Categories
Popular

Young Thug Promises a Bobby Shmurda Collaboration

Bobby Shmurda’s parole hearing is reportedly scheduled for sometime this month, and one of the many artists looking forward to working with him upon his release is Young Thug. Thug took to social media on Thursday, August 13, to promise a collaboration with the Brooklyn rapper as well as his fellow crew member Rowdy Rebel. […]

Categories
Popular

Cardi B Responds to Carole Baskin's Corny “WAP” Diss

Tiger King‘s Carole Baskin has managed to embed herself in the cultural conversation surrounding  Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s wild new “WAP,” delivering a scathing criticism of the “lurid” visuals and its alleged mistreatment of animals. Well, Bardi is having none of it and has hilariously clapped back. Cardi B was asked what she thought of Baskin’s comments […]

Categories
Popular

Why Cardi B Is Right to Highlight the Misogyny in Hip Hop

In a recent cover story for Elle, Cardi B had a pointed message for her male counterparts: male rappers need to do more for Black women. In a similar vein, talking to the Breakfast Club, City Girls called out the apparent rivalry between the sexes in hip-hop. Collectively, the artists are making an important point about an […]

Categories
Popular

Kanye West Debuts Merch as Bad as His Presidential Credentials

Kanye West has designed some merchandise for his presidential run. While it remains to be seen which states’ ballots he will actually appear on, he is seemingly looking to capitalize on the campaign nonetheless. In the middle of another Twitter spree this week, West revealed a cap with the slogan: “Kanye 2020 Vision.” He followed […]

Categories
Popular

How Lil Baby & His 4PF Chain Unmasked a Corporate Scam-pire

Earlier this year, Lil Baby went to Atlanta jeweler Icebox Diamonds & Watches and bought seven chains for his friends. Its insignia was 4PF, the rapper’s brand which signifies his approach to life: “4 Pockets Full.” As shown during his 2018 appearance on GQ’s “On the Rocks” series (where he showcased more than $500,000 in […]

Categories
Popular

Billie Eilish & Telekom Electronic Beats Launch New Film

In the words of Billie Eilish, “We all have the potential to make a positive impact on our planet, and I’m hopeful our generation will use their platforms to collaborate and communicate, and make a difference.” Releasing today on UN International Youth Day to celebrate the young generation as a positive force for creativity and change, Eilish and Telekom […]

Categories
Popular

Swizz Beatz Teases a Drake & Kanye West Verzuz Battle

The Godfather of Verzuz, Swizz Beatz has hinted at possibly the greatest battle yet: Drake versus Kanye West. Following Rick Ross and 2 Chainz’s hype battle, yesterday, Swizz took to Twitter to propose the iconic pairing, writing, “Ayo Tim Drake VS YE #versuz.” The tweet garnered a lot of attention and buzz, with many fans theorizing on the likelihood of it […]

Categories
Popular

Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion's "WAP" Video Is Wild

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have dropped the official video for their joint single “WAP.” In the visuals, the rappers take us for a wild ride, with celebrity cameos from Kylie Jenner, Normani, Rosaliá, Mulatto, and more. The extravagant Colin Tilley-directed video, sees Cardi and Megan in B.A.P.S style looks explore a cooky house and deliver elaborate performances […]

Categories
Featured

Republicans push Kanye West 2020. But will it really hurt Joe Biden?

Kanye West’s unlikely White House bid is getting help qualifying for presidential ballots in key states from Republicans around the country, fueling suspicions he’s being pushed to run by allies of President Donald Trump hoping to siphon support away from Joe Biden. The rapper qualified for Colorado’s presidential ballot on Thursday, after the Secretary of […]

Categories
Featured

Kanye West Implies His Presidential Campaign Is Intentionally Trying to Hurt Biden's Chances

As Kanye West‘s hectic presidential run continues to legitimize, appearing on ballots in a number of states, public questioning of his intentions are heating up. Earlier this week, Vice magazine published an article claiming the Republican Party helped the rapper submit the required signatures to appear on the ballot in the swing state of Wisconsin. In a new […]