Hip-Hop
Drake Spent $1 Million at a Houston Strip Club Day After Astroworld Tragedy: Report
In the hours following the tragic events at Astroworld, Drake hosted an after-party at Dave and Buster’s, and then spent $1 million dollars at a strip club. According to social media posts from associates of the Toronto rapper, Drake hit the Houston strip club Area 29 on Saturday night (via blogTO). In one video posted by DJ Akademiks, a group of female dancers are heard saying, “Thanks, Drake!” Advertisement Related Video In another video posted by Area 29, dollar bills are seen on the floor of the venue. “2 floors covered with money and EVERY DANCER who worked last night went home happy,” reads the accompanying caption. Area 29 also thanked Drake in a since deleted post. Drake served as a special guests during Travis Scott’s ill-fated Astroworld performance. He addressed the tragedy in a...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Face Three 6 Mafia in Next ‘Verzuz’ Battle
“LETSSSS GOOOOOO,” Three 6 Mafia commented on Bone Thugs’ Instagram page, where they shared the Verzuz details. The two rap groups originally planned to duke it out over Instagram Live back in April 2020, but it wasn’t branded as a Verzuz battle at the time and ultimately got postponed — until now. The rescheduled face-off is the first Verzuz since Big Daddy Kane and KRS-One’s battle in October. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Cardi B Reacts to Taylor Swift’s ‘All Too Well’ Short Film
Swift’s short premiered Friday night (Nov. 12), on the release day of her re-recorded Red album. At a New York City screening of the film, where packets of All Too Well-branded tissues were handed out to attendees, Swift encouraged fans to “feel your feelings” as they watched. “You do not need to be stoic, serious, or anything that you are not if that is not how you want to feel during this. Be yourselves.” In an appearance on The Tonight Show this week, Swift hinted to Jimmy Fallon that she’ll be performing the full, 10-minute version of the song while serving as musical guest on SNL Saturday night. See Cardi B’s reaction to Swift’s All Too Well short film below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we r...
Kendrick Lamar Reclaims His Crown with Masterful Day N Vegas Performance
“It has been 365 days, times two, since I’ve seen you,” said Kendrick Lamar, as he began an emotionally charged 90-minute set Friday night to close out day one of Goldenvoice’s hip-hop-centric Day N Vegas Festival. In fact, 741 pages have turned on the calendar since Lamar last took the main stage of Day N Vegas Festival ’19, his last US concert on record. The performer who emerged amid the skyline of the Strip came with a vibe—explosive, poetic, passionate, true—that reverberated deep into the souls of the 50,000+ festival goers who turned up to see him. Advertisement Related Video With endless chatter about a new album, departure from label Top Dawg Entertainment and new management, it was anyone’s guess what the enigmatic rapper would deliver to an all-ages audience reeling from one of ...
Day N Vegas 2021 Friday Gallery: Thundercat, Polo G, Madlib & Ari Lennox
Las Vegas’ Day N Vegas 2021 kicked off on Friday with a masterful performance from Kendrick Lamar. Other notable acts included Thundercat, Polo G, Madlib, Ari Lennox, YG, Isaiah Rashad, Tkay Maidza, Flatbush Zombies, Jazmine Sullivan, Kenny Mason, IDK, TeaMarrr, and more. Check out photographer Travis Ball’s gallery from day one of Day N Vegas below, and stay tuned for more coverage of the festival throughout the weekend. Advertisement Related Video Share this: You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Run the Jewels Fend Off Zombies In New “Never Look Back” Video: Watch
Halloween might be over, but Run the Jewels are carrying tricks and treats through November. The hip-hop duo have today shared the music video for “Never Look Back,” a cut from their knockout 2020 album, RTJ4. The clip stars RTJ’s Killer Mike and El-P in a reimagining of George Romero’s 1968 horror touchstone, Night of the Living Dead. Directed by John Hillcoat, the “Never Look Back” video premiered as part of the Adult Swim Festival livestream on Friday. Shot in grainy black-and-white, it finds RTJ in the midst of a zombie uprising, spliced seamlessly with clips from the original film. You’ll see familiar scenes with the Night of the Living Dead cast (who, in this retelling, hilariously watch an RTJ performance on their retro TV), as well as cameos from The Walking Dead’s Norman Reed...
