Hip-Hop
Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 57
2 Live Crew came under national scrutiny when their third album, 1989's As Nasty as They Wanna Be, was declared legally obscene. Brother Marquis, 2 Live Crew Rapper, Dead at 58 Jo Vito
Summer Sounds Like Dance, Eminem Sounds Like Ass, and Other Songs of the Week
Great tracks came from Girl Scout, ATEEZ, and Sasami this week. Summer Sounds Like Dance, Eminem Sounds Like Ass, and Other Songs of the Week Paolo Ragusa
Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla tap Cardi B for “Wanna Be” remix
Megan, Cardi, and GloRilla put their powers together for a new version of the track from the latter’s recent mixtape. Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla Tap Cardi B for “Wanna Be” Remix: Stream Jo Vito
The Notorious B.I.G.’s mother wants to “slap the daylights” out of Sean “Diddy” Combs
Biggie was signed to Combs' label Bad Boy Records prior to his murder in 1997. The Notorious B.I.G.’s Mother Wants to “Slap the Daylights” Out of Sean “Diddy” Combs Jonah Krueger
Nicki Minaj says she spent six hours in Netherlands jail cell following marijuana arrest
Minaj also claims that unknown individuals are attempting to sabotage her world tour. Nicki Minaj Says She Spent Six Hours in Netherlands Jail Cell Following Marijuana Arrest Scoop Harrison
Song of the Week: Vince Staples Examines His Bruises on “Black&Blue”
Other standout tunes came from Gabe Goodman, Been Stellar, and more. Song of the Week: Vince Staples Examines His Bruises on “Black&Blue” Jonah Krueger
Megan Thee Stallion asks if you’re ready to play on new single “Boa”
The third single from her yet-to-be-named upcoming album arrives today alongside a very NSFW video game-inspired music video. Megan Thee Stallion Asks If You’re Ready to Play on New Single “Boa”: Stream Jo Vito
Drake goes on the defensive against Kendrick with “The Heart Part 6”
On his latest diss track, the Toronto rapper claims he intentionally fed Lamar fake information. Drake Goes on the Defensive Against Kendrick Lamar with “The Heart Part 6”: Stream Scoop Harrison
Kendrick Lamar continues assault on Drake with “Not Like Us”
Kendrick drops his third diss track of the last 36 hours. Kendrick Lamar Continues Assault on Drake with “Not Like Us”: Stream Alex Young
Lovers & Friends festival canceled due to threat of high winds
The National Weather Service is forecasting dangerous sustained wind gusts in Las Vegas on Saturday. Lovers & Friends Festival Canceled Due to Threat of High Winds Scoop Harrison
Tyler the Creator reunites with Earl Sweatshirt at Coachella
Tyler brought Earl out for two songs, and made an allusion to another former collaborator, Frank Ocean. Tyler the Creator Reunites with Earl Sweatshirt at Coachella: Video + Setlist Jo Vito
Drake baits Kendrick Lamar with weird AI diss track
"Taylor Made Freestyle" features AI verses made to sound like Tupac and Snoop Dogg. Drake Baits Kendrick Lamar with Weird AI Diss Track Scoop Harrison
