Clipse Announce Reunion Album, First Album For The Hip-Hop Duo In 15 Years

Pusha T and No Malice recently announced plans to reunite as Clipse and release a reunion album produced entirely by Pharell Williams. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 20, 2024Music, Artist, Clipse, Hip Hop, Pusha T, No Malice, Virginia Beach, Louis Vuitton, John Legend

Brandy and Bryson Tiller Headline "Fall Back In Love Comedy and Music Jam" in Las Vegas

Brandy and Bryson Tiller to headline the "Fall Back In Love Comedy and Music Jam" in Las Vegas this weekend, Friday June 14th, at the Thomas & Mack Center. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 13, 2024Music, Artist, Clipse, Hip Hop, Brandy, Bryson Tiller, Las Vegas

Victoria Monet Host’s Premiere Party for New Video “Alright”

Victoria Monét premieres her new music video 'Alright,' celebrating PRIDE and Black Music Month with fans and family in Los Angeles. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 13, 2024Music, Artist, Victoria Monét, Alright music video, Black Music Month, PRIDE month

Gunna Launches 'P by Gunna' Clothing Line with BoohooMAN

Gunna's debut clothing line, P by Gunna, launched through boohooMAN, featuring graphic tees, sweat shorts, jackets, and more. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 10, 2024Music, Artist, Gunna, P by Gunna, BoohooMAN, Clothing Line

Kendrick Lamar Announces ‘The Pop Out: Ken And Friends’ Juneteenth Concert

Kendrick Lamar has announced his concert, The Pop Out - Ken and Friends, scheduled for June 19 in Los Angeles. We discuss it here!

Rihanna Breaks Record for Most Diamond Singles by a Female Artist

Rihanna makes history with new RIAA certifications, adding diamond singles to her musical achievements. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 3, 2024Music, Rihanna, Artist, Diamond Singles, RIAA, Needed Me, Work, Umbrella

NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ Celebrates Black Music Month with All-Female Lineup

Celebrate Black Music Month with NPR's Tiny Desk concerts featuring an all-female lineup including Chaka Khan, SWV, Tierra Whack, Tems, and more. Tune in this June for inspiring performances and interviews. We discuss it here!

Omar CookJune 2, 2024Music, NPR Music, Tiny, Black Music Month, All-Female Lineup, Chaka Khan, SWV, Flo Milli

Rakim to Release ‘God’s Network: Reb7rth’

Rakim is set to release his first solo studio album in almost 15 years. The album, titled God's Network: Reb7rth, will be available on July 26. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMay 28, 2024Music, Hip-Hop, Rakim, God's Network: Re7rth, music, Masta Killa, Kurupt

Nas Celebrates 'Illmatic' Anniversary with String of Live Shows in Vegas

Nas has announced that he will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Illmatic with a series of three symphony concerts in Las Vegas. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMay 21, 2024Music, Hip-Hop, Nas, Illmatic, Nas With the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Las Vegas

Buried Beneath the Beef: Kendrick vs. Drake Beef Opens Up Discussions Behind Stereotypes

The rivalry between Drake and Kendrick Lamar opens up the discussion about misogyny and sexism that permeate hip-hop culture. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMay 9, 2024Music, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Hip-Hop

Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, Dionne Warwick Headline Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Nominees

Celebrate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's newest inductees like Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, and Dionne Warwick. Catch the ceremony on October 19th in Cleveland, airing later on ABC and Hulu. We discuss it here!

Childish Gambino Teases New Music Premiere Sunday Night

Childish Gambino announced plans to release two new albums while debuting some unreleased material on his GILGA Radio livestream. We discuss it here!

Special 'Coming Home' Celebration to Honor Usher with Key to Hometown

Usher, commemorating his legacy, will be present at a celebration in Chattanooga, Tennessee, his hometown, later this month to receive the city's keys. We discuss it here!

Big Sean Expands Résumé with New Book on Mental Wellness

Big Sean will debut his 'Go Higher' book, focusing on mental wellness, marking his entry into the world of authors later this year. We discuss it here!

Keyshia Cole Reveals Upcoming Album, Pays Tribute to Late Mother During Concert

Keyshia Cole revealed plans for a new album and honored her late mother during a recent concert. We discuss it here!

Omar CookApril 1, 2024Music, R&B, Keyshia Cole, The Love Hard Tour, Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story’

Westside Webb Talks the Release of His New Album 'Player Games, Pt. 3'

Long Beach rapper Westside Webb is shaking up the hip-hop scene once again with the release of his highly anticipated album, 'Player Games, Pt. 3'. We spoke with Westside Webb in an exclusive interview!

Omar CookMarch 30, 2024Music, Hip-Hop, Rapper, Westside Webb, Long Beach, Player Games 3

Jhene Aiko announces “The Magic Hour'' Tour Featuring Coi Leray, Kiane Lede, Tink and Umi

Jhene Aiko announces “The Magic Hour'' tour featuring an amazing lineup of Coi Leray, Kiane Lede, Tink and Umi. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMarch 28, 2024Music, Hip-Hop, Rapper, Hip Hop and The White House, Jhene Aiko, Coi Leray, Kiane Lede, Tink, Umi, Twenty88, California, Canada, Big Sean, R&B

Jeezy Takes Lead in Producing 'Hip-Hop And The White House' Documentary

Jeezy is set to produce a new documentary titled 'Hip Hop and The White House' as part of '&360', a documentary anthology series by Andscape. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMarch 21, 2024Music, Hip-Hop, Rapper, Jeezy, Hip Hop and The White House

247LC Entertainment Artist Dexter Kelly Releases His New EP 'Thanks to You'

247 Live Culture Entertainment Hip-Hop and R&B artist, Dexter Kelly, has released his highly anticipated EP titled Thanks to You. We discuss it here!

Omar CookMarch 20, 2024BoomBox Weekly, Entertainer, Dexter Kelly, Ravon the Don, Music, Hip-Hop, Rapper