiah Rashad Says he Has Heard What Could be a New Kendrick Album
Top Dawg recently revealed that TDE will be releasing two new albums before 2019 is up, but will aim for four. Following that news, Isaiah Rashad revealed in an Instagram Live session, with Top in the studio, that he has heard an almost complete Kendrick Lamar album. Many turned to ScHoolboy Q and Rashad himself […]
See What’s Available Now in the Nike x TDE “Championship” Tour Capsule
After getting a teaser back in May for Kendrick Lamar and TDE’s pending capsule collection with Nike, we’re finally getting a complete look at the range of apparel officially on sale today. Launched in celebration of the 29-city “Championship” tour that wrapped up earlier this summer, this offering gives us simple, chill pieces with a […]