by Sam Moore
Xzibit has compared working with Dr. Dre to being in The Avengers.
The two have a collaborative partnership going back more than 25 years and recently reconnected for X’s new album Kingmaker with Dre featuring on the track “Leave Me Alone”.
Sitting down for a chat with Billboard, X opened up about what it’s like to work with the legendary producer.
He said: “When we did ‘Bitch Please’ together. The insanity of it was being a fan first and then you basically get recruited into The Avengers. I’ll never lose that feeling, because it keeps things in perspective.......
By Dennis Byron
As the entertainment world turns its eyes toward the Sean “Diddy” Combs federal trial set to begin Monday, May 12th in New York, another hip-hop heavyweight is reclaiming headlines on his own terms. Kid Cudi, the GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, producer, and creative force, has just dropped a powerful new single, “Neverland,” marking his first release of 2025—and it couldn’t be more perfectly timed.
Released today, “Neverland” arrives as Cudi continues to push the boundaries of sonic storytelling. The emotionally charged track sets the stage for his forthcoming short film......
by Marisa Mendez
Swizz Beatz is launching a brand new jewelry collection titled ARA x MR DEAN, which will include brooches, cufflinks, necklaces, chain bracelets and two-finger rings.
In collaboration with Brazilian jeweller Ara Vartanian, the collection is described as “an exploration of structure, boldness and shared creative language,” and is designed for daily wear versus strictly formal occasions. It also reflects Swizz’s love of rubellites and emeralds.
According to Something About Rocks, the first launch will be a men’s collection, but they’re aiming for future releases “without gender constraints.”
In a......
by Sam Moore
Kanye West‘s latest single “Heil Hitler” has seemingly been removed from all streaming platforms just a day after its release.
The song was uploaded to Soundcloud but since appears to have been removed while it is also being censored on X following accusations of hate speech.
West hit out at the removal on social media, writing: “Kanye West’s ‘Heil Hitler’ Removed From All Streaming Platforms.”
He also accused platforms of double standards, citing Randy Newman’s controversial song “Rednecks” which features frequent use of the N-word as an example.
West wrote: “While......
by Marisa Mendez
Diddy‘s sex trafficking trial is officially under way, and his defense team is coming to the table with the accusation that ex-girlfriend Cassie physically abused him in their relationship.
According to TMZ, the topic came up in the courtroom on day four of the trial after prosecutor Emily Anne Johnson told Judge Arun Subramanian that Victim 1 (who is believed to be Cassie) will not be cross-examined about certain medical issues.
The judge replied saying that whatever issues prosecutors do touch on, the defense can also do so and cross-examine the witnesses on the topic(s).
It was then that Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo......
by Sam Moore
Fat Joe has claimed that no West Coast artist has ever quite dominated like Kendrick Lamar has over the last year.
Speaking on his new podcast Joe and Jada, the “Make it Rain” star reflected on how Kendrick has become a radio staple since his beef with Drake started.
Joe said: “What I can tell you is, boy, that Kendrick Lamar gets some spins in LA radio…”
He added: “I was there last week. I’ve never seen nothing like that: Every single song, ‘Turn his TV off…’ What? It’s a fact. Kendrick Lamar gets played nine out of every 10 songs in L.A. right now. Not......
by Sam Moore
Lil Durk‘s family have taken aim at the government for using the rapper’s lyrics against him in his murder-for-hire case.
In a statement on Instagram, the drill star’s family hit out at the actions of the prosecution.
They said: “The recent developments in Durk’s legal case have brought a harsh truth to light: the government presented false evidence to a grand jury to indict him. This isn’t justice. That’s a violation of the very system that’s supposed to protect all of us.”
The statement continues: “Durk has always used music to tell stories, to express pain to heal—and yet those......
by Sam Moore
Rhymefest claimed that he was called the n-word by Eminem during a rap battle in the late 1990s.
However, it appears that was not actually the case.
According to AllHipHop, who received complete footage of the rap battle in question from D12’s Kuniva, Eminem does not say the racial slur at any point during the exchange.
The footage proves that Rhymefest misremembered the line Eminem threw at him.
The Chicago rapper claimed that Em spat: “I’ll let my razor split you ’til they have to staple stitch you / This n-gga took my facial tissue, turned it to a racial......
by Gil Kaufman
The Tennessee Board of Parole recommended on Tuesday (April 22) that the state's Governor consider pardoning Jelly Roll for his past convictions. According to the Associated Press, the board issued its nonbonding recommendation after voting unanimously on the move following a nearly two hour session that included testimony from Nashville Sheriff Daron Hall and several others.
Jelly Roll has long talked about the his remorse for the multiple arrests in his youth and the long road he's taken to make amends, including frequently visiting jails and rehab centers before his shows. Following the board's action, it is now up to Gov. Bill......
by Sam Moore
New York City, NY -
50 Cent and Joe Budden look to finally have squashed their beef after going back and forth in recent months.
The two hard-headed New Yorkers have been exchanging heated remarks on social media over 50’s mocking of Irv Gotti’s death.
But thanks to running into each other during the New York Knicks’ playoff game against the Detroit Pistons, they appear to be friends.
50, who was sat next to Fat Joe, was spotted on the arena’s jumbotron and eagle eyed fans realized that Budden was sat behind them.
While fans initially speculated what came of the encounter, 50 quickly......
