Columbia Records April 19 marks the 30th anniversary of Nas‘ debut album, Illmatic, which soundtracked the childhood of a New York state senator. Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey spoke of the project’s influence at a session commemorating the milestone Wednesday. “What were you doing when you were 20 years old?” Bailey asked. “Many of us were in college.…
Parkwood/Columbia The wait and mystery behind Beyoncé‘s new album, Act II: Cowboy Carter, is no longer, as the album is out for fans to hear. Aside from the previously announced collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, Linda Martell and Shaboozey, here are some of the highlights and surprises on the singer’s country album: — “BLACKBIIRD,” a…
From the official launch of a previously teased song to the deluxe edition of a hit album, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. Kodak Black, “Non Believer” — The spiritual track sees a vulnerable Kodak reflecting honestly about his wrongdoings and asking God for His forgiveness. “Lord knows…
MEGA/GC Images Debates about the best rapper in modern day hip-hop have been taking place since Kendrick Lamar threw shots at Drake and J. Cole on the Future and Metro Boomin track “Like That.” On Thursday, March 29, Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, seemingly shared his take, declaring himself the only GOAT and sharing a…
Trapsoul/RCA Records With a week left until the release of his self-titled debut album, Bryson Tiller has unveiled the track list. Shared to his Instagram Friday, the list boasts a total of 19 tracks, with features from Victoria Monét and Clara La San. Monét appears on the song “Persuasion,” while La San is featured on a…
Leon Bennett/WireImage Louis Gossett Jr., who made history as the first Black man to win a Best Supporting Actor Oscar, has died. He was 87. A family member confirmed to The Associated Press that the groundbreaking actor passed away in Santa Monica, California. A cause of death was not yet given. Gossett, a Brooklyn native,…
Blair Caldwell; Parkwood/Columbia Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, is available worldwide now. The superstar already had a smash on her hands with “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which made Beyoncé the first Black female artist to reach #1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs and Hot 100 charts with a country song. The lead track, released along with “16 Carriages”…
Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage Lil Durk is helping to give some scholarship money to college students who know their way around the basketball court. With his newly announced Starry for the Starry Fizz Fest, he’s planning to donate over $333,000 in scholarship cash and prizes. The fest will kick off on March 29 at Norfolk State University before…
Frisco, Texas, is hosting its first-ever Tacos & Tequila Festival on Sunday, May 5, aka Cinco De Mayo, and has tapped 2 Chainz, Juvenile, Travis Porter and DJ Skribble to perform as part of its World-Class Musical Showcase. The event, taking place at Rider Field, will also feature Lucha Xtreme Wrestling and food, including tacos, margaritas and sweets, from over 100 vendors and…
Cindy Ord/MG23/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Her name is Ice Spice, but she may just favor the ice over the spice, according to her recent appearance on Hot Ones. The rapper unsuccessfully completed the interview, as she was unable to take the heat of the spicy wings in front of her. “This is so bad,” she said minutes…
