by Marisa Mendez
50 Cent has found a way to simultaneously hit back at Dame Dash and Desiigner while also promoting his brand new book.
Fif released his new novel The Accomplice on Friday (September 6), during a week where he was called out by both the music mogul and the rapper. The two men were each responding to comments 50 made in his new interview on Million Dollaz Worth of Game, where he spoke about Dame’s finances and also told the story of how he once passed on signing the “Panda” rapper.
Going live on Instagram this week to address Fif’s......
by Will Schube
DJ Premier has shared his condolences for rapper Broadway, a member of the Bronx group Strickly Roots, who passed away last week.
Premo took to his Instagram Stories on Saturday (September 7) to share an illustrated video of New York legends, which included Broadway, among many others. The clip was soundtracked by Eric B. and Rakim‘s “Juice (Know The Ledge).”
The legendary producer wasn’t the only one to pay tribute to the influential rapper. Desus Nice took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote: “rip broadway from strickly roots. bx mc, valley......
by Tai Saint-Louis
Kendrick Lamar has taken another jab at Drake in the promo announcing that he is set to headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
On Sunday (September 8), the NFL announced that K. Dot has been confirmed to headline the Apple Music Halftime Show at next year’s championship game, which is set to take place on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
“Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,” Lamar said as part of the formal announcement. “And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right......
Rich Homie Quan has reportedly passed away. The news poured online, and friends and fans were reacting to the news Boosie Badazz and Jacquees were among those first sharing the details:
Rich Homie Quan, born Dequantes Devontay Lamar, is well-known among fans for his melodic trap flow and rose to fame for his catchy songs, including the number-one hits “Type of Way” and “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” Rich Homie Quan was also a member of Rich Gang alongside Young Thug and Birdman, spawning the Rich Gang: Tha Tour Pt. 1.
In 2022, Rich Homie Quan announced a partnership with Venice Music, a cutting-edge music and technology firm created by Troy Carter and......
by Sam Moore
Dame Dash has thrown down the gauntlet after 50 Cent taunted him over his financial troubles.
In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday (September 4), the Roc-A-Fella co-founder challenged 50 to a “CEO war” involving their respective television networks, America Nu and 50 Cent Action.
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“Somebody definitely sent me that cute shit 50 said about me not having no money. Because of that, I feel like now me and 50 should have a battle,” Dash said. “No gangster shit — I’m 53 years old, that would be wack and corny for the culture — but......
by Sam Moore
Clipse have revealed that their new album Let God Sort Em Out will feature a verse from Nas.
In a wide-ranging interview with Rolling Stone, the sibling duo played some of the album to the reporter, including a collaboration with the Queensbridge rap legend.
Nas’ guest verse is described as “sharp” and one Pusha T has been “seeking for several years.”
The article also compares Pharrell‘s production, which is “full of noxious synths and quaking 808s,” to the Clipse’s classic......
by Andy Bustard
Big Sean‘s projected first-week sales for his new album Better Me Than You are in — and it isn’t looking good for the former G.O.O.D. Music MC.
While the exact number of units it’s expected to sell is unclear, the project doesn’t even appear in the top 20 of HITSDaily Double‘s forecast for next week’s Billboard 200 chart.
The lowest-ranking album on the list is Taylor Swift’s 2019 LP Lover, which is expected to earn 23,800 equivalent album units by the end of this week’s tracking period, meaning Better Me Than You‘s......
by Shawn Setaro
The Game is getting ready to add another chapter to his classic Documentary series with a new album, and he’s nearly at the finish line.
In a series of Instagram posts on Saturday (August 30), the West Coast spitter revealed that he’s close to completing The Documentary 3, the third in a series of albums that began with his 2005 debut and continued with a sequel a decade later.
“The Documentary is coming,” he wrote on the first post. “All you have to do is be patient & receive the blessing.”
“I been in the......
by Shawn Setaro
Fatman Scoop has died after collapsing onstage during a performance in Hamden, Connecticut.
Scoop, whose real name was Isaac Freeman III, was 53. He was performing at Hamden Town Center Park on Friday (August 30) when he suddenly fell down. He received CPR and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to CT Insider.
However, in the early morning hours on Saturday (August 31), Scoop’s DJ and tour manager Birch “Pure Cold” Michael confirmed that the rapper had passed away.
“I am honestly lost for words,” Michael wrote on Instagram.......
By Jeff Smith, Yardbarker
Jeanie Buss isn't ready to dub Bronny James as the Los Angeles Lakers' next high-impact player, but she is a big fan of what she's seen from the second-round pick thus far.
Buss also didn't ignore the elephant in the room regarding the younger James having to overcome being the son of superstar LeBron James. During a recent interview with AM 570 LA Sports, the Lakers owner spoke about allowing Bronny to "prove that he should be in a Laker uniform" while praising his work ethic and dedication.
“Yeah, I mean, again, we have to let the kid have an opportunity to play and prove that he should be in a Laker uniform," Buss said, via Hoops Hype.......
