Posts By: khari
Shaun Livingston Destroys Richard Jefferson at the Rim

Winning at home, especially a close-out game, is all about getting the crowd into it. Shaun Livingston tried his hardest to do that last night when he drove into the lane, elevated, and threw down a monster one-handed dunk over Cavs forward Richard Jefferson, who is quite the athlete in his own right. Though the […]

Nate Robinson Tried Out With the Seattle Seahawks Today

Nate Robinson is 32, but in his mind, it’s not too late for a career change. The former NBA star, who won three improbable Slam Dunk Contests despite being 5’9″, and averaged over 17 points per game as the Knicks backup point guard in the 2008-2009 season, played for several NBA teams before an international […]

Lil Wayne’s Private Jet Reportedly Emergency Landed After He Suffered a Seizure

TMZ is reporting that Lil Wayne’s private jet had to make an emergency landing a short while ago in Nebraska during a cross-country flight. According to the report, Weezy was flying from Wisconsin to Cali when he suffered the seizure and blacked out during the landing. The report does say, however, that Wayne regained consciousness, […]

Watch Safaree Samuels’ Reggae Version of “Panda”

Okay, before you say anything, hear us out. Safaree Samuels has had his share of missteps. There was his really awkward split from Nicki Minaj, which produced a diss to both Nicki and Meek Mill, and there have been a couple of social media shenanigans worthy of scrutiny. So, when he recently dropped this remix of […]

Drake’s “One Dance” and ‘Views’ Reign Atop the Charts Once Again

Drake‘s Views album dropped on April 29. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 a week later, and has yet to relinquish that position. For the sixth consecutive week, Views is the #1 album in the country, nearly doubling up on Beyoncé‘s Lemonade, which came in at #2 with 69,000 units moved. Views tallied 135,000 […]

Listen to Tyler, The Creator’s New Banger, “My Ego,” Here

TYLERS PERFORMANCE TONIGHT AT THE FASHION SHOWhttps://t.co/7JF9pG8aPf — Golf Media (@GoIfMedia) June 12, 2016 Over the weekend, Tyler, The Creator and Golf Wang put on their first-ever fashion show during MADE Fashion Week in L.A., where Tyler showed off GW’s newest threads, which of course included the preppy, bright-colored apparel that has made Tyler a fashion icon […]

Watch the Trailer For Kanye West’s First Video Game

When Kanye West debuted his The Life of Pablo album at Madison Square Garden in NYC, his hotly coveted new music wasn’t the only thing he unveiled to the world for the first time. West also premiered his Yeezy Season 3 collection and a clip of his new video game, dubbed “Only One,” inspired by his late […]

Even Kevin Love Thinks LeBron Stepping Over Draymond Green Was Disrespectful

Late in Game 4, as the Cavs gave not going down 3-1 in the Finals one last shot, this happened. It isn’t the most brow-raising altercation Draymond Green‘s been involved in during these NBA Playoffs, and it wasn’t even the most flagrant foul he’s committed in recent weeks, but it was presumably the straw that broke […]

Kevin Durant Has Been Offered a Government Position to Stay in Oklahoma City

Beginning July 1, things are going to get pretty crazy in the NBA. Barring a miraculous comeback by the Cavs, the Warriors will have won their second consecutive NBA title, Draymond Green’s suspension will be little more than an afterthought, and we’ll know where collegiate stars like Ben Simmons, Buddy Hield, Brandon Ingram and more […]

Donald Trump is Hype About Being “Right” About “Radical Islamic Terrorism”

This man is going to be on the general election ballot in November. For President. Like, of the United States. We now know that very early this morning, a man named Omar Mateen, who pledged allegiance to ISIS in a 911 call shortly before he opened fire, killed 50 people at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, […]

Draymond Green Has Been Suspended For Game 5 of the NBA Finals

Following a Game 4 incident during which Draymond Green and LeBron James became entangled in a contentious situation after James stepped over Green during a play, Draymond has been suspended for Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which is tomorrow night. Here’s the official statement. BREAKING: Draymond Green has been suspended for Game 5 of […]

