Scott Kowalchyk/CBS As Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice gear up for their “Barbie World” collaboration, a Compton rapper alleges the stars stole the idea for the song from Saweetie. JasonMartin posted on social media June 18 that he was a writer on a track that Saweetie created and sent to Nicki for a collaboration she wanted on the Barbie soundtrack. He claims Nicki then…
Francis Specker/CBS After being appointed Men’s Head Designer at Louis Vuitton, Pharrell will debut his first collection with the brand Tuesday, June 20, during Paris Fashion Week. Speaking to WWD, he shared he’s “touched” to be chosen for the role. “Every day, I gotta pinch myself because it’s an appointment, and I was chosen,” he said. “Pietro [Beccari] saw…
John Parra/Getty Images for TAG Heuer Gunna has released the music video for “i was just thinking,” another cut off his latest album, a Gift & a Curse. The clip finds him fidgeting while stuck in a box and in a room rapping about snitching allegations and the toll that prison took on him. “That’s four walls talkin’ to you, tellin’ you…
Prince Williams/WireImage 21 Savage and his Leading by Example Foundation teamed up with Freedom Is a Choice Inc. to host a youth basketball camp in his hometown in DeKalb County, Georgia, on June 18. Geared toward 10- to 13-year-olds with a similar background as Savage and fathers who are currently behind bars, the event was held to…
XXXTentacion has a new song out titled “I’m Not Human,” which features Lil Uzi Vert. The track, initially released on Soundcloud, became available on DSPs Sunday, June 18, which marked five years since his tragic passing. A few rappers are teasing music, among them Lil’ Kim, Yung Miami and Kid Cudi. Kim shared a clip to an unreleased song that she had “in tha…
ABC Lizzo is back with her annual Juneteenth Giveback Campaign with Propeller, which helps nonprofits virtually connect with supporters. For year four, she’s asking fans to support Black-led organizations Black Girls Smile, Sphinx Music, Marsha P Johnson Institute, University of Houston and Save Our Sisters United for a chance to win tickets and accommodations to her performance at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival ‘23. Lizzo is also donating…
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Dreamville stars J. Cole and Bas have teamed up for “an exclusive summer heater.” The track has yet to be released but can be heard at parties hosted by live music event experience and culture platform Everyday People. “I gave my bro DJ Moma an exclusive summer heater me and J. Cole cooked up this week,” Bas tweeted. “Pull up…
Bob Levey/Getty Images Houston rapper Big Pokey passed away Sunday, June 18, after collapsing onstage in Beaumont, Texas, ABC13 reports. He’d been tapped to perform at Pour09 Bar& Rooftop as part of the Juneteenth celebration, where he eventually passed out. Footage shared on Twitter shows him falling backward at the bar with a microphone in hand. “It is with…
NBC Lil Uzi Vert spilled a few details about his forthcoming album, The Pink Tape, while chatting with YouTuber and Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. The star shared what fans can expect to hear from the record, which he says will be accompanied by the release of new clothing and merchandise. “Probably like 24 or 25 new, well 24 new joints because…
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images Tory Lanez is “in high spirits,” according to a recent post shared to his Instagram. In the update, he told his fans and loved ones he hasn’t “lost my faith in God.” “I’m praying for the best and remain confident that God will bring me through this. I have spent the last seven months rehabilitating…
