by STAFF
Rakim returned on Friday (July 26) with G.O.D’s Network – REB7RTH, his first album since 2009’s The Seventh Seal — but his primary role on it may shock even devoted listeners.
While the God MC provides vocals (verses and/or hooks) on six of the project’s seven songs, his main job on the project was not as a rapper, but as a producer. He also provided scratches.
“I always was attached to making beats,” Ra told Grammy.com. “But I got to the point where I’m confident with my production now. I got the chance to produce the......
by ANDY BUSTARD
Snoop Dogg has expanded his Death Row Records roster with a new signing, and it’s already going down well with fans.
Tha Doggfather, who became the owner of the legendary rap label to which he was previously signed in 2022, introduced Charlie Bereal as his latest recruit on Wednesday (July 24).
In a joint Instagram post, Snoop and Death Row wrote: “Introducing the newest artist on Death Row Records… Pasadena’s Finest: Charlie Bereal. @charliebereal.”
The post included a video teaser of Bereal’s debut single on the label, “Never Gonna Take Away My Love,” ahead of its release on......
by WILL SCHUBE
50 Cent has called for the removal of a New York judge who threatened to shoot Black teens.
Earlier this week, police bodycam footage surfaced of State Supreme Court Justice Erin Gall arguing with a group of Black teens after a high school graduation party at her friend’s house was crashed by uninvited guests in 2022.
Arguments and fights broke out between invited and uninvited guests, with police responding to the incident shortly after.
While talking to officers after the scuffle, Judge Gall threatened to gun violence against the Black teens and made racially offensive......
by MARISA MENDEZ
Plies has some ideas for Kamala Harris should she win the Presidential election in the fall.
Taking to X on Tuesday (July 23), the outspoken rapper suggested a “Black Women’s Day” for when she wins, noting that it’s the least the Democratic Party can do.
“@KamalaHarris When U Win This Election. U Better Sign An Executive Oder & Create A ‘Black Women’s Day’ & Make It A National Holiday!” he wrote. “B/c What The Black Woman Has Done For The Democratic Party & This Country. Can No Longer Be Unappreciated!! (It’s The Least The......
by MARISA MENDEZ
Cardi B has once again taken Candace Owens to task, this time over remarks the conservative political commentator made about the recent murder of Sonya Massey at the hands of a police officer.
Massey, a 36-year-old Black woman from Springfield, Illinois, was shot and killed by an Illinois sheriff’s deputy at her home on July 6 after calling the police for help.
During a recent episode of her show, Owens spoke about the shooting and chocked it up to a mere mistake by the cops and condemned anyone who has said it was racially motivated.
“Police officers are human beings, there are mistakes that happen,” she......
Bronny James was a spectator on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers determined that they had seen all they need out of the NBA's most talked-about rookie.
He finished Summer League on an upward trajectory after a dismal start, scoring 25 points on 10-of-21 shooting over his final two games. That included making 3 of 8 baskets from 3-point range after going 0 for 15 in his first four games.
"He had two pretty good games last two," Lakers Summer League coach Dane Johnson said. "I think it’s just going to help him going into the summer so we can work on different things with him. Just that confidence and knowing he can play at this level. It’s......
by 808 STAFF
Common has revealed a surprising fact about the making of his hit single, “The Light,” which was produced by J. Dilla and remains the most streamed song from 2000’s Like Water For Chocolate.
During an appearance on the Juan Epstein podcast alongside Pete Rock, the Chicago MC was asked about whether he and the late Bobby Caldwell ever discussed the classic track, which sample’s the singer’s “Open Your Eyes.”
“I wanna say, God rest his soul,” he started. “And I feel bad: at one point he had wanted us to do a record together and we ain’t get......
by WILL SCHUBE
Dame Dash seems to be offering up his interest in JAY-Z‘s debut album, despite a 2022 court ruling.
The embattled Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder took to Instagram on Friday (July 19) and posted a photo of Hova’s first album, Reasonable Doubt, alongside a promo photo of the duo alongside the label’s third founder, Kareem “Biggs” Burke.
In the post, Dame wrote: “This shit is for sale 1/3 … only real inquiries only.”
The 2022 court ruling said that Dash was prohibited from selling any part of JAY’s classic debut without permission from Roc-A-Fella, but he was allowed to sell his 1/3rd......
by SAM MOORE
50 Cent has been accused of betraying Kendrick Lamar after linking up with Drake and teasing a collaboration with the Canadian superstar.
The G-Unit boss, who worked with Kendrick on the 2013 track “We Up” and shares a number of mutual friends with him including Dr. Dre and Eminem, was largely criticized for kicking it with Drizzy in Toronto over the weekend.
Posting a picture of the two of them on Instagram, 50 wrote: “Brain [brain emoji] storming last night me and @champagnepapi gonna get the [camera emoji] rolling biggest ting on your TV GLG.”
The comment suggests that their......
by WILL SCHUBE
Havoc has delighted Mobb Deep fans everywhere by teasing unreleased music from the duo, produced by The Alchemist.
The Queensbridge legend took to Instagram on Monday (July 15) to share the exciting news live from Uncle Al’s recording studio.
“I’m at ALC studios. New Mobb Deep coming soon,” he said in a video. “R.I.P. Prodigy. You see Al in the background. You already know what it is. Mobb Deep coming soon, baby. Infinite!”
DJ Premier, Conway The Machine and De La Soul‘s Posdnuos were among the horde of......
