Hip-Hop
Tyga Arrested in Los Angeles on Felony Domestic Violence Charge
Tyga was arrested Tuesday (Oct. 12) due to a felony domestic violence charge following an alleged dispute with 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Camaryn Swanson. The “Loyal” rapper, 31, reportedly turned himself in to Los Angeles police after the altercation. Swanson posted to her Instagram in the past regarding the alleged abuse from Tyga (real name: Michael Stevenson), including a photo of a black eye with the caption, “I’ve been emotionally, mentally and physically abused and I’m not hiding it anymore,” and tagging TMZ. Sources told TMZ that Swanson went to the rapper’s Hollywood home early Monday and she alleges things turned violent once inside. Swanson posted an alleged text conversation with Tyga on her Instagram story and did not conceal his ph...
Cardi B Scored Some Lavish Gifts for Her 29th Birthday — Even a New House From Offset
Diamonds were definitely dancing at Cardi B‘s latest birthday celebration — and so was everyone in attendance. The “Up” rapper turned 29 on Monday, and the stars came out for her dancehall-themed bash, with the guest list including musicians Lizzo, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper and more. Husband Offset — one-third of Atlanta rap trio Migos — kicked off the festivities for the mother of his newly born son with a barrage of expensive gifts, including diamonds and furs, which he shared on his Instagram story. Among the many gifts was an Eliantte diamond cuban link chain styled with the iconic Playboy bunny logo as its centerpiece, with smaller bunnies surrounding the rest of the necklace. Cardi definitely had this 29th birthday circled on ...
Five Burning Questions: Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ With Tems and Justin Bieber Hits Hot 100’s Top 10
1. “Essence” finally reaching the Hot 100’s top 10 in its 14th week in the chart feels like a big moment for not only the artists involved, but for Afrobeats as a global genre. On a scale from 1-10, how would you rate the musical and cultural importance of the song going top 10? Carl Lamarre: 9.5. I think people forget that Wiz’s Made in Lagos album dropped Oct. 2020. So, the fact that people were so late to the party on the album and “Essence” is beyond criminal. And in some respects, it’s even more disrespectful that so many needed a Bieber appearance for people to appreciate the richness of “Essence.” Either way, I think this record propelling into the national spotlight bodes well for a rising genre lookin...
Nicki Minaj Goes After Little Mix Amid Blackfishing Backlash Against Jesy Nelson
Nicki Minaj made it loud and clear that she stands by Jesy Nelson after she’s faced accusations of Blackfishing. The accusations of Blackfishing — levied against non-Black influencers and celebrities when they alter their appearances to look Black when they’re not — against Nelson arose following her hip-hop-leaning debut solo single “Boyz,” featuring Minaj, and its accompanying music video, which features her spray tan, multiple wigs, fuller lips and what some have called a “Blaccent” when she sings, “So ‘hood, so good, so damn taboo.” Nelson — a white British woman who left Little Mix, one of the best-selling U.K. girl groups, in December 2020 after nearly a decade, citing mental health reasons — rece...
James Blake Reunites with slowthai for “Funeral” Remix: Stream
James Blake has recruited slowthai for a remix of “Funeral,” a track from Blake’s newly released fifth studio album, Friends That Break Your Heart. In this new version, Blake’s second verse is substituted with a restrained feature from the UK rapper. “I never been one for horror movies,” slowthai spits. “I fall asleep under your tongue, I hope you choose me/ The shadow silhouetting the sun, I’m glued to your feet/ I live in the shadows of, mmm, under the loose leaves.” Otherwise, the remix remains largely unchanged from the original. To accompany the reworked track, Blake shared a black-and-white music video capturing the somber tone of “Funeral.” Watch the full clip below ahead of the duo’s debut performance of the song on the episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airing on Mo...
Austin City Limits 2021 Weekend 2 Photo Gallery: Duran Duran, Jon Batiste, Megan Thee Stallion and More
Austin City Limits was back at Zilker Park this past weekend for Weekend 2 — and so were we. After providing daily live galleries from Weekend 1, Consequence photographer Amy Price returned to capture all the going-ons of the three-day event. The glory of a two-weekend festival is that on the second go-around, you can capture the sets you missed the first time, like the legends Duran Duran. Weekend 2 also saw performances from Jon Batiste, Marc Rebillet, Leann Rimes, Trixie Mattel, The Hu, and yes, Machine Gun Kelly again. Revisit it all in the extensive gallery below, which includes some backstage portraits with the likes of Claud, Dayglow, Tate McRae, jxdn, Heartless Bastards, and more. Then, make sure you read our complete recap of Austin City Limits Weekend 1. Advertisement Relate...
