Uncle Luke, the pioneering Miami rapper from 2 Live Crew, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of rap, criticizing male rappers and praising the dominance of female artists like Megan Thee Stallion. He did, however, have a bone to pick with the ladies by calling out female rappers for not sending him a…… MORE
Iconic soul and funk musician Frankie Beverly, born Howard Stanley Beverly, passed away on September 10, 2024, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy. His family shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, asking for privacy during this time of deep sorrow. Beverly’s band, Maze, became influential in the world of soul and funk, with hits like…… MORE
Taraji P. Henson reflected on her performance of “It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” at the 2006 Oscars, joking that the “biggest pimps are in Hollywood.” She recalled the surreal experience of singing about pimps and hoes in front of an A-list audience. “Helen Mirren, everybody was like, ‘Yeah, it’s hard out here!’ And…… MORE
Fat Joe’s shirtless appearance in the new video for “Outta Control” with Remy Ma caused a stir on social media. Fans shared mixed reactions, with some praising Remy’s verse while questioning Fat Joe’s choice to go shirtless. Despite the criticism, others highlighted the double standard around male body positivity. One fan posted a picture of…… MORE
JAY-Z made a splash at Fanatics Fest in New York, sporting a rare NIGO Nike Air Force 1 collaboration with artist manager Steven Victor. The limited-edition kicks feature unique branding and design elements, with only 25 pairs in existence. Additionally, JAY-Z flaunted a one-of-a-kind Bugatti Tourbillon watch valued at $340,000, designed by celebrity jeweler Jacob…… MORE
Recently, LL Cool J discussed a potential biopic about his life and legacy and who he would like to play himself in the project. LL said he would like Snoop Dogg to play him: “We’ve talked about it briefly but only under the condition that he actually plays me.” He continued, “I need Snoop Dogg…… MORE
Recently, Tyrese stopped by The Breakfast Club and opened up about grief during this interview. He said, “I’m doing the best I can with every 24 hours I get. I don’t need no tissue. Black men cry.” He continued, “There is no square footage I could ever live in, there is no rims, no jewelry,…… MORE
Recently, LL Cool J stopped by The Joe Budden Podcast to promote his new album and give Budden a well-deserved gold plaque for his song, ‘Pump It Up.’ Budden said after opening his gift, “Y’all playin’, that took a long time. That was great. That’s nice, I will take it. Humbling moment.” He continued on…… MORE
At the London “Blink Twice” premiere, Zoë had her dad by her side on the red carpet, cheering her on as she promoted her directorial debut. The rocker also took to Instagram to give her props, writing, “Surreal. Congratulations Zoẽ on your directorial debut. I couldn’t be more proud of you and your artistic vision.…… MORE
During an appearance on the Joe Budden podcast, LL Cool J recently explained his decision to leave DMX and Jay-Z off his Mount Rushmore list for Def Jam. Selecting groups Public Enemy and the Beastie Boys, as well as Slick Rick, LL, says he picked the acts that helped build Def Jam from the ground…… MORE
