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Missy Elliott Gets Hometown Street Named After Her
Missy Elliott is officially getting a street named after her in her hometown. According to reports, Virginia’s Portsmouth City Council unanimously voted to rename a portion of McLean Street to Missy Elliott Boulevard in honor of the Portsmouth native and to “enhance the City’s recently-rezoned Entertainment District.” The street is home to the likes of the Victory Crossing Shopping Center, Tidewater Community College and the upcoming Portsmouth Rivers Casino. “I am forever GRATEFUL,” the artist shared on Twitter. “P-TOWN VA #757 LOVE.” She also celebrated the news on Instagram Stories, “Thank you @iamerincarter for initiating me having a street in my name in my hometown VA! Thank [you] to the whole city council.” The story continued, “I have been Blessed with many awards but this hit ...
Rumors of a Drake and Sidhu Moose Wala Collaboration Surface
Drake fans now believe that the Canadian artist is gearing up to release a posthumous collaboration with Sidhu Moose Wala. At his recent OVO Fest 2022 All Canadian North Stars show, Drake paid homage to the late Brampton Punjabi rapper who was gunned down in India last May. D-Teck, New York-based DJ, Wazzup Media Group CEO, and Konvict Muzik A&R, also recently offered a tweet that seemingly reveals that he is putting the track together now. The tweet read, “Be Patient! It’s coming stop asking me for details,” accompanied by tractor and owl emojis, referencing Wala’s affinity for the HMT 5911 tractor, as the son of a farmer, and Drake’s OVO owl logo. If that wasn’t enough, D-Teck also retweeted a fan-made Drake x Wala “Chicago Freestyle” collaboration, along with both media and fan spec...
Skiibii – Bobo
Nigerian music entertainer Skiibii releases a brand new track titled – Bobo. Skiibii with his fans in mind returns with a brand new piece titled Bobo. The new record is an incredible piece of music just to keep you on positive vibes. It is a follow-up to his previous thrilling single with TI Blaze called Kilo which was released in June this year. However, this new melody was produced by Niphkeys and it should be added to your playlist. Listen and share Skiibii – Bobo below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Skiibii_-_Bobo_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 Download
M.I.A. Debuts New ‘MATA’ Single “Popular”
M.I.A. has shared “Popular,” the brand new single from her upcoming album MATA. Clocking in at just a little over three minutes, the cut features production from Diplo and Boaz van de Beats and arrives a few months after the MATA lead single “The One,” which the artist said she created when she “was in a really happy place.” In a previous interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, M.I.A. shared, “I guess it is just about sticking to what you are and the truth. I think, at the end of the day, that is also what this record is about to me, is still trying to find truth. In a way, it’s kind of rebellious because everybody’s expecting me to put out that really havoc… Everyone’s expecting that, but it’s not, that’s not what it is.” She continued, “It’s about the battle of the ego versus you finding...
Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney Break Up
Michelle Branch and Black Keys drummer Patrick Carney have broken up after three years of marriage. Branch confirmed the split to People, saying she’s “totally devastated.” “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family,” Branch said. “The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward. With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.” Branch and Carney got married in 2019 after several years of dating. They welcomed their first child together, Rhys James Carney, in August 2018, and had their second, Willie Jacquet Carney, in February. According to People, Branch tweeted a note on the evening of August 10th accusing Carney of cheating on her while she was ...
Danger Mouse and Black Thought Share Posthumous MF DOOM Collaboration “Belize”: Stream
Though Danger Mouse and Black Thought shared several a handful of stellar collaborations in anticipation of their new album, Cheat Codes, they held back a track with the late MF DOOM titled “Belize.” Now that the album is out in the wild, we can finally get ears on the reunion between the three artists. Danger Mouse’s production on “Belize” is steeped in soul, with warm brass and a hypnotic bassline making way for each MC to spit a dizzying array of bars. Even without a chorus to bridge the gap, the track still transitions from Black Thought’s precise delivery to DOOM’s less structured flow with ease. When two of the greatest rappers of all time appear back to back, song structure is basically irrelevant. “You checking the Top 2 of a thousand intelligent chaps,” Black Thought boasts. ...
