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Lauren London is taking a moment to honor Nipsey Hussle’s memory four years after his passing. In a touching Instagram post, London recalled the heartbreak she felt on March 31, 2019, after learning about Hussle’s fatal shooting. “I hold my breath all of March knowing I have to face the memory of the day you […]
After weeks of anticipation, YG has delivered his star-studded studio album I Got Issues, which he says is his best since debuting with My Krazy Life almost nine years ago. “The album I Got Issues is basically insight on my life, an update on my life,” YG said in an Instagram video earlier this week. “I feel like my people haven’t heard […]
Coolio passed away at the age of 59 in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The iconic artist’s longtime manager Jarez confirmed the Compton native and father of six was found unresponsive at a friend’s house on the bathroom floor. While Coolio’s cause of death has yet to be determined, EMTs reportedly suspect he died of cardiac arrest. Among his noteworthy […]
YG has shared a moody, darkly-lit music video for the new song “Maniac,” which is set to appear on his album I Got Issues when it drops next week. The latest preview of YG’s sixth LP is another distinctively West Coast track. The Matt Zolly-directed visual taps into that energy, with YG cruising in a low-rider and performing […]
In a new interview with HipHopDX, Death Row Records co-founder The D.O.C. praised Snoop Dogg’s recent acquisition of the legendary West Coast hip-hop label. “I’m proud of Snoop and everything he’s accomplished and all the things that he’s going to do,” D.O.C. shared. “And every moment of his adult life, he is still showing me what […]
Memphis Bleek is calling cap on one Suge Knight’s claims about Jay-Z. During a 2001 appearance on Last Call with Carson Daly, the Death Row Records boss was asked if he liked Jay’s music. “I think Jay-Z is…he does what he do,” Knight said, prompting the audience to laugh. “Which is some good stuff, but you know.” Daly noted Suge’s […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets After teasing the new release on Instagram on Thursday, YG dropped a new single as promised titled “Sign Language,” along with […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets The Game took to Twitter early Monday morning to vent about not getting enough credit from the industry for putting […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short, and E-40 have linked up to drop their first single as the supergroup Mount Westmore. […]
Royce Da 5’9” is showing some love to the West Coast. The Detroit rapper took to Twitter on Sunday to argue that the West Coast has superior artists to the East Coast. He went on to cite Kendrick Lamar, DJ Quik, Dr. Dre, The Game, YG, Nipsey Hussle, Roddy Ricch, Snoop Dogg, Anderson .Paak, ScHoolboy Q, Ice Cube, […]
