by Michael Saponara
Oddisee has been making albums for nearly two decades, but he’s had a few missed opportunities along the way that didn’t capitalize on.
Speaking to Bedroom Beethovens last week, the Diamond District rapper/producer reflected on times he could have contributed to commercially successful and critically-acclaimed projects such as Kanye West‘s Graduation, Dr. Dre‘s Compton and Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city.
“I’ve had so many records that I’ve been asked to be on,” he admitted. “I was asked to be on Graduation. To produce,......
by Tai Saint-Louis
Omarion and Nia Long have found themselves at the center of some dating rumors following a red carpet appearance earlier this week.
The former B2K singer sparked the conversation after sharing a video to Twitter on Thursday (January 19), that saw him posing with the actor at the premiere of her latest film You People. After taking a first picture together, Nia Long proceeded to grab Omarion’s hand, bringing him along as she continued to make her way past the row of photographers.
The former Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood cast member posted the moment without commentary, other than a smiley face. However......
by Joe Walker
Gunna has been called out by YSL co-founder Mondo for allegedly snitching as part of his plea deal in the YSL RICO case.
Appearing on the latest episode of the Ugly Money Podcast with Murphy Lee, Mondo was asked what comes to mind when he hears certain words, with Gunna’s name being mentioned.
“I mean, the only way to answer that, man… my man did what he did,” he said. “He did what he did, man. I ain’t put no cap on it, I ain’t sitting here putting no – hey man, he did what he did, man. I know this for sure, I ain’t going off what no internet talking about. I ain’t......
by Tai Saint-Louis
50 Cent has celebrated the resolution of a gun case that had BMF star Lil Meech potentially facing a felony charge due to what his attorneys called an innocent mistake.
According to TMZ, the Broward County State Attorney’s Office has decided to drop its original felony charge of “introducing a firearm into the sterile area of the airport” against Lil Meech, which stemmed from an arrest on December 13, 2022.
The actor (real name Demetrius Flenory Jr.) was placed in police custody at the Fort Lauderdale Airport in Florida on that day after airport security discovered a firearm in his......
by Andy Bustard
HARLEM, NY -
Drake enlisted help from Dipset and 21 Savage as he took fans on a “journey” through his career at the first of two shows at Harlem’s Apollo Theater.
During his intimate set at the iconic venue on Saturday night (January 21), which had been pushed back numerous times due to TakeOff’s death and “production delays,” the 6 God ran through hit singles and deep cuts alike as the stage transformed from his childhood bedroom to a record label boardroom.
Attendees included Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Ice......
by Ruth Hawkins
Run-DMC has announced their final concert which will coincide with a new documentary.
In a recent interview with Rock the Bells, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels revealed the iconic group will be closing the curtain on live performances with their last ever show at New York’s Madison Square Garden this spring.
“Run-DMC is over,” he said. “The only way Run-DMC gets back together is if The Beatles get back together. Can that happen?”
“The final show that we are ever going to do is going to be at Madison Square Garden in April,” DMC continued. “It’s going to be the last episode of......
by Mackenzie Cummings-Grady
Flo Rida has won his multi-million dollar lawsuit against Celsius Energy Drink, which the hitmaker accused of cutting him out of a business deal.
In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box earlier in January, Flo said he believes he popularized the product after he was asked to be the beverage’s brand ambassador back in 2014.
“Well this started back in 2014. I was asked to be the brand ambassador for Celsius,” Flo explained. “I mean, this was a young company out of the state of Florida, and myself, I thrive on health. Since being in ninth grade, all I did was love fitness knowing......
by Michael Saponara
Boosie Badazz has made his stance clear that he believes there’s no place for snitches in Hip Hop.
The Baton Rouge native reached out to Funk Flex on Instagram in an attempt to persuade the Hot 97 DJ to reinstate his ban of 6ix9ine’s music on his show.
“STICK TO IT FLEX WE NEED THIS [BAN] ALL THEM RATS,” Boosie commented on an Instagram post from SayCheeseTV on Monday (January 16).
Boosie’s plea comes after Flex announced he’ll be spinning 6ix9ine’s songs due to the “trend” of current rappers cooperating with authorities, saying the......
by Michael Saponara
Tierra Whack has let it be known who she thinks ultimately sits on the throne in Hip Hop, giving the title to Eminem.
The G.O.A.T. debate is a subjective one that’s been going on for decades, but the Philly native felt it was necessary to remind her followers over the weekend that Slim Shady still holds the title belt as the best to ever do it.
On Sunday (January 15), she tweeted: “Eminem still the best rapper ever whether you can relate to him or not.”
Whack felt the vitriol of many followers who clapped back with their own picks for the best rapper ever while others flocked to the Detroit legend’s......
by Marisa Mendez
MC Lyte‘s divorce from John Wyche has officially been finalized, and the rapper will keep her music catalog thanks to a prenup.
On Monday (January 16), The Blast got hold of the official divorce documents. Along with her catalog and “other creative property, including royalties in connection to her creative works,” Lyte will keep everything she went into the marriage with.
“MC Lyte keeps her clothing, jewelry, watches, and personal effects in her possession, custody, or control, and earnings and accumulations before the date of marriage, during the marriage, and post-separation, her Subaru, financial......
