Christian Bonoan
Danny Brown Is Worldwide
Earlier this week, Danny Brown was on Twitter venting about feeling under appreciated from fans and fellow rappers. Now, the former XXL Freshman has announced plans to embark on a worldwide tour, a feat that not many emcees can boast. Check out a trailer of the upcoming tour above, and the tour dates below to see if the Old Detroit native will be reaching a city near you...
Kid Cudi Designs His Album’s Cover
Kid Cudi has revealed the official cover art and tracklisting for his upcoming album, "Satellite Flight." The versatile rapper/singer/producer designed the album's cover art on his own and will be releasing more songs on the offering's physical copy...
Childish Gambino Says He Had Drake’s ‘Trophies’ Beat First
Childish Gambino's "3005" is arguably the rapper/actor's biggest hit from his latest album, Because The Internet. Last night, Donald Glover sat down Zane Lowe and explained to the personality that Hit-Boy heard him sing that hook in the studio and originally offered him Drake's "Trophies" beat for the song...
Ice Cube Says Kanye Took Backpack Rap Mainstream
Ice Cube and N.W.A. were certainly pioneers in making Gangtsa Rap a popular sub-genre in hip-hop, so the Hollywood icon knows a thing or two about setting trends. In a recent interview with REVOLT, Cube credited another rapper for shifting the culture, stating that Kanye West made backpack rap mainstream.
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Kanye West’s Proposal Will Air On Season Finale Of Kardashians
Though Kanye West doesn't want baby North on Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Yeezy knew inviting a film crew to capture his fairy-tale inspired proposal would make his future wife happy. E! plans on airing the full proposal for the season finale of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, with additional commentary provided by the couple's celebrity guests...
Drake Throws Jabs at Kanye’s Lyrics
In an interview from Rolling Stone's latest print issue, Drake supposedly threw shade at both Kanye West and Fabolous. The story features a quote from the Toronto rapper that criticizes 'Ye's lyricism on Yeezus, "There were some real questionable bars on there...
Birdman Shipped Cars To New Orleans For NBA All Star Weekend
Stuntin' is a habit for Birdman, and since the NBA's All-Star Weekend is in his hometown New Orleans, the Cash Money head honcho had different vehicles shipped from his Miami home to show out during the occasion. In true Stunna fashion, the mogul took to Instagram to share pictures of the whips he plans to use for the festivities, including two Maybachs and a fire-red Bugatti...
Angie Martinez Is Releasing A Never Before Heard Interview With Tupac
Angie Martinez is an OG who's interviewed everyone important in hip-hop history as a radio personality on Hot 97. The Voice of New York sat down with Sway and discussed an unreleased interview with Tupac that she's kept under wraps for two decades...
Fox Is Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of Hip-Hop
Fox 5's Good Day New York is planning to celebrate the 40th anniversary of hip-hop, next Thursday February 20th. Lisa Evers will chronicle the birth and rise of hip-hop and its impact on the music industry, fashion and society. Naughty by Nature, Biz Markie and Black Sheep will serve as guest speakers and will make appearances to give their take from an expert's perspective...
Trayvon Martin’s Family Denies Donations, Zimmerman Fight Cancelled Again
Earlier this week, we reported the George Zimmerman fight was back on after the project was bought out by a new promotional team. Now, the fight is cancelled again, because Trayvon Martin's family is refusing to take any donations from upcoming fight club style beat down's profits...
Suge Knight’s Marijuana Dispensary Incident Was Caught On Camera
Yesterday, we reported Suge was under investigation for allegedly threatening to kill a weed shop employee. Now, footage has surfaced showing him physically attacking the store's owner, evidence that will most likely put the Death Row CEO back in jail...
Nas And Xbox Are Working On A Music Series
Xbox Studios is developing a project focusing on the earlier days of Nas's hustle in the 1990s. The music series entitled "Street Dreams" is being written/directed by fellow New Yorker Jonathan Levine, and will tell the rapper's real-life inspired story coming up from Queensbridge, while dealing with the trials and tribulation an upcoming artist faces in the beginning stages of his care