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Nas and the Wu-Tang Clan are set to hit Canada for multiple shows this year following the announcement of their joint N.Y. State of Mind Tour. The first Canadian show will take place in Toronto on Oct. 1 at Scotiabank Arena, followed by a performance in the Montreal suburb Laval at Place Bell the next day.  […]

In the debut episode of Lil Yachty’s A Moody Conversation interview series, the Atlanta rapper brought out Drake where the two spoke about several Canadian heritage moments, like the time Lil Wayne didn’t realize what Drake’s real name was when he rapped Drake’s email address on one of their first collaborations. In 2008, Drake and Lil Wayne […]

Nycesound Production, a Canadian independent record label founded by Terry “T-Nyce” Opoku and Ty “Focus” Manning in 2020, has announced a partnership with Artium Records and Def Jam Recordings. The Black-owned label currently rosters bubbling R&B and hip-hop artists like Mannie and Liyah Katana, and is focused on developing burgeoning artists across Canada. “I am excited that I chose No I.D. as […]

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Canadian hip-hop group Rascalz’s game-changing song “Northern Touch,” a pop-up event named after the single will take place at the Northern Touch Vintage store in Toronto. The pop-up event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the store located on Richmond Street in downtown […]

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is releasing a limited-edition augmented reality hoodie in collaboration with OD Toronto that will launch at a pop-up shop ahead of the rapper’s performance at Coca Cola Coliseum. The pop-up shop is set to launch on Feb. 21 at OD Toronto’s location at 4 p.m., just ahead of A Boogie’s concert. […]

Toronto Mayor John Tory has resigned from his position. The Toronto Star reports that he made the decision after admitting to having a relationship with a former staffer became public. The months-long affair happened during the pandemic and “ended by mutual consent earlier this year,” according to a letter from Tory’s lawyer, Peter A. Downward. […]

The first NBA-themed restaurant will open in Toronto on Queens Quay East this spring. It will feature custom art and decor, food and beverage programs, a retail space as well as outdoor and private dining. “There’s no better location for the first NBA Courtside Restaurant than Canada, where basketball has a rich history and tradition,” said […]

When dealing with writer’s block, sometimes the best antidote is simply pack up and go on a trip, preferably somewhere new with cultures that clash with those from back home. In Infinity Pool, directed by Canadian filmmaker Brandon Cronenberg, James Foster (Alexander Skarsgård) and his wife Em (Cleopatra Coleman) take a holiday to a resort in […]

It’s hard to keep up with new tracks every week. With a bevy of songs being released every day, we made a list highlighting some new tracks from Canadian artists. Road Runner, “Should I End It?” With a song title as morbid as Road Runner’s latest single, the Toronto rapper sounds as motivated as ever, […]

Canadian rap legend Kardinal Offishall announced today he’s joining Def Jam as their latest Global A&R, where he’ll be working alongside CEO Tunji Balogun and executive VP LaTrice Burnette. He revealed the news on his Instagram page. Kardinal’s role will allow him to scout and subsequently sign talent from all across the world. “I feel incredibly blessed […]