The intersection of Fordham Road and Grand Concourse in the Bronx, NY was renamed to Big Pun Plaza on March 22, 2021. The street has been renamed after the late Bronx native and rapper, Christopher Lee Rios aka Big Pun.…
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Pusha T Says Album Is Pretty Much Complete: “I Gotta Go Sit With [Kanye]”
Pusha T, who recently started a new music label called Heir Wave Music Group, has alerted fans about his new, highly anticipated album. This news surfaced following his time on Instagram Live. The prolific rapper hasn’t dropped a project in 3…
Charlamagne Tha God To Host Audible Original On Race In America
Charlamagne Tha God will be working alongside Audible and James Altucher for their new series, We’ve Got Answers: Honest Conversation on Race in America. The series will have star guests like Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, activist Tamika D. Mallory and more. “I just want people to learn…
After Viral Hit ‘Whoopty,’ CJ Is Set to Deliver Latin Vibes With Anuel & Ozuna Collab
Just 8 months ago, in the midst of complete uncertainty, Staten Island rapper CJ rose to stardom. With a viral song, a Billboard hit and a record deal later, the upcoming hip-hop artist has now teamed up with Latin mega-stars…
Janelle Monáe Serves Vintage Hollywood in New Ralph Lauren Fashion Film
Janelle Monáe channels her inner vintage Hollywood star for the Ralph Lauren spring 2021 collection. In the short cinematic montage she pays tribute to iconic Black female entertainers. “Dorothy Dandridge, Josephine Baker, Ella Fitzgerald — we love you,” Monáe says…
Beyonce Wins Big At 2021 NAACP Image Awards
Beyoncé garnered four prestigious awards at the NAACP Image Awards last night. She won Outstanding Female Artist and Outstanding Music Video for her song “Brown Skin Girl.” Queen Bey competed against H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, and Alicia Keys for the former prize. In the music video…
Lil Nas X Drops Anticipated Pop Single “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
Lil Nas X has officially dropped his highly anticipated single, “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” The song attests to his multi-faced artistry as he sings over a pop-ridden instrumental about being available for someone he’s got a liking for.…
Joe Budden Gets Honest About the Pod
In Joe Budden fashion, Joe directly addresses the “Elephant in the room,” following rumors concerning his podcast co-hosts Rory and Mal. The streets are definitely talking! Joe began his 425th episode of The Joe Budden Podcast by stating, “The JBP…
Parklife Festival Announces Dave, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Skepta, Pa Salieu & More For 2021
Although the pandemic is very much still happening, Manchester’s Parklife Festival has decided to keep the ball rolling this year. The musicians who will be performing there are Dave, Megan Thee Stallion, Skepta, Pa Salieu, DaBaby, Disclosure, Young Thug, Burna Boy, AJ Tracey, Mabel, slowthai, Nines, Mist, Earl Sweatshirt, Little Simz, Celeste, Becky Hill, Princess Nokia and more. Since this will…
IDK Shares New Single “Just Like Martin”
IDK has officially dropped his song “Just Like Martin” on all streaming platforms. The music video for the song, however, premiered three days ago. Some portion of “Just Like Martin” finds the rapper “making a metaphor between his affinity for black…