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In just its second year as a festival in between a pandemic, Montreal rap festival Metro Metro scored a major hit when Drake showed up unexpectedly during Lil Baby’s headline set for an impromptu performance. In year one, the festival also landed a big name in Cardi B, who was fresh from winning the Best […]
Destroy Lonely prefers not to be put in a box. In a conversation with Complex’s Eric Skelton, the up-and-coming rapper spoke on why he dislikes the term “underground rap” to the point where it means “nothing to me at all.” “I actually despise that word. I don’t like ‘SoundCloud rapper.’ I don’t like anything that puts music […]
Nicki Minaj announced the official launch of her own record label on the latest episode of Queen Radio. “There’s a big announcement coming…Well, I have a record label now,” the 40-year-old said, not giving away the label’s name just yet. “I believe so strongly in loyalty, and because I’ve spend my whole life giving to others that turn around […]
California’s new “rap lyrics” law has secured a man’s freedom. According to ABC 7, a state appellate court has reversed the murder conviction of Travon Venable Sr.—a San Bernardino resident who was charged in connection to a 2014 drive-by shooting. The court based its decision on a “prejudicial” rap video presented during the trial. The judges ruled […]
After years of legal battles over the rights to the majority of their discography, the entirety of De La Soul’s catalog is finally available on streaming services. De La Soul’s first six studio albums have been unavailable for ages due to a legal dispute with Tommy Boy Records. After their catalog was acquired by Reservoir […]
Moneybagg Yo addressed an explicit photo that allegedly shows the Memphis rapper having sex with another woman, saying the man in the image isn’t him. Moneybagg, who has been dating Ari Fletcher since 2019, took to Twitter to issue a blanket denial after a social media account called @igmodeltearoom shared a screenshot from a supposed sex tape on Monday, […]
On Feb. 19, Westside Story actress Ariana DeBose opened the 76th British Academy of Film and Television Arts award show (BAFTA) with a musical number that went viral on social media. The number consisted of DeBose shouting out woman nominees. “Angela Bassett did the thing. Viola Davis, my ‘Woman King. Blanchett Cate, you’re a genius. Jamie Lee [Curtis], you are […]
Felipe Arriagada-Nunez wants to tell stories. Born and raised in Montreal’s Mile End, the artist—a.k.a Chien Champion—comes fresh off a recent collaboration with Nike, illustrating the Canada-exclusive box art for the limited edition “Montreal Bagel” Dunk Lows. But this isn’t the first time he’s paid tribute to the city and its people. From album covers and […]
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There’s been a lot of talk lately about how pop stars are shifting to dance music and songs that provide escape. And—although some of these verses and songs host that energy, if you still want to stay at home, put on a pair of headphones, and dissect bars, don’t worry; this year gifted us a lot […]