Jim Jones Says Max B Could Have Been as Big as Drake

Jim Jones was a recent guest on the Rap Radar podcast, and as expected, he expounded on rumors that he’s been having serious issues with Cam’ron, Dame Dash, Max B and more. Of Dame, Jim was succinct in his disdain–“F*ck Dame”–but when it came to Max, to whom Jim has been linked since the early […]

After Being Curved By LeBron, Usher Decides to Celebrate With Steph at Warriors Locker Room

Usher isn’t just a Cavs fan, he’s a minority owner of the team. Which makes this that much more awkward. It was a tough night for Cleveland fans. Time and time again they watched their team squander opportunities to bury the Warriors, and viable chances in the 4th quarter to go on a run and […]

Steph Curry Responds to Criticism About His New Under Armour Signature Shoes

STEPH ADDRESSED THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: WHAT’S UP WITH THE SHOES pic.twitter.com/8ZDgtsTafF — Becca Laurie, PI (@imbeccable) June 11, 2016 The Cleveland Cavaliers had several opportunities to go on a definitive run last night and tie up the NBA Finals 2-2. Instead, the Splash Brothers showed up in a big way, and LeBron and company […]

Former ‘Voice’ Contestant Christina Gimmie Shot Dead at Her Concert in Orlando

Former The Voice contestant Christina Gimmie, who placed 3rd in her 2014 run as a member of Adam Levine‘s team, was shot and killed at her concert in Orlando, Florida last night. The tragic news was confirmed by Gimmie’s publicist, who released a brief statement to E! News: It is with a heavy heart that […]

Listen to Gucci Mane and Kodak Black’s “Vibin in This Bih”

Just before Gucci Mane made his long-awaited and celebrated exit from prison a couple weeks ago, Kodak Black found himself behind bars for an array of weapons and marijuana charges. Thankfully, that didn’t stop this train. Kodak is prepping a new mixtape, Lil Big Pac, for a release tonight at some point, and the FL rapper links […]

Joe Budden Breaks Down the Shots Drake Sent Him on “4PM in Calabasas”

Though it’s been seldom publicized, it’s no secret that Drake and Joe Budden have had a relationship that dates back to before Drake became a mega-star. Though they’ve never collaborated, Budden said himself on his podcast that they’ve been friends for several years, and sometimes hit each other up just to talk shop. So, Budden […]

#FromTheIssue: iSHi / International Affair

From Europe to the United States and Hip Hop to EDM, iSHi’s career embodies bridging the gap. Words: Kiah Fields Born and raised in Stockholm, Eshraque “iSHi” Mughal began turning his fascination in music into a career from a young age. He started producing music for Swedish acts at 17, endowed with the ability to […]

Russell Westbrook Pulls Out of the 2016 Summer Olympics

Russell Westbrook just enjoyed the best season of his career, and nearly eliminated his arch-enemy Stephen Curry in a closely-contested Western Conference Finals that went the distance. Those that were upset about losing Westbrook to playoff elimination had the Olympics to look forward to, but now that’s out of the picture. The NBA released a statement […]

Stream Haddy Racks’ New Album, ‘The Resume,’ Here

New York-bred emcee Haddy Racks looks to capitalize off the buzz he developed following his Rackateering mixtape with DJ Kay Slay with the release of a new album, The Resume, out today on digital retailers. Racks, the Independent’s Day feature of our Hip Hop & Hollywood issue this year, drops the new project off the strength of his […]

Watch Muhammad Ali’s Funeral Live Here

Muhammad Ali, The Greatest, passed away tragically this week, and his funeral procession is currently happening right now in Louisville, Kentucky. Will Smith and Mike Tyson (a late addition) were pallbearers, and throughout the ceremonies, several keynote speakers have taken the stage and delivered anecdotes, stories, tales, memories and lessons learned from their experience alongside, covering […]

Listen to Wale’s “Reminisce,” Featuring Phil Ade

Wale‘s been on a nice win streak over the last couple weeks, with the release of his well-received “My PYT” single, the first off his forthcoming SHINE album, and “Her Wave,” a sensual, R&B-tinged record that samples his good friend Miguel and may or may not find a home on the album. MMG also dropped […]

