Hip-Hop
Tierra Whack delivers captivating set for NPR Tiny Desk, performs with Phillie Phanatic
Whack’s set saw her perform cuts from her new studio album, including “MS BEHAVE,” “SHOWER SONG” and more. Tierra Whack Delivers Captivating Set for NPR Tiny Desk, Performs with Phillie Phanatic: Watch Jo Vito
Kendrick Lamar gives surprise speech at Compton College’s 2024 graduation
Lamar used his speech to praise the city of Compton and express his hope for future generations. Kendrick Lamar Gives Surprise Speech at 2024 Compton College Graduation Jo Vito
Jamie xx and Raye Reach New Peaks, Drake Dips into the Uncanny Valley, and Other Songs of the Week
Other standout tunes came from Everyone Asked About You, LA LOM, Trousdale, and more. Jamie xx and Raye Reach New Peaks, Drake Dips into the Uncanny Valley, and Other Songs of the Week Consequence Staff
Kendrick Lamar announces “The Pop Out Ken & Friends” concert for Juneteenth
The afternoon show will be held at Kia Forum on June 19th. Kendrick Lamar Announces “The Pop Out Ken & Friends” Concert for Juneteenth Eddie Fu
Flavor Flav orders entire Red Lobster menu in effort to save company
The restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy in May. Flavor Flav Orders Entire Red Lobster Menu in Effort to Save Company Eddie Fu
Drake drops remix of Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah”
Drake cheekily re-imagines the lyrics to the Plain White T’s classic with Toronto references. Drake Drops Remix of Plain White T’s “Hey There Delilah”: Stream Jo Vito
Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 57
2 Live Crew came under national scrutiny when their third album, 1989's As Nasty as They Wanna Be, was declared legally obscene. Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 58 Jo Vito
Summer Sounds Like Dance, Eminem Sounds Like Ass, and Other Songs of the Week
Great tracks came from Girl Scout, ATEEZ, and Sasami this week. Summer Sounds Like Dance, Eminem Sounds Like Ass, and Other Songs of the Week Paolo Ragusa
Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla tap Cardi B for “Wanna Be” remix
Megan, Cardi, and GloRilla put their powers together for a new version of the track from the latter’s recent mixtape. Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla Tap Cardi B for “Wanna Be” Remix: Stream Jo Vito
The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother wants to “slap the daylights” out of Sean “Diddy” Combs
Biggie was signed to Combs' label Bad Boy Records prior to his murder in 1997. The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Wants to “Slap the Daylights” Out of Sean “Diddy” Combs Jonah Krueger
Nicki Minaj says she spent six hours in Netherlands jail cell following marijuana arrest
Minaj also claims that unknown individuals are attempting to sabotage her world tour. Nicki Minaj Says She Spent Six Hours in Netherlands Jail Cell Following Marijuana Arrest Scoop Harrison
Song of the Week: Vince Staples Examines His Bruises on “Black&Blue”
Other standout tunes came from Gabe Goodman, Been Stellar, and more. Song of the Week: Vince Staples Examines His Bruises on “Black&Blue” Jonah Krueger
