Doja Cat pulled up on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a bit of fun. Fresh off her Coachella performance, Doja brought one of her dancer’s costumes, which Fallon had no issue trying on, and attempted to bust a dance move as The Roots played “Demons in the background.
You can see the moment below.
Last month, Doja Cat unleashed her deluxe album, Scarlet 2 CLAUDE, via Kemosabe Records/RCA Records. Alongside this anticipated release, Doja Cat has revealed the music video for her latest track, “MASC,” featuring Teezo Touchdown. Directed and shot in Los Angeles by Doja Cat and Jamal Peters, the music video debuted on MTV Live, MTVU, and MTV Biggest Pop, as well as on the Paramount Times Square billboards.
Last year’s release of Doja Cat’s fourth studio album, “Scarlet,” garnered critical acclaim and featured chart-topping hits like “Attention,” “Paint The Town Red,” and “Agora Hills.” Notably, her single “Paint The Town Red” made history by spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, becoming the first rap song to achieve this feat in 2023. “Agora Hills” also clinched the top spot on Top 40 Radio, marking Doja Cat’s eighth No. 1 at the format and peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. With the release of Scarlet 2 CLAUDE, Doja Cat continues to captivate audiences with her innovative sound and undeniable talent.
Inside the NBA are in the beef streets. During the cut to commercials and returns to their in-studio segments, Kendrick Lamar’s “Euphoria” played in the background. The hosts noticed and offered a brief bit of commentary. You can see the moment below.
King Kendrick is running it up on the streams. His new diss track targeting Drake, “Euphoria,” set a new mark for the largest streaming day for a Hip-Hop song in 2024 on Spotify.
According to Chart Data, the single had 9.206 million streams on its opening day. Additional stats are below.
Kendrick Lamar’s “euphoria” reaches a new peak of #2 on the global Spotify chart with 9.206 million streams, up 369% in its first full day.
Kendrick Lamar’s single is registering with fans, but it appears to get the support of rappers, too. Hitting Instagram, 50 declared the diss “real hip hop.”
“This is real hip hop shit go check it out, I would have posted it but it’s too long,” 50 wrote.
Amidst the thrilling NBA Playoffs, the NBA has relaunched its Larry O’Brien trophy tour. The tour will bring the coveted NBA Finals trophy to notable events, celebrities, and basketball fans worldwide. The tour celebrates the Playoffs and the upcoming Finals, set to tip off on June 6th.
This year, the trophy embarked on a journey to meet champions from various sports and industries. It started with encounters with luminaries like Fat Joe, Bad Bunny, Davido, and UFC Champions. Recently, the trophy had the pleasure of meeting the legendary Mariah Carey.
Mariah Carey added her touch of glamour to “Larry,” preparing it for the trophy tour and her ‘Celebration of Mimi’ residency in Las Vegas. The interaction was filled with fun references to Mariah’s hit songs “Don’t Forget About Us” and “You’ll Always Be My Baby,” adding a touch of musical magic to the iconic trophy.
As the Larry O’Brien trophy continues its tour, fans can expect more exciting interactions and memorable moments with celebrities and influencers from various fields. Stay tuned for updates as the NBA Finals draw closer, promising an electrifying conclusion to an action-packed season.
In their Club Shay Shay interview, Amanda Seales revealed quite a lot to Shannon Sharpe. After stating, she lifted a lot of brothers, specifically naming Boldy James.
Airing out her laundry, Seales says, “I’ve done paid probation fees because n—as could rap and I want them to be able to live in their talent and their truth. I done spoke to a damn P.O. to vouch. Boldy James. And you owe me money.”
Boldy hasn’t confirmed or denied the accusations, and he may not have to. The Twitter streets found the facts in his raps.
During the same episode, Seales stated she does not feel protected by Issa Rae.
Seales appeared on Insecure with Issa Rae and revealed how their relationship went south during an Emmys party called the Black Emmys, which Issa was part of planning. Seales stated there was an issue between Seales and her publicist, but Issa Rae would not get involved in the matter. The following year, Seales stated she promoted the party and attended with Insecure co-star Kendrick Sampson but was stopped from entry by a woman who was “white-passing.”
Later in the conversation, Seales says, “I know Issa is doing something within this business that so few people get to do. I know her role is very important and so I’ve always protected Issa. However, there’s been enough instances at this point where I should’ve been protected by Issa and I wasn’t.”
She added, “My protecting of Issa is being turned on me and is something being used against me.”
You can hear it all from Amanda Seales below.
