Brooklyn-based, Philadelphia-raised MC and model Chynna Rogers has died at the age of 25. “I can regrettably confirm Chynna passed away,” her manager John Miller told Billboard’s sister title Stereogum via email. He added that her family said, “Chynna was deeply loved and will be sorely missed”. A statement from her management team at True […]
2 Chainz must be feeling reminiscent this week, as he has taken to social media to bring up a track that is eight years old. The rapper shared a meme featuring the cover art for Kanye West‘s hit single “Mercy” with the question: “Everybody BODIED this track but who had the best verse?” 2 Chainz […]
On Wednesday (April 8), Will Smith finally had a chance to thank Joyner Lucas for his scintillating tribute video “Will” on his new Snapchat series Will at Home. Last month, Lucas caused shockwaves when he released “Will” and paid homage to Smith’s various movie roles such as Pursuit of Happiness, Bad Boys, Men In Black, and […]
The rapper has teamed up with Fashion Nova to give away $1 million to fans in need over the next month-plus. Cardi B‘s “Coronavirus” rant remix might’ve served as the pandemic’s war cry, but now she’s suiting up with Fashion Nova to serve those in need. In an Instagram video posted Wednesday (April 8), the […]
“Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” will air April 22 at 8 p.m. ET. DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia and Melvin Crispell III are slated to perform in a special BET show that will assist people of color in dealing with the coronavirus. The Saving Our Selves: A […]
In a new interview with Variety, The Weeknd touched on his influence on pop and R&B music, suggesting, for example, that he inspired Usher‘s 2012 hit, “Climax.” “House of Balloons literally changed the sound of pop music before my eyes,” he said. “I heard ‘Climax,’ that [2012] Usher song, and was like, ‘Holy f**k, that’s […]
Despite the song’s title, The Weeknd says in a new interview that “Faith” — from his two-week Billboard 200-topping album After Hours — has nothing to do with religion. The Weeknd says “Faith” is the only After Hours track that doesn’t take place in the present, but rather recalls a troubling time back in 2013-14. “It’s […]
Though millions are struggling to keep a smile on during this COVID-19 pandemic, Brooklyn star, SAINt JHN is finding ways to rewrite the narrative. Not only is he keeping fans entertained with his jubilant energy and witty banter on Instagram with his IGNORANt Lifecoach Sessions, but he’s finally reaching the goal-line of music: becoming a […]
Jimmy Fallon‘s daughters have been stealing the show during his coronavirus quarantine broadcasts. On Tuesday night, for example, six-year-old Winnie interrupted a live interview with Ciara and Russell Wilson in the most adorable way imaginable. “Daddy! I lost my tooth,” she yelled from behind the camera, before appearing to interrupt the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy […]
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing quarantine will make the typical Passover Seder different for the majority of the world. Like live stream festivals replacing physical ones, many will unite virtually to perform the ritual Passover Seder, signifying freedom from slavery thousands of years ago. To that end, Kosha Dillz has created Seder Stream […]