Warner Bros. will release its 2021 titles exclusively on HBO Max. Last week, Warner Bros. sent shockwaves throughout the entertainment industry by announcing they’ll release their 2021 titles exclusively to HBO Max for a month before they hit theaters. In the wake of the news, filmmakers, talent agents, and more are expressing their disdain for … Read moreFilmmakers Are Pissed About Warner Bros.’ HBO Max Decision
Run-DMC is releasing a series of collectibles in honor of Jam Master Jay. On Tuesday, Run-DMC released their first in a series of collaborative tributes to fallen member Jam Master Jay. This round’s release is a limited edition vinyl album featuring “songs that inspired, affected and changed the ground-breaking group’s music.” The compilation features names … Read moreRun-DMC Honors Jam Master Jay With Limited Edition Vinyl
Kurtis Blow recently underwent successful heart transplant surgery. On Monday, Kurtis Blow received a heart transplant at a Los Angeles hospital, his wife Shirley Walker told Black Press USA. “He is out of surgery,” she reportedly said in a text. “Keep the prayers and praises up. God does all things well.” The 61-year-old MC has … Read moreKurtis Blow on the Mend After Receiving A Heart Transplant
Natalie Desselle-Reid is survived by her husband Leonard and three children. On Monday, Natalie Desselle-Reid, an actress known for her roles in B*A*P*S, Eve, and Cinderella died at the age of 53 after a year-long battle with colon cancer. “It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beautiful Natalie this morning,” the … Read moreActress Natalie Desselle-Reid, of ‘B*A*P*S*’ and ‘Cinderella,’ Dies at 53
The 2024 Olympics in Paris, France will include breakdancing. On Monday, the International Olympic Committee officially confirmed breakdancing as an Olympic sport. The 2024 Olympic Games, to be hosted in Paris, will feature the sport in an attempt to attract a younger audience. Other sports like climbing, skateboarding, and surfing are all new additions to … Read moreBreakdancing Officially Named an Olympic Sport
MixedByAli will begin renovations on the studio next week. With Suge Knight at the helm, Death Row Records planted a flag in the sand for the West Coast in the early 1990s. Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg sold millions of records as the label’s initial roster. On Sunday, Top Dawg Entertainment engineer MixedByAli … Read moreTDE Engineer MixedByAli Buys Original Death Row Records Studio
Lupe Fiasco has been vocally supportive of a covid vaccine, and encouraging people to get one when it becomes available. Lupe Fiasco has angered some of his fans after telling them that a covid vaccine will be required to attend any of his future shows. On Thursday, the rapper shared an Instagram post on his … Read moreLupe Fiasco Is Requiring Fans Get A Covid Vaccine For His Future…
Premier also discussed his first encounters with Nas, JAY-Z, and Biggie, in a new interview. Canibus had an unintended role in the creation of a 2000s neo-soul masterpiece, according to DJ Premier. In a recent interview with comedian Tom Segura, the producer revealed Canibus was presented the beat for D’Angelo‘s “Devil’s Pie” before the singer ever … Read moreDJ Premier Recalls How Canibus Passed on The Beat for D’Angelo’s “Devil’s…
“I am now Dionne The Singer.” Dionne Warwick took to Twitter this weekend to gain some clarity and inadvertently roast two of the biggest names in music. “If you have ‘The’ in your name i’m coming for you. I need answers today,” the soul legend wrote, signaling to her unsuspecting targets that a gentle grilling … Read moreDionne Warwick Jabs at Chance The Rapper and The Weeknd on Twitter
The Chicago rapper lets loose on the instrumental from Beanie Sigel’s “Nothing Like It.” Like so many rappers, producers, and influencers, Lupe Fiasco has been digging into Clubhouse, a new invite-only social audio app that’s hosted some memorable (but mostly forgettable,) discussions of the current and former states of the music industry. On Friday, the … Read moreLupe Fiasco Torches a Kanye Beat on New “Mobb Deep” Freestyle