Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Today marks one year since rapper PNB Rock died at age 30. On September 12, 2022, the Philadelphia native was fatally shot during a robbery while dining at the popular Los Angeles eatery Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. PNB’s rising rap career was cut short when, according to LAPD, he and his girlfriend were approached by a…
VLNS, LLC./Loma Vista Records/Concord For fans looking to get more Killer Mike new music, it’s on the way. After releasing his “Album of the Year” sixth studio album Michael this past June, the Atlanta rapper is readying the deluxe version. He took to Instagram with a short video to show off the vinyl copy dropping Friday, September 15, that’ll include three brand…
ABC Beyoncé wins over fans on the internet, yet again. This time, the singer shared a now viral picture to social media — a sweet re-creation of a throwback photo of her with her parents. In the black-and-white image, Bey is seen snuggled in between her parents, smiling from ear to ear, while her mother, Tina Knowles, kisses her right…
David Becker/Getty Images via ABC Drake has been pretty tight-lipped about his long-awaited upcoming album, For All the Dogs, but at a recent show part of his Its All a Blur Tour, the “In My Feelings” rapper dropped exciting album news for fans. “I’m even going to say something tonight in Austin, Texas I haven’t said yet,” Drake said…
Atlanta Braves Quavo might be taking his talents to the classroom. The Migos rapper said in a recent interview with Vibe that he plans to enroll in college soon. “Next year, I’m going to enroll myself into University of Georgia,” he said, adding, “I’m going to be a student on campus.” He revealed his college goals while speaking about his…
MTV MTV announced a final round of presenters who’ll appear during tonight’s Video Music Awards, naming Fat Joe, Saweetie, and sister duo Chlöe and Halle Bailey among the stars. Also added to the lineup: Ashanti, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, Shenseea, Billy Porter, Tiffany Haddish and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie. The new group will join a host of previously announced performers including Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and French Montana. Nicki Minaj will take on double duty as a…
MTV If Nicki Minaj wins the coveted Artist of the Year Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12, she’d become the first female rapper to do so. She’s up against an A-list roster of artists: Doja Cat — who could also earn the title, Shakira, Taylor Swift, Karol G and Beyoncé. Past female rappers nominated for the special award include Cardi B in 2018…
Disney+ The live-action retelling of the animated Disney classic The Little Mermaid has broken a record for Disney+. According to the streamer, the movie has become one of the most viewed premieres in Disney+’s history since it became available to subscribers on September 6. The musical film, starring Halle Bailey as Ariel, Jonah Hauer-King as…
Scott Legato/Getty Images Lil Durk is leaning into a hip-hop legend for a new track with a sample of Missy Elliot‘s 2001 hit “Get Ur Freak On.” He took to social media over the weekend with a 25-second preview of the unreleased song, later shared by Rap Alert and The Shade Room, that sees him rapping his usual drill-style flow…
Jacob Webster Doja Cat has broken country music’s lock on the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her new song “Paint the Town Red” ascends to #1 on the chart in its fifth week. It’s Doja’s second #1 hit, following 2020’s “Say So,” and the first rap song to top the Hot 100 in more than a year. …