by JAELANI TURNER-WILLIAMS
De La Soul spoke to Billboard about their back catalog finally hitting streaming, relevance in rap, and more.
De La Soul is celebrating the sought-after re-release of their classic music. After announcing that their back catalog is officially releasing on music streaming services, the seminal hip-hop trio spoke to Billboard about acquiring their masters through Reservoir Media, the argument of relevance in contemporary rap, and more.
When asked about the importance of their past music reaching younger audiences, group member Dave answered that aspiring rappers could potentially be inspired to “be different or......
by JAELANI TURNER-WILLIAMS
During a YouTube livestream, Logic explained that he decided not to release his planned album with him rapping over unreleased J Dilla beats.
Logic has decided not to release his planned J Dilla collaboration album. During a recent YouTube livestream session, the Vinyl Days rapper explained his decision, referencing Boldy James‘ forthcoming project with J Dilla’s unreleased production.
“I did a whole J Dilla album but that’s another story for another time,” Logic said. “And it was nothing with the estate… everything was fine, I was like, ‘I’m straight.’ Like, I......
by Michael Saponara
Lil Wayne, Birdman and Rich Homie Quan are among the star-studded names on the State’s witness list from the prosecution in Young Thug’s YSL RICO case.
With jury selection set to begin on Wednesday (January 4) to kick off the high-profile trial, WSB-TV‘s Michael Seiden has revealed part of the State’s notable witness list which also includes YFN Lucci.
Birdman headed the Rich Gang collective that helped usher Thugger into the mainstream, which fellow ATLien Rich Homie Quan was affiliated with. As for Wayne, his 2015 tour bus shooting was named in the YSL......
by Michael Saponara
Boosie Badazz has gone off on Undisputed host Skip Bayless for his controversial comments following the horrifying injury to Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
The Baton Rouge icon went after Bayless in a scathing Twitter rant on Wednesday (January 4) calling for the Fox Sports host t0 be “canceled” as Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition in Cincinnati.
“SKIP BAYLESS YOU A BITCH N YOU A RACIS BITCH IF THAT WAS TOM BRADY YOU WOULDNT HAVE SAID THAT IGNORANT AS SHIT CANCEL THAT BITCH,” he wrote.
You can check out Boosie’s tweet below:
SKIP BAYLESS YOU A BITCH N YOU......
by JAELANI TURNER-WILLIAMS
TMZ Hip-Hop ran into Friday co-writer Ice Cube on New Year’s Day, asking the veteran rapper and actor his plans to retrieve the franchise.
Ice Cube is still fighting to obtain the rights to Friday. On Sunday (January 1), TMZ Hip-Hop ran into the Mount Westmore member outside of Dash Radio, asking him about potential plans to make a spin-off, but the legendary rapper reminded TMZ that he wouldn’t be able to due to contracts he has with Warner Bros. Pictures.
“Well, you gotta use the same [intellectual property]. So, can’t call it ‘Saturday’ without using [the......
by Mackenzie Cummings-Grady
As fans and friends alike process Gangsta Boo’s unexpected death over the weekend, new details have emerged surrounding the passing of the former Three 6 Mafia member.
Gangsta Boo died at the age of 43 on Sunday (January 1). According to Fox 13 Memphis, the rapper (real name Lola Mitchell) was found dead around 4:00 p.m. local time on Sunday afternoon in her hometown of Memphis. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
In a newly aired interview with WREG Memphis, loved ones said the rapper didn’t die “as a result of foul play,” and Boo’s close friend Delmar Lawrence......
by Mark Elibert
Freddie Gibbs has responded to Uncle Murda mentioning him on his new “Rap Up 2022” single.
Gangsta Gibbs jumped on Twitter Monday (January 2) to share a tweet that took a slight jab at the Brooklyn rapper. Murda’s annual tradition has him reflecting on what happened during the year, and Gibbs’ alleged beat down at the hands of associates of Benny The Butcher in May came up.
On “Rap Up 2022” Uncle Murda rapped: “Let’s talk about Freddie Gibbs like really wassup with him? / N-ggas robbed him in Buffalo and he got beat up again / He be out here looking like a......
by Andy Bustard
Uncle Murda has returned with his latest “Rap Up” song, this time chewing over the antics of Kanye West, Gunna, Megan Thee Stallion and many more in unfiltered fashion.
The Brooklyn rapper continued his annual trend of recapping the biggest moments in Hip Hop culture of the past year on Saturday (December 31) with the release of “Rap Up 2022.”
The 15-minute track finds him dedicating ample bars to Kanye West, who he crowned “Donkey of the Year” for his various controversies, including his antisemitic and pro-Hitler remarks, White Lives Matter......
