Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have revealed the cover art for their upcoming album Vultures. Hitting Instagram, Ty dropped off the cover, with the album alleged to be released this Friday (Dec. 15).
One of the album’s singles currently making waves online features the Backstreet Boys’ classic “Everybody.” Ye’s version features Charlie Wilson.
After the song was online, TMZ notes Ye did not get the song cleared by any members of the Backstreet Boys, despite the album, Vultures, supposedly getting released this Friday.
The Color Purple, dubbed a “bold new take,” is getting ready to make its Christmas Day career. In a new cover story in The Hollywood Reporter, Oprah revealed producers pushed for Beyoncé or Rihanna to be part of the cast.
“If you were doing this film for $30 or $40 million, the interest in the cast would be very different,” Oprah said. “Once the film moved to $90 to $100 million, then everybody wants us to bring Beyoncé. ‘Can you get Beyoncé or can you get Rihanna?’ So we’re sitting in a room saying, ‘Listen, we love Beyoncé. We love Rihanna, but there are other actors who can do this job.’”
Oprah also revealed it would be nearly impossible for Beyoncé to be a part, citing “she is going to be busy this year.”
Warner Bros. Pictures announced a “bold new take on the beloved classic” The Color Purple. The forthcoming film is directed by Blitz Bazawule and produced by Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Scott Sanders, and Quincy Jones.
The film will star Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, H.E.R., Danielle Brooks, Halle Bailey, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, and Fantasia Barrino in her major motion picture debut.
The screenplay is by Marcus Gardley, based on the novel by Alice Walker, and based on the musical stage play by Marsha Norma. The executive producers Alice Walker, Rebecca Walker, Kristie Macosko Krieger, Carla Gardini, Mara Jacobs, Adam Fell, Courtenay Valenti, Sheila Walcott and Michael Beugg.
Warner Bros. Pictures will distribute the film worldwide and open in North America on Christmas Day.
Meek Mill is back discussing lyrics being used against rappers in court. With the YSL trial ongoing, and the YFN trial looming, Meek had a message for the lyrics being used against both rap collectives.
“It should be impossible to charge thug and lucci for lyrics because in this studio we all give eachother lines and don’t remember who said what after a high night in the studio,” said Meek. “I have done it with both of them … they both gave me lyrics b4… we all do this!”
It should be impossible to charge thug and lucci for lyrics because in the studio we all give eachother lines and don’t remember who said what after a high night in the studio…. I have done it with both of them … they both gave me lyrics b4… we all do this!
According to WSB-TV, Judge Ural Glanville conditionally admitted 17 sets of lyrics that prosecutors can use as evidence against Young Thug and his five remaining co-defendants. There must be grounds to use the lyrics in court.
In opposition to the ruling, Young Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, stated the decision was against free speech. Meanwhile, the prosecutor saw it as deeper.
“Your honor, someone can look at that indictment and say one thing’s for sure, that’s not fantasy, people are dead and murdered and a gang exist,” said Mike Carlson, prosecutor.
Nicki Minaj is on top of the rap world right now following the release of her album Pink Friday 2. One of the fan favorites on the album is “Needle,” the Queen’s latest collaboration with Drake.
Speaking online, Minaj revealed the single was originally for the For All The Dogs album.
“It was originally supposed to be on his album,” Minaj said. “And it’s crazy how I always wanted it for my album.”
If you have yet to hear the single, you can do so below.
Nicki Minaj reveals that Needle was supposed to be on Drake’s album ‘For All The Dogs’ pic.twitter.com/DwkAKAI1yp
Kanye West’s new music, a joint effort with Ty Dolla $ign, is coming. One of the singles currently making waves online features the Backstreet Boys’ classic “Everybody.” Ye’s version features Charlie Wilson.
After the song was online, TMZ notes Ye did not get the song cleared by any members of the Backstreet Boys, despite the album, Vultures, supposedly getting released this Friday.
Last week, Bhad Bhabie revealed she was expecting a baby. Hitting Instagram, Bhad Bhabie revealed that she is expecting with a baby bump poking through a t-shirt she was wearing. She did not provide a caption to the post.
Last week, Kodak Black was arrested in Broward County, Florida on alleged cocaine possession. With fan concern for the rapper already high, Black hit Instagram Live to provide details to the incident.
“I was on lean, asleep in front of my family house, that’s it,” Black said.
