Hip-Hop
Wiz Khalifa to Play Funk Legend George Clinton in Upcoming Biopic Spinning Gold
Wiz Khalifa has been cast as funk legend George Clinton in Spinning Gold, an upcoming biopic about Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart. As Deadline reports, the film will focus on the rise of Bogart’s labels, Casablanca and Buddah Records, throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. In the latter decade, Casablanca put out records by the iconic psych-soul collective Parliament, which Clinton fronted. The Spinning Gold cast will also feature Jeremy Jordan as Bogart, Tayla Parx as Donna Summer, Ledisi as Gladys Knight, and Lyndsy Fonseca as music manager Joyce Biawitz. Other supporting actors include Jason Derulo, Jay Pharaoh, Jason Isaacs, Peyton List, and Alex Gaskarth. A film like this requires a top-tier soundtrack, and this is already shaping up to be a good one. The Spinning Gold cast will r...
DaBaby Goes Back to High School in Rowdy ‘Ball If I Want To’ Video: Watch
The raunchy “Ball If I Want To,” produced by D.A. Got That Dope, is DaBaby’s second new song of this year following “Masterpiece.” The rapper has been hard at work in recent months, appearing on songs by Yo Gotti (“Drop”), DJ Khaled (“I Did It”), and Polo G (“Party Lyfe”). In May, DaBaby won the top rap song award for “Rockstar” at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards. The single, featuring Roddy Ricch, spent seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. “It’s nothing short of a blessing,” Baby said during his acceptance speech. “If y’all don’t press play, the music don’t get heard.” DaBaby, who has seven nominations at the 2021 BET Awards, putting him in a tie with Meg...
H.E.R. Drops ‘Back of My Mind’ Featuring Lil Baby, Chris Brown & DJ Khaled: Stream It Now
Earlier, she scooped song of the year (for “I Can’t Breathe”) and best R&B song (“Better Than I Imagined”) at the Grammy Awards. The 2021 Bet Awards are still to come, and H.E.R. will be on stage at least once. Guaranteed. All of it is a warm up for the release of Back of My Mind, her debut full-length album which dropped at midnight. Spanning 21-tracks, the new set features assists from Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Baby, Thundercat, Chris Brown, DJ Khaled and more. Back of My Mind contains the previously-released tracks “We Made It” and “Come Through” and can be streamed in full 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...
The Players Behind Lil Baby & Lil Durk’s ‘Hats Off’ Feat. Travis Scott: See the Full Credits
Artists:Main Artist – Lil BabyMain Artist – Lil DurkFeatured Artist – Travis Scott Songwriters:Composer Lyricist – Chidi OsonduComposer Lyricist – Dominique JonesComposer Lyricist – Durk BanksComposer Lyricist – Jacques WebsterComposer Lyricist – Thanush Perinpanesan Producers:Executive Producer – James HardenExecutive Producer – Kevin “Coach K” LeeExecutive Producer – M. “Twan” TraylorExecutive Producer – Pierre “P” ThomasProducer – Chi ChiProducer – James HardenProducer – Kevin “Coach K” LeeProducer – M. “Twan” TraylorProducer – Pierre “P” ThomasProducer – Young TN Production Team:A&R Coordinator – As...
Big Boi Lists OutKast and The Dungeon Family’s House on Airbnb
OutKast’s Big Boi is making The Dungeon, the home of the studio where The Dungeon Family created countless influential records, available as a rental on Airbnb. As part of Black Music Month, one half of the pioneering Atlanta duo is giving fans the opportunity to soak in Southern hip-hop history. Two years after purchasing The Dungeon, Big Boi is opening up the cozy one-bedroom, one-bathroom home for limited overnight stays. As part of their experience, guests will have guided access to the basement studio where Big Boi and André 3000 made classics like “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” and “Elevators (Me & You)”. While the actual Dungeon is off-limits for recording, aspiring musicians will still have access to a state of the art in-home studio outfitted with Yamaha audio equipment to ...
Tyler, The Creator Reveals His New Album ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ Is Arriving Soon
The “Lumber” clip was directed by Tyler using his Wolf Haley alias, and it opens with the MC enjoying a snack in bed as he checks out a magazine. A phone call inspired him to jump out of bed and begin rapping, “N—-s ain’t really on the type of s— he on/ I hit Drizzy and told him I had a milli for him/ I own my companies full, told ’em to keep the loan/ I took the gold b—- home, n—-s is big mad/ I put that b—- on the shelf to let it ventilate/ And bought another car ’cause I ain’t know how to celebrate/ That big boy, that big b—- for all weather/ It never rain in Cali, came with an umbrella.” The video closes with Tyler trapped in a blizzard, rapping, “Used to laugh at me, listen to me with their ears closed/ Used to tre...
