by MARK ELIBERT
Benny The Butcher wants people to understand the importance of Griselda Records, telling rappers they should be giving thanks to the label for inspiring their careers.
The Tana Talk rapper took to his Instagram Live earlier this week to deliver a public service announcement regarding the lack of appreciation Griselda has been getting. According to Benny, the Buffalo collective is the standard when it comes to rap, and they should be getting their flowers.
“I just want to make a public service announcement real quick,” Benny said as he prepared to roll a blunt. “These n-ggas been putting out tapes, and......
By JAELANI TURNER-WILLIAMS
During the John Wick: Chapter 4 premiere on Monday night, Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne discussed late costar Lance Reddick.
Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne made the time to homage late John Wick: Chapter 4 costar Lance Reddick on Monday night (March 20). During the John Wick: Chapter 4 premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, Reeves recalled Reddick, who played Charon in the action film franchise.
“Every time you were in his presence, he was such a special person, special artist, and he had a grace and dignity, and a passion for life and his craft,” Reeves told The......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Boosie Badazz, Wack 100 and DJ Akademiks are among those who have been giving their reactions to 6ix9ine allegedly being jumped at a Florida LA Fitness.
Boosie headed to Twitter on Wednesday (March 22) looking to start a GoFundMe fundraiser for the crew who sent 6ix9ine to the hospital.
“Lmao SNITCHES GET STITCHES LETS START A GO FUND FOR THIS GUY,” the “Wipe Me Down” rapper wrote alongside a clip of the beatdown.
“WE NEED TO START A GO FUND FOR THIS GUYLIKE COOKIE MONEY SAY WE GOTTA STARTT REWARDING THE REAL ONES.”
WE NEED TO START A GO FUND FOR THIS......
by MACKENZIE CUMMINGS-GRADY
Gunna’s anti-snitching lyrics have been used against him after a fan compiled a viral video to clown the rapper for pleading out in the YSL RICO Case.
Gunna (real name Sergio Kitchens) was released from jail in December after signing an Alford plea and in turn pleading guilty to a racketeering conspiracy charge.
He was sentenced to five years with one year served due to the time he spent behind bars after being arrested last May as part of the sweeping indictment against YSL, which prosecutors allege is a “criminal street gang.”
The DS4Ever rapper has faced an onslaught of......
by ANDRE ELLINGTON
Cassidy has said that he’s the “biggest battle rapper” in the game — until Eminem wants to come and challenge him for the title.
The legendary Philly artist gave his perspective on his place in battle rap during a recent interview with the African Cultural Art Forum. Cassidy also talked about Eminem and his wish to either collaborate with him on a record, or simply battle him for supremacy in the performance genre.
“It’s nobody else in battle rap bigger than me or did more things than me,” Cassidy said. “If somebody wanted to try to claim the title, like Eminem or somebody......
by MARK ELIBERT
Master P has given an update on the upcoming TV series based on No Limit Records, and according to the label founder, it will be one for the history books.
The 55-year-old took to Instagram on Tuesday (March 21) with a post showing himself in his younger days while giving fans the update they’ve been waiting for regarding the show.
In his post, Master P explained he and his team are still looking to fill various roles in the show and mentioned film director Deon Taylor, saying they’re about to make something special happen.
“No Limit TV series coming soon,” he wrote. “We’re still looking for......
by ANDRE ELLINGTON
Lupe Fiasco is set to be named 2023 Rap Laureate at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. library in Washington, D.C. on behalf of Words, Beats & Life.
The non-profit announced that Lupe Fiasco will receive the honor on Saturday (April 8) during the Remixing the Art of Social Change conference at the prestigious library. It comes alongside the launch of new publication The Rap Laureate.
The publication will focus on honoring Hip Hop culture while educating youth from all walks of life and help bridge the gap between Hip Hop and academics.
For the inaugural issue of The Rap Laureate, co-writers Dr. Jason Nichols and......
by MARK ELIBERT
Meek Mill has revealed he continually reminds himself of his “cornrow Meek” days to keep himself motivated.
The Dream Chasers boss posted a photo on Instagram on Tuesday (March 21) showing him in the studio watching an old video of himself on the TV.
In his caption, the Philly native said turning back the clock and revisiting footage of when he was “broke” keeps the fire in his belly lit.
“I watch myself broke so I can regain that same feel I felt when I was hitttttt,” he wrote.
Prior to signing to Rick Ross’ MMG and becoming the star that fans know today, Meek Mill made a name for himself as......
by RUTH HAWKINS
Pete Rock has thrown a little shade in the direction of today’s Hip Hop producers for not being creative enough when it comes to digging for samples.
Rock has long established himself as one of Hip Hop’s most prolific producers — alongside the likes of DJ Premier, RZA, Q-Tip and J Dilla. And, as half of Pete Rock & CL Smooth, the Bronx native became a pioneer of sorts of the 1990s East Coast sound due to his partiality for sampling heavy, jazz-infused beats alongside numerous iconic collaborations with artists from Redman and Run-DMC to Skyzoo and Kanye West.
But on Thursday (March......
by ANDRE ELLINGTON
Diddy isn’t rushing to sell his music catalog like many of his contemporaries have done in recent months — that’s according to one of his business partners.
In a recent interview with Trapital’s Dan Runcie, Combs Enterprises President Tarik Brooks spoke about Diddy’s choice to hold onto his music instead of auctioning off arguably his greatest financial asset.
“For us, we’re in no rush to get rid of a portfolio that could be a part of music’s evolution,” Brooks stated. “Who knows how you think about those assets in the future?”
He continued: “We......
