Hip-Hop
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...
Cardi B Says Her ‘F9′ Character Leysa Is a ‘Powerful, Strong Woman’
In the minute-long teaser, Cardi is seen strutting on a set in a form-fitting white dress in a scene with star Diesel and chilling in a warehouse full of the gang’s souped-up rides while rocking a black jumpsuit. She also does a line read with Diesel in the back of a truck packed with women in black tactical gear, saying, “Dimelo papi!” and then breaking character and laughing, “I hate saying that!… cuz you know I don’t really flirt with Spanish.” She also tweeted about the film that stars Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Luda, Nathalie Emmanuel, Charlize Theron, John Cena, Helen Mirren and Kurt Russell, writing, “I can’t wait to watch Fast and furious 9 .I haven’t seen my scenes yet! That’s the best part about it ...
Five Burning Questions: Lil Baby and Lil Durk’s ‘The Voice of the Heroes’ Tops the Billboard 200
1. Lil Durk and Lil Baby move an impressive 150,000 units of their near-surprise album Voice of the Heroes in its first week. Is that 150k number mostly attributable to their combined star power at this point, or is there something else the album does particularly well to poise it for such a strong bow? Carl Lamarre: Combined star-power propelled Heroes to top chair and leader on the Billboard 200. If you remember, Lil Baby himself was coming off a dominant 2020 campaign where he logged almost 200,000 first-week album-equivalent units with his sophomore project My Turn. Now, you couple his torrid success with Durk’s growing mainstream appeal (Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” going No. 2 on the Hot 100 and netting a No. 2-peaking project on...
Rick Ross Saves Money by Mowing His Own Lawn
Rick Ross lives in a literal mansion. The veteran rapper spends his days in a 45,000 square-foot house in Fayetteville, Georgia with 235 gorgeous acres surrounding it. That’s a lot of land to take care of, but according to a new interview, Ross actually mows his own lawn himself — and he estimates he’s saved nearly $1 million a year in the process. As Complex notes, Ross’ estate was previously owned by boxing legend Evander Holyfield. The two are similar in that they’re both ridiculously wealthy, but clearly Ross has more fiscal responsibility than the sports icon. In an interview with Forbes, Ross explained the ways in which he’s both earned and protected his income over the years, and one of the biggest ways to save is by doing things yourself. As Ross explained, “When I bought the Fayet...
Little Simz Shares New Single “Rollin Stone”: Stream
Little Simz has dropped “Rollin Stone”, the latest single off her upcoming fourth album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. “I was in Sao Paolo/ Eatin’ palm heart/ And I couldn’t believe my surroundings/ Sugar on the ends/ And me listenin’ to Heddy/ Gettin’ gassed in the mountains,” the British Nigerian rapper spits on the mile-a-minute opening verse. Later, she raps, “Mummy handled business/ Papa was a rollin stone/ I’m a mix a both there ain’t no bitch boy in my bones.” Take a listen below. Produced by Jakob, “Rollin Stone” is the third pre-release single from the LP, which is the British-Nigerian star’s follow-up to 2019’s Grey Area and is slated for release September 3rd via Age 101. Related Video Just last month, the rapper reunited with Cleo Soul to drop the forthcoming album’s second si...
Kendrick Lamar to Play Career-Spanning Headlining Set at Day N Vegas Festival
Kendrick Lamar will stage his only performance of 2021 at the Day N Vegas Festival this November. The Compton rapper will make his first live appearance in two years at the Las Vegas Festival Fairgrounds on Friday, November 12th. He’ll be presenting a unique set titled “One Night in Vegas. From Section.80 to DAMN.” Kendrick tops an impressive lineup that also includes Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator, SZA, Lil Uzi Vert, Earl Sweatshirt, DaBaby, Polo G, Denzel Curry, Griselda, Isaiah Rashad, Thundercat, Madlib, Flatbush Zombies, Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, Saba, Cordae, Kenny Beats, Kenny Mason, Duckwrth, Sheck Wes, Yves Tumor, Queen Naija, Kaash Paige, Fripp Dinero, D Smoke, Tkay Maids, Young M.A., Tyler Yaweh, 24kGoldn, and more. Check out the festival’s lineup poster below. Related V...
Tyler, the Creator Shares New “Side Street” Teaser: Watch
The mysterious rollout of Tyler, the Creator’s new album continues with “Side Street”, a 40-second teaser with a twist ending. Album clues began dropping last week with a secretive website and billboard that seemed to promote something entitled Call Me if You Get Lost. “Side Street” doesn’t offer much new context, unless you think of the sunny woodwinds as an insight into Tyler’s sonic palette. Instead, it’s more of a skit. The rapper is seen on the hood of a pink car, holding a dog’s leash and kissing a woman. We won’t ruin the surprise at the end, but it does feature a cameo from Taco Bennett, alumnus of Tyler’s Odd Future collective and current co-star of FXX’s Dave. Check out “Side Street” below. Tyler, the Creator’s last album was 2019’s Igor. Earlier this year, he unve...
BTS’ 8-Year Anniversary “Festa” Celebration Was Proof That Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
“A miracle isn’t huge, it’s just this,” BTS leader RM said, his expression a bit heavy during the closing comments of the two-day concert weekend, in celebration of the group’s eighth year together. “It’s just this, this communion we feel.” RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook know a thing or two about communion. While the pandemic has continued to delay their world tour that was slated for 2020, and prevented the Korean septet from attending their first Grammys as nominees or performing in front of any audiences, they’ve found other ways to connect with fans throughout these difficult months. Hope is on the horizon, and it’s almost poetic that today, June 14, South Korea lifted concert restrictions, allowing up to 4,000 people at future events, missing BTS’ anniversary extravagan...
Post Malone Gets $1.6 Million Diamond Fang Implants
Post Malone joined the ranks of celebrities with porcelain veneers over the weekend, giving the procedure his own vampire-inspired twist by getting diamond fangs put in at the same time. According to TMZ, he spent a total of $1.6 million on cosmetic upgrades. The dental procedure was performed by celebrity dentist Thomas Connelly with cosmetic dentist Naoki Hayashi. The two diamonds reportedly weigh 12 carats combined and were created by Isaac Bokhoor’s team at Angel City Jewelers. Post is a frequent customer at the Los Angeles store, where he previously purchased an opulent 40-carat yellow diamond ring and 29-carat Dallas Cowboys chain. Related Video Check out a close-up photo of Post Malone’s diamond fangs before they were installed in his mouth below. His new bling isn’t nearly as expen...
