Grammy-nominated rapper Joyner Lucas has unveiled plans for his upcoming Not Now I’m Busy headlining tour, set to kick off on May 11 in Minneapolis at the Uptown Theater. The 24-city trek will feature special appearances from rappers Millyz and Dax. The tour will include stops in major cities across the United States, such as Los Angeles, New York City, …

Renowned director, musician, and author Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson has unveiled details about his groundbreaking new book, Hip-Hop Is History, slated to launch on June 11th under his AUWA Books imprint. With co-author Ben Greenman, Questlove offers a perceptive and deeply personal exploration of hip-hop’s evolution over the past half-century. In “Hip-Hop Is History,” Questlove delves into the cultural and creative …

Despacito, el fenómeno mundial que rompió récords, es la canción más conocida de la historia del pop latino. Analizamos este (irrepetible) éxito. Representando orgullosamente elementos de las culturas latinas, el sencillo de Luis Fonsi y Daddy Yankee se lanzó en enero de 2017 y desde entonces no ha dejado de sonar en todo el mundo. La canción, que combina el …

Despacito, el fenómeno mundial que rompió récords, es la canción más conocida de la historia del pop latino. Analizamos este (irrepetible) éxito. Representando orgullosamente elementos de las culturas latinas, el sencillo de Luis Fonsi y Daddy Yankee se lanzó en enero de 2017 y desde entonces ha sonado en todo el mundo. La canción, que combina el reggaetón con la …

As Young Thug’s trial enters its third week, much of the controversy surrounding his case is the judge’s ruling that his song lyrics can be admitted by prosecutors as evidence in the case on a conditional basis. This has drawn attention to the issue of whether or not the legal system can use an individual’s lyrics and other forms of …

Multi-platinum 25-million-plus selling Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and actress Monica will be joining Nicki Minaj on her Pink Friday 2 North American Headline tour as her Special Guest. Monica shared the news earlier this month when she stopped by The Jennifer Hudson show in Los Angeles. The North American run kicks off in Oakland, CA on March 1st and runs through May 13th hitting major cities across …

Last year, a legal battle ensued between Blac Chyna and rapper Tyga over the custody of their 11-year-old son. While a formal custody agreement was reached, Chyna is now taking further legal action against Tyga for allegedly failing to comply with financial disclosures required for establishing a child support order. According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Chyna, whose …

The Busta Rhymes Blockbusta tour is called off. USA Today notes updates on Ticketmaster showing each show from the March 13 opener to the April 21 closure as cancelled. Details on Ticketmaster reveal “no action is required to obtain a refund” as they will be processed to the original method of payment. The tour, presented by The Conglomerate Entertainment and …

In a recent episode of the 85 South Show, Fugees co-founder and solo artist Wyclef Jean discussed the financial impact that The Fugees had on the original songwriter of their hit “Killing Me Softly”, Lori Lieberman. Jean said that their version of the song amassed millions for Lieberman, who wrote and performed the song in 1972. The version that gained …

Chris Brown is set to embark on The 11:11 Tour, presented by Live Nation, this summer. The 26-city tour will feature two rising female artists in R&B, Ayra Starr and Muni Long, as special guests in select cities. Kicking off on June 5 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the tour will journey across North America, with stops in Brooklyn, …