At long last, opening statements in the YNW Melly double-murder trial are scheduled to begin following completion of jury selection. Jury Selection Complete in YNW Melly Murder Trial On Friday (June 9), a 12-person jury was selected for the case. It took just under two months for the jury selection process in the case, which has been four years […]
The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from City Girls, Drake, and more. There was so much new music this week, even if not much of it came from bigger names in the hip-hop world. While it’s hard to ignore anytime Drake drops something, even when it’s just a feature as […]
As June inches closer and closer to the official onset of summer, one thing that never changes with the seasons is the steady flow of new music releases. This round includes a new album from a prominent Cleveland rapper, a second full-length project from a former XXL Freshman and a rebellious rhymer from Chicago delivers […]
Blxst and Tyga are rapidly becoming one of my favorite combos in music. Their previous collab, “Chosen” with Ty Dolla Sign, has been a staple of my warm-weather playlists for the past two years and now, they’ve joined forces once again, just in time to contribute to this year’s picnic soundtracks. Joining them this time […]
Snoop Dogg has been threatened with the fade from one of the members of the Island Boys due to comments Snoop made about the duo a couple years back, and the rap legend has responded online. Island Boys Member Threatens Snoop Dogg On Wednesday (June 7), Snoop Dogg shared a clip on his Instagram page (below) of […]
Rap fans were impressed — and confused — when by Barbra Streisand‘s hip-hop knowledge when the 81-year-old quoted New York rapper Memphis Bleek on Twitter. Streisand, who has long had a reputation for political activism, tweeted a dire warning about a future Donald Trump presidential candidacy. “Trump is going to be indicted for stealing classified […]
Erykah Badu, born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress who has made a significant impact on the realms of neo-soul and R&B music. Known for her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and eclectic style, Badu has carved out a unique artistic path that has earned her critical acclaim […]
Tupac Shakur‘s biological father is opening up about being dissed by the rapper on ‘Pac’s hit song “Dear Mama.” On Tuesday (June 6), The Art of Dialogue released the latest segment of their full-length interview with Billy Garland, Tupac Shakur‘s estranged biological father. During the sit-down, Garland was asked directly to address how he felt about being […]
Millennials have been blamed for killing more than their fair share of legacy industries, but it’s the Zoomers’ turn to take the blame. According to a 2020 study reported by Billboard, gen-Z is drinking so much less at concerts that live venue owners are worried the hangover from the 2020 shutdown is going to keep […]
Anita Baker, born on January 26, 1958, is an American singer-songwriter known for her soulful and captivating vocal style. With her smooth, rich voice and emotionally charged performances, Baker has established herself as a prominent figure in the realm of R&B and soul music. Baker’s career began in the late 1970s when she joined the […]