Gawker Media Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

To protect its assets from a very, very vengeful Hulk Hogan, Gawker Media has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The insanely popular website and media company was sued by Hogan after they released, against a judge’s advisement, a sex tape in which Hogan can be seen having sex with his best friend Bubba the […]

Usher Drops Another New Single, “Crash”

It’s been a busy couple of weeks for Usher. The multi-platinum singer/songwriter graced the stage in a flurry of moonwalks (and that ridiculously entertaining thing he does where he hula-hoops his chain with his neck), before dropping a new single, “No Limit,” with Young Thug. Today, Usher has dropped another single, “Crash,” which is decidedly […]

Listen to Nick Jonas’ New Song, “Good Girl,” Featuring Big Sean

Nick Jonas‘ new album, Last Year Was Complicated, will arrive tonight at midnight, and after teasing fans with recent singles like “Close” and “Bacon,” he’s unleashed one more record to get folks excited. Jonas, who has made noted forays into the world of Hip Hop with collaborations in recent years with Sage The Gemini, Angel Haze, […]

It’s Over: Lil’ B Has Cursed D’Angelo Russell

There may never have been a rougher, non-injury-laden rookie season in recent history than D’Angelo Russell‘s 2015-2016 campaign. The former Ohio State standout was picked with the 2nd overall pick in last summer’s draft, and was expected to be molded into the guy that will take the reigns of the Lakers franchise–along with potentially Kevin […]

Vic Mensa Blacks Out Chance The Rapper in Group Shot With Jay Z and Beyonce

Bey + Hov + Vic + Chance. NYC. A photo posted by The Source Magazine (@thesource) on Jun 6, 2016 at 10:33am PDT During Governors Ball/Summer Jam weekend in New York City last weekend, a who’s who of music stars converged on New York City and talked, partied and performed in various places (or streets, […]

#FromTheIssue: Cousin Stizz is “The Green Monster”

Just one project into his journey, Cousin Stizz has the air of someone who’s worked his whole life for this moment. Except he hasn’t. How does that work? Words: Khari Nixon Dorchester, MA rapper Cousin Stizz catches his stride at a distinct point during “Bonds,” one of the salient tracks on his debut project, Suffolk […]

Cam Newton Says He’s Done With the “Dab” Next Season

Those of you looking for Cam Newton to ride the “dab” dance–which he internationally popularized during a historic 15-1 regular season in 2015–into next season, this news will seriously disappoint you. Dabbing is dead. At least to the 2015-2016 regular season MVP. According to USA Today’s For the Win, during an interview with Charlotte’s 610 […]

Listen to Wale’s Miguel-Sampling New Song, “Her Wave”

Wale has been hard at work on both his new solo album, SHINE, due out this fall, and MMG‘s forthcoming Self Made 4 album, which he’s executive producing. In keeping with his “no days off” motto, Folarin has dropped a new heater just a couple weeks after the release of SHINE’s first single, “My PYT,” […]

Hillary Clinton Hits Donald Trump With a Cold Clapback: “Delete Your Account”

It’s been a whirlwind couple of hours for the presidential race, which just became as clear as it’s been all year thanks to Barack Obama‘s official endorsement of Hillary Clinton. Obama met with Bernie Sanders this morning, who agreed to work on making sure Trump doesn’t get elected as he continues his campaign. During a separate […]

Barack Obama Endorses Hillary Clinton For President

In a video message released today, President Barack Obama officially endorsed Hillary Clinton to be the next President of the United States of America. Barack is, of course, a superdelegate–the superdelegate, if you will–and this announcement all but completely eliminates Bernie Sanders from contention. That being said, after meeting with Obama this morning, Sanders has […]

Watch LeBron, Kyrie Irving and J.R. Smith Hilariously Try to Duck a Weird Question

