Hip Hop Twitter has been abuzz about Jaden Smith’s new LP SYRE (whether they love it or hate it). In particular, the song “Icon” has been generally praised — epitomizing the maturity of his new flow … but does it sound a bit familiar? According to his most vocal detractors, Smith borrowed the song’s flow directly from “Ultimate” rapper Denzel Curry. More
While the LaVar Ball-Donald Trump feud rages on, here’s a look at how they stack up against some of the sports world’s best smack talkers. USA TODAY Sports
Whether it’s sheer coincidence or brilliant marketing, a sports sponsorship company suggests that LaVar Ball used the days leading up to Thanksgiving to financially bolster his family’s company, Big Baller Brand, thanks to the international visibility he garnered from a feud with President Donald Trump. More
On Tuesday, a day after The Washington Post broke the story of Charlie Rose’s history of inappropriate sexual conduct toward his employees, both Bloomberg and PBS announced that they have terminated distribution of his Charlie Rose show. More
It looked like Mick Jenkins was focused on 2018 as far as any new projects went but he decided to surprise fans with a new EP before the end of the year. The lyrical maven from Chicago has dropped or more; the anxious, a seven-track release with guest appearances by Saba and Michael Anthony. More
Gayle King joined Stephen Colbert on CBS’s Late Show on Tuesday where she further opened up about her former CBS This Morning co-host Charlie Rose. More
Gabby Douglas, the Olympic gymnast who was criticized last week for placing some of the onus on women to avoid sexual harassment, apologized again on Tuesday and said that she, too, had been abused by a team doctor. More
With his signature clock draped around his neck and catchphrases like, “Yeaaaaah boyeeeee,” Flavor Flav has been Public Enemy’s colorful hype man for over three decades. But what many may not realize is Flav is far more than that — he’s a self-taught musical prodigy and plays over a dozen instruments. During Public Enemy’s live shows, it’s not uncommon for him to jump on the bass, drums and guitar to show off his skills. More
scored the best-selling week of 2017 – and became the year’s highest-selling album in total so far – as the singer’s latest Number One LP sold over 1.2 million copies in its debut week. More
The entertainment world is mourning the loss of beloved actress/singer Della Reese, who passed away on Sunday (November 19) at the age of 86. Though many fondly remember Reese for her role as Tess in the ABC show Touched By An Angel, many in the Hip Hop community best know her for playing the role of Vera in the film Harlem Knights. More
In case you weren’t already aware of powerhouse musician Skylar Grey before her recent performance with Eminem on Saturday Night Live, then you will definitely know her after her emotional American Music Awards performance More