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April 11, 2021 | 11:15am ET “I want Black men to grow old.” While scaling out to the larger population, away from the complexities of rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons’ untimely death, television writer Camilla Blackett simultaneously managed to home in on a core understanding. For Blackett and many others, the premature loss of Simmons labors

MUST DIE! just revealed his new album CRISIS VISION is coming out May 21. The producer is locked and loaded with a variety of heavy-hitting new releases as he continues to push the MUST DIE! sound forward. The post below gives offers an exclusive look at CRISIS VISION, due out next month, with official album art

DMX could soon have a statue or a street named after him in his hometown … but first, the city of Yonkers, NY is welcoming the late rapper’s family to hold his memorial service there, if they so choose. A source close to X’s family tells us there will be both a private and public

News Watch WizKid and Tems’ New “Essence” Video The stylish Made in Lagos visual was filmed in Accra, Ghana By Matthew Strauss April 9, 2021 Facebook Twitter WizKid and Tems in “Essence,” directed by DK Facebook Twitter WizKid and Tems have shared the music video for their Made in Lagos collaboration “Essence.” The visual, directed

April 9, 2021 | 12:52pm ET Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers have announced a new album titled Exit Wounds, which marks their first full-length in nearly a decade. It will be released on July 9th via New West Records, one week before the band’s 53-date arena tour. Exit Wounds spans 10 songs and was produced

UPDATE 5:48 PM PST | According to Pasquale Rotella, EDC is a go for May. In social media posts, he stated, “We are moving forward as planned & will be working closely with local & state officials to make the show as safe as possible. You can expect the full EDC experience with no details

Diddy is calling out General Motors … saying the company needs to step up and open its wallet for Black businesses, claiming GM’s promise to shell out big bucks has fallen short. Diddy penned a scathing letter Thursday, opening with, “The same feet these companies use to stand with us in solidarity are the same

News Chynna’s New Song “burnout” Released: Listen The song arrives as New York celebrates the late rapper’s life on Chynna Day By Madison Bloom April 8, 2021 Facebook Twitter Chynna, photo by Cool Tavie Facebook Twitter A new song from late rapper Chynna has been released. “burnout” arrives on New York City’s Chynna Day (April

April 7, 2021 | 12:33pm ET Netflix has shared the first official trailer for its new superhero series Jupiter’s Legacy. The show is a TV adaptation of the popular comic book series by writer Mark Millar (Kingsman: The Secret Service, Kick-Ass) and illustrator Frank Quitely. It follows a multi-generational superhero squad called The Union who are reckoning with

Glastonbury Festival is making the most of its current situation by throwing a global livestream, Live At Worthy Farm. For one night only, Glastonbury’s festival playground will come to life on our screens, showcasing the kind of unmistakeable talent we’ve come to expect after 50 years running. The lineup features an eclectic mix of acts including

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Travis Scott is joining the millions across the world in hoping the best for DMX as the rapper remains on life support in a New York hospital for what will be day 4. We got Travis and a friend in his Bugatti Chiron Monday night, and he shared his favorite

News YG’s My Krazy Life Disappears From Streaming Platforms Following “Meet the Flockers” Backlash The song faced renewed criticism and calls for removal due to its lyrics about targeting “Chinese neighborhoods” during burglary attempts By Matthew Strauss April 5, 2021 Facebook Twitter YG, June 2019 (Andrew Toth/Getty Images for Def Jam) Facebook Twitter YG’s 2014

Portland heavy rockers Red Fang have announced their fifth studio album, Arrows, arriving June 2nd. The band also shared a comedic music video for the title track. The highly anticipated album comes after a five-year gap following 2016’s Only Ghosts. Thankfully, it appears the wait was worth it. The groovy “Arrows” is a ripper, retaining

The trailer for Space Jam: A New Legacy just dropped and has everyone talking. The film’s first look has all the things we expected — a proper Tune Squad reunion with Bugs Bunny, Lola Bunny, LeBron James, and the gang — as well as all the things we never asked for. Nods to Batman, King Kong, Mad Max,

Tina Turner‘s new documentary on HBO has revved up fans who are incredulous she’s not already in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist … but there’s something they can do about it. Since “Tina” premiered in late March — and even before — many of the legendary singer’s fans have

News Navy Blue Shares Video for New Song “Durag Anthem”: Watch A new single following two records from the rapper last year By Allison Hussey April 3, 2021 Facebook Twitter Navy Blue (Still via YouTube) Facebook Twitter Navy Blue has shared a new song called “Durag Anthem” along with a music video directed by Ryosuke