Last night the Cavs finally realized they’re playing in the NBA Finals, and delivered a 30-point beatdown of the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland, 120-90. Kyrie Irving morphed into Stephen Curry during several stages in the game and couldn’t miss. J.R. Smith went on the hot streak head coach Tyronn Lue has been willing out of him. And […]

Footage of Justin Bieber Brawling on the Street in Cleveland Surfaces

Last night Justin Bieber was in Cleveland for the Cavs Game 3 Finals match-up with the Golden State Warrior–which they won–but afterwards, Biebz found himself in a bit of a sticky situation. TMZ has released video footage–which appears to have been ripped from a bystander’s Snapchat story–of Bieber getting into an altercation with an unidentified […]

A Tribe Called Quest Will Be Honored With Golden Note Award at the 29th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

On Thursday, June 23, the 29th Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards will be held at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles, and on that night A Tribe Called Quest will be honored with the ceremony’s prestigious Golden Note Award. In a press release, ASCAP announced that the tribute will “include posthumous recognition […]

Post Malone Performed His New Single, “Go Flex,” on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’

After blowing up internationally off just a couple of songs–one of them of course being his mega-popular platinum hit “White Iverson”–and touring the hemisphere with Justin Bieber, Post Malone is expanding his repertoire. He released a new mixtape, his first, called August 26 last month, and a new single and music video, “Go Flex.” Last […]

Rocko Sues Future, Says the Rapper Stiffed Him Out of Millions in Commission

According to a TMZ report, Atlanta rap vet Rocko is suing his longtime collaborator and artist, Future, who Rocko alleges cut sketchy deals with Epic Records that cut his record company, A1 Recordings, out of millions. In 2010, Rocko formed A1 Recordings with himself and Future as the company’s salient artists, and by 2013 they’d […]

Very Excited ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Contestant Vomits on Paul Abdul

If you’d just wowed notoriously stiff judges with your audition for a nationally televised dancing competition, wouldn’t you barf all over the most famous judge? No? Well, what the heck. This girl did. After delivering a jaw-dropping performance to the sounds of Beyonce’s “Countdown,” one of the standout songs from her 4 album, 12-year-old Tahani […]

YG Unveils Deluxe ‘Still Brazy’ Artwork

On June 17, YG will unleash his highly-anticipated sophomore album, Still Brazy, featuring cuts like “Why You Always Hatin’?” with Drake and Kamaiyah, and “Twist My Fingaz.” Recently, the Compton rapper revealed his deliberately blurred standard edition cover, which, naturally, features an in-motion YG wearing a red-and-white striped shirt in front of a rich red backdrop. […]

Fan Ejected From Raptors/Cavs Game 4 For Heckling Refs Found Shot to Death

A 34-year-old man that was ejected from the Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 in Toronto was found shot to death on Tuesday in Toronto. The man’s name was Sukh Deo; The Washington Post reports that Deo was known as a Vancouver “gangster” under at least one investigation for assault and resisting a cop. The Post also […]

Listen to Kanye West’s “Champions,” Featuring Big Sean, Gucci Mane, Travi$ Scott, Desiigner, Quavo, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz and Big Sean

Rumors of a sequel to G.O.OD. Music‘s Cruel Summer group album were rarely taken seriously in recent years, but Kanye West did away with the speculation earlier this week during his time on Real 92.3 LA’s morning show with Big Boy. While he chatted up Los Angeles’ most famous radio personality, ‘Ye decided to liberate […]

Meek Mill, Wale and Rick Ross Join Forces on New ‘Self Made 4’ Single, “Make It Work”

Rick Ross‘ Maybach Music Group empire has expanded in recent years, and brought Omarion, Rockie Fresh and Stalley into the fold, but MMG was largely comprised of three core members at the time of its inception: Rick Ross, Wale and Meek Mill. Ross, a seasoned veteran with ties to rap gods like Kanye West, Jay […]

Drake Gets Pressed About Some Uncomfortable Stuff on ‘Maya & Marty’

Drake doesn’t do interviews often, be them on TV or not, so it’s interesting that he chose the fairly new Maya & Marty comedy sketch show on NBC for his next public appearance. Then again, after watching this clip, it makes perfect sense. Drake, who has tried his hand at stand-up comedy in the past and […]

