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Rapper Quando Rondo Arrested on Drug and Gang Charges

Quando Rondo was recently arrested and indicted on multiple charges, including drug-related offenses and involvement in an illegal street gang. The grand jury indictment led to the rapper's arrest in his hometown of Savannah. 149 Views On June 16, a grand jury indicted Quando Rondo, whose real name is Tyquian Terrel Bowman. The charges against him include managing an illegal street gang, conspiracy to distribute marijuana, and conspiracy to purchase hydrocodone pills, an opioid drug. The arrest occurred on June […]

June 22, 2023 559 51

Dr. Dre To Receive Hip-Hop Icon Award From ASCAP

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Dr. Dre To Receive Hip-Hop Icon Award From ASCAP

Dr. Dre will be honored with the Hip-Hop Icon Award from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). This prestigious recognition will be bestowed upon him at the Rhythm & Soul Music Awards Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop on June 22 in Los Angeles. 249 Views Dr. Dre’s significant contributions and influence in the music industry have left an indelible mark on hip-hop and popular culture, making him deserving of this esteemed accolade. ASCAP, a professional organization of […]

June 22, 2023 727 51

Missy Elliott Graces Cover Of ESSENCE Magazine

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Missy Elliott Graces Cover Of ESSENCE Magazine

Missy Elliott has graced the cover of the July/August Music Issue of ESSENCE Magazine. This milestone comes as the hip-hop legend became the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and is celebrated for her contributions to Black music and the ongoing 50th Anniversary of hip-hop. 220 Views The ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, presented by Coca-Cola®, will feature Missy Elliott as one of the headliners. While the specific festival location is not mentioned in the […]

June 22, 2023 733 72

Pharrell Williams Shines At Star-Studded Louis Vuitton Showcase

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Pharrell Williams Shines At Star-Studded Louis Vuitton Showcase

Pharrell Williams made his highly anticipated debut as the men's creative director for Louis Vuitton on June 20, 2023, in Paris, France. The fashion show became an extraordinary event as it drew a star-studded crowd, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Zendaya, Tyler, the Creator, Naomi Campbell, and more. 199 Views During the showcase, the producer and influential figure behind The Neptunes unveiled a song titled “JOY (Unspeakable),” featuring the Voices of Fire and himself. The trap-infused track, enhanced by […]

June 22, 2023 459 31

Ice Spice Achieves 1 Billion Spotify Streams Ahead Of Nicki Minaj

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Ice Spice Achieves 1 Billion Spotify Streams Ahead Of Nicki Minaj

Ice Spice has made significant strides in hip-hop this year, backed by impressive accomplishments and milestones. Her EP Like…? has been the top-performing hip-hop project of 2023, playing a crucial role in her recent achievement of 1 billion Spotify streams. Notably, two tracks from the EP, “Munch (Feelin’ U)” and “In Ha Mood,” have reached Gold-selling status, underscoring their popularity and commercial success. Ice Spice’s collaboration with PinkPantheress on “Boy’s a Liar Pt. 2” has attained Platinum status, showcasing its […]

June 22, 2023 743 39

Rick Ross Donates K To Save Georgia Health Care Clinic From Closure

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Rick Ross Donates $30K To Save Georgia Health Care Clinic From Closure

Rick Ross has stepped forward to prevent the permanent closure of a struggling healthcare clinic in Fayette County, Georgia. With a generous donation of $30,179, the “Hustlin’” rapper has breathed new life into the clinic. 99 Views On June 20th, Rick Ross visited the Fayette Care Clinic to deliver his donation and express his commitment to the cause. The clinic provides free health care services to individuals aged 18 and older in Fayette County, benefiting those in underserved areas without […]

June 22, 2023 452 91

Study Reveals Hip-Hop’s Most “Tiring” Concerts According To Energy Expenditure

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Study Reveals Hip-Hop’s Most “Tiring” Concerts According To Energy Expenditure

PureGym conducted a comprehensive study to determine the most tiring concerts in terms of energy expenditure for the audience. Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and 50 Cent's Get Rich Or Die Tryin' - 20 Years Later Tour topped the list, showcasing the physical demands of mainstream rap and hip-hop concerts. 159 Views PureGym recently conducted a study to explore the energy expenditure of concert attendees during various performances. The study focused on analyzing the cumulative song length of each set and […]

June 21, 2023 440 58

Watch Ambré’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert Video

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Watch Ambré’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert Video

Following Tank’s set, Ambré is the next one up on that NPR Tiny Desk Concert screen. “I had to represent for New Orleans, ya heard me?” Ambré says during her show before revealing the back of her Juvenile-inspired spray-painted t-shirt (coincidentally, both he and Lil Wayne will close out NPR’s Black Music Month series), while performing tracks from both her Pulp and 3000º EPs (she recently released her third EP, who’s loving you?). Watch Ambré’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert Video […]

June 21, 2023 548 60

OMG Girlz Teases The Long-Awaited Release Of Their Single

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OMG Girlz Teases The Long-Awaited Release Of Their Single

After a hiatus, the OMG Girlz are building excitement among their fans by teasing the release of their highly anticipated single "Lover Boy." The group took to Twitter to share a teaser, announcing that the song would finally be released in July 2023. 189 Views Fans have been eagerly waiting for OMG Girlz’s “Lover Boy” since it was only available as a snippet in 2012. The upcoming release marks a significant moment for the Atlanta-based girl group, who disbanded without […]

June 21, 2023 630 87