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Refusing to let their derailed tour schedule get them down, Belgium-based hip-hop duo Blackwave — aka rapper Jay Atohoun and singer-producer Willem Ardui — have instead decided to focus their energy on their music. Working in isolation from each other shouldn’t be a problem for them, though. After all, the pair managed to record an […]
Escobar Inc., the family company of the late Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, has reportedly drafted and issued a lawsuit that’s targeting 2 Chainz over the name of his Atlanta restaurants. TMZ reports that this lawsuit is for “at least $10 million,” and that the company is claiming that Escobar Restaurant and Tapas are […]
As the country grapples with economic disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, questions remain about how the live music industry will move forward following the unprecedented crisis. On Wednesday, Rolling Stone published an internal Live Nation memo that outlines a proposed business model that will shift more of the financial burdens to artists and agents. Live Nation states that come 2021, monetary guarantees for artists […]
A New York police officer was placed on administrative leave this week after he filmed himself performing an offensive rap that included lines about transgender people, Hillary Clinton, the coronavirus, and Jeffrey Epstein. The video, which was posted on social media, shows New Paltz officer Robert Sisco sitting in what appears to be a police vehicle at night. […]
The K-pop world experienced another loss this week with the death of TST member Yohan. He was 28 years old. KJ Music Entertainment confirmed the tragic news in a statement to AllKPop.com on Wednesday; though the cause of death is still unknown, the label asked all fans and media outlets to refrain from speculating and spreading rumors. “We are […]
Cardi B has been active on social media during the coronavirus pandemic, sharing everything from resources to support protesters across the country to more personal pictures with her family. During this time she’s received her fair share of criticism, and now she’s calling out anyone who dared to body shame her for sharing pictures of herself […]
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are being sued by one of the focal pieces of their 2018 track “Black Effect.” According to TMZ, Jay and Bey tapped Dr. L’Antoinette Stines to provide commentary on the idea of love as a prelude to the song “Black Effect” from their joint album as the Carters, Everything Is Love. Stines claims her voice appeared on the album without […]
Governor Ralph Northam, with the help of Pharrell Williams, announced on Tuesday that Virginia will recognize Juneteenth as a paid state holiday. Pharrell joined Gov. Northam for his press conference in Richmond (the former capital of the Confederacy and Virginia’s current state capital), where he explained why the state will legally acknowledge the holiday. “[Juneteenth] matters […]
Tona is arguably one of Toronto hip-hop’s most consistent, versatile, and underrated MCs. Ever since he turned heads with the innovative beep-infused single “Dial Tone” back in 2007, the Scarborough MC has made his presence known through his distinctive baritone voice on a dizzying number of projects. As a solo artist, Tona has been remarkably consistent […]
Lecrae wants to make one thing very clear: He did not condone a white pastor’s recent comment about the “blessing of slavery.” The Christian rapper received backlash this week after an on-camera conversation with Chic-Fil-A CEO Dan Cathy and Atlanta megachurch pastor Louie Giglio. During their sit-down, Giglio shared his thoughts on white privilege and how we should rebrand the term to avoid […]