In the same Instagram Live, Black admitted to using methamphetamine and Percocets. In response to cocaine he said, “I ain’t no baser. I ain’t no junkie.”
Kodak Black Admits To Doing Meth and Perks, But Never Cocaine: “I Ain’t No Baser. I Ain’t No Junkie, B*tch.” pic.twitter.com/HYCE87wvQn
Several news reports have confirmed that Emmy Award-winning actor Andre Braugher has passed away from an acute illness. Braugher was 61 years old.
The Chicago native gained recognition for his role in the 1989 film Glory starring Denzel Washington and Norgan Freeman, however, he is most widely known for his roles in series such as Homicide: Life on the Street (earning an Emmy in 1998), Men of a Certain Age and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where he starred alongside Andy Samberg.
Samberg spoke about Braugher’s acting skills in 2014, saying, “Andre has such a fluency in the world of cop drama, and that works to his advantage. Applying the polish and dramatics that you would to something very serious to something very silly is a classic move that I always love.”
Braugher was set to star in the upcoming Netflix series Residence, with filming scheduled to commence early next year, making it one of his last projects before his passing.
Braugher is survived by his wife Ami Brabson and their sons Michael, Isaiah, and John Wesley,
Will Smith aka “The Fresh Prince”, has publicly acknowledged that he was attempting to sound like Rakim on his 1991 smash hit “Summertime” when both of the legends attended CBS’ Grammy Salute to 50 Years of Hip-Hop. While backstage, Smith told the R that he was purposely trying to mimic his style for the classic summer tune.
“I was absolutely trying to sound like you on ‘Summertime,’” Will admitted, garnering a grin from the 55-year-old living legend. He went on, “Because I had been screaming all night, and I couldn’t get my happy-go-lucky high voice. And [producer] Hula just said, ‘Yo, just gimme that Rakim s***.’”
This is great — Will Smith finally tells Rakim he was trying to sound like him on “Summertime”
For years the urban legend was that Rakim ghostwrote the song for Will, when in fact, it was written by the legendary MC Juice & recorded at the old Jive Records studios in Chicago pic.twitter.com/0hCQ3c3axh
Rakim said that “Summertime” was a track that was supposed to be included on their debut album, but timing kept the song off of the Eric B. and Rakim’s epic LP Paid In Full.
The clip of the Rakim/Will Smith interaction can also be seen on a seven-minute, behind-the-scenes special of the CBS presentation on YouTube.
On this day in Hip-Hop history, Nas released his sixth studio album, God’s Son, in 2002. This may be Nas’ most emotional album coming at a rough time in his personal life. With the passing of his mother and his bout with fellow New York rapper Jay-Z at its height, Nas catered his lyricism to be more introspective in relation to his own trials and tribulations. Nas crowned himself “God’s Son” in tribute to his mother’s legacy and to point out a self-acclaimed likeness to Jesus Christ.
The production Nas collected for this project was astounding. Working with The Alchemist, Salaam Remi, Eminem, and even Alicia Keys helped to create a sound true to New York Hip-Hop with its own modern twist. Salaam Remi produced the bulk of the album and in a time when rap was something for the club and a Neptunes’ beat was a signature this soulfully classic sound was refreshing. The beats alone were critically acclaimed being mentioned in Vibe and Stylus Magazine and by countless critics.
Lyrically, Nas went in the opposite direction of what was popular at the time. As always, there was a true and necessary message behind everything that was said on the album, not to mention his flow and delivery were impeccable. The content was also deeply connected to what was going on in his own life. His references on songs like “Warrior” and “Last Real N***** Alive” were in reverence of his recent past mother. He even dedicated the track “Dance” to his mom. There were also a lot of Christian undertones throughout the album. Whether it be through titles of a song or metaphorically in bars spat, Nas’s religious views were intertwined with the majority of this album. Some of the other lyricists featured on the album were Alicia Keys and Nas’s ex-wife Kelis.
Commercially, this album was successful as well. It was certified platinum on January 14, 2003, and peaked at #18 on the US Billboard 200 chart. It also claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard Hip Hop/ R&B chart. The singles from this album, “Made You Look”, “I Can”, and “Get Down,” were also hits. Two of the Three released claimed spots on the Billboard Hot 100. “Made You Look” peaked at #32 and “I Can” peaked at #12. “I Can” has become a timeless song in Hip Hop over the years being an anthem of lifelong success for children in the black community.
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