insert_link Music Wu-Tang Clan, Nas to Embark on Joint Tour Across North America Wu-Tang Clan and Nas will unite to tour across North America this summer. The NY State of Mind Tour is set to take off on August 30 in St. Louis, Missouri, and wrap up on October 4 in Los Angeles, California. Nas' latest album, Magic, was released last year with Hit Boy. Wu-Tang’s iconic debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), was recently archived in the Library of Congress. See the full list […] todayApril 22, 2022
insert_link Music Hip-Hop Legend DJ Kay Slay Dies of Covid at 55 Keith Grayson, AKA DJ Kay Slay, has died of complications from COVID-19. He was 55. “A dominant figure in hip-hop culture with millions of fans worldwide, DJ Kay Slay will be remembered for his passion and excellence with a legacy that will transcend generations,” a statement confirmed by the hip-hop icon's family stated. DJ Kay Slay worked with an endless list of big names in rap and hip-hop throughout his […] todayApril 19, 2022
insert_link Music Silk Sonic, John Legend, More Added as Performers at 2022 Grammys The latest addition to the lineup of performers for the 64th annual Grammy Awards includes Silk Sonic, John Legend, Carrie Underwood, and J Balvin with Maria Becerra. In addition, Maverick City Music, Aymée Nuviola, and Billy Strings will be performing in special segments showcasing the city of La Vegas, where this year's Grammys will be taking place for the first time. These artists will notably be representing genres that are […] todayMarch 31, 2022
insert_link Adult Contemporary Foo Fighters, H.E.R., John Batiste, More Join 2022 Grammy Performance Lineup The second round of performers for this year's Grammys has just been revealed. Set to take the stage, in addition to Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlile, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X with Jack Harlow, and Olivia Rodrigo, are nominees Jon Batiste, Foo Fighters, H.E.R., Nas, and Chris Stapleton. There will also be a special In Memoriam performance highlighting the masterful works of the late Stephen Sondheim performed by Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr., […] todayMarch 25, 2022
insert_link Music Kendrick Lamar Returns to the Stage Today For the First Time Since 2019 Today, Kendrick Lamar will be headlining the Day N Vegas festival, making a return to the stage for the first time since 2019. The rapper last performed live in November of 2019, and fans are hoping today’s performance will be the start of some long-awaited news as a highly-anticipated follow-up to DAMN. So far, the only recent content to come from the Compton native was a feature on Terrace Martin’s […] todayNovember 12, 2021
insert_link Music Nas Teaches a MasterClass in Writing Rap, Creates New Song Hip-hop legend Nas recently announced a MasterClass on hip-hop storytelling, promising fans that he will be teaching “how to find your inspiration, find your flow, and how to turn your life experiences into music. The Grammy winner even put out a new song just for the class, “Big Nas.” A music video for the track, directed by Ben Dean, was also released. Fans will be able to see Nas’ writing […] todayOctober 13, 2021
insert_link Fashion Rapper Dave East Collaborates with Diamond Supply Co. Collaboration “I got it tatted on me, ‘born broke, die rich,’” said rising rapper Dave East, lifting his white T-shirt and revealing the cursive letters marked below his navel. The 31-year-old New York City native, born David Brewster Jr., came from humble beginnings, becoming a Crip as a teen, and later, facing a stint in prison for selling drugs. Following the 2010 release of his first mixtape, “Change of Plans,” […] todayAugust 1, 2019
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