Author: Oliver
The presidential race is officially coming to a close next week, and each candidate is rallying up all the support possible for the home stretch. VP Kamala Harris‘ campaign announced on Thursday (Oct. 31) that Cardi B and GloRilla are set to appear at When We Vote We Win event in Milwaukee, Wisc., in support of the Democratic ticket. The event is taking place on Friday (Nov. 1). After receiving the support of artists like Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland in Houston, Eminem in Detroit, and more, Harris is adding more names to the roster. Also set to take the stage…
Fat Joe has always been a proud New York City representative, so it was only right he accepted the opportunity to showcase his pride at Game 3 of the World Series. Just before the NY Yankees were set to face off against the LA Dodgers, the Bronx emcee stepped onto the field to get the crowd going with a special performance. The Terror Squad member began his set from inside the Yankees dugout and walked out to the opening beat of his seminal 2004 hit, “Lean Back.” He made sure to give a shoutout to his fellow Puerto Ricans and…
Tony Rock has opened up about not being cast in many of brother Chris Rock’s movies. The comic recently appeared on the Green Room podcast alongside comedian Aries Spears. The conversation found its way to Tony’s brother, Chris, with Spears asking him why he hasn’t appeared in more of Rock’s films. The younger brother got candid about his experience of working with his bro in the industry, saying, “I am going to try to explain to you guys. I am not saying it is going to make sense, but my brother—he’s a businessman when it comes to movies,” adding that…
Many fell in love with Megan Thee Stallion‘s early videos on YouTube, including her Stalli Freestyle and Hottie World series. For me, it was seeing her perform at SXSW 2018 for a HipHopWeekly showcase in Austin, TX. The Houston star hit the stage before an entire crowd of women—who jampacked the prior empty space. In her Tina Snow era at the time, Meg performed some of her early popular songs that were already making waves in her hometown. Wearing a cut-off, cropped gray hoodie, blue jeans and her 1501 chain at the time, the then 23-year-old shut down the stage…
The reunion of Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland on stage in Houston to support Vice President Kamala Harris was missing only one thing: Michelle Williams. After the political rally, hosted to boost Harris’ votes, the 45-year-old explained why she did not join her Destiny’s Child sisters at the campaign event, despite her desire to support. “I was so happy [for Beyonce and Kelly],” Williams explained on the Sherri show Tuesday (Oct 29) per Billboard. “It was the first time that I have not been able to be in person for something that I wanted to be at. “It’s a sacrifice that…
Tory Lanez is making headlines again, this time for filing an ethics complaint against his former attorney, Shawn Holley. The rapper alleges that she didn’t prioritize his best interests during her representation in the high-profile case involving the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for the July 2020 incident, Lanez has taken his concerns to the State Bar of California. He claims Holley had connections to Roc Nation, the management company founded by JAY-Z that represents Megan—raising questions about her loyalty and commitment to defending him. The 32-year-old had mentioned the Hulu series Reasonable Doubt…
Cissy Houston was laid to rest on Thursday (Oct. 17) in her hometown of Newark, NJ. The Celebration of Life was held at New Hope Baptist Church where Houston was a member and led the choir for decades, according to the Associated Press. It is also the same church that housed the funeral for her daughter Whitney Houston in 2012. Attendees included Dionne Warwick, BeBe Winans, Darlene Love, Valerie Simpson, Monifah Carter, producer Debra Martin Chase, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. When speaking, Warwick, Houston’s niece, reflected on their time spent together. “She gave so…
Kendrick Lamar may have defeated Drake in a unanimous decision earlier this year, but there is another artist he feels is currently the “hardest out.” On Thursday (Oct. 17), K. Dot took to Instagram to show love to TDE’s Doechii, an emcee that Lamar believes has a long-lasting star quality about her. The ever-elusive rapper posted a screenshot of Doechii’s critically acclaimed album, Alligator Bites Never Heal, declaring her the artist of the moment. The Swamp Princess caught wind of the praise and reacted accordingly with a flurry of posts thanking Dot for his recognition. “Thank you Dot. You the…
YSL Woody apologized to Young Thug for his role in the YSL trial. On Thursday (Oct. 17), a video of Woody addressing Thug and the situation went viral. Woody uploaded a video called “Just A Conversation With Lil Woody” to his YouTube channel, showing a more remorseful side to himself and explaining how he wronged Thugger. “The pain, the suffering, everything I’ve caused on him and his family,” he said. “I wish I had the mindset and the strength that I have now. I’ll never forgive myself. I took him through a process that I never should have took him…
Although she is currently busy running her Fenty beauty empire, Rihanna will always be a music lover at heart first. The Barbadian singer recently tapped into her A&R bag as she messaged R&B singer Zyah Belle to ask her to release her song “LYIN,” which is out now. “Okay, this is breaking news. You wouldn’t guess who’s in my DM,” Belle excitedly said in her TikTok. “Bad Gal Riri. Rihanna. Yes, this is not a drill. Rihanna messaged me.” She then shared a screenshot of their DM exchange, which shows RiRi saying, “Just here to remind you to drop this if you haven’t yet! And if…