Category Archives: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

Pooh Shiesty Didn’t Snitch in His Gun Case

Pooh Shiesty‘s attorney is clearing the air after Wack 100 claimed the Memphis, Tenn. rapper snitched in his gun case. On Friday (Oct. 10), Pooh’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, shared a post on Instagram addressing the ratting allegations “The allegation that Pooh gave up information in this case is so idiotic,” Cohen says. “It’s next level […]

The Weeknd Is An Ominous Entity In His ‘Big Sleep’ Video

I don’t know if The Weeknd’s “Big Sleep” video is specifically inspired by Rick & Morty, but given his propensity for guest-starring on animated shows like The Simpsons, Robot Chicken, and American Dad, it doesn’t seem all that far-fetched. After all, the concept is scarily similar to that of the fan-favorite season two Rick & […]

Blueface No Longer Banned From Las Vegas Strip After Shooting

A judge has reportedly lifted a ban that forbade Blueface from the Las Vegas Strip after he shot a man in Sin City in 2022. Blueface is currently serving time in California State Prison for an unrelated probation violation. On Wednesday (Oct. 8), Las Vegas’ 8 News Now reported that Clark County District Court Judge […]

7 Must-See Acts For Austin City Limits’ Second Weekend

Now that the rousing, first weekend of Austin City Limits is in the book…catch your breath and get ready to head back down to Zilker Park for the festival’s second weekend. As outlined in our first weekend preview, what separates Austin City Limits from other two-weekend festivals is its subtle, tactical tweaks to the lineups, […]

Tim Westwood Charged With 15 Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault

Tim Westwood has been charged with 15 counts of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault. On Thursday (Oct. 9), the Metropolitan Police announced via press release that the 68-year-old U.K. DJ is facing four counts of rape, nine counts of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault. The cases involve seven women, with the […]

‘Sound Check’ With Jeremy Hecht: Denzel Curry

This week’s Sound Check features the most-requested artist since the show’s inception: South Florida goth-trap rapper Denzel Curry. Now, if you’ve been following Denzel the way we have, you know that he’s a versatile rapper who can switch styles with the quickness, from the soulful boom-bap of “Walkin’” to the spooky fight music of “Hot […]

Joey Bada$$ on Cheat Code for Life, His Favorite Rapper & More

Joey Bada$S is nearly 15 years deep into his career, and during that time, he’s seen friends come and go. The Brooklyn native has plenty of rhymes that tell the tales, including on his most recent album, Lonely at the Top, released this past August. While finding allies in the music industry may get a well-deserved […]

Austin City Limits Festival 2025 Review And Photos

Historically speaking, musicians use their platforms to make statements about political and social issues, so it stands to reason that a massive music festival could represent the ideal place to do it. This raised the question of whether that might be a theme during the first weekend (October 3 to 5) of the 23rd edition […]