School of Hard ROCs Jay-Z continues to give back. His full-service entertainment company, Roc Nation is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment. In a press release issued today (August 4), the institution located in his hometown of Brooklyn will provide students undergraduate degrees in … Read moreJay-Z Launching School At LIU Brooklyn
The legacy continues. As STARZ is set to premier the Power-spinoff series, Power Book II: Ghost on September 6, the network debuts a first look with its first official trailer. Picking up where Power left off, Tariq (Michael Rainey Jr.) follows his father’s footsteps in a life of crime while balancing school at an Ivy … Read more‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Trailer
The RI-volution is now. Rihanna returns to the front cover of Harper’s Bazaar. For the September 2020 issue, Robyn Fenty, 32, discusses her Fenty empire, fashion (Fenty, Savage x Fenty), beauty line (Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin) and tips, the current state of affairs, and of course upcoming music. The photos of the epic spread were … Read moreRihanna Covers Harper’s Bazaar
Loon has just been released from prison, just more than a year before his initial release date, August 2021. He was released Friday (July 31). On Wednesday (July 29), the former rapper and Bad Boy artist, who served more than eight years in prison for his conspiracy role in drug trafficking, was granted a compassionate … Read moreLoon Released From Prison
Ugh! J.Cole puts his hoop dreams in Puma’s new commercial for his sneaker RS-Dreamer. Narrated by Master P, the 31 second ad finds Cole lacing up his sneakers at an indoor court. The ad comes before the launch of the sneaker tomorrow (July 31). At $125 a pair, get your own here.
The legendary Roots is mourning the loss of a longtime member. Philadelphia rapper and co-founder of The Roots Mailk B has passed away at the age of 47. No cause of death has been reported. On Wednesday (July 29), The Roots took to Instagram to confirm the tragic news and shared a tribute. “It is … Read moreMalik B of The Roots Passes Away
Another one. Drake has just broken another Billboard record. On Monday (July 27), Billboard reports the Toronto rapper charted his 39th Top 10 Billboard hit, currently the most of any artist in any genre in its 62-year-old history. Drizzy achieved the historic milestone this week after his two DJ Khaled collaborations “Greece” lands at No. … Read moreDrake Breaks Most Top 10 Billboard Hits
The Weeknd continues his dark tale in the animated video from his After Hours album. In the clip, a younger version of himself wakes up into a twisted where he walks a snow covered town, dwells in a house full of balloons and is confronted on the Hollywood Hills by a villain and his headless … Read moreNew Video: The Weeknd “Snowchild”
Drake Drake can not be stopped. After delivering both “Pop Star” and “Greece” for DJ Khaled, the 6 God keeps his streak going by joining British rapper Headie One for “Only You Freestyle”. On a dark set filled with luxury cars and his OVO crew, Drizzy showcases his Arabic lyrics, shouts out his peers, and … Read moreNew Video: Headie One, Drake “Only You Freestyle”
Nicki Minaj is going to be a mom. After months of playing into the rumor, Nicki Minaj officially announced her pregnancy. The proud mom-to-be, who is six months, took to her Instagram handle today (July 20) and revealed her baby bump in a series of photos from her maternity shoot. The bundle of joy will … Read moreNicki Minaj Announces Pregnancy