Kendrick Lamar got the rap game so effed up, his contemporaries are using the celebrity of 7 year old kids to distract listeners from their lyrical deficiency. The only thing discernible on Meek Mill’s “diss” to Kendrick Lamar, “Ooh Kill Em,” is his Terio reference: “ooooh! ooooh!” Read More →
- Kanye West is coming to a city near you, and he’s bringing hip-hop’s pride and glory, Kendrick Lamar, with him. The “Yeezus” tour—’Ye’s first solo tour in five years—kicks off on October 19th in Seattle. Peep the dates here.
- They say, “Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you,” but Emeli Sandé begs to differ. She brings this concept to life in an alternate video for RedOne and Alex P’s remix of her brilliant song, “My Kind of Love.”
- Katlynn Simone of BET’s The Game chatted with Megan Thomas, Kevin John and Fallon Mercedes of AfterBuzz TV to speak on her role as Brittany “Britt-Bratt” Pitts, her new single “Beautiful Lie” and more.
- Big Sean sneeringly asked, “Who’s Papoose?” on The Breakfast Club, and Remy Ma’s husband responded by mentioning Kanye West’s skirt-wearing ways, Sean’s speaking voice and Pusha T’s delayed album in a scathing diss. Honestly, it’s pretty decent. The cover art is so 2007, though.
- Rick Ross calls himself a “mastermind,” but everything he makes sounds like everything he’s already made. “Reductive” is a more fitting word for the Biggest Bawse. Listen to “No Games” featuring Future.
- Chrisette Michele hasn’t adjusted to the modern way of promoting an album, so Better isn’t receiving the proper attention it deserves. Still, though, the jazzy singer is delivering quality videos. The latest is “Love Won’t Leave Me Out,” and the stunning clip bears a striking resemblance to Khia’s “Been A Bad Girl.” Models included.
- And we thought Kobe Bryant was alone in unfollowing ex-teammates… Steelers coach Mike Tomlin unfollowed players that were cut last week.
- Katy Perry wants to be India.Arie so badly. After becoming one with nature in her visually enthralling “Roar” video, the artificial pop star poses topless in a field of sunflowers for the Prism album cover. Sorry, Mrs. Tarzan, I’m not buying it.
- Speaking of earthy women, Alicia Keys speaks on what it means to be powerful, vulnerable, elegant and tough simultaneously in Originmagazine.
- Meek Mill is doing all he can to make people care about Dreamchasers 3. He recruits Nicki Minaj, Fabolous and French Montana for “I B On That,” a song included on the project. A video will accompany the track.
- Miley Cyrus owns Skylar Grey on Twitter for criticizing her MTV VMA performance.
- Dizzy Wright spreads love and positivity at Venice Beach in his video for “World Peace,” a cool track from his ‘Golden Age’ mixtape.
- If we saw the world like He does, we could see things much clearer. Queen of the Holy Twerk Michelle Williams understands this line of thinking, and she sings about it in the emotional, Derek Blanks-directed video for “If We Had Your Eyes.”
- Ciara is number four on a top tens list in 2013. The Queen of Backbend is truly a force.
- G-Dragon declares his “Coup D’etat” in his demented music video. The K-Pop star worked with American DJs/producers Diplo and Baauer for the track.
- When I tell you rappers and singer find any reason to make trailers these days… J. Cole has one for his forthcoming tour, “What Dreams May Come,” and it features that man that used to scream “Gaaaaaawwwdd!!!!” on BET at 4 o’clock in the morning. The visual is enthralling, too.
- Speaking of tours, TGT (Tank, Ginuine and Tyrese) has been killing stages all over America in support of their incredible Three Kings album.
- Speaking of incredible R&B albums, Tamar Braxton hit up Live with Kelly & Michael to promote her new album, Love and War. The blonde diva performed the album’s title track for viewers.
- Take a peak inside John Wall’s $4.9 million pad.
- Robin Thicke celebrated the release of his new album with his usually zooted wife Paula Patton.
- Lee Daniels’ The Butler is No. 1 for the third consecutive week. Not even pop sensation One Direction’s documentary could dethrone the Oprah-starring flick.
- Jaden Smith isn’t the only light-skinned rapper that fawns over Drake—Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt has an odd obsession with the light-skinned Keith Sweat. He professed his love for the “I Been That Girl” writer in a candid interview.
- Katy Perry may be the most redundant artist to emerge in the last 10 years, but one thing is for certain, the jump-roping superstar delivers with the visuals. In the Nokia-sponsored video for “Roar,” her 8th Hot 100 No. 1, Jane Perry survives a plane crash and gives Angela Bassett and Meryl Streep a run for their money.
- The single cover for Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball” is pretty much what you’d expect—she’s scantly clad on a wrecking ball. Oddly enough, though, the chain isn’t connected to the wrecking ball, so I’m confused as to how they are suspended in the air.
- Black women’s role in music is beyond distorted, thanks to a few Pop icons, but Janelle Monáe is hoping to redefine that role. The Electric Lady hits stores soon.
- Mariah Carey isn’t the only supremely talented artist celebrating platinum status this week—Kendrick Lamar’s debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d city, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over 1 million copies.
- Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail has been certified double platinum by the RIAA, thanks to Samsung buying 1 million copies of the subpar record. Meanwhile, the 43-year-old rapper was spotted celebrating his wife’s birthday in Italy.
- Ariana Grande’s first album, Yours Truly, is projected to debut at No. 1 next week on the Billboard 200. The kidz bop-esque record is supported by “Baby I,” a diet Mariah Carey-sounding track that is quite infectious. Peep a preview of the video here.
- Waka Flocka Flame is dropping a mixtape titled From Roaches to Rolex on September 30th. A roach on a Rolex is on the cover. Need I say more?
- John Legend’s Love in the Future is in stores and Alicia Keys-approved. He performed the LP’s incredible singles “Made To Love” and “All of Me” on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
If Molly Cyrus is the face of twerk, Meek Mill is the face of ass-backwardness.
Despite claiming Cassidy is the most irrelevant rapper that has ever existed, the once-aspiring G-Unit member incessantly talks about his City of (not-so) Brotherly Love brethren.
That “R.A.I.D. “ the “Condom Style” rapper sprayed on Meek was so potent it took him seven months to recycle and remaster some already stale bars for a moderately competent diss. Read More →
Despite being considered a “has-been” by people who could probably recite his early songs verbatim, Nelly, at 38, still produces enjoyable, universally appealing music.
Following his 2010 smash “Just A Dream,” the St. Louis rapper has released a few Top 40-sounding singles, including “Hey Porsche,” which achieved moderate chart success, and “Get Like Me,” which was received well by critics. Read More →
Mariah Carey may be sporting a sleek sling due to a dislocated soldier, but that doesn’t stop the Songbird Supreme from celebrating “#Beautiful’s” platinum success with IDJ President Steve Bartels.
Mimi shared the above photo accompanied by the caption, “Thank you #lambily for having patience with me as I recover. I’ve never experienced any pain like this, and I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy, lol.” Read More →
Kevin McCall and his girlfriend Eva Marcille are expecting their first child together. The multi-hyphenate entertainer already has a little princess from a previous relationship. Despite his current and pending daddy duties, he is keeping his name abuzz on the music scene.
K-Mac recently liberated “Runaway Angel,” a trippy, self-produced record that finds him singing and rapping over a dark soundscape. It sounds like a Drake demo produced by Timbaland, which means it deserves a few spins.
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