International Tennis Federation Suspends Maria Sharapova For 2 Years For Doping

According to TMZ, The ITF has issued a statement announcing that tennis star Maria Sharapova is banned from the game for two years after her urine tested positive for meldonium, a prohibited modulator. Part of Sharapova’s ban has already been served; the Federation revealed that because she was forthcoming with her sample(s), Sharapova will get […]

Listen to DMX’s “Still Scratching,” Featuring Styles P

Those that believe rap, or Hip Hop, to be solely a young person’s sport, simply have not done their due diligence. Or, they have, and they choose to ignore the results of their findings. It’ll be hard to ignore this. Two of the rawest, most versatile emcees to ever touch mic, DMX and Styles P, […]

Orioles Infielder Manny Machado Charges, Throws Punch at Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura

Your browser does not support iframes. There’s something in the air this season that has players just about ready to be at each other’s necks at a moment’s notice. We got another example of that last night when the Orioles hosted the Royals in Baltimore, thanks to a wild pitch by Royals pitcher Yordano Ventura. […]

Snoop Dogg Reveals ‘Cool Aid’ Artwork, Drops “Kush Ups” Video With Wiz Khalifa

Snoop Dogg is releasing a new album, Cool Aid, his second in as many years, on July 1. For weeks, Snoop has been spotted in the studio cooking up some new work, and he and Just Blaze spent May teasing new music in the studio, presumably for Snoop’s new LP. He’ll be only 14 months removed […]

Roger Goodell Responds to Being Killed Off by the NFL’s Twitter Earlier

Thanks to no one employed in the NFL’s social media department, we know that NFL Commisioner Roger Goodell is alive and well, and not dead like @NFL claimed he was earlier in the afternoon. NFL reporters flocked to their respective Twitter accounts to refute the contents of a couple tweets sent out by a hacker, tweets […]

DJ Khaled Shoots the “I Got the Keys” Video With Future, Jay Z, Swizz Beatz, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross and More

For several weeks, the music industry has been buzzing with expectations and predictions in anticipation of DJ Khaled‘s upcoming single, “I Got the Keys,” a collaboration with Future and Jay Z. When pictures of Future and Hov meeting up in several locations surfaced on social media, including backstage at one of Beyonce‘s Formation shows, a […]

Drake’s Time is Now in This Week’s Music #WrapSheet

  Since he signed with Cash Money and launched his commercial career in 2010, Drake has been a staple atop any chart imaginable. You name it. The Billboard Hot 100, the Billboard 200, the Hip Hop/R&B charts, the radio charts, the meme charts, touring, whatever. Any chart that tracks how music is consumed has seen […]

Blake Griffin Says He Was Forced to Jump Over Kia in 2011 Dunk Contest

Blake Griffin made a huge splash at the 2011 NBA Dunk Contest when the explosive second-year player took home the championship trophy, thanks in large part to a gaudy dunk that involved the Clippers forward jumping over the hood of a Kia Optima, a sizable sedan. At the time, Griffin was criticized heavily for jumping over […]

Serena Williams Says There’s No Such Thing as a “Drake Curse”

Late last year, Serena Williams appeared poised to be just the fourth women since the inception of Grand Slam tournaments in tennis to win all four of the major tournaments in one calendar year, also known as a Calendar Grand Slam. Unfortunately for Serena and the millions that tuned in to potentially witness history, she was […]

According to Phil Jackson, Shaq Used to Show Up to Practice Wearing Nothing But Sneakers

#AmexNBA Phil talking about the time Shaq showed up naked at practice. pic.twitter.com/DWOwnHyl2H — Dime Magazine (@DimeMag) June 7, 2016 Regarding basketball history, Shaquille O’Neal is the biggest personality of them all. Even in retirement, as a TNT analyst, he can be seen flipping over a couch wrestling Charles Barkley backstage, or engaging in antics […]

