X’s up! BET showed out and celebrated an epic year in music with their 21st annual BET Awards on Sunday night (Jun. 27). Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the event was held in-person following last year’s virtual ceremony. Packed with an all-star cast of performances, tributes, and awards, Lil Baby and Kirk Franklin took the … Read more2021 BET Awards Performances & Winners
Swizz Beatz is letting everyone know exactly what he meant when he called out Justin Timberlake for not taking part in a Verzuz battle yet. Source: Emma McIntyre/NBC / Getty Swizz turned some heads when he took aim at JT during his Verzuz rematch with Timbaland. Now, the legendary producer is explaining exactly what he meant by those comments. … Read moreSwizz Beatz Clarifies His Comments About Justin Timberlake: ‘I Had To Go Hard’
Rematch! Swizz Beatz and Timbaland take it back to where it all started for this Memorial Day weekend special of their Verzuz. On Sunday (May 30), the co-founders and super-producers went head-to-head in front of a live audience at Miami’s LIV nightclub. Swizzy and Timbo shuffled back through their extensive catalog including their solo records, … Read moreVerzuz: Swizz Beatz vs Timbaland Rematch
Grrr…boom boom boom. DMX and Griselda capitalize off their sorrows with “Hood Blues”, the first release of DMX posthumous album Exodus dropping Friday (May 28). Produced by Avenue Beatz and Swizz Beatz, Westside kicks off the cipher with a drippy verse and his signature adlibs. Benny tips his hat to success while Conway delivers a … Read moreDMX Ft. Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Conway The Machine “Hood Blues”
God Dammit! Swizz Beatz is calling out for justice on the latest addition to the growing Godfather Of Harlem soundtrack. Lead by Avenue Beatz as well as Swizzy’s adlibs and hook, Freddie and Shoota93 rally against racial injustice and street survival on the politically-charged anthem.
It’s only been a little over a month since DMX passed away, and now, his estate has announced the details for an upcoming album. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty In the wake of the legendary rapper’s untimely death, Swizz Beatz announced on Monday that X’s posthumous album, Exodus, will be released on May 28. The … Read moreDMX’s Estate Announces Posthumous Album Title, Release Date & Cover Art
On Saturday, April 24, thousands of fans gathered outside the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York at the public memorial for Earl Simmons, the rap legend better known as DMX. Source: Arturo Holmes / Getty Huge crowds accumulated around the city to celebrate the hip-hop icon as more fans tuned in at home to view … Read moreLong Live X: Fans & Famous Friends Celebrate DMX’s Legacy At Barclays Center Memorial
Let’s get it on. DMX’ legacy continues with “Been To War”, the late rapper’s first posthumous release and new collaboration with Swizz Beatz and French Montana. Taken off the soundtrack to Godfather Of Harlem‘s season 2, Dark Man X and Montana raps life’s trials and tribulations and triumphs over Swizzy’s brolic instrumental. Last week, DMX … Read moreSwizz Beatz, DMX, French Montana “Been To War”
It’s No Time! From showtime to “No Time”, J Stone links with Swizz Beatz on his brand new record. Over Swizzy’s production and hook, the All Money In rapper cuts to the chase when it comes to handling the haters, the opps, and everything else in between. “No Time” is off J Stone’s upcoming The … Read moreJ Stone Ft. Swizz Beatz “No Time”
It’s a really sad day for hip-hop but DMX created a beautiful legacy, one that we can all continue to celebrate. Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty As we mourn the passing of the legendary Earl Simmons, we continue to pray and send love to his friends and family including Swizz Beatz, who was a dear … Read moreRest In Peace: Swizz Beatz Talks About How DMX Changed His Career With “Ruff Ryders Anthem”