In honor of Barack Obama’s birthday, we highlight five moments during his presidency where he promoted black music. Barack Obama was and will always be a culturally important figure in the history of the United States of America. As the first African American president of this country, Obama served the position with poise and grace … Read moreBarack Obama’s Five Best Music Moments
Photo Credit: Rich Fury/Getty Images Zendaya, Kehlani, and more joined the protests in solidarity. Over the weekend, protests over police brutality continued in major cities across the country. Rallies in Minneapolis began after the death of George Floyd on May 25. Protests were fueled by the deaths of Breonna Taylor in Louisville, and Ahmaud … Read moreHere are the Celebrities Who Joined George Floyd, Breonna Taylor Protests
We gon’ be alright! As protests continued through the weekend, many celebrities participated in the movement in Los Angeles on Sunday (June 7). Kendrick Lamar made a rare public appearance in his hometown for the Compton Peace Walk. Keeping a low profile in black sweats and a mask, K-Dot joined his fellow CPT natives and … Read moreKendrick Lamar & YG Protest In L.A.
Source: Warrick Page / Getty After weeks of getting slandered online for what some people saw as being MIA during a time of crisis, Kendrick Lamar joined DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook in the streets of Compton to take part in a protest. His 2015 single “Alright” continues to climb the charts as fans around … Read moreKendrick Lamar, DeMar DeRozan & Russell Westbrook Hit The Streets Of Compton To Participate In Peace Walk
Photo Credit: Santiago Bluguermann/Getty Images Listeners also boosted Childish Gambino’s “This is America” and James Brown’s “Say it Loud.” In just the last week, protests erupted around the United States following the murder of George Floyd. As a result, streaming numbers are spotlighting the music fueling them. On Wednesday, @chartdata revealed some familiar songs … Read moreThese Are the Songs That Re-Entered Streaming Charts Amidst the George Floyd…
Source: Joseph Okpako / Getty Whether you’re someone who has absolutely hated every second of being quarantined or you’re thriving while being able to avoid human contact for the foreseeable future, we all need something to look forward to in a time life this. While the possibility of attending concerts or any other large gatherings … Read moreKung-Fu Kenny SZN: TDE CEO Top Dawg Tells Fans Kendrick Lamar ‘Will Return Soon’
Photo Credit: YouTube The video is reminiscent of Fox’s beloved series King of the Hill. SiR returns to roll out the official music video for “John Redcorn,” one of our favorite tracks off Chasing Summer. Directed by Daniel Russell and Dominic Polcino, the animated clip pulls inspiration from the cult classic King of the Hill. … Read moreSiR Reimagines Himself as a ‘King of the Hill’ Character in “John Redcorn” Music Video
Photo Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for iHeartMedia French Montana believes he has more hits than Kendrick Lamar. This didn’t sit right with most fans, including Young Thug. French Montana is a confident rapper. Very confident. During an interview with Complex earlier in the week, French talked about his Instagram Live battle with Tory Lanez (A … Read moreAbsolutely No One Thinks French Montana Can Beat Kendrick Lamar in a Song-for-Song Battle (Including Young Thug)
Source: Youtube/NPR Music “I’m just doing what Pete and Preem did for me.” 9th Wonder is the latest producer profiled on The Formula, a new video series on sample-based beatmakers from NPR Music. PLAYLIST: The Round-Up: Best Songs of The Week – ft. Westside Gunn, Shabazz Palaces, MF DOOM, and More Paired with an essay by … Read more9th Wonder Reveals What He Learned from Pete Rock and DJ Premier
Photo by Ian Gavan/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar had just been announced as the final headliner for the annual UK music festival. Glastonbury 2020 has been canceled amid coronavirus concerns in the UK. READ: Coachella Has Officially Been Moved to October Due to Coronavirus The festival’s organizers, Michael and Emily Eavis, issued a statement on social … Read moreGlastonbury Cancels 50th Anniversary Festival Because Of Coronavirus