Chris Brown and Drake Have Enough Songs for A Joint Project

Lorenz DominiqueNovember 7, 2020

The world seems to be restoring peace. Your older sister's favorite light-skinned Black men, Chris Brown and Drake, remain friends. Chris Brown logged on to...

Hip-HopMusicR&B/Soul2 min read

Ty Dolla $ign Serenades NPR for Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 29, 2020

The rollout for Featuring Ty Dolla $ign continues. The Los Angeles renaissance man took to the stage for NPR's Tiny Desk Home Concerts series. https://www....

MusicR&B/Soul1 min read

Megan Thee Stallion Hits Back in First “Megan Monday” Freestyle

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 27, 2020

Trill MF hot girl shit. Megan Thee Stallion kicks off a turnt up Tuesday with a freestyle she shared on social media. In what she promises to be a series of ne...

Hip-HopMusic2 min read

12-Year-Old Internet Sensation Bouba Savage Stars in Pop Smoke Video

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 26, 2020

Rest in power to Pop Smoke. The late rapper continues to reign over the hearts, ears, and charts of the masses. His legacy lives on with a new music video that...

MusicMusic Videos2 min read

Rae Sremmurd Plot Return with ‘Sremmlife 4’

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 26, 2020

The brothers are back in business together. The hip hop duo Rae Sremmurd consisting of Swae Lee, and Slim Jxmmi, put rumors to rest by announcing their new alb...

Hip-Hop2 min read

Real “Exes” Hoopz & Flavor Flav Hook Back Up in Ty Dolla $ign’s New Video

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 26, 2020

Leave it to Ty Dolla $ign to get everyone talking about Flavor Flav and Hoopz again. Also, leave it to Ty Dolla $ign to make a reaction video into a music vide...

MusicMusic VideosR&B/Soul2 min read

Shawn Kemp’s New Pot Shop Highlights Lack of Black Ownership in Legal Weed

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 25, 2020

Seattle will welcome what's being falsely billed as the first Black-owned cannabis dispensary to the city on October 30th. Shawn Kemp's dispensary is not solel...

Industry News5 min read

PlayStation Taps Travis Scott for Strategic Partnership

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 24, 2020

Travis Scott is the rapper to get to sell your products. Following a successful partnership with McDonald’s, the “Franchise” rapper joins Sony as a strategi...

Dope Urban CultureTechnology2 min read

TikTok Launches Live Listening Party Show with Trippie Redd

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 23, 2020

A now-deleted post on TikTok's newsroom blog announced a partnership with the tech company and major labels. The original "Be the first to hear new music by yo...

Dope Urban CultureMusicPopularTechnology3 min read

OPINION: Sada Baby Proves He’s A Trash Individual

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 22, 2020

For many rappers, negative press and the outrage of "cancel culture" are often avoidable. Perhaps one day, everyone will realize the everlasting effect of the ...

Hip-HopMusic7 min read

Jack Harlow Aims at Envious Peers & Critics in “Tyler Herro” Clip

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 22, 2020

Kentucky, stand up! Jack Harlow is what's poppin'. The rising star returns with a new single and music video "Tyler Herro." Following the chart-topping "WHA...

Hip-HopMusicMusic Videos2 min read

“Mood” from 24kGoldn and iann dior takes No. 1 Slot

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 20, 2020

Fiending off WAPs everywhere, your little sister's favorite song from TikTok is finally number one on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. "Mood" the platinum track f...

ChartsHip-HopMusicPopular3 min read

Are Travis Scott & J Balvin Distractions from McDonald’s Racial Discrimination Suits?

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 19, 2020

The saga continues. McDonald's is denying reports that hiring Travis Scott and J Balvin is a feeble attempt to distract from an ongoing racial discrimination l...

Dope Urban CultureFood & Drink3 min read

Ty Dolla $ign & Jhene Aiko Salute Independent Women on “By Yourself”

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 17, 2020

Following the announcement of Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, the LA singer-songwriter unleashes the single "By Yourself." The track, featuring Jhene Aiko and produce...

Hip-HopMusicR&B/Soul1 min read

NLE Choppa’s ‘From Dark to Light’ to Chronicle Spiritual Journey

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 17, 2020

Memphis rapper NLE Choppa has been making headlines for his spiritual journey lately. The young rapper seeks to channel his positive energy into an eleven-trac...

Hip-HopMusic2 min read

Nicki Minaj Annihilates “Whole Lotta Choppas” Remix

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 17, 2020

Two weeks after giving birth to a baby boy, Nicki Minaj joins Sada Baby for the "Whole Lotta Choppas (Remix)". The high energy, booty-shaking slapper perfectly...

Hip-HopMusic1 min read

The “In N Out” Video from Mulatto & City Girls is a Snack

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 15, 2020

Mulatto returns with a brand new music video for standout track "In N Out." The track and clip feature appearances from City Girls. Following last month's "On ...

Hip-Hop1 min read

‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’ Gets Release Date

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 15, 2020

He is here to claim his crown with his third LP Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. The 38-year-old Los Angeles singer-songwriter is one of the most underrated artists of...

Hip-HopMusicR&B/Soul2 min read

Politics Swept up The 2020 Billboard Music Awards

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 15, 2020

The Billboard Music Awards took place last night in Los Angeles, CA. Live from the Dolby Theatre, this year's show was without doubt political. From a thumb at...

ChartsMusicPopular4 min read

Savage Mode II Takes Top Spot on Billboard 200

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 13, 2020

21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s collaborative album debuts at the top spot of the Billboard 200 with 171,000 equivalent album units in its first week, 22,000 from...

ChartsHip-HopPopular2 min read

17-year-old NZ Producer Jawsh 685 Tops Billboard with Sleeper Viral Hit

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 13, 2020

What started out as a TikTok trend earlier this year is now the nation's No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It took months of momentum and strategic c...

ChartsMusicPopular2 min read

Megan Thee Stallion Pens Cogent Essay for the New York Times

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 13, 2020

In a stunning new essay for the New York Times, one of the world's most sought after entertainers, Megan Thee Stallion, sets the record straight. The essay inc...

Hip-HopMusic2 min read

Juicy J and NLE Choppa Rep for Memphis on “Load It Up”

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 10, 2020

North Memphis! Tennessee finds representation from two generations on "Load It Up," a new track from Juicy J featuring NLE Choppa. Rap legend Juicy J contin...

Hip-HopMusic2 min read

21 Savage and Drake Secure Bromance with Diamonds

Lorenz DominiqueOctober 10, 2020

21 Savage and Drake have taken their friendship to the next level. The pair recently showed off the new diamond chains on social media. https://www.instag...

Hip-HopMusic2 min read