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Fresh out of prison, Max B has released a new single and is prepping to put out a new album this week.On Monday (Nov. 24), the Harlem rapper dropped the new track “No More Tricks.” The song is produced by Dame Grease and finds Biggaveli name-dropping several rappers.”MC Ren, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre feed the beast/Swizz my ni**ga, Alicia Keys/That’s word to ‘Pac a million and one, milli three degree,” he raps. “Ni**a, we believe, Beretta millimeter/Clip hold 17/Get high off that Ketamine.”“No More Tricks” is the first single off Max’s upcoming LP, Public Domain 7: The First Purge (Patient Zero).…
Lil Uzi Vert is officially entering a new era. The global trailblazer has signed with Roc Nation Distribution, a move that allows them to remain independent while retaining full ownership of their masters. Along with the announcement, Uzi released the new single “Chanel Boy,” produced by ZeeGoinXrazy. With this signing, Uzi joins JAY Z and Rihanna as the only artists managed by Roc Nation and also signed to Roc Nation Distribution. The Philadelphia star has also inked a deal with Roc Nation Publishing, further expanding their creative footprint. “Uzi is a global icon and a dynamic force in the music…
Lizzo questioned the fading visibility of plus-size women and the shifting direction of the body positivity movement in a personal essay posted Sunday on Substack, where she pointed to the rise of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic as a key reason why “all of our big girls are not-so-big anymore.” The Hip-Hop artist, born Melissa Jefferson, titled the piece “Why is everybody losing weight and what do we do? Sincerely, a person who’s lost weight.” In it, she revealed she now weighs 200 pounds after what she described as a two-year “weight release” journey focused on health. But despite her own…
R&B singer Brian McKnight has ignited a firestorm of controversy after revealing in a recent interview that he never truly loved his first wife, Julie McKnight, a stunning admission that he claims explains the ongoing rift with his children. In comments that have quickly gone viral across social media and entertainment news outlets, the celebrated artist, known for romantic hits like “Back at One,” offered a stark and painful recounting of his first marriage to Julie, which lasted from 1990 to 2003. McKnight explicitly stated that his relationship with his ex-wife was not rooted in love, suggesting that the foundation…
Rich The Kid is allegedly cheating on his fiancée with Summer Walker and the drama is playing out on social media.Over the weekend, a Summer Walker audio message that was reportedly sent to Rich The Kid leaked online. In the message, the singer gives Rich props for staying with his fiancée, Tori Brixx, but says she still would like to see Rich.”I’m not gonna bother y’all,” she said. “You can buy me a fu**ing so she don’t know the number and save it under Pizza Hut for all I care.”Rich The Kid later went live on Instagram and claimed Summer was…
Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, has revealed the stunning details behind his canceled North American tour last year, confirming he suffered a stroke and was subsequently diagnosed with a serious heart condition. The multi-talented artist, who previously attributed the tour cancellation to a need to focus on his “physical health,” recently disclosed the full extent of his medical crisis. According to reports, Glover suffered a stroke, a life-altering event for anyone, but particularly concerning for someone in the prime of their career. Following the stroke, doctors reportedly made a critical discovery: a hole in his heart. This diagnosis…
Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams has unveiled the ultimate collaboration in high-low fashion, partnering the legendary French luxury house with iconic American boot maker Timberland for a hyper-exclusive, ultra-luxe footwear release priced at a staggering $82,000. The new Louis Vuitton x Timberland boot redefines the limits of luxury workwear, transforming the classic six-inch silhouette into a collector’s item wrapped in gold and Italian craftsmanship. This limited-edition piece connects back to Williams’s ongoing vision for LV Menswear, showing a continued interest in elevating everyday aesthetics. The Anatomy of Opulence The boot’s lavish price tag is justified by its exclusive…
The recent passing of reggae icon Jimmy Cliff at 81 leaves a profound void, but it also compels us to revisit his monumental legacy. For the culture it represents, no single work encapsulates Cliff’s enduring power and relevance more than the 1972 film The Harder They Come. More than just a cult classic, this movie and its scorching soundtrack are, in essence, a foundational text for hip-hop, echoing themes that would define generations of rap narratives. Cliff stars as Ivan Martin, a country boy who arrives in Kingston with dreams of musical stardom, only to be swallowed by a corrupt…
Chicago Bears players are getting their moment in the spotlight once again as HBO prepares to debut The Shuffle, a documentary chronicling the creation of their legendary 1985 rap anthem that became a cultural phenomenon. The HBO Original documentary short debuts Tuesday, November 25, at 9:00 P.M. ET/PT on HBO and will stream on HBO Max. Directed by Jeff Cameron, who helmed HBO’s Hard Knocks, the film marks the first installment in a new series of football documentaries created in partnership with NFL Films. The Shuffle examines how the 1985 Chicago Bears created their iconic rap music video, which became…
Today in hip hop history marks twenty seven years since the release of Bobby Digital in Stereo, the first solo album from the leader of the global Wu Tang movement. Dropping in 1998, the project arrived at a moment when the Wu brand was already dominating every corner of the culture, yet this album pushed the boundaries of sound and vision even further. This project was conceived as the soundtrack to an unreleased blaxploitation styled martial arts film created by its author, titled Bobby Digital The Digital Bullet. The album introduced an experimental sonic universe far removed from the rugged street energy…