Watch Wiz Khalifa’s New Video, “Celebrate,” Featuring Rico Love

Wiz Khalifa has been very active in 2016, and it began with the release of his KHALIFA album, which, in addition to Rico Love, featured Travi$ Scott, Ty Dolla $ign and more. Though the Taylor Gang head honcho dropped a joint project with Juicy J and TM88 this past Friday, he’s chosen to revisit KHALIFA […]

The Migos Say They’ve Got “Multiple” Kanye West Collabs in the Vault

Back on Easter, pictures surfaced of Kanye West and the Migos hanging out, and their kickbacks were believed to be associated with studio sessions for Kanye West’s next album, Turbografx 16, which he announced shortly after the release of his February The Life of Pablo album. Since those photos were posted, there has been little […]

Kimbo Slice Has Died at the Age of 42

Kimbo Slice, a ubiquitous and legendary boxer and mixed martial artist, has died today at the age of 42 due to apparent heart failure. Slice was rushed into a hospital earlier today and was believed to be in “dire” condition; the circumstances surrounding his critical status were not disclosed. The MMA fighter, born Kevin Ferguson, […]

Troy Ave Just Released a New Mixtape, ‘Free Troy Ave’

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave, who is currently behind bars awaiting trial following a shooting at Irving Plaza that left his bodyguard and friend, Ronald McPhatter, dead, and others injured. Just a day after the shooting, Ave was seen on surveillance footage from Irving Plaza emerging from a […]

The New President of The Philippines Wants Citizens to Help Out and Shoot Some Drug Dealers

If there’s anything to be learned from the following, it’s that being very meticulous in selecting the leaders of nations should be a widespread practice, not selective behavior. Like many other places in the world, the Philippines is doing its best to make sure that it keeps drugs and drug dealers off the street. However, […]

Marshawn Lynch Tells ’60 Minutes Sports’ He’s Retired Like Five Times

Though there were rumors that he had plans to hang it up, Marshawn Lynch shocked the sports world when he tweeted a picture of his cleats hanging from a high street cable back in February of this year. Was this the All-Pro running back’s way of saying he’s retiring? Surely, not when he’s still one […]

#FromtheIssue (Prince/DJ Khaled): Fast Track to Jail

Fitness tracking devices are the latest tools in law enforcement. by Kyle Eustice When a woman was arrested in Lancaster County, PA for making a false police report after her Fitbit revealed she had been walking around during the time she was allegedly raped, the case opened up a brand new lane for investigators. The […]

Drake’s ‘Views’ Album Tops the Billboard 200 For a 5th Consecutive Week

Drake dropped his fourth studio album, Views, on April 29 of this year, and since then, an album not named Views has yet to occupy the top spot on the Billboard 200. Today, Views is the #1 album in the country for a fifth consecutive week, the longest streak of Drake’s career. Since its first […]

Watch Vic Mensa’s New Video, “There’s A Lot Going On”

Vic Mensa released his emotionally and socially charged There’s Alot Going On EP this past Friday, and it was book-ended by two of the most personal cuts on the project. The closing title track, “There’s Alot Going On,” finds Vic chronicling–painfully, at times–the road he took from being the Kids These Days front-man to signing […]

Watch ILoveMakonnen’s Freestyle on ‘Tim Westwood TV’

Much has been said and written about ILoveMakonnen in recent weeks, especially since it was announced that he was no longer on Drake‘s OVO Sound Records, the label that inked a deal with Makonnen after his “Tuesday” remix with Drake topped charts and received a Grammy nomination. The Atlanta rapper is still signed to Warner Bros. however, […]

Vic Mensa Discusses the Inspirations Behind His New EP on ‘The Breakfast Club’

This past Friday, Chicago emcee Vic Mensa dropped his There’s Alot Going On EP, his first project of any kind since September 2013, when he dropped his solo debut, INNANETTAPE. TAGO features some of the party-themed, light-hearted Vic Mensa that we’ve seen of late, but it’s also a smash-mouth exhibition of daringly conscious and aware […]

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Just Got Back to Kanye About That Outdoor Concert

In light of his cancelled Governors Ball performance and a rushed Summer Jam set, Kanye West decided at some point yesterday that he wanted to feed the New York City streets all the pent up live raps he’d been deprived of delivering due to inclement weather. Kim Kardashian, Pusha T and 2 Chainz began quietly promoting […]

Shaq After Andrew Bogut Mentions His Past: “Welcome to D’Angelo Russell Studios!”

