New York, NY – When the nominations for the 60th Annual Grammy Awards were unveiled last year, A Tribe Called Quest was noticeably absent from the list. Subsequently, ATCQ’s de facto leader Q-Tip went on an epic Instagram rant blasting the Recording Academy for what he deemed a massive oversight. On Tuesday (March 13), founding …
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Mar 15
Countdown To HipHopDX At SXSW: Jay Prince
Jay Prince’s music has earned praise for his poetic lyricism that touches on subjects of social and cultural relevance. In addition to accompanying many recognizable names in the industry on tours, such as Jay Electronica and Major Lazer, Prince has most recently returned from being one of Chance The Rapper’s supporting artists on the star’s European …
Mar 15
Forest Whitaker Reveals What Drew Him To Roxanne Shanté Biopic
Juice Crew member and battle rap queen Roxanne Shanté (The real Roxanne) will be profiled in a recently announced biopic that will be released by Netflix. The film has grabbed attention due to some of the big names involved. Nia Long and Mahershala Ali will star in the movie, RZA is serving as the musical …
Mar 15
Meek Mill Inches Closer To Freedom
Philadelphia, PA – Meek Mill (real name Robert Williams) just scored a major win in his court case, according to a press release. On Wednesday (March 14), the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office submitted a filing to Meek’s lawyers that suggested his conviction could be “reversed (in whole or in part).” District Attorney Larry Krasner also didn’t oppose Meek’s move …
Mar 15
Saba Announces New Album “Care For Me”
Saba fans won’t be waiting much longer for his next album. The PIVOT Gang MC unveiled the first details about his new LP, titled Care For Me, on Wednesday night (March 14). The Chicago spitter’s sophomore album is scheduled to be released on April 5. The follow-up to 2016’s Bucket List Project features guest appearances …
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