Rap Song of the Week: Rick Ross and 21 Savage Are “Outlawz”
Every week, our new music feature Rap Song of the Week breaks down the hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. This week, Rick Ross kicks off his Richer Than I’ve Ever Been era with the 21 Savage-assisted “Outlawz.” Rick Ross is one of the most audacious characters in rap history, naming himself a notorious drug dealer and doubling down on his Mafia boss persona after photos of his previous stint as a correctional officer surfaced online. More than a decade after the minor controversy, the Florida rapper is living up to the title of his next album, Richer Than I’ve Ever Been, as a Wingstop franchisee and the owner of a fleet of luxury cars. First-time collaborator 21 Savage was also clowned after a bullshit ICE arrest revealed the Atlanta-based rapper was actuall...
Alicia Keys Unlocks the Magic of Harlem’s Apollo Theater For Her One Night Only Concert
On Thursday night (Nov. 11), Harlem was in for a treat as Alicia Keys graced the stage at the legendary Apollo Theater for a one-night-only concert. As part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series, the 15-time Grammy Award winner delivered a dazzling exhibition, taking fans on a trip through her robust catalog. At 8:45 p.m., Keys sauntered through the theater with an army of performing artists. The dancers were as sleek as the superstar herself, with the men donning tuxedos and the women appearing in gold feathery outfits. Clad in a black, blue, and gold dress, Keys ignited the crowd with a stirring rendition of “Empire State of Mind.” Mesmerized by the crowd’s energy, Keys upped the ante by bringing out revered rap duo Jadakiss and Style P for a jazzy re...
Taylor Swift, BTS, Missy Elliott, Lady Gaga, T.J. Osborne & More of the Week’s Biggest Winners (Nov. 12)
Take a look at Billboard‘s weekly roundup and the “awards” it’s giving to this week’s headlines. Reddest Music News: Taylor Swift releases Red (Taylor’s Version) The album Swifties know all too well is the gift that keeps on giving. Taylor Swift finally released the re-recorded and expanded version of her 2012 album Red (Taylor’s Version) on Friday (Nov. 12), totaling 30 tracks. She’ll also slated to perform on Saturday Night Live again on Saturday, Nov. 13. Listen to Red (Taylor’s Version) here, and watch her accompanying All Too Well short film here. Smoothest Music News: BTS will perform “Butter” remix with Megan Thee Stallion at 2021 AMAs The American Music Awards announced on...
Smino Shares New Single “I Deserve”: Stream
Smino has returned with a new single called “I Deserve.” The latest track from the St. Louis singer/rapper features guest vocals from his official DJ, Nostidam., and was produced by J. Cole protégé Kal Banx and Wu10. “I Deserve” begins with Smino’s vocals gliding over a gentle, lackadaisical piano riff. The song then kicks in with a trap beat and an array of group chants that scatter the background. Lyrically, “I Deserve” is surprisingly emotional, alluding to Smino’s experiences with loss and financial instability. “Sometimes when I get like this /I burn right through my whole zip,” he sings. “Sometimes when I get like this /I might run that check up, I deserve it /Bring them cups out, I deserve it.” Listen to “I Deserve” below. “I Deserve” follows Smino’s earlier singles from the year, “...
Kanye West Hires Bill Cosby’s Lawyer to Work on Larry Hoover Case
In his bid to free Larry Hoover from prison, Kanye West has enlisted the services of Bill Cosby’s lawyer, Jennifer Bonjean. “We’re putting together a new team for [Hoover]… it’s much like in the footsteps of my father-in-law, Robert Kardashian,” Kanye explained during the second part of his interview with Drink Champs, which aired on Thursday night. “We got the lawyer that just got Cosby out.” Hoover, co-founder of the Chicago street gang Gangster Disciples, is currently serving six life sentences after being found guilty of murder, conspiracy, extortion, money laundering, and other criminal activities. Hoover has since renounced his association with Ganger Disciples activity and has sought to reclaim the initials GD as standing for growth and development. Advertisement Related Video Kanye...
Beyonce Hits an Ace With ‘King Richard’ Soundtrack Song ‘Be Alive’: Listen
Like the movie it appears in, “Be Alive” is an ace that will warm your heart and give you goosebumps. On it, Bey sings: “It feels so good to be alive / Got all my sisters by my side / Couldn’t wipe this black off if I tried / That’s why I lift my hеad with pride / Now we’re sitting on top of thе world again.” “Be Alive” is Beyonce’s first release as a lead artist since 2020’s “Black Parade”. King Richard is coming to theaters from Nov. 19 and it’ll stream exclusively on HBO Max. Stream the new number below. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogg...
