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Clipse have just dropped a snippet of Kendrick Lamar’s verse on their upcoming track “Chains & Whips,” and it’s already turning heads.
The song will appear on their reunion album “Let God Sort Em Out“, and the preview came during a rooftop link-up with Pharrell Williams.
In the verse, Kendrick pulls no punches, taking aim at the state of Hip Hop and his place in it: *“Let’s be clear, Hip-Hop died again / Half of my profits may go to Rakim / How many Judases done let me down?… Read more
June is Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound influence of Black musicians on the global soundtrack of our lives.
This year, the theme “Roots & Rhythm” highlights how music deeply intertwines with diverse cultural elements—including the world of professional sports.
One of the most fascinating links is the tradition of artists naming songs after athletes, a testament to the mutual admiration and shared narratives between these two domains.
This trend, led by Black artists, has not only elevated sports icons but also deepened their connection to the culture.… Read more
Juneteenth offers a time of celebration and reflection as we consider what it means to be free amid resurgent fascism in America. While the current political moment may feel unprecedented to some people, 160 years after the Black people in Galveston, Texas, learned of emancipation, Black Americans are still fighting for freedom, liberation, and self-determination. This year’s Juneteenth celebrations take place against the backdrop of a federal government covered in fascism and hostile toward these core tenets of a free society.… Read more
Our weekly ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrates Black Music Month with our favorite musical guests on these popular Black sitcoms. From classic “Martin” episodes to “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” these artist appearances will make you smile. Check out clips from our ‘What To Watch’ TV list celebrating Black Music Month inside.
This week’s list feels nostalgic. All star artists and groups like Biggie, Stevie Wonder, Destiny’s Child, Tupac Shakur, Jodeci, Usher and Snoop Dogg showed off their many talents.… Read more
There used to be a thing called boredom. Not the kind you complain about with Wi-Fi and seven streaming platforms within reach. I’m talking about real boredom; staring-at-the-ceiling, watching-ants-on-the-sidewalk, “ain’t-nothing-on-but-soap-operas-after-The-Price-Is-Right” boredom. And as a Black Gen X dad who grew up in the era of Jheri curls, tube socks, and universal latchkey kid protocol (see: “Don’t you let nobody in this house.”), I say this without a hint of irony: boredom might have been the most important part of summer vacation.… Read more
Fat Joe is being sued for $20 million by his former hypeman, who has lobbed a litany of sordid claims against the Bronx rapper. The lawsuitalleges that Joe, born Joseph Antonio Cartagena, participated in sex acts with several minors in their teens, amongst other wild claims.
As initially reported by Variety, Terrance “T.A.” Dixon filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York against the “Lean Back: rapper on Thursday, June 19.… Read more
I’m 32, and for as long as I can remember, I’ve heard about how Social Security was on its way to being depleted. It’s been a known issue, yet there’s been no meaningful legislation to address it. As a result, rising health costs and recent legislation have led to the projected “go-broke” date moving up for both Social Security and Medicare.
According to AP, an annual report released on Wednesday projects the go-broke date for the Social Security trust will occur in 2034, a year up from last year’s projection of 2035.… Read more
It is clear Jim Jones isn’t easily impressed. When asked about The Clipse’s new music he made it clear he wasn’t a fan.
As spotted on HipHopDX Jim Jones was making his rounds at the 2025 BET Awards media room. During a sit down with Bootleg Kev, CAPO was asked about The Clipse’s new single “Ace Trumpets.” As expected he did not bite his tongue when it came to the Virginia duo. “What’s so great about it?… Read more
Birthday Bash ATL 2025 was the place to be this summer, bringing out some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop along with the next generation of stars.
Headlining the show was Grammy-nominated and award-winning rapper GloRilla, who lit up the stage with her high-energy performance and crowd-favorite hits. She showed everyone why she’s one of the top names in Hip-Hop right now. The lineup was stacked with heavy hitters like Offset, who brought serious Atlanta energy, plus Bossman Dlow, Kash Doll, Big Boogie, and Future’s newest signees, AMG Twinz.… Read more
A federal appeals court has ruled that a Louisiana law mandating the Ten Commandments be displayed in classrooms is “facially unconstitutional.”
NBC News reports that the court ruled unanimously in favor of a coalition of Louisiana parents representing Jewish, Christian, Unitarian Universalist and nonreligious backgrounds. “Parents and students challenge a statute requiring public schools to permanently display the Ten Commandments in every classroom in Louisiana. The district court found the statute facially unconstitutional and preliminarily enjoined its enforcement.… Read more
