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Nipsey Hussle GRAMMY Tribute To Feature DJ Khaled, John Legend, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 21, 2020 The Recording Academy® has announced an all-star tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle to take place on the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards®. Set to pay posthumous honor to the current three-time GRAMMY® nominee are Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and YG. Live from STAPLES Center...
The Game Shares New Album BORN 2 RAP
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 29, 2019 Today, on Compton rapper The Game's 40th birthday, he releases his highly-anticipated ninth studio album Born 2 Rap. This final album caps off 15 years since The Game's classic debut album, The Documentary, that's been credited for reviving West Coast hip hop....
Liife Shares Tales Of Friends Turned Foes In New 'Friends & Enemies' Video
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 21, 2019 Compton's own Liife releases his latest visual “Friends & Enemies.” The video, directed by APlus Filmz, was premiered by No Jumper on Thursday, November 21. “Friends & Enemies,” follows the Rostrum Records signee's most-recent singles, “Lifestyle,” with over 1.3M views, and “Meet The Parents.” In ad...
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, & Lil Nas X Lead GRAMMY Nominations - See Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019 Recording Academy® President/CEO Deborah Dugan alongside Academy Chair of the Board of Trustees and renowned record producer Harvey Mason Jr., as well as GRAMMY Awards® host Alicia Keys and past two-time GRAMMY® nominee Bebe Rexha, today revealed nominees for the 62nd GRAMMY Awards in select categor...
The Game Releases Single 'Stainless' ft. Anderson Paak
by Abigail Charpentier - November 01, 2019 Today, Compton rapper The Game shares the soulful new jam “Stainless” featuring Grammy winning artist Anderson .Paak. Produced by Big Duke, The Game rides over a sweet-sounding smooth West Coast track with an effortless flow reminiscing over Nipsey Hussle, 2Pac, Fatal Hussein, Yaki Kadafi, Orlando “...
GRAMMY Museum Presents 'Latin GRAMMY, 20 Years Of Excellence'
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 21, 2019 To celebrate the milestone 20th anniversary of the Latin GRAMMY Awards®, the GRAMMY Museum® proudly presents Latin GRAMMY®, 20 Years Of Excellence. On Nov. 18, the Museum will kick off the opening of the new Latin music exhibit and its new third floor with a full day of programming, including an edu...
Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle and Lizzo Named Most Influential African Americans
by Abigail Charpentier - September 26, 2019 The Root today announced the annual Root 100 and topping the list are Stacey Abrams, Nipsey Hussle, and Lizzo....
VIDEO: Netflix Drops Trailer for Hip Hop Competition Series Feat. Cardi B, Chance and T.I.
by Abigail Charpentier - September 25, 2019 Global superstars Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, and Tip a?oeT.I.a?? Harris search for the next hip hop sensation in Rhythm + Flow, Netflix's first music competition show. The series brings together industry legends across a multi-city search in hip hop epicenters Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta and Chi...
Billy Ray Cyrus Performed on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT
by Abigail Charpentier - September 19, 2019 Billy Ray Cyrus, who was just announced as a two-time 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards nominee, will return to his roots tonight when he performs his multi-platinum-selling legendary hit, “Some Gave All,” on NBC's hit summer series “America's Got Talent” with Voices of Service, a Northern Virginia quartet co...
Lightshow Recruits Wale, Shabazz PBG, & Tate Kobang For New Album 'If These Walls Could Talk 2'
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Underground Hip Hop Artist Teez Drops Breezy New Single MURDA
by Tori Hartshorn - August 02, 2019 Birthed by the biggest little city, nurtured in the shadows of the Sierra Mountains, is a Tongan rap artist (Taholo Vainuku), who in honor of his people, goes by the stage name of Teez. He is set to release his powerful debut album R.E.N.O (Real Everything No Ops) on Friday, September 27th via taste...
Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande Among 2019 MTV VMA Nominees
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019 MTV today unveiled the nominations for the 2019 a?oeVMAs,a?? which includes dozens of artists whose reach and influence have elevated the music industry and global cultural conversation. Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift lead the nominations with 10 nods each in categories including, a?oeVideo of the Y...
