R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: Latto, Jvck James, Savannah Ré, Rome Streetz & More

As Joey Bada$$ handles California cats like Ray Vaughn, Reason, AzChike and Daylyt on his lonesome, it looks like the West Coast isn’t giving up last year’s “Not Like Us” and GNX-feuled momentum without a fight. Over the past few months, Joey has been heralding his return to the rap game with slick boom-bap tracks that have given way to a legitimate coast vs. coast battle. Although his real target is Kendrick Lamar, Joey — and his West Coast adversaries […]

May 20, 2025

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Kai Cenat Is Helping Drake Find 20 Fans to Direct the ‘Somebody Loves Me’ Video

Kai Cenat is helping 20 aspiring creatives get their shot at directing Drake and PartyNextDoor‘s video for “Somebody Loves Me”. Related Drake Loses $1 Million Bet on Toronto Maple Leafs & Jokingly Blames Justin ‘Bieber Curse… 05/19/2025 Cenat previously expressed his hopes of directing a Drizzy music video after detailing his vision for the “Nokia” video on a live stream, and following a conversation with Drake, he’s opened the door for others. Kai explained during a live stream on Saturday (May […]

May 20, 2025

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Acclaimed Canadian R&B Artist Savannah Ré Discusses New ‘Formed’ LP & Being Sampled by Drake on ‘100 Gigs’

In the five years since Opia, her Polaris Music Prize-shortlisted debut studio album, Canadian R&B singer-songwriter Savannah Ré has transitioned out of the major label system into an era of independence heralded by the self-assured melodies of Formed, her new full-length project. Related Eminem Joins Jelly Roll Onstage as Special Guest at Detroit Concert 05/19/2025 Executive produced by her husband Yogi the Producer — who won his first Grammy earlier this year, thanks to his work on Chris Brown’s 11:11 (Deluxe) […]

May 20, 2025

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Ye’s Upcoming South Korea Concert Canceled Due to ‘Recent Controversies’

Ye (formerly Kanye West) will not be performing in South Korea this month, as his May 31 concert has been canceled. According to Korean ticketing platform Interpark Global, West’s May 31 show at Incheon Munhak Main Stadium was canceled due to “recent controversies” surrounding the rapper. The vendor didn’t expand on exactly what controversy surrounding Ye caused the cancellation. “We regret to inform you that the ‘YE LIVE IN KOREA’ concert, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, has been […]

May 20, 2025

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A Timeline of Snoop Dogg & Suge Knight’s Tumultuous Relationship

While Snoop Dogg is now Death Row Records’ leader and one of hip-hop’s largest towering figures, he used to be tied very closely to the label’s former owner, Suge Knight. At the height of Death Row’s dominance in the late ’90s, Knight helped Snoop emerge as one of the label’s biggest break-out stars, championing West Coast rap into the powerhouse it is today. Despite this blockbuster success, the pair’s relationship soured as the years went on, with much of their […]

May 20, 2025

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Wiz Khalifa Announces ‘Smokers Edition’ Tour Dates With Special Guests Curren$y, Ab-Soul & More

Wiz Khalifa announced additional tour dates for later this summer, and he’s bringing a handful of friends along for the ride. On Monday (May 19), Wiz announced the Good Vibes Only Tour: Smoker’s Edition, which will serve as the second leg of his upcoming summer tour across North America. Related Snoop Dogg Drops ‘Iz It a Crime’ Album Featuring Sexyy Red, Wiz Khalifa & Pharrell: Stream… 05/15/2025 While the first half of the tour will include opening performances from Da […]

May 20, 2025

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NBA Star Jalen Brunson Shouts Out Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ After New York Knicks Advance in Playoffs

Jalen Brunson is staking his claim for the King of New York. Brunson has led the New York Knicks back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, after NYK dismantled the heavily favored Boston Celtics in six games. Related Famous Musicians Who Root for the Knicks 05/19/2025 With the Indiana Pacers on deck, Brunson took to Instagram on Monday (May 19) and shouted out Nas’ classic debut album with his caption. “Illmatic Track 2,” the point […]

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Here’s What 50 Cent Has to Say About People Allegedly Wearing ‘Free Diddy’ Shirts for $20/Hour Outside Court

50 Cent continues to troll Diddy as his trial heads into its second week. Over the weekend, the Queens rapper and filmmaker posted a video that was floating around social media of a group of people wearing “Free Diddy” shirts outside Manhattan federal court and couldn’t help but comment on what he was watching. “Diddy paying people to wear Free Diddy shirts is diabolical,” he quipped in the caption. “But $20 a hour ain’t bad. I might go throw that […]

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Here’s What Drake Has to Say About the Dreaded ‘Drake Curse’ in Sports

Whenever Drake supports a team with his rooting interest or backs them with his six-figure bets and that franchise ends up losing, the 6 God hears all the noise from sports fans about the “Drake Curse.” Drake was finally asked about the mythical curse in a mock interview he posted to his Instagram on Monday (May 19) in promotion of his partnership with Stake. Related Drake Loses $1 Million Bet on Toronto Maple Leafs & Jokingly Blames Justin ‘Bieber Curse… 05/19/2025 […]

May 20, 2025

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