Today in Hip-Hop History: Ice Cube Dropped His First Solo LP ‘Amerikkka’s Most Wanted’ 32 Years Ago
By Bryce Hampton On 16 May 2022 In New Releases
On this day in Hip Hop history, 32 years ago, Ice Cube released his debut solo album Amerikkka’s Most Wanted. Following the tragic breakup of N.W.A., this album’s unexpected commercial and critical success set the tone for
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers’ Sets New Apple Music Record
By Bryce Hampton On 16 May 2022 In New Releases
Kendrick Lamar’s Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers is killing the Apple Music charts. On release day, Kendrick’s new album broke the record for the highest first-day streams for an album released in 2022. Songs from the
Diddy Debuts New Single “Gotta Move On” at Billboard Music Awards
By Bryce Hampton On 16 May 2022 In New Releases
Billboard Music Awards host, executive producer, and performer Sean “Diddy” Combs AKA LOVE starts the night with a surprise performance and special guests, only days after unveiling his new R&B label Love Records and a new album
Ma$e Accuses Diddy Of Sabotaging His Set At Lovers & Friend Festival In Las Vegas
By Bryce Hampton On 16 May 2022 In New Releases
Las Vegas, NV – Ma$e was one of many artists booked to perform at the Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday (May 14), but it didn’t go exactly as planned. Numerous technical difficulties plagued
Kendrick Lamar Announces “Oklama Presents… The Big Steppers Tour”
By Bryce Hampton On 14 May 2022 In New Releases
Kendrick Lamar is hitting the road this Summer — in support of the release of his new album, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers — as he announced on Friday morning (May 13) dates for his upcoming
YG’s Felony Robbery Case Dismissed Ahead of Jury Selection
By Bryce Hampton On 14 May 2022 In New Releases
YG no longer has to worry about his felony robbery case. According to TMZ, the case was dismissed on the morning of jury selection. YG was able to settle the case out of court with the alleged
Meek Mill on Young Thug & Gunna: “I Pray That DA Be Fair to Them”
By Bryce Hampton On 14 May 2022 In New Releases
If you haven’t heard by now, Young Thug, Gunna and the rest of Young Stoner Life Records are facing a RICO. The crop of Hip-Hop superstars has received support from across social media. One of the people
Judge Denies Bail For Young Thug and Gunna Following RICO Arrest
By Bryce Hampton On 13 May 2022 In New Releases
300 labelmates Young Thug and Gunna have been denied bail after getting indictment for RICO charges. Both Atlanta rapper’s bond requests were turned down after they were among 28 people named in a Georgia indictment for conspiring
BATON ROUGE’S TEC & MAINE MUSIK RELEASE SINGLE “WHOLE LOTTA MONEY”
By Bryce Hampton On 13 May 2022 In Entertainment
Rappers T.E.C. and Maine Musik have released the single “Whole Lotta Money” today via MRNK Music Group. “Whole Lotta Money” finds T.E.C. & Maine Musik reconnected to deliver another hard-hitting street anthem, continuing in the tradition of Spider Nation. The accompanying video was directed by
Meek Mill Defends Young Thug & Gunna Amid RICO Indictment: ‘[They] Ain’t No Crime Bosses’
By Bryce Hampton On 13 May 2022 In New Releases
Meek Mill has famously had his own negative experiences with the criminal justice system and took to Instagram to stand with his friends who are embroiled in a similar struggle. Meek took to IG on Friday (May 13)
