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Ashanti Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of Verzuz Battle with Keyshia Cole

The Verzuz showdown has been postponed. Ashanti has revealed that she’s tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of tonight’s Verzuz battle with Keyshia Cole. The singer took to Instagram to break the news. “Hey y’all I can’t believe I’m saying this but I tested positive for COVID-19,” Ashanti wrote. “I’m ok and not in any pain,” she added before … Read moreAshanti Tests Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of Verzuz Battle with Keyshia Cole

Rick Rubin Charged with Breaking Hawaii’s COVID-19 Protocols for Walking Alone on…

The incident reportedly took place while the state was mandating a two-week quarantine for all off-island visitors. Rick Rubin has been charged with breaking Hawaii’s coronavirus protocols. According to Kauai’s The Garden Island, the producer was reported by an anonymous caller after being spotted walking alone on a deserted section of Anini beach near his resort. The … Read moreRick Rubin Charged with Breaking Hawaii’s COVID-19 Protocols for Walking Alone on…

Best Songs of The Week: ft. Kamaiyah, MF DOOM, and More [Playlist]

The Round-Up playlist is Okayplayer’s weekly haul of the best songs in the worlds of hip-hop and R&B. This week’s set features new music from Ari Lennox, MF DOOM, Kamaiyah, Channel Tres, Pete Rock, and more. Scroll through selections from our latest sequence below and subscribe to Okayplayer’s Spotify channel today. MIA GLADSTONE – “I FEEL … Read moreBest Songs of The Week: ft. Kamaiyah, MF DOOM, and More [Playlist]

Stream BIA’s New EP ‘For Certain’ Featuring Lil Jon, Lil Durk &…

On For Certain, over eight tracks, BIA stakes her claim as a face to watch in 2021. BIA has officially unveiled her newest EP For Certain. The energetic release from the rapper-singer features appearances by Lil Jon, Lil Durk, Doe Boy and 42 Dugg.  Earlier this year, she came out the gate swinging with the … Read moreStream BIA’s New EP ‘For Certain’ Featuring Lil Jon, Lil Durk &…

Lil Wayne Has Sold His Masters to Universal Music Group for Over…

The news broke after Lil Wayne was sued by a former manager. It’s been a tumultuous few months for Lil Wayne. After receiving backlash for endorsing Donald Trump last month, Wayne is facing gun possession charges in Florida for a 2019 incident in Miami. On top of that, he’s being sued by former manager Ronald … Read moreLil Wayne Has Sold His Masters to Universal Music Group for Over…

MF DOOM Reemerges with BADBADNOTGOOD on “The Chocolate Conquistadors”

The song will appear in Grand Theft Auto Online‘s upcoming Cayo Perica Heist update. MF DOOM and BADBADNOTGOOD are amongst the musicians contributing songs to an upcoming Grand Theft Auto Online expansion. And while they’ll each have music featured on in-game stations from Flying Lotus and Giles Peterson, respectively, a new collaboration, “The Chocolate Conquistadors,” is also … Read moreMF DOOM Reemerges with BADBADNOTGOOD on “The Chocolate Conquistadors”

Kid Cudi’s ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ Is Finally Here…

The new release featuring 18 tracks is an exploratory listen, on it, he pays tribute to cult songs like “Solo Dolo” off his debut album. It’s been four years since Kid Cudi has unleashed a solo project, today he releases his well-crafted album Man On The Moon III: The Chosen.  The album is a full-circle … Read moreKid Cudi’s ‘Man On The Moon III: The Chosen’ Is Finally Here…

‘Black Panther 2’ Will Not Recast T’Challa In Honor Of Chadwick Boseman

The Black Panther sequel will instead “explore the world of Wakanda and all of the rich and varied characters introduced in the first film,” according to Marvel’s Kevin Feige. Among many of the great roles Chadwick Boseman had before his passing is August is undoubtedly his portrayal of Black Panther / T’Challa in Black Panther. So, it’s understandable … Read more‘Black Panther 2’ Will Not Recast T’Challa In Honor Of Chadwick Boseman

DJ Premier Drops New Gang Starr Track “Glowing Mic”

The new Gang Starr track will be featured on the instrumental version of One of the Best Yet. It’s been a year since DJ Premier released One of the Best Yet — the seventh and final Gang Starr album. The album, which featured old, lost Guru verses over new Premier beats, was well received by … Read moreDJ Premier Drops New Gang Starr Track “Glowing Mic”

Black Thought, DJ Premier and More Team Up as the Supergroup Dopamine

Black Thought dropped the news during an interview with The Crate 808 podcast. It’s been a pretty busy year for Black Thought. Fresh off the release of Streams of Thought, Vol. 3: Cane and Able, The Roots’ frontman has shown up on tracks with Statik Selektah, Common, and British singer Liam Bailey in the past couple of months. … Read moreBlack Thought, DJ Premier and More Team Up as the Supergroup Dopamine

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