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......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Mannie Fresh has sold his game-changing catalog to Reservoir Media — but the exact terms of the deal and the fee have not been disclosed.
Music Business Worldwide has confirmed that the former in-house producer for Cash Money Records sold his entire catalog including both publishing and recorded music rights.
“It’s great to be joining up with Faith Newman and the entire Reservoir team. I’m grateful for their support, and I know they’ll take care of my music,” he said to the outlet.
“I was born and raised in Louisiana and witnessed Mannie’s meteoric rise from a local......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
Pusha T has given this year’s Coachella audience something to remember him by thanks to his blistering set on Day One of the California festival.
On Friday afternoon (April 14), the Clipse rapper took to the Main Stage in an all-white get-up as the crowd screamed at the top of their lungs. Delivering the opening bars from “Let The Smokers Shine The Coupes,” he stepped out in front of a huge “Welcome to Cokechella” sign hung at the back of the stage.
Swagger wasn’t in short supply and the audience went wild during King Push’s set, which followed Doechii’s and came ahead of Becky G,......
by ANDY BUSTARD
Black Thought and Yasiin Bey are set to reunite for a new collaboration that the former has hailed as a “timeless classic.”
The legendary Roots lyricist shared more details about his forthcoming solo project Streams of Thought Vol. 4 in an interview with The FADER.
The album — produced entirely by 14KT — is shaping up to be a star-studded affair with features from Rick Ross, J.I.D, Redman, Pharoahe Monch, Fabolous, Big K.R.I.T., Curren$y and Tobe Nwigwe.
But Thought is particularly excited about his song with the artist......
by MICHAEL SAPONARA
Rory and Mal have continued their back-and-forth with Joe Budden and trolled their former podcast co-host by turning his words into merchandise.
The New Rory & Mal hosts debuted the “Bare Minimum Boys” t-shirts on Tuesday (April 11) playing off the Billionaire Boys Club model, which was sparked by Budden branding his former podcasting partners with the label because of their alleged lack of work ethic.
Rory, who was fired from the Joe Budden Podcast in 2021, took the gloves off for the latest New Rory & Mal episode where he exploded on Joe Budden.
“Outside of maybe......
