Category : Music

Young Thug’s Dad Upset At Release Conditions: ‘Totally Against That’

Young Thug‘s dad is celebrating his son’s release from prison, but he has taken issue with the conditions of his release, noting that he’s “totally against” certain provisions. In a local news interview from Thursday (October 31), Jeffrey Williams Sr...

DJ Mykael V Connects Past Hip-Hop & the Future with ‘BODEGA!’ Projects

With the highly anticipated release of BODEGA! 2 from DJ Mykael V and 1995 on the horizon, it’s crucial to step back and reflect on the significance of the original project. BODEGA! was released on November 4th, 2022, and it immediately stood out a...

Photo essay: Abu Dhabi street art project paints a picture of the city’s identity and ambition

Graffiti artist Ramy Elzaghawy’s work outside the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. Victor Besa / The NationalGraffiti artist Ramy Elzaghawy’s work outside the Madinat Zayed Shopping Centre. Victor Besa / The National Crosswalks, ut...

Young Thug Released From Jail After Pleading Guilty

After pleading guilty to possession of drugs and firearms in his YSL RICO case and being in jail for more than 700 days, Young Thug has been released from jail. Keep watching to see the hip-hop community’s reaction and more about the case. Tetr...

Hip-Hop Reacts to Young Thug Being Released From Jail After a Wild Trial

Cop Your XXL Merch Now After more than two years behind bars, Young Thug is finally free. The Atlanta rapper entered a new guilty plea in his YSL RICO case yesterday, and was released from jail the same day. Upon the judge’s decision to allow...

Who is Jelly Roll? Singer went from prison to country music superstardom

Who is Jelly Roll – the heavily tattooed musician set to headline a Nov. 4 tour stop at Cincinnati’s Heritage Bank Center? For starters – no, he is not actually named after the jelly-filled dessert. His real name is Jason DeFord, and he work...

Keith Haring’s Historic Subway Drawings Make Their Auction Debut

In the 1980s, where most subway riders in New York viewed stations as mere stops on their daily commutes, Keith Haring spotted a prime canvas. “I remember noticing a panel in the Times Square station and immediately going aboveground and buying chalk...

Fat Joe on New Starz Series, Rappers Endorsing Trump and Why Hip-Hop Artists Don’t Want to Talk to Journalists

In episode one of Fat Joe Talks, the Bronx rapper and Method Man discuss the limits that were placed on them as hip-hop artists in the ‘90s and 2000s, how they couldn’t show their true personalities and always had to appear tough for the cameras....

Meet A-Trak, the remixing wizard

Welcome to Meet the Producers, a CBC Music series that highlights Canadian producers making waves in their respective genres. Producers are integral to building the backbone of the songs we love: they turn ideas into fully fleshed creations, and bec...

Is Young Thug getting released from jail today? Here’s all we know

Young Thug’s 11-month trial—the longest in Georgia history—came to an end on Thursday, after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a non-negotiated plea deal. The hip-hop star, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, was one of 28 defendants i...

Emerging Kenyan Rapper ZZYCHI Prepares to Launch Provocative New Single “Judas”

Kenyan rapper ZZYCHI, currently residing in Qatar, is poised to release a compelling new track that promises to challenge musical and cultural boundaries. Titled “Judas,” the drill anthem explores themes of betrayal and trust, drawing fr...

Gang Starr Celebrates One Of The Best Yet Anniversary with New Single “FINISHEM”

To mark the fifth anniversary of One Of The Best Yet, legendary hip-hop duo Gang Starr returns with a fresh single, “FINISHEM,” available now across all streaming platforms. Known for their lasting impact on hip-hop, DJ Premier and Guru continue to...

Banksy works sold with items going for double the expected price

By Jose Ramos Published: 04:19 EDT, 1 November 2024 | Updated: 04:41 EDT, 1 November 2024 A print of Banksy‘s famous Girl with a Balloon artwork has been sold for more than 100,000 dollars at an American auction. The original proof...

GNL Zamba set to return to Uganda to revive and redefine hip-hop culture

Rapper GNL Zamba, born Earnest Nsimbi Zamba, has announced his decision to return and permanently settle in Uganda with a mission to revive and reshape the nation’s hip-hop scene. In a social media post, GNL shared his vision of uplifting the Uganda...

MTV EMAs 2024: Busta Rhymes to Receive the Global Icon Award

Busta Rhymes is set to add a prestigious new honor to his mantel. For, the Hip-Hop trailblazer has been announced as the recipient of the Global Icon Award at the upcoming MTV Europe Music Awards 2024. Full story below… Organizers for the November 1...