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Lists
11 Things You Should Know About J. Cole's 'KOD' Album
From tracklists to features and underlying meanings, we've got the scoop on what you need to know. Each of Cole's LPs have showcased a abstract...
Lists
Highlighting Avicii's Best Hip-Hop & R&B Collaborations
At just 28 years old, Tim Bergling helped cultivate the world of EDM as Avicii. As news of his death spread Friday (Apr. 20), figures in the dance community such as Eric Prydz, Hardwell and Deadmau5 paid their respects. Among the group were also Nile Rogers, Rita Ora, and Aloe Blacc, who was featured on one of the producer's biggest tune, "Wake Me Up." Avicii's catalog was lengthy in dance, but also...
Features
Meet Sixmau, The Artist Behind J. Cole's Trip-Inspired Album Artwork
The album artwork for J. Cole's surprise album KOD was released to eager fans on Wednesday (Apr. 18). The design is appropriately drug-inspired, as the North Carolina rapper's fifth opus is slated to drop on Friday (Apr. 20). On the front cover, a glassy-eyed Cole is featured wearing a crown. Children smoking, drinking lean, snorting coke and dropping acid are seen beneath his elegant robe, and two...
News
Gospel Community Claps Back At Wendy Williams Over The Clark Sisters Commentary
Wendy Williams is no stranger to a little controversy due to her unfiltered approach on her talk show, and the most recent incident of shade-throwing was no different. During her Wednesday show (Apr. 18), the host shaded the iconic gospel group The Clark Sisters, and questioned their legacy after bringing up that they've never had a number one hit, during a discussion about Snoop Dogg's latest chart-topping...
Music News
DMX Working On New Music And Vetting Movie Deals From Jail
DMX reportedly has to spend one year in jail over his tax evasion case, but he may be able to make a couple of bucks behind bars. According to a new report, the veteran rapper has has new music in the works as well as offers to hop on movie and book deals. X's attorney Murray Richma reportedly told The Blast that the rapper has received an influx of music, book, and movie deals. Those who are offering...
News
Hennessy Carolina Defends Sister Cardi B After Pregnancy Backlash
Cardi B's younger sister Hennessy Carolina is defending her family member amidst backlash stemming from the Invasion Of Privacy rapper's pregnancy. The comments come after detractors on social media have clapped at the Bronx MC and her impending motherhood, stating that it could slow down her rapidly progressing superstardom. “Why is anyone saying anything so mean to someone? A baby is a blessing,”...
Entertainment
Kendrick Lamar, SZA & The TDE Crew Train For Their 'Championship Tour' Teaser Video
Top Dawg Entertainment's upcoming summer tour is approaching, and it doesn't look like the squad is ready just yet. Despite the Black Panther soundtrack, SZA's CTRL, and Pulitzer Prize winning rapper Kendrick Lamar's DAMN album still racking up awards and radio spins, the TDE team still has a lot of training left to do before they hit the road for their nationwide Championship Tour in a few weeks. In...
Entertainment
'Yo! MTV Raps' To Commemorate 30th Anniversary With Brooklyn Concert
This year will make it 30 since the first time Yo! MTV Raps graced the airwaves. The first show of its kind on MTV, the show placed hip-hop at the forefront and provided the genre a platform for mainstream success. It made global history, inspiring the ideas behind shows and cultural trends to come in only a seven-year run. Now, the franchise is coming back. The program will return across all MTV...
