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Rihanna’s 2011 revenge-themed hit “Man Down” has reached 1 billion views, making it the Barbadian superstar’s 11th video to achieve the milestone as a lead, featured artist, or collaborator. The singer also charts “Breakin’ Dishes,” a deep cut from her 2007 album Good Girl Gone Bad, at #73 on US Top Songs and #34 on US Top Songs on Shorts as the track gains traction in shortform video. Rihanna ranks #48 on US Top Artists, reflecting her enduring influence across streaming platforms and social media trends. Source link
King Combs has released the cinematic video for “LONELY ROADS,” the opening track from his latest project NEVER STOP, produced by Kanye West. Set in a desert landscape, the visual captures themes of family, grief, and resilience, blending personal storytelling with striking lighting effects that reflect his inner state. The video shifts between images of his late mother, heartfelt moments with his siblings, and lyrics expressing solidarity with his father amid controversy and legal challenges. North West makes a confident appearance, delivering a verse about freedom and self-expression: “Doing everything I want, that’s the key to life / When you…
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube has officially kicked off his Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude Tour, a celebration of 40 years of music and cultural impact. The opening night in Denver set the stage for what promises to be one of the most significant tours in hip hop history. Cube delivered an electrifying three-hour set that blended new material from his latest album, Man Up, with career-defining classics. Fans roared as he performed staples like “It Was a Good Day,” “Check Yo Self,” and “You Can Do It,” alongside new tracks such as “Before Hip Hop.” The night captured Cube’s enduring…
The latest collection pushes wearable tech forward with stronger performance and fresh style. Users get up to twice the battery life, an upgraded 12MP ultra-wide camera capable of recording in 3K Ultra HD, new hands-free capture modes, and improved immersive audio. On the design side, three new seasonal colors debut alongside a limited-edition Matte Transparent Wayfarer fitted with Transitions® Ruby lenses. For the first time, Meta Ray-Ban Display brings a full-color lens display directly to smart eyewear. Built into the right lens, it discreetly surfaces incoming messages, photo previews, video calls, and AI-powered guidance like step-by-step directions. Each pair comes…
There was a bittersweet reunion at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado on Friday night (September 19). Atmosphere, Living Legends, Hieroglyphics, Immortal Technique, Dilated Peoples and the CunninLynguists descended on the historic venue for what would mark Ant and Slug’s final show of the season. But the sold-out crowd was likely unaware of just how emotional the concert would be—at least for some. Just weeks prior, Living Legends MC Aesop (or Aesop the Black Wolf) died suddenly at age 51. It ripped a gaping hole through the longtime group, leaving The Grouch, Bicaso, Eligh, Sunspot Jonz, Scarub and Luckyiam left to…
On this day in 1989, Big Daddy Kane dropped his sophomore album It’s a Big Daddy Thing on Warner Bros./Cold Chillin’ Records, cementing his reputation as one of hip hop’s sharpest lyricists and most charismatic figures. Following the success of his debut Long Live the Kane, this project showed growth in both sound and presentation—pushing Kane into new territory as not just an MC, but a cultural icon. With production contributions from Marley Marl, Prince Paul, Easy Mo Bee, and Teddy Riley, the album balanced hard-hitting beats with a more polished, radio-friendly sound. Tracks like “Warm It Up, Kane” showcased his technical mastery…
Stunna 4 Vegas couldn’t hold back his emotions on as Monaleo made her way down the aisle during their wedding ceremony on Friday (September 19), wiping away tears in a moment captured on video and shared across social media. The ceremony was livestreamed for their fans on TikTok, allowing more than a million viewers to share their special day. The North Carolina native, born Khalick Caldwell, stood at the altar visibly emotional as his bride approached in a pink gown. “I have to be honest, I was getting ready to say, ‘I do,’ too,’” the officiant joked. “Moments later, when…
In a powerful blend of art and purpose, the Nigel Sylvester Foundation is partnering with renowned artists for the Pedal Forward Artist Bike Auction to support its mission of empowering youth through cycling. The auction, hosted on the premier digital-first commerce and content platform JOOPITER, will feature four one-of-a-kind, artist-painted bikes, with proceeds directly funding the foundation’s “Switching Gears” program. The Pedal Forward auction offers a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of functional art while making a meaningful impact on the escalating youth mental health crisis. Each bike is a collaborative masterpiece, blending the creative vision of renowned…
Charlie Kirk’s memorial preparations were disrupted Friday (September 19), when a man carrying a firearm and a knife was arrested inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, after allegedly posing as a law enforcement officer. The suspect, identified by Arizona authorities as 42-year-old Joshua Runkles, was taken into custody before the venue’s security perimeter had been finalized for Sunday’s memorial event. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Runkles faces charges of impersonating a peace officer and bringing a weapon into a restricted area. “The US Secret Service in coordination with local law enforcement in Glendale, Arizona, is investigating…
Dame Dash has taken his feud with Cam’ron to the courts, filing a massive $300 million defamation lawsuit against the Harlem rapper. According to reports circulating from Dusko Poppington on Instagram, Dash and his partner Raquel Horn, along with The Dash Group, have retained legal counsel and issued a formal demand letter to Cam’ron. The letter outlines a long list of grievances, accusing Cam’ron of defamation, business disparagement, unjust enrichment, tortious interference, conspiracy, and harassment. Specifically, it cites Cam’s public comments about Dash and Horn, allegations diminishing The Dash Group’s credibility, and attempts to interfere with Dash’s family by reaching…