Wondaland Arts Society/Atlantic Records Janelle Monáe hasn’t yet dropped her The Age of Pleasure album, but she already has a tour set to support the project. The trek, titled The Age of Pleasure Tour, will make its way to theaters and amphitheaters across North America, hitting a total of 26 cities. The nearly two-month run, produced by Live Nation, kicks…
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Gunna‘s been dealing with critics who call him a snitch since footage released of him answering questions in court. In a snippet of an unreleased song, he seemingly addresses the detractors, rapping, “He forgave me for my sins now they mad I got out.” Boosie hopes Gunna “never sells another record again.” “California Love” may very well be the…
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ELLE Magazine/Renell Medrano. SZA beat the sophomore curse with SOS, which has broken Billboard records, earned Platinum records, won awards and led to her successful first arena tour. Yet, she remains realistic. Speaking with Elle, she accepts the reality that success is “all really fickle.” “I know that people don’t love me because love is really unconditional, and I’m one…
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Bob Berg/Getty Images Tupac Shakur‘s legacy holds strong — so much so that he’s being honored by the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Announced Wednesday, the late rapper will posthumously receive his own star in the category of Recording. His star will be unveiled with help from emcee Big Boy and Dear Mama director Allen Hughes. His sister Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur is slated to accept…
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Erik Voake/Getty Images for MNRK Music Group After teasing the return of his Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Tyler, the Creator has confirmed the event will be making a comeback. Taking to his Twitter account Wednesday, the rapper announced the dates for the festival, which will take place November 11 and 12 at Dodger Stadium in LA. An advance sale begins June…
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NBC Lil Uzi Vert is still working on his Pink Tape album, which has seen a few delays since it was first announced. His longtime producer, Lyle Leduff, explained the multiple postponements while responding to fans’ inquiries about the album. “lyle bruh why is Uzi and cannon not giving us pink yet. are the songs fr not that good rn???” the fan wrote, to…
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Stewart Cook/CBS Future‘s contributions to trap music will be honored by the Atlanta Trap Music Museum. On June 8, the organization will award the rapper with the 2022 Trapper of the Year title, accompanied by a custom ring that founder T.I. will present to him. An exhibit dedicated to Future will also be unveiled at the event, for which DJ Major Key will…
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Rosalind O’Connor/NBC Megan Thee Stallion is back on the scene, but it may be a while before she drops some new music. During an interview with InStyle, she revealed she is taking some time to heal. “Fans can expect new music when I’m in a better place,” the rapper said. “Right now, I’m focused on healing.” Part of…
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Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images A third man was charged Tuesday with the 2002 murder of Run-DMC‘s Jam Master Jay, ABC News has confirmed. Jay Bryant, 49, is currently being held on unrelated federal drug charges and will be arraigned on the murder charge at a later date. Jam Master Jay, born Jason William Mizell, founded Run-DMC…
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Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Lola Brooke currently makes a living off rapping, which started as a hobby. In an interview with XXL she reveals she’d written poetry and then began rapping as a way to pass the time when her mom was working at shelters. “I look in the mirror, I rap to myself,” Lola explains. “I get a book. I always…
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