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50 Cent wants to be the gateway for artists who want to get into acting

50 Cent has always been about business; his approach to making money in music was thanks in part to Jam Master Jay. In an interview with Vulture, 50 explained that the late rapper taught him about the importance of writing and song structure over lyrical bars. "The ...
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New documentary short examines hip-hop’s impact on the fashion industry

Hip-hop and fashion go hand in hand, as those in the genre have long influenced the popular looks of an era. 50 Years Fly: The Rise, Fall and Revolution of Hip-Hop Fashion, an upcoming NBC News documentary short, specifically “examines how hip-hop revolutionized music and its long-lasting impact on ...
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Music notes: Janelle Monáe, Future, Kid Cudi and more

Janelle Monáe is not the only one on The Age of Pleasure. According to a recently unveiled track list, she brought along features Grace Jones, Doechii, Nia Long, CKay, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Sister Nancy and Amaarae for the experience.Shaquille O'Neal has experience on the basketball court and behind the DJ booth, but now he's looking toward ...
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ABC News to celebrate Aaliyah’s life and legacy in upcoming special

Aaliyah, who passed away nearly 22 years ago, is the focus of a new ABC News special. Superstar: Aaliyah will celebrate the singer’s life and legacy, highlighting her contributions to R&B and her continued influence on "music, fashion and culture decades after her untimely death in ...
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Drake leads the pack in this year’s BET Award nominations

With less than three weeks until the BET Awards 2023, the network has announced this year's nominees, and Drake is leading the pack.The "6 God" artist has been nominated for seven awards, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. His collab with Tems, ...
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Ye threatens to remove Jay-Z from ‘Donda’ in leaked documentary footage

Footage has leaked from the documentary Ye filmed while recording his 2021 album, Donda. The five-minute clip features glimpses of the process, which include the rapper visiting his childhood home, thinking about his late mom, Donda West, and meeting with the likes of Pusha T, Playboi Carti, Fivio Foreign and more. In one particular ...
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City Girls release new song “I Need A Thug”

Fresh off the release of "Act Bad" with Diddy and Fabolous, City Girls have dropped a new song. Titled "I Need A Thug," the track hears JT and Yung Miami share their requirements for a man over a sample of LL Cool J's "I Need Love.""I need a thug/ Sex, money, and drugs/ Private jet ...
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Tyler, the Creator explains why he’s annoyed by top-5 rappers debates

Debates about the greatest rappers of all time are common in hip-hop, but Tyler, the Creator is not a fan. On the premiere episode of Rap Radar's second season, he shared his opinion on people sharing lists of their top five rappers."You know what annoys me?" Tyler asked hosts Elliott Wilson and B.Dot. "When ...
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Wendy Williams enters wellness facility, “Taking it day by day,” manager claims

Wendy Williams is currently getting treatment at a wellness facility, her manager, Will Selby, has revealed to Entertainment Tonight. "Wendy is at a facility doing her best to be her best. She's taking it day by day," Selby expressed.He also urged fans and critics to understand that Wendy is "a ...
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President Joe Biden announces Juneteenth celebration featuring Jennifer Hudson, Method Man and more

With Juneteenth fast approaching, the White House is getting in on the celebration. On Wednesday, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden announced they'll be hosting a concert on the South Lawn.Supported by the several organizations, including Starz and the Recording Academy of the United States, the ...
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