Andrew Bogut exposing Shaq on NBA TV @JohnMiddlekauff #DubNation pic.twitter.com/r7mpdzK612 — Will Sherratt (@willsherratt) June 6, 2016 If this trend of the Golden State Warriors jumping out to–and not relinquishing–large leads in these NBA Finals continues, viewers and analysts alike are going to have to look elsewhere for entertainment. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are […]

Listen to Statik Selektah’s “Smoke Break,” Featuring 2 Chainz

2 Chainz, the master of rap riddles and slick delivery, and Statik Selektah, who has made a career of putting guys like 2 Chainz on the most face-melting of instrumentals, have teamed up for a new banger, “Smoke Break.” Selektah is likely working on a follow-up to his Lucky 7 project, and we hope this […]

Ellen Pompeo Extends ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Contract, is Now One of the Highest Paid Actresses on TV

Grey’s Anatomy is currently in its 12th season. It began long before Shonda Rhimes‘ newest fan-favorites Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder premiered, and if history tells us anything, it’ll be around long after. Ellen Pompeo is a huge reason for that. The star of Grey’s–she portrays the extremely troubled and talented surgeon […]

Watch C.J. McCollum’s Facebook Live Interview With Stephen Curry

As awkward as this may sound, kudos to C.J. McCollum. It’s no secret that pro athletes, especially NBA players, come under intense scrutiny when their post-career financials are not in order. Heck, Allen Iverson is doing just fine for himself but there’s still a general notion that he squandered ever last bit of his riches […]

DJ Khaled and Naomi Campbell Star in the New “For Free” Apple Music Commercial

@applemusic @djkhaled @iamnaomicampbell #forfree A video posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Jun 4, 2016 at 5:51pm PDT To try to explain DJ Khaled‘s 2016 run would be fruitless at this point, other than to say it’s been impeccable to watch and tireless to document. From his lifestyle brands to social media, and, more recently, the […]

Listen to Roy Woods’ New Single, “Gwan Big Up Yourself,” Here

Roy Woods is currently the only member of OVO Sound without a full-length project out, but don’t let that fool you, he’s been cooking up. Off the strength of last year’s “Get You Good” and “Drama,” which featured Drake, one of Toronto’s Dance and R&B studs will be looking to really make his mark this […]

Listen to Maxwell’s New Song, “1990x,” Here

Last week, R&B and Soul king Maxwell announced his long-awaited return to music, where he’s been largely absent since the release of his highly-successful BLACKsummer’snight album, which has been certified platinum and spawned a timeless hit in “Pretty Wings.” This summer, Maxwell is returning with his fifth studio album, blackSUMMER’snight, and he released its first […]

Listen to Travi$ Scott and Young Thug’s New Single, “Pick Up the Phone,” Featuring Quavo

It’s been far less than a year since Travi$ Scott dropped his coveted debut album, Rodeo, but the Houston rapper isn’t easing his foot off the pedal. He’s already announced the titles of his next two projects, Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight and Astroworld, and he, along with 300 Entertainment head honcho Lyor Cohen, […]

Big Sean Brought Out Kanye West to Perform the ‘Cruel Winter’ Single For the First Time at Powerhouse LA

Kanye and Big Sean perform the new track from #CruelWinter for the first time during #PowerhouseLA in Anaheim. June 3. Watch the full set video at teamkanyedaily.com ❄️ A video posted by TeamKanyeDaily (@teamkanyedaily) on Jun 4, 2016 at 12:43am PDT Last night was Power 106’s Powerhouse concert in Los Angeles, featuring a who’s who […]

Watch Future’s New Music Video, “Wicked”

Future came screaming into 2016 with his ears pinned back, releasing two projects–one of them a Billboard 200-topping album–in the brief span of the year’s first four months. Since then, he’s appeared more sporadically, dropping a scene-stealing verse on Chance The Rapper‘s Coloring Book album and fine-tuning a forthcoming collaboration with DJ Khaled and Jay […]

Donald Trump at a California Rally: “Look at My African-American Over Here!”

