Music
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Lil Nas X Reveals Trailer for Montero Cinematic Universe, aka His Debut Album, and Wow, This Kid Is Really Iconic
The ‘Panini’ artist set the internet further ablaze Tuesday afternoon with his announcement, following Sunday’s seductive performance at the BET Awards.
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Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Launch LA School Aimed at Providing Inner-City Students With Career-Building Tools
The school is slated to open in fall 2022, and Dre says he hopes it will make the learning experience fun and exciting for students.
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Mic Drop: The Opposite of Summertime Sadness
Who would have thought that one week into June we’d have the release of anthems, R&B bangers, jazzy dance tracks and a new Prince release? Me. But Black music is #BlackExcellence—and the promise of “Hot Vaxxed Girl Summer” means the release of tunes to get one in the (safely) partying mood. This month, a variety…
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This Is an American Lawsuit: Rapper Kidd Wes Files Copyright Infringement Against Childish Gambino
This is America…and it’s a litigious country. Rapper Kidd Wes (born Emelike Nwosuocha) recently filed a copyright infringement claim against Childish Gambino (born Donald Glover) in connection with Childish’s immensely popular and acclaimed song, “This Is America,” TMZ reports. Kidd claims Childish’s song is too similar to his own song, “Made In America.” Per TMZ,…
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Masked Man Pulls Out Gun During Zoom Lecture About Racism Within 'Eyes of Texas' Song
In recent months, there has been growing controversy surrounding the kinda, sorta, totally racist school song of the University of Texas. A student-led Zoom lecture at the University of Texas at Austin was interrupted when a masked man began loading a gun on camera. NBC News reports that Alberto Martinez, a history professor who believes…
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Nike and MSCHF Agree to Recall Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes,' Which MSCHF Says 'Already Achieved Its Artistic Purpose'
The battle over Lil Nas X’s “Satan Shoes” has reportedly been settled. Following a temporary restraining order granted against MSCHF for its much talked about collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X, on Thursday evening, USA Today received a statement from Nike stating that the streetwear brand has agreed to a recall of the controversial kicks…
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DMX Remains in Coma on Life Support, Will Undergo Critical Brain Function Tests [Updated]
As of Wednesday morning, DMX (born Earl Simmons) remains in a coma on life support, his manager confirmed. According to NBC affiliate 11 Alive, DMX’s manager Steve Rifkind provided an update on Tuesday night noting that the 50-year-old rapper-actor will be undergoing critical brain function tests. “DMX is currently on life support and in a…
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DMX Is on Life Support in a 'Vegetative State' Following Heart Attack, Per Ex-Manager
Following the shocking news that DMX (born Earl Simmons) suffered a heart attack, we have received updates of the 50-year-old rapper’s health status. According to the New York Times, DMX’s ex-manager Nakia Walker confirmed that he is currently on life support and in a “vegetative state.” Walker also noted that some of DMX’s relatives have…