Eve vs. Trina in ‘Verzuz’ Battle of Hip-Hop Greats: See Billboard’s Scorecard and Winner For the Showdown
It was a certified ladies’ night at LIV Nightclub — if this truly were a playoff game, Trina would automatically have home-court advantage as Miami’s own, while Eve was videoing in from London — as the two competitors lathered each other in love, dancing along when the other was performing and noting favorites from each other’s catalog. Trina had previously said she really wanted to do a Verzuz with Lil’ Kim, but toward the end of her battle (read: celebration) with Eve, she put an end to that rumor. “I wouldn’t have wanted to do this with nobody else than my sister, Eve,” the Diamond Princess said. “We’ve been knowing each other for over 20 years. We always showed love, we always supported each other, we always held each other down.” The bars were flying, and with them came no...
Space Jam: A New Legacy Soundtrack Features BROCKHAMPTON, Chance the Rapper & More
Bust out your Tune Squad jerseys because Republic Records and has revealed the complete tracklisting for Space Jam: A New Legacy. In addition to lead single “We Win (Space Jam: A New Legacy)” by Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin, the soundtrack will include an eclectic roster of brand new contributions by the Jonas Brothers (“Mercy”), BROCKHAMPTON (“MVP”), John Legend (“Crowd Go Crazy”), and more. All of the artists on the 16-track LP were revealed via a special video announcement, which kicked off with LeBron James passing the basketball to Bugs Bunny — who subsequently keeps the action going by tossing the ball to the JoBros, Aminé and Lil Baby in turn before it’s snagged by the Tazmanian Devil. Fellow Tune Squad team member Lola Bunny also makes an appearance between the likes of Anthony Ramos...
XXL Announces 2021 Freshman Class With Iann Dior, Flo Milli, Pooh Shiesty & More
On Wednesday (June 16), XXL unveiled its 2021 Freshman Class — including a rookie rapper who has already topped the Billboard Hot 100. The 11 rappers on the list are 42 Dugg, Flo Milli, Morray, Pooh Shiesty, Lakeyah, Coi Leray, Toosii, Blxst, Rubi Rose, Iann Dior and DDG in the final fan-voted slot. Dior is featured on 24kGoldn’s “Mood,” which held the No. 1 spot on the Hot 100 for eight nonconsecutive weeks last year. 24kGoldn won the fan-voted slot in 2020’s Freshman Class, alongside fellow future stars Polo G, Rod Wave, Latto, Lil Tjay, Jack Harlow, Chika and more. 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 peo...
Jada Pinkett Smith Shares Previously Unseen Tupac Poem
It’s hard to believe but Tupac Shakur would have been 50 years old today if he were still alive. To commemorate the late rapper’s birthday, Jada Pinkett Smith took to social media to share a never-before-seen poem that he wrote while incarcerated at Rikers Island. “Tupac Amaru Shakur would have been 50 midnight tonight! As we prepare to celebrate his legacy… let’s remember him for that which we loved most… his way with words,” wrote Pinkett Smith on Instagram. “Here are a few you may have never heard before. Happy ‘you goin’n to be 50 at midnight’ Birthday Pac! I got next. P.s I was planning to post tomorrow which is why the video says today is Pac’s bday. But I decided to start earlyyyyy.” The post includes a video that Pinkett Smith filmed, too, in which she explains when and how she got...
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Watch Wreckno’s Unapologetic Music Video for Ferocious Single “Honey Drip” [Premiere]
Rising rapper, DJ, and electronic music producer Wreckno has arrived with a new music video for his recent single “Honey Drip,” and it’s the perfect hype single for the summer of 2021. Wreckno’s unapologetic artistry oozes with the flow and conviction reminiscent of the glam rappers of the early to mid-2000s. Where he sets himself apart, however, is through his skills in production, creating ferocious tunes that are equally wonky and trapped out. “Honey Drip” is a full sonic journey, The official music video—premiered by EDM.com today—showcases Wreckno as he takes a seat at his rightful throne. Swathed in yellow hues, he raps in fierce fashion before the video flips, revealing it to be a surprise two-for-one. Artw...
Gregory Porter Channels His Inner Chef on ‘The PorterHouse’ Cooking Series
“Like music, cooking is another way to make somebody smile,” says Porter, one of eight children. “Growing up, I knew singing songs for my mother made her happy. And whatever I needed to do to help prepare the food and cook made her happy too. I’m just trying to express that through the things that I love.” For Porter that includes giving back. Episode six centers around donating food to a local ministry and soup kitchen operated by his brother Dionne. In addition, the series’ sponsor Citi has pledged an additional donation to longtime partner No Kid Hungry to provide meals for U.S. families in need. The day after the season finale, Citi will host an exclusive, hour-long virtual event on June 17. It will open with an intimate Q&A featuring Porter before the singer takes the stage to per...