Trump, pointing: “Look at my African-American over here!” https://t.co/mg9X9pnM1D pic.twitter.com/9dB8eAfGhx — Andrew Kirell (@AndrewKirell) June 3, 2016 As self-explanatory as the headline may be, allow us to provide context. At a rally in California today, Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump stood in front of a crowd of supporters and began to tell the story of […]

Cam’ron Discusses His ‘Paid In Full’ Audition, Stealing a Beat From Just Blaze and More With Nardwuar

Cam’ron is currently traveling all over, tearing venue after venue down as the headlining act on the annual Smoker’s Club Tour, and the Human Serviette, Nardwuar, caught up with Killa Cam in Vancouver to talk shop about a myriad of topics, both current and throwback. The hilarious conversation canvasses the rap Cam wrote as he […]

Watch the Hilarious Trailer For Marshawn Lynch’s ’60 Minutes Sports’ Special

Marshawn Lynch is the crown jewel of American sports. It isn’t Tom Brady or Stephen Curry or Bryce Harper. It’s the self-sufficient, anti-media, Oakland enthusiast named Marshawn Lynch. The guy that may or may not have resigned from his post as the most feared running back in the NFL because league officials kept making him […]

Watch the Hilarious Trailer For Marshawn Lynch’s ’60 Minutes Sports’ Special

Marshawn Lynch is the crown jewel of American sports. It isn’t Tom Brady or Stephen Curry or Bryce Harper. It’s the self-sufficient, anti-media, Oakland enthusiast named Marshawn Lynch. The guy that may or may not have resigned from his post as the most feared running back in the NFL because league officials kept making him […]

Watch Bas’ New Video, “Ricochet,” Featuring The Hics

Back in March, Queens native and Dreamville Records rep Bas dropped his second album, Too High to Riot, a stellar collection of fun, introspective records that expounded on some of the narratives he touched on in 2014 with his debut, Last Winter. One of the more introspective songs on THTR was “Ricochet,” a completely mellowed out […]

Muhammad Ali Placed on Life Support, Family Reportedly Warned That the “End is Near”

The family of Muhammad Ali is flocking to his hospital bedside today as doctors fear that the end is near for the boxing legend. According to a Mirror report, Ali is currently in intensive care after being admitted to the hospital in what was said to be “fair condition” yesterday. Bob Gunnell, an Ali family […]

DJ Khaled Formally Announces Jay Z x Future Collab, Says It “Feels Like Jigga in ’96”

It’s another big day for DJ Khaled, as he’s unleashed his new single, “For Free,” featuring Drake, which is likely his bid to own summer 2016. His new album, Major Key, is set to impact during these summer months as well, and the Drake collaboration–the fourth time Drizzy has been featured on a DJ Khaled […]

Listen to DJ Khaled’s New Single, “For Free,” Featuring Drake

The Drake vocals are in, and they’ve been unleashed. In the few months that have transpired since DJ Khaled‘s Snapchat dominance made him a mega-star, he’s teased everything from a previously-thought-to-be-impossible Jay Z and Future collaboration, to new music from Drake, who just went platinum with his Views album. Today, we finally get to hear what […]

Kanye West Premieres the New Single From G.O.O.D. Music’s ‘Cruel Winter’

UPDATE: The premiere is now over, but you can listen to a radio rip of it below. — Over the last couple years, there has been a lot of speculation over whether or not Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music will release a sequel to their Cruel Summer album, rumored to be titled Cruel Winter. A couple days […]

YG Reveals ‘Still Brazy’ Tracklist, Drops Album’s Title Track

YG is no stranger to changing the title of his album at a late hour. Towards the end of 2013, as he ramped up the roll-out for his debut album, which was eventually titled My Krazy Life, the Compton emcee was still promoting his first major label release as Bompton, which is what the album […]