“I know Issa is doing something within this business that so few people get to do. … I know her role is very important and so I’ve always protected Issa. However, there’s been enough instances at this point where I should’ve been protected by Issa and I wasn’t.” – Amanda Seales pic.twitter.com/yHQY1J3mS9
Lil Durk has received backlash from self-proclaimed Muslims who have admonished him for getting a chain that celebrates his newfound faith in the religion.
On this day in 1993, the legendary Wu-Tang Clan began their reign as one of the most powerful and influential rap groups in history by releasing their debut single, “Protect Ya Neck.” With this track, Wu-Tang took the rap game by storm with a style unheard and an attitude unseen. “Protect Ya Neck” set a tone in Hip Hop that shifted the genre toward a more hardcore, rugged sound.
Originally recorded in a different order with a completely different beat, group member RZA took the liberty to reconstruct the song in post-production to the goliath that we all know and love. According to him, all he needed was the vocals of the group. The original beat used was just a placeholder used to get the verses. RZA’s unique style also incorporated the kung-fu film dialogue and fought scenes throughout the track. This unique style of production became a trend for Wu-Tang Clan.
To clarify any confusion about who is who on the song, the order of verses is as follows: Inspectah Deck, Raekwon, Method Man, U-God, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Ghostface Killah, RZA, & GZA. The single was first released independently through Wu-Tang Records and had “After the Laughter Comes Tears” as the B-side. Loud Records later re-released it with “Method Man” as the B-side. It sold 10,000 copies.
On May 11, 2024, Wynwood will become home to a brand new luxury art gallery from the founders of Museum of Graffiti. The gallery will open in a 3,700 square foot converted warehouse space located at 2521 NW 3rd Ave., adjacent to the Museum of Graffiti and its sister exhibition space the Art of Hip Hop.
The gallery, once located around the corner from its new flagship location, was originally dubbed The Private Gallery as it started during the COVID-19 pandemic as a place for friends, family, and members of the Museum to collect art in a safe, private environment. The Private Gallery quickly earned a long list of celebrity clientele from Quest Love and Diplo to Miami’s own Pitbull because of its intimate nature and rare selection of original post-graffiti works. The gallery represents a diverse group of global contemporary artists who use a wide array of mediums and styles to create the work displayed. The inspiration and aesthetics of the artists differ greatly from one another, yet their backgrounds remain completely in the same vein: each artist has used the streets as a canvas for artistic output at a very early age.
In its opening exhibition entitled Graffiti Abstraction, the inspiration of the art ranges from Miami-based artist Gustavo Oviedo’s fascination for the Biscayne Bay to Los Angeles native Saber’s portrayal of the flashing lights he sees while experiencing grand mal seizures. Curators Allison Freidin and Alan Ket have traveled the world, attending museum shows and studio visits to select the artists for the inaugural exhibition which will include original works on paper, canvas, wood, and in sculpture form. Other artists in Graffiti Abstraction include MadC, Marti Sawe, Kaves, Niels Shoe Meulman, Sen2, Rime, Boris Tellegen, and Jel Martinez. The gallery will retain a “private” section that will house historical examples of works by the masters of the genre including Futura2000 and Rammellzee.
“We are honored to be bringing the most elevated form of the genre to the heart of Miami. Our growth over the past 4 years is not unique to us—the entire culture is bursting at the seams with innovation, and new opportunities as top level brands and collectors have poured millions of dollars into a once shunned art form. The old narrative that street artists are gang members has been flipped on its head to street artists becoming internationally celebrated geniuses. We are beyond grateful to our partners at Paso D’Oro for helping us take the gallery to the next level. This is a huge moment for the entire community and they made it possible.” said Allison Freidin, co-Founder of The Private Gallery.
The Grand Opening of The Private Gallery is by invitation only, and will give VIPs the first look at the new collection along with the opportunity to taste Paso D’ Oro Wines. Each bottle of Paso D’oro is sourced from the rich vineyards of Paso Robles, CA where the brand is renowned for its dedication to craftsmanship and quality. Each pour truly embodies the essence of creativity, living up to its stunning blue and gold packaging.
A portion of the proceeds from art sales at the VIP celebration being donated to The Erika Ender Heartlight Foundation. Erika Ender, most known for her extensive catalog of awarded hits, including the global sensation “Despacito,” has long been a prominent philanthropist, especially in her native Panama. Her significant charitable work, including her notable TalenPro Project, has impacted over 40,000 individuals and earned a Guinness World Record. Her new foundation now extends her philanthropic reach to the United States in support of children’s rights, education, and nutrition.