Drake Celebrates Son Adonis’ Fourth Birthday
When Drake was honored as artist of the decade at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards earlier this year, he brought his then-three-year-old lad onstage during his acceptance speech. In an unscripted moment, while the rapper was talking, Adonis had a moment and tried to run away with the trophy. He didn’t manage to steal the award, but he stole the show. Drake’s latest album Certified Lover Boy blasted to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart last month, breaking records in the process. All 21 of its tracks cracked the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, including a record nine of the Top 10, with “Way 2 Sexy” new at No. 1. See the dad-and-son pic 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 ...
Cardi B Helps Marry a Same-Sex Couple in Surprise Wedding on ‘Cardi Tries’: ‘I Do It All’
Cardi Tries: Tying the Knot shows the brides’ big day, where one surprised the other with the celebrity-assisted pop-up wedding. Cardi and Raven helped with planning the same-day nuptials — from selecting table settings to choosing a wedding gown — before taking part in the actual ceremony. “You guys are probably wondering why I’m here,” Cardi — who recently gave birth to her second child, made history with her “WAP” wins at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards, and had her “Rumors” collab with Lizzo debut in the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 — announced in front of a small group of the couple’s family and friends. “I’m gonna get these two beautiful ladies married.” “It’s not only a spe...
Tank and the Bangas Tap Big Freedia for New Single “Big”: Stream
Tank and the Bangas have returned with their newest single “Big” featuring fellow NOLA native Big Freedia. Stream the song below. “Big ass, big mouth, big bands, big house/ Everything I do is big/ Chillin’ at Big Freedia house/ All I drop is big sh-t/ Toilet bowls need cleaning out/ I pull up in that black thing/ I do a set, I roll out,” raps frontwoman Tarriona “Tank” Ball over Big Freedia’s wailing descant. Meanwhile, the track’s accompanying music video is a colorful science experiment gone wild, in which a lab coat-adorned Big Freedia convinces Tank to drink up a potion she’s concocted. Naturally, dancing, twerking, and all kinds of wild revelry ensue. Advertisement Related Video Says drummer Joshua Johnson of the collab: “This song boasts big energy from two talented New Orleans artis...
Mick Jenkins Announces New Album Elephant in the Room, Shares “Contacts”: Stream
Chicago MC Mick Jenkins has shared a fresh single called “Contacts,” which serves as the lead track from his newly announced album, Elephant in the Room. Due out October 29th via Cinematic Music Group, the new LP follows last year’s The Circus EP. The 12-track effort features appearances from serpentwithfeet, Ben Hixon, Tiffany Lance, and Green SLlime, plus production from Saba, Kiran Kai, Thelonious Martin, Tee-Watt, Renzell, and more. According to a press release, Jenkins had completed 60% of the record prior to the pandemic shutdown in March 2020. The extra time gave him time to focus on his personal life, particularly his relationship with his wife. “I haven’t been home for more than three months at a time in seven years,” Jenkins said in a press statement. “It was just a lot...
Rapping Rock: Dwayne Johnson Spits Bars on New Tech N9ne Song “Face Off”: Stream
Can you hear what The Rock is rapping? Dwayne Johnson spits bars on “Face Off,” the new song from prolific Kansas City MC Tech N9ne. The track appears on ASIN9NE, Tech N9ne’s 23rd studio set which dropped today, October 8th. The song is a swirling fight anthem, with a hook by Krizz Kaliko that recalls The Rock’s wrestling days: “Rumble/ They gon’ take your face off/ They gon’ rumble/ They gon’ take your face off.” Compared to Tech N9ne’s machine gun flow, Johnson brought a more stately pace to his guest verse. “Black and Samoan in my veins,” he raps, “My culture bangin’ with Strange/ I change the game so what’s my motherfuckin’ name? (Rock!).” The track ends with a Johnson outro, as he thanks “brother Tech N9ne,” as well as his tequila sponsor Teremana, and brags, “One take,...
Rap Song of the Week: Conway the Machine Previews His Forthcoming Album with Some “Piano Love”
Every week, our new music feature Rap Song of the Week breaks down the essential rap and hip-hop tracks you need to hear. Check out the full playlist here. Today, Conway the Machine’s debut album on Shady Records is preceded by “Piano Love.” Dating back to a November 2017 interview with Consequence, Conway the Machine has been teasing his debut album on Shady Records, and “Piano Love” is a promising sign that it’s finally on the way. Featuring ominous production by frequent collaborator The Alchemist, the track itself arrives today (October 8th) after the Buffalo MC teased it on Instagram Live earlier this year. Advertisement Related Video With Spooky Season in full effect, the sinister keys are an appropriate soundtrack for the Griselda standout to do what he does best: Deliver raw s...
