by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Swizz Beatz has fondly remembered his late friend, DMX, on the silver anniversary of the seminal “Ruff Ryders Anthem,” which he talked about on social media today.
Taking to Instagram on Friday (May 5), the super-producer reflected on how the success of the classic track set him on a collision course with what would become his career. And in so doing, he paid homage to the late rapper.
“25yrs ago on this Day May 5th 1998 my life changed forever,” he wrote in the caption. “That’s how Ruff Ryders Roll! On May 5th 1998 Ruff Ryders Anthem dropped. Can you believe 25 years ago, DMX lit up our......
by MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY
Freddie Gibbs has been accused of ghosting his ex-girlfriend after she fell pregnant, and she’s tearing him apart on Twitter for it.
Gibbs began dating adult film star Destini, better known as The Fit Mami, in 2020 and wasn’t shy about documenting their relationship on social media, from traveling to Paris together to buying matching Cubs jerseys.
However, The Fit Mami has now taken to Twitter to address their breakup, claiming the rapper suddenly began ignoring her earlier this year after she fell pregnant, despite saying he wanted to start a family with her.
“So y’all remember when i dated freddie......
by MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY
2Pac’s new Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni & Tupac Shakur docu-series has received a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and comes after the FX series already shattered TV records.
The new perfect score was unveiled on Friday (May 5), with critics such as TIME, Variety, and The Hollywood Reporterpraising the sensitive approach to 2Pac’s legacy taken by the director Allen Hughes.
“One of the most thorough, sensitive portraits I’ve seen of an artist who has by now been eulogized for longer than he was alive,” wrote TIME. “And of the remarkable woman who......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Will.i.am has become the latest Hip Hop celebrity to speak out against the rise of artificial intelligence, claiming he wants to protect his face from the new technology.
The Black Eyed Peas founder stopped by Sirius XM on Friday (May 5), where he spoke extensively to DJ Whoo Kid and his co-hosts, Mack and Jen, about the growing influence of A.I. The co-hosts asked him whether he believes that artists should be concerned about this new technology — and the “Let’s Get It Started” rapper didn’t hold back on his thoughts.
“We all have voices, and everyone’s compromised because there are......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Chuck D has never been afraid to share his opinions, and he’s voiced a strong one on the recent guilty verdict against Pras Michel of The Fugees.
Taking to Twitter on Thursday (April 27), the Public Enemy MC blasted what he called a “prop-agenda machine” that was biased against the rapper seemingly from the start.
“Pras was a valedictorian in HighSchool or in the final runnings,” he wrote. “They NEVER mention THAT. Instead USA propAgenda machine ALWAYS promotes this backwoods Jed ass Clampett tale of Hood gangstaS, which NEVER been a threat ANYWHERE other than Blackfolk.......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Rihanna has been cast in a brand new film role — and this time, she’ll be going blue as she takes on the role of Smurfette in Paramount’s The Smurfs Movie.
The announcement was made on Thursday (April 27), when the “Pon De Replay” singer made a surprise in-person appearance at CinemaCon at the Caesar’s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
“I tried to get the Papa Smurf role but it didn’t work out,” Rihanna joked about the part (via Variety).
In addition to voicing the lone female Smurf in the village, RiRi will be recording new songs for the soundtrack and producing the......
by MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY
Tyler, The Creator has revealed that he has a clause in his will prohibiting any unheard music being released after his death.
Tyler made the revelation during his his intimate concert at L.A.’s El Rey Theatre on Wednesday night (April 26), where he performed his latest project The Estate Sale for the first time.
The show was filled with many memorable moments, including a run-through of an unreleased song called “Penny,” which the former Odd Future frontman revealed was the first track he recorded for Call Me If You Get Lost and is a freestyle over Rich Boy’s “Throw......
Complex UK named Nottingham’s M’Way as a rapper to watch out for last year and, as you’ll probably know by now, we are never wrong.
Having consistently dropped heat ever since with tracks like “With Ease”, “Provide It” and “Caught A Cold”, M’Way returns today with another trap-infused bop entitled “WYD”, which sees him lace Chucks’ flute-driven production with a relentless, conversational flow, and brazen rhymes aimed at his haters and doubters.
“My music’s authentic and jumpy,” M’Way says. “The kind......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Belly actor Tyrin Turner has admitted that he tried to “sabotage” the movie after director Hype Williams gave his role to DMX.
Turner joined the Dub C & CJ Mac Show, where he recalled his anger and disappointment after he was promised the lead role of Tommy “Buns” Bundy in the 1998 cult film, only for Williams to change his mind and give it to X.
Turner was instead cast as Big Head Rico, and attempted to bring the film down by delivering an intentionally silly performance. Ironically, his plan backfired as it had the complete opposite effect.
“I met Hype Williams, I did......
by MARISA MENDEZ
Jadakiss fans are rejoicing after the legendary rhymer announced that he’ll be dropping two solo albums in 2023 — with a possible LOX album on the way as well.
Stopping by Sway’s Universe on Tuesday (April 11), Kiss revealed that in addition to his many other endeavors – including the new podcast he was there to promote – he’ll be releasing music at a high clip this year.
“I’m still the Samurai,” he began. “I’ma drop two projects this year, maybe three. A LOX joint and definitely two Kiss joints — fulfill my Def Jam contact and then do some other......