Rap Artist-Teez Drops New Single LIT BAE Off His Upcoming Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - July 08, 2019 He is set to release his powerful debut album R.E.N.O on Friday, September 27th via tastemaker labelMensch House Records! The breezy first single off the album “Lit Bae” is available now on all streaming platforms....
Cardi B, Beyonce Among Winners at the 2019 BET AWARDS - Full List!
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019 BET Networks honored a powerful and show-stopping lineup of artists, entertainers, cultural icons and inspiring humanitarians across more than 18 categories at the 19th Annual 'BET AWARDS.' The ceremony, hosted by actress and comedian Regina Hall, aired live on BET from the Microsoft Theater in Los ...
Common Releases New Single & Music Video Her 'Love'
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 14, 2019 Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper Commonunveils a new single and music video entitled “HER Love” featuring Daniel Caesar and special guest Dwele. Also included is an unreleased beat from J Dilla....
Common Releases New Single and Music Video For HER LOVE
by Tori Hartshorn - June 14, 2019 Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning rapper Commonunveils a new single and music video entitled “HER Love” featuring Daniel Caesar and special guest Dwele. Also included is an unreleased beat from J Dilla....
DJ Mustard Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal with Sony/ATV
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 24, 2019 Sony/ATV Music Publishing has signed Grammy-winning songwriter, artist and producer Mustard to a worldwide deal....
The Ends Festival Announces A2, Burna Boy, The Compozers and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 07, 2019 The Ends Festival has today announced its latest acts to grace the stage at the inaugural three-day festival in Croydon – Kojo Funds, Kojey Radical, A2, Burna Boy, The Compozers, Nipsey Hussle (European festival exclusive), Rachael Anson, Wande Coal, Teni The Entertainer, Juls, Jaz Karis and Croydon...
Meek Mill & Drake Reunite For Epic Video For GOING BAD
by Tori Hartshorn - February 07, 2019 Multi-platinum rapper & criminal justice activist MEEK MILL reunites with DRAKE in the blockbuster companion video to “GOING BAD,” the latest single from Meek's critically-acclaimed fourth studio album CHAMPIONSHIPS. Shot in Los Angeles, CA last month, the Kid Art-directed video features cameos from...
Nipsey Hussle Unveils DOUBLE UP (FEAT. BELLY & DOM KENNEDY) Visual
by Tori Hartshorn - October 04, 2018 Atlantic Records and All Money In recording artist Nipsey Hussle has unveiled the highly anticipated new video for “Double Up (Feat. Belly & Dom Kennedy).” The epic visual – directed by Hussle's longtime collaborator, Directed By Sergio (“Last Time That I Checc'd (Feat. YG),” “Rap Niggas,” “Hussle &...
Georgia Anne Muldrow Announces New Album 'Overload'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 13, 2018 On October 26, 2018, Georgia Anne Muldrow will release her new album - a modern soul classic in the making titled Overload - via Flying Lotus's Brainfeeder record label....
STAPLES Center Concert Line-Ups Announced for BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola
by Macon Prickett - April 11, 2018 BET NETWORKS and AEG have announced the first wave of star-studded talent that will take the stage at the 6th annual BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola taking place June 21-24. This year's line-up of concerts at STAPLES Center will feature some of today's hottest artists including Ch...
Luc Belaire's 'Self Made' Podcast Launches With Russ
by Tori Hartshorn - April 06, 2018 Luc Belaire is excited to announce the launch of its 'Self Made' interview series on iTunes and Apple Music. 'Self Made' offers insightful and often humorous celebrity success stories, as Luc Belaire CEO Brett Berish sits down with established icons and up-and-coming talent. The series kicked off la...
VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle Drops Short Film For 'Hussle & Motivate' Off Newly Released Debut Album
by Stephi Wild - February 24, 2018 Coming off of an amazing All Star weekend takeover after releasing his long awaited debut album, Nipsey Hussle continues to take his “Victory Lap” with the release of visuals for “Hustle & Motivate” in the form of a short film starring Lauren London....
NIPSEY HUSSLE Releases Highly Anticipated Hip Hop Album VICTORY LAP
by Macon Prickett - February 16, 2018 Today Atlantic Records and All Money In recording artist Nipsey Hussle celebrates the release of his long awaited studio debut album, “VICTORY LAP.”... |