A&E is set to air Biggie: The Life of the Notorious B.I.G. on September 4. The documentary will include appearances by two of Biggie’s notable Hip Hop contemporaries from New York City. Jay-Z and Nas both offered commentary for the Biography special. In the trailer for The Life of the Notorious B.I.G., Hov and God’s Son can be heard reciting lyrics [...]
Rihanna has been praised by fans as she debuted her elaborate costume for Barbados’ Crop Over Festival. The singer attended the festival last weekend, and uploaded an photo of her outfit to Instagram, complete with multi-coloured feathers and a jewel-encrusted bikini. She also debuted her new turquoise hair after teasing a snap of it on Instagram [...]
Slim Shady has teamed up with top music video producer Joseph Kahn for his latest project. Eminem and music video producer Joseph Kahn are set to release a battle rap satire movie entitled 'Bodied' later this year. According to various reports, the film is said to explore issues surrounding race relations in the rap battle territory. While [...]
Last year, Kanye West canceled the remaining dates of his “Saint Pablo Tour” following the Hip Hop star being hospitalized for mental health treatment. West is now suing the Lloyd’s of London insurance company for $10 million, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The suit asserts the insurers are stalling on paying out for the canceled trek. Kanye and his Very Good [...]
The singer has apparently cut his tour dates short. R. Kelly has reportedly cancelled a number of dates on his current US tour following allegations that he is running a sex cult with young women. The controversial R&B singer, who has been in the spotlight since the claims were made, had vowed to continue touring. [...]
"Kanye > Jay Z" Channel 4’s documentary about the alleged feud between Jay-Z and Kanye West proved to be a major talking point on Twitter last night (July 31). Titled Public Enemies: Jay-Z vs Kanye, the documentary purported to reveal “the story behind Jay-Z and Kanye West’s spectacular rise, their creative partnership and their colossal falling out”. It featured previously [...]
If Q-Tip is to be believed, the Dorset festival will be Tribe's final destination A Tribe Called Quest have revealed that their headline slot at Bestival might be the final ever show before they breakup for good. At the Panorama Festival in New York, Tribe member Q-Tip announced that the rap group are performing their final few shows. [...]
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Beyoncé has failed to block a $20 million lawsuit over a sample she used of deceased YouTube personality Messy Mya. Mya, real name Anthony Barré, was murdered in 2010. A sample of a YouTube video of Mya’s from earlier that year features at the start of ‘Formation’. It sees Mya saying “What happened after New Orleans?” and “Bitch, I’m [...]