Megan Thee Stallion’s Sophomore Album ‘Traumazine’ Is Here
Megan Thee Stallion is closing out her weekend with the last-minute release of her newest studio album, Traumazine. Clocking in at approximately 50 minutes, the 18-track album features guest appearances from the likes of Key Glock on “Ungrateful,” Latto on “Budget,” Pooh Shiesty on “Who Me,” Rico Nasty on “Scary,” Jhené Aiko on “Consistency,” Lucky Daye on “Star” and Sauce Walka, Big Pokey and Lil Keke on “Southside Royalty Freestyle,” and includes the previously-released singles “Pressurelicious” with Future, “Plan B” and “Sweetest Pie” with Dua Lipa. Prior to the album’s releases, the Houston Hottie thanked her fans for sticking by her as she underwent a tough legal battle against her record label 1501 Certified Entertainment. “Y’all know I always have problems with dropping my musi...
The Game Enlists Kanye West, Pusha T and More for Extensive 10th Studio Album ‘DRILLMATIC – Heart vs. Mind’
After a short delay, The Game has officially dropped off his newest studio album DRILLMATIC – Heart vs. Mind. Clocking in at approximately two hours, the extensive 31-track effort features several high profile guest appearances from the likes of Kanye West on the previously-released single “Eazy” and “Fortunate” with Dreezy and CHILLER, YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “O.P.P.,” Pusha T and 2 Chainz on “No Man Falls,” Lil Wayne and G Herbo on “Chrome Slugs & Harmony,” A$AP Rocky on “Money Cash Clothes,” Big Sean on “Stupid,” Nipsey Hussle on “World Tours,” Rick Ross on “Save The Best for Last” and more. In separate now-deleted Instagram posts, the rapper promised listeners that DRILLMATIC will make them “understand why I’m the best rapper alive.” He continued, “My controversy has al...
Meek Mill and WME Announce Strategic Partnership to Focus on the Next Generation Cultural Leaders
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has officially announced a partnership with talent agency WME with an aim to focus on the next generation of cultural leaders. The relationship between Meek and the agency is in due part to the rapper’s new initiative Culture Currency which is “designed to expand Meek’s business while identifying and supporting his network of artists, athletes, and entertainers so that they can take better advantage of their influence on culture, and open up more opportunities for them within the entertainment, brand and business space.” WME is also said to represent Mill in other areas of the business while Mill continues to search and identify talent represent and falls under various categories including, film, music, television, books digital endorsements and more. In respo...
This Air-Powered Hybrid of a Vehicle and Musical Instrument Tests the Limits of Sound
I don’t mean to toot my own horn… As part of its “Two Yamahas, One Passion” joint project, Yamaha Design Lab has designed an unexpected piece of technology: a mobile musical instrument powered by gas and air. With the new concept, dubbed “Untitled Instrument,” two Yamaha departments joined forces to re-envision the principle of sound and how it can be used in conjunction with modern day automotive engineering technology. If the airflow through a wind or brass instrument, like a trumpet, is controlled properly, a musical scale can be played. This same air is also used to power the propulsion of the bike. Depending on how the air is converted into energy, it can bring out different outcomes. The bike is able to move when air is converted into mat...
Michelle Branch & Patrick Carney Split After 3 Years of Marriage
Michelle Branch and The Black Keys‘ Patrick Carney are calling it quits after three years of marriage. The news comes after a since-deleted tweet, in which the “Everywhere” singer accused the drummer of cheating on her, though Carney has not publicly confirmed or denied the statement. Billboard has reached out to both musicians’ reps for comment. “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family. The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” Branch shared in a statement to People. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The musicians were married in April 2019 in New Orleans...
Who Should Win Artist of the Year at the 2022 VMAs? Vote!
The 2022 MTV Video Music Awards are just around the corner, where today’s biggest stars come together for a chance to take home a trophy for a slew of fan-voted categories. Bad Bunny is the first Latin artist to be nominated for artist of the year. Ed Sheeran, who was the first winner in the category when it launched in 2017, is also nominated and will be the first two-time winner in the category if he wins. The other artist of the year nominees are Drake, Harry Styles, Jack Harlow, Lil Nas X and Lizzo. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news The 2022 VMAs will be held on Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. ET/PT live from Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Fans can vote for their favorites across 22 gender-neutral categories by visiting vote.mtv.co...
