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New York, NY ROC Nation, the renowned entertainment conglomerate, has officially signed an impactful distribution deal with Indie Pop’s rising star, Monét Merchand. This partnership marks a monumental step in Monét’s accelerating career, as she becomes part of ROC Nation’s prestigious artist roster, joining the ranks of the world’s most influential talents. Monét Merchand, is being celebrated for her powerful vocals and genre-defying sound, has been making waves with her latest hits, “WORK HARDER” and “POWERS (II GOT POWERS).” Her unique blend of Pop, R&B, and soul has garnered a dedicated global following, and this new partnership with ROC Nation…

Azealia Banks Targets Rihanna and A$AP Rocky in Controversial Pro-Chris Brown Rant Azealia Banks took to Instagram Stories on Wednesday (June 5) to launch a tirade against Rihanna and A$AP Rocky while defending Chris Brown. Banks began by calling Brown the “best artist of this generation” and dismissed the backlash over his 2009 assault on Rihanna as “self-righteous bullshit.” She then claimed that A$AP Rocky is gay, stating, “Look at who she’s with now. A guy that wears back-out shirts. He’s on camera shooting one of his best friends and kicking a female fan in the face. Really?” Banks continued,…

In 2018, Chinese media censors issued a directive to the entertainment industry: avoid featuring artists with tattoos and those representing hip-hop or any subculture. Shortly afterward, popular rapper GAI was abruptly pulled from a major singing competition, sparking fears that hip-hop in China was facing a ban. This came after a year of remarkable success for the genre, highlighted by a hit TV competition show that propelled new hip-hop stars to national fame. Previously, many of these rappers had been performing in small bars with little financial support, but they suddenly became household names. The censorship directive created a temporary…

Chicago, IL – June 3, 2024 – Vandes Jackson, the multifaceted record producer, songwriter, musician, and artist from Chicago, is thrilled to announce the release of his latest visual, “Rocky & Rollie.” “Rocky & Rollie”, produced by Ddreamz is more than just a music video; it’s a cinematic experience that showcases Vandes Jackson’s artistic versatility and creative vision. Known for his dynamic presence in the independent music scene, Vandes collaborates with Jamie Richards to bring this vivid narrative to life. The video blends rich, evocative imagery with Vandes’ powerful musical performance, creating an immersive experience that is both visually striking…

Maloun Jaquay Moore, better known by his stage name Louie XO, is making significant waves in the rap scene. At just 26 years old, this talented artist from Columbus, Ohio, has already spent over six years honing his craft and establishing himself as a prominent figure in the music industry. Early Beginnings Louie XO’s journey into music began in his early years, driven by a deep passion for rap and a desire to share his voice with the world. His unique style and compelling lyrics quickly caught the attention of listeners, and he started to build a dedicated fanbase on…

Renowned artist and activist Common remained tight-lipped when questioned about the recently surfaced footage allegedly showing music mogul Diddy engaging in physical altercation with his former partner Cassie at a Los Angeles hotel. In an encounter with TMZ reporters outside his Los Angeles hotel earlier this week, Common declined to offer his thoughts on the disturbing video, citing a preference for avoiding content that doesn’t align with positive energy. “I haven’t seen it. I don’t like looking at a lot of things that – you know, I don’t watch videos of things that I feel won’t bring the right energy…

The plaintiff, April Lampros, alleges that the Bad Boy Records founder sexually assaulted her on four separate occasions. Lampros, who first encountered Diddy in 1994 while she was a fashion student, asserts that one of these incidents involved Kim Porter and occurred after she was compelled to consume ecstasy. In her lawsuit, Lampros claims that Diddy (real name Sean Combs) recorded their sexual encounters without her consent and subsequently shared the footage with others. She is pursuing legal action against Combs for battery, sexual assault, infliction of emotional distress, and gender-motivated violence. According to Lampros, the initial assault occurred in…

Sean Kingston was arrested during a concert performance in California on charges of fraud and theft. The arrest took place just hours after a SWAT raid on his Florida mansion led to his mother’s detention. Kingston was performing at Fort Irwin for U.S. Army personnel when law enforcement moved in. Video footage shows officers observing as he sang his 2010 hit “Eenie Meenie.” Following the arrest, Kingston was booked into a San Bernardino jail and is awaiting extradition to Florida, where the charges were filed.

Drake has surprised fans by rapping over Metro Boomin’s “BBL Drizzy” beat in a new collaboration with Sexyy Red. The St. Louis rapper released her new album, In Sexyy We Trust, with little notice on Friday (May 24). Among the tracks is “U My Everything,” featuring Drake. Although the track is primarily produced by Tay Keith, a portion of Drake’s verse features the beat that Metro Boomin originally made to mock him. In his verse, Drake raps: “Why you love me? Still a mystery / Me and the surgeon got history / I changed a lot of girls’ lives for…

JID has provided a much-anticipated update on his upcoming album while firmly dismissing any claims that Hip Hop is in decline. The Dreamville artist recently performed at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, May 18, as part of the build-up to Oleksandr Usyk’s victory over Tyson Fury, an event viewed by millions globally. Following his electrifying performance, JID took to Instagram on Tuesday, May 21, to announce that his new album will be released after he concludes his summer tour. He highlighted his unique pre-fight performance, where he was suspended above the ring in a glass box,…