DMX is reportedly in grave condition following a drug overdose. According to TMZ, the 50-year-old rapper was taken to a hospital in White Plains, New York on Friday night and is being treated in the ICU. The overdose reportedly caused DMX to suffer a heart attack. One source familiar with the situation told TMZ that he is

Lucille Croft and BRVMES just unleashed their brooding new single “Misery” featuring TINYKVT. A synthesis of ethereal soundscapes and alluring vocals, “Misery” is a mesmerizing, bass-driven expression of malevolent temptations. The collaboration hits in instinctive ways considering both producers are drawn to the darker side of dance music — and marks Lucille’s first 2021 release.

Bhad Bhabie was clearly lying when she told us she’d already “done it all” by her 18th birthday, because just a week later she claims she’s done something new — shattered an OnlyFans record. The rapper formerly known as Danielle Bregoli revealed she’s earned more than $1 million after starting up her adult-themed, subscription-based account

News Quavo and Saweetie Address Video of Apparent Elevator Altercation The two rappers offered brief statements about the incident. Currently, neither is facing charges. By Noah Yoo April 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Saweetie and Quavo, November 2020 (MEGA/GC Images) Facebook Twitter Quavo and Saweetie have both released statements after footage was published of what appeared

Last month, composer Danny Elfman shared his latest solo song, “Kick Me”. Now, the 67-year-old musician has teamed up with Death Grips drummer and producer Zach Hill for a new remix. Hill’s version transforms the alternative rock sound of the original with a swirling cacophony of percussion and synths. It’s a complete reimagining of the

Get ready for this one. You know when there are certain classic that must not be touched at all because their legendary status just renders them so. When until today, ‘Leave this World Behind’ from those Swedish legends was such a track. Egzod has again worked this magic though and done the unthinkable making a

Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Chet Hanks and an ex-girlfriend are at war over a volatile relationship that recently ended — with both of them slinging allegations of violence, and there’s video of a bloodied Hanks. TMZ has obtained video of what Chet says is the end of an altercation between him and his ex,

News YouTube Won’t Pull YG’s “Meet the Flockers” Amid Staff Outcry Over Anti-Asian Lyrics Executives said that the song’s lyrics violated the company’s hate speech policy, but it’s staying up because of an exception made for music videos’ “artistic context” By Evan Minsker March 30, 2021 Facebook Twitter Rich Fury Facebook Twitter YouTube has declined

Paris-by-way-of-Saint Lucia musician Poté, a.k.a. Sylvern Mathurin, has announced a new album titled A Tenuous Tale of Her. It’s out June 4th and will be the first album released on Bonobo’s new OUTLIER label. Check out the album artwork and tracklist below. The album is described as balancing the rhythmic, celebratory music of Poté’s Caribbean

This Women’s History Month we’ve witnessed a noticeable shift in the growing effort to include more women in electronic/dance music. The release of the UNDERPLAYED documentary stirred up some much needed conversation and the all-women digital festival lineups didn’t go unnoticed — but, there’s still a long way to go. Nine out of ten women

Play video content Travis Scott loves his new spiked seltzer beverage so much … he’s willing to sneak in a case of it to one of the nicest restaurants in L.A. The rapper hit up Malibu’s Nobu restaurant Sunday night with some friends, but instead of sipping on sake, wine or cocktails … he was

News Malcolm Cecil, Synth Pioneer and Stevie Wonder Producer, Has Died He built the world’s largest analog synthesizer and collaborated with Wonder on his revered 1970s run By Allison Hussey March 28, 2021 Facebook Twitter Malcolm Cecil with TONTO, 1974 (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Malcolm Cecil, influential producer and designer of

Robert Fripp and Toyah Willcox continue their “Sunday Lunch” quarantine series with a slice of the ZZ Top hit “Gimme All Your Lovin’”. This time around, the couple is joined by a mysterious second guitarist and two pairs of scissors. In both a musical and visual tribute to ZZ Top, King Crimson founder Fripp and

Amanda Easton is far from new, and in fact YEDM has even covered her before in the form of a guest artist on Once Around Saturn’s “These Promises” single in 2017. Since then, she released an EP called Polaroids and Postcards that’s both kitschy and evocative, exemplifying the style she’s been creating which she calls “theatrical electronica