Author: info@rapgriot.com
Mary J. Blige has brought her legendary energy from Madison Square Garden to theaters with her new concert film For My Fans, a cinematic experience that captures one of her most celebrated performances. The film premiered in select theaters earlier this week, giving audiences a front-row seat to her sold-out April show in New York City. “Being able to share this moment globally with my fans, who can experience this together in a movie theater, is more special than I can put into words,” Blige said in a statement. “This tour was always for my fans, and being able to make…
Donald Trump drew loud boos and jeers Sunday night (November 9) at FedEx Field as he became the first sitting president in 47 years to attend a regular-season NFL game, only to be met with a wave of disapproval from the Washington Commanders crowd. The backlash erupted during the second quarter of the Commanders’ matchup against the Detroit Lions when Trump’s image flashed across the stadium’s jumbo screen. Standing in a private suite alongside House Speaker Mike Johnson and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Trump was met with a chorus of boos that only grew louder when the stadium announcer formally…
A lawsuit accusing Lil Uzi Vert and Roc Nation of sexual harassment and labor violations was filed and dismissed shortly after.The anonymous accuser originally filed the suit on Oct. 20 in Los Angeles Superior Court. The woman claimed in the 16-page complaint that she worked for Uzi as their Artiment Coordinator from 2022 to 2025, during which she was subject to sexual harassment, wage violations and exploitative labor conditions. Several explicit texts allegedly sent to the woman by Uzi are included in the complaint.”I’m by myself right now send me something,” one alleged text reads.”Let me see that booty,” reads another, and “You…
Mr. Wave: “I Became Mr. Wave in One Hour” Before the internet, before TikTok trends, a Bronx kid made his body move like electricity. Known to the world as Mr. Wave of the New York City Breakers and the film Beat Street, Tony Wesley helped turn Hip-Hop dance into a worldwide language. In this conversation with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur and DJ Thoro, he retraces the moment Dr. Electric became Mr. Wave, the Bronx block-party days, and the red-curtain audition that changed his life. Chuck Creekmur: First off, thank you for what you gave this culture. When we saw you dance, we said, “How? We didn’t think he had bones.” How…
Rising Brooklyn artist JON’ pays tribute to one of the most celebrated eras in R&B and hip-hop with his new single “No Kissing,” a modern reinterpretation of Chingy and Jason Weaver’s “One Call Away.” Produced by Nino, the track blends nostalgia with a fresh, soulful approach that honors the original song while pushing it into 2025. JON’ says his goal was to keep the authenticity of the early 2000s while giving the record new life for this era. A short visual teaser is already live on Instagram, capturing his style and the energy behind the record. JON’ is known for…
Max B has been released from prison after serving 18 years behind bars.On Sunday (Nov. 9), the Harlem, N.Y. rapper was released from custody at Northern State Prison in Newark, N.J., and is now a free man.Video surfaced of Max being greeted upon his release by a large group of people, with one being French Montana. Max and French shared a long embrace before someone in the group places a large diamond chain around Max’s neck.The rapper also spent his first day out at the New York Jets game in New Jersey. Maurice Kamara, of the popular Instagram fashion blog The…
936full enter the wu tang 36 chambers cover On November 9th, 1993 rap music was changed forever. On this day, 9 Gods from the slums of Shaolin, who together form the Wu Tang Clan, released their first studio LP entitled Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers.This album was recorded from 1992 to 1993 at Firehouse Studio in New York City. The album was recorded on Loud Records and distributed by RCA Records. It cost a total of $36,000 to complete. The album’s concept was inspired heavily by the group’s love for Kung Fu flicks, particularly the 1978 Liu Chia-Liang film The…
On this day in Hip Hop history A Tribe Called Quest Released their third studio album Midnight Marauders. As the group’s most popular work, this album marked the height of Hip Hop’s Afrocentric/hippie movement. Aside from content, this album’s cover is its most distinctive quality. It features a full frontal portrait of the same black, green, and red woman from The Low End Theory cover as well as head shots of some of the more well-known rappers of the time, including Dr. Dre, Afrika Bambaataa, Busta Rhymes, Chuck D, Ice-T, Kool Moe Dee, MC Lyte, Del the Funky Homosapien, P. Diddy, Heavy D,…
OutKast has been inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The Atlanta rap duo accepted the honor, presented by Childish Gambino, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday evening (Nov. 8).“Your influence echoes in everything, in every artist I love,” Gambino said before presenting André 3000 and Big Boi with the prestigious honor. “Atlanta is not the music mecca it has become without you. There is no Childish Gambino without you. There is no South without you. So tonight, we honor two visionaries who turned differences into a dynasty. Two brothers who showed the world you…
By: Brandon Pope In Predator: Badlands, the famous dreadlocked monster serves a role we’ve never seen before on-screen: the protagonist. The latest in the Predator franchise moves away from Earth and human victims – crafting a story on alien worlds that grapples with themes of belonging and what real strength means. Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi is the man behind the four-pronged mouth. Koloamatangi delivers a standout performance, embodying a “predator” that’s far more complex than the ruthless hunters we’ve come to know. Schuster-Koloamatangi sat down with me for brief conversation on what it was like portraying the Predator in a new light.…