Since the COVID-19 outbreak changed daily life in the U.S., music has served as a vital healing component for those in need of any mental and spiritual nourishment. On Monday (April 6), H.E.R. gallantly did her part with the launch of Girls with Guitars, a weekly Instagram series featuring performances, covers and special guests that […]
This year, 4/20 will be one to remember as Dr. Dre’s debut rap classic The Chronic will be available across all DSPs on April 20. Released in 1992 on Death Row Records, The Chronic is heralded as Dr. Dre’s magnum opus, as it stitched together the fabric for West Coast rap in the early ’90s. Powered […]
Update: BST Hyde Park 2020 has been canceled. “It is with a heavy heart that we have decided not to go ahead with BST Hyde Park 2020,” organizers said. “Sending you all love and positivity during these difficult times. Look after yourselves, stay safe, and see you next year.” Read the full statement below. It is […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]