Category: Music

Bond Denied For Young Thug In RICO Trial

The new judge in the Young Thug RICO case has ruled on the rapper’s request to be released on bond while he is on trial. According to Courthouse News Service, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker has denied the motion made by Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel to allow the Atlanta recording artist to be released on bond.… Continue reading Bond Denied For Young Thug In RICO Trial

Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

St. Paul & The Broken Bones headline “An Evening of Respect” on Friday, September 6th at Macon City Auditorium MACON, Ga., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Otis Redding Foundation, (ORF), is proud to announce the 2024 “King of Soul Music Festival” on September 6 and 7, 2024 in Macon, Georgia. Eight-piece soul band St.… Continue reading Otis Redding Foundation Announces 3rd Annual ‘King of Soul Music Festival’

JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond

A milestone has been reached by Brooklyn-bred JAY-Z and Manhattan native, Alicia Keys for their ode to New York, “Empire State of Mind.” According to Billboard, the New York-centric song recorded by the artists who grew up in the “Big Apple” has reached diamond status (meaning the record sold more than 10 million units). The… Continue reading JAY-Z And Alicia Keys’ Ode To New York City, ‘Empire State of Mind’ Certified Diamond

Shenseea – Work Me Out (feat. Wizkid)

INTERNATIONAL JAMAICAN POPSTAR SHENSEEA RELEASES “WORK ME OUT” MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING AFROBEATS ARTIST WIZKID WILL EMBARK ON NORTH AMERICAN TOUR INCLUDING DATES IN CHICAGO, TORONTO, NEW YORK, DALLAS AND MORE!    Style ID: Alexander Wang, Mugler, Rick Owens, Jaded LDN, Dior by Galliano, Patrycja Pagas, Raga Malak, Namilia  Stylist: Leah Abbott Director Credit: Adidnu Collins … Continue reading Shenseea – Work Me Out (feat. Wizkid)

Keffe D’s Son States Father’s Life Is In Danger After Prosecutors Misrepresented Jail Phone Call

As Duane “Keffe D” Davis is facing an upcoming murder trial later this year, his son, Duane Jr. has publicly stated that his father’s life is in danger. He claimed this because he feels prosecutors allegedly misrepresented an audio jail call that claims Keffe D threatened witnesses who may be called to testify. According to… Continue reading Keffe D’s Son States Father’s Life Is In Danger After Prosecutors Misrepresented Jail Phone Call

Swae Lee Tries To Discourage People From Voting For Kamala Harris: ‘Do Your Research’

Recording artist Swae Lee is facing backlash after he went on social media to tell people to not vote for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee and current Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris. On July 27, the recording artist, one-half of the Mississippi-based hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd, took to the X platform… Continue reading Swae Lee Tries To Discourage People From Voting For Kamala Harris: ‘Do Your Research’

Katherine Jackson Loses Battle To Stop Sale Of Michael Jackson’s Catalog

Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine has lost a dispute with her son’s estate regarding the proposed sale of MJ‘s music catalog to Sony Music. According to Rolling Stone, the matriarch of the Jackson family opposes selling the catalog because she alleges that the sale violates the terms of Michael’s will. The appellate court ruled that she… Continue reading Katherine Jackson Loses Battle To Stop Sale Of Michael Jackson’s Catalog

Common, Pete Rock – Fortunate

COMMON & PETE ROCK  RELEASE SHORT FILM FOR “FORTUNATE” OUT NOW   (New York, NY – July 30, 2024) — Coming off a release week where their album debuted at #3 on the Rap Album charts, Common and Pete Rock released a new video for their song “Fortunate” . The short film features Common in… Continue reading Common, Pete Rock – Fortunate

Chino XL Dead At 50

The family of Derek Keith Barbosa, professionally known as Chino XL, is devastated to relay the news of his passing. Chino died on the morning of Sunday, July 28, 2024, at home. He was 50.   Chino is survived by his children, Chynna, Bella, Lyric, Kiyana; his stepson Shawn; grandchildren Emmy, Emery, Chris, Luis, and… Continue reading Chino XL Dead At 50

DJ Polo From Hip-Hop Duo Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo Has Died

DJ Polo, who was the DJ for the hip-hop group, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo has reportedly died over the weekend. The sad announcement was made by DJ Polo’s official Instagram account, confirmed by a family member that the Juice Crew member died on July 27. “It is with a heavy heart we mourn… Continue reading DJ Polo From Hip-Hop Duo Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo Has Died

Young Thug’s Attorney Requesting Bond From New Judge

Now that the new judge in the Young Thug RICO case is a little settled in, the attorneys for the defendants have filed various motions including Young Thug’s attorney filing one to release the Atlanta rapper on bond. According to Billboard, Thug’s attorney Brian Steel requested the motion on July 23 from Judge Paige Reese… Continue reading Young Thug’s Attorney Requesting Bond From New Judge

Damon Dash Still Trying To Sell His Share Of JAY-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

The saga of can or will Damon Dash sell his 1/3 share of the master recording of JAY-Z’s first album, “Reasonable Doubt” is still ongoing. Over the weekend, the former Roc-A-Fella capo posted that his share of the classic hip-hop album is still up for sale. JAY-Z’s one-time partner has once again put the word… Continue reading Damon Dash Still Trying To Sell His Share Of JAY-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’

Smif-N-Wessun Announce ‘Still Shinin’ Tour’

Just ahead of the 30th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Dah Shinin’, Smif-N-Wessun announces the launch of “Still Shinin’,” a tour that takes them from Brooklyn to Borlänge, Sweden.   The duo, composed of Tek and General Steele, first appeared on Black Moon’s album, Enta Da Stage, and they’ve been consciously commanding the stage ever since. Within a year, they were on a… Continue reading Smif-N-Wessun Announce ‘Still Shinin’ Tour’

Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video

The city of Compton entered the popular world once hip-hop recording artists, N.W.A. burst on the scene and many others have represented their hometown ever since. With Kendrick Lamar‘s most recent song and video, “Not Like Us” returning the spotlight on the California town, Sacramento Kings power forward, DeMar DeRozan was featured in the video… Continue reading Sacramento Kings’ Demar DeRozan Is Still Friends With Drake Despite Appearing in Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ Video

Legal Paperwork Show Diddy’s Name Mentioned 77 Times In Relation To Tupac Shakur’s Killing

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Duane “Keffe D” Davis are both looking at possible prison time based on separate allegations and crimes. Yet, the connection of Tupac Shakur’s killing brings them together as Keffe D has once again claimed that the “Bad Boy” founder paid to have the “Death Row Records” recording artist killed. The U.S.… Continue reading Legal Paperwork Show Diddy’s Name Mentioned 77 Times In Relation To Tupac Shakur’s Killing

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