From short, anthem-filled EPs to hot remix tracks and brand partnership projects, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. DaBaby, Let’s Do It — Just days after his fiery opening performance at the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, the Charlotte rapper delivered a feature-less project with three new songs. …
VLNS, LLC./Loma Vista Records/Concord With voting for the 2024 Grammy Awards now open, Killer Mike is throwing his name in the hat for nominations. He took to Instagram to share a snapshot of the categories to which he submitted his recent album, Michael. “I must admit, I want, deserve, and intend to receive one for ‘MICHAEL,’” he wrote, revealing he’d like the…
The National Hip-Hop Museum Ice-T, Run DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys, Roxanne Shanté and The B-Boys will be inducted into The National Hip-Hop Museum’s Hall of Fame. The hip-hop legends will be honored with a ceremony held at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 28. “I can’t think of a better place to hold our largest induction ceremony to date,” said Jeremy Beaver, NHHM founder…
UMG Records Offset‘s aiming to set things off in the music industry with the release of his latest album, Set it Off. The long-awaited project includes a star-studded list of appearances from Future, Latto, Chlöe and his wife, Cardi B. Cardi joins on the previously released “Jealousy” and the new risqué, club anthem, “Freaky.” His second solo album after putting out music…
adidas x IVY PARK NOIR Beyoncé released the latest edition of her Ivy Park clothing line with an entirely black selection of tops, bottoms, outerwear, undergarments and accessories. Labeled Ivy Park Noir, the new drop was created using a singular, black color palette with intentions on drawing “focus to fabric, fit and texture, cultivating enduring elegance through sensual,…
L-R: O’Kelly Isley, Ronald Isley, Rudolph Isley/GAB Archive/Redferns Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 84. The Isley Brothers confirmed the news on social media, writing, “Heaven has gained another angel. Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Rudolph Isley.”…
Keke Wyatt Many will probably say that Keke Wyatt is synonymous with R&B greatness, but when it comes to her long list of timeless love ballads, there is one song in particular that Wyatt connects with most. “If Only You Knew, most definitely,” she answered quickly when asked by ABC Audio to name a favorite. Though in conversation…
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Take two! For the second time now, Alicia Key‘s much-anticipated Broadway musical, Hell’s Kitchen, added show dates to its fall schedule. Originally scheduled to run through December 10, the play’s end date was previously extended to December 23, per Vogue. Fans now have the opportunity to attend a few winter shows as the play will…
Netflix For fans who thought the Barbie craze might be dying down, think again. Netflix recently announced an extension to the popular doll brand and its corresponding smash box office film with Black Barbie. The upcoming documentary, produced by Shonda Rhimes‘ Shondaland, “highlights the Black women who changed everything.” Black Barbie will explore the impact of the three Black women responsible for…
Cassidy Sparrow/Getty Images Ja Rule, Doug E. Fresh and Doug’s partner Dr. Olajide Williams were honored at Pencils of Promise’s 15th annual gala for their social change and health literacy efforts. The hip-hop stars attended the special ceremony, held at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom earlier this week. Ja Rule was the recipient of PoP’s Audacious Award, which recognizes “disruptors and advocates of social change.” Doug E.…