Daniel Hernandez, who has scored a series of streaming hits in the last 12 months rapping as Tekashi 6ix9ine,was sentenced to four years probation in Manhattan court on Friday. During that time, he must also complete 1,000 hours of community service and avoid both additional arrests and any gang activity. …
Read More »Flashback: U2 Play 'Pride (In the Name of Love)' for the First Known Time
As the definitive fan site @U2 points out, U2 performed their 1984 hit “Pride (In the Name of Love)” for the 1,000th known time last week in Manchester, England. We say “known” since there are a handful of U2 concerts from the 1980s that weren’t documented by fan recordings or …
Read More »Kid Cudi Doesn't Think Pharrell Will Work With Him Again
Before Kid Cudi was musically reborn as half of Kids See Ghosts with Kanye West, he was struggling to regain his momentum as a solo artist. In a new GQ interview, the Cleveland rapper joked that Pharrell might not want to work with him again after the singles he produced …
Read More »'Surviving R. Kelly': Accusers Share Stories in Harrowing Trailer for Docuseries
Multiple women detail harrowing accusations of sexual, mental and physical abuse against one of R&B’s most celebrated singers in the new trailer forSurviving R. Kelly. The six-hour Lifetime docuseries will air in three installments: Thursday, January 3rd at 9 p.m. ET/PT; Friday, January 4th at 9 p.m. ET/PT; and Saturday, …
Read More »Flashback: Guns N' Roses Play 'Welcome to the Jungle' in 1988
Early next month, Guns N’ Roses will kick off the 10th, and possibly final, leg of their Not in This Lifetime reunion tour. Many people thought that Slash and Axl Rose wouldn’t be able to share the stage for more than couple of weeks before the whole thing imploded, but …
Read More »T.I. Slams Kanye West as Trump's 'Lil Cookie Boy' After Wild Meeting
T.I. declared he is “officially done” with Kanye West‘s “antics.” The rapper took to Instagram to express his strong disapproval following West’s wild White House visit and meeting with President Trump on Thursday. In his post, T.I. lamented ever having worked with West. In April, the rappers discussed West’s support …
Read More »Tom Morello Teams With Portugal. The Man for 'Every Step That I Take' on 'Kimmel'
Tom Morello recruited Portugal. The Man and Whethan for a scintillating rendition of “Every Step That I Take,” a track off the guitarist’s new EDM-influenced LP The Atlas Underground, on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The rendition served as a showcase for Morello to unleash his six-string fireworks, with the guitarist dropping …
Read More »Hear Against Me! Mix Tragedy, Euphoria on 'People Who Died' Cover
Against Me! unveiled a blistering cover of the Jim Carroll Band’s “People Who Died,” which will appear on the upcoming charity compilation, Songs That Saved My Life. The record arrives November 9th via Sub City/Hopeless Records, with proceeds benefitting mental health and suicide prevention charities. “People Who Died” appeared on …
Read More »See Travis Scott Enlist John Mayer, Tame Impala for 'SNL' Performance
AfterTravis Scott teased on The Tonight Show that he had surprises in store for his debutSaturday Night Live musical guest spot, the rapper delivered byrecruiting all-star guests like John Mayer, Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker and producer Mike Dean. For Scott’s opening performance, the Houstonrapper formed an unlikely supergroup with Mayer …
Read More »XXXTentacion Collaborator Gives Update on Posthumous Album
Before XXXTentacion’s death at 20, the controversial rapper was preparing the follow-up to his second studio album, ?. John Cunningham, ?’s co-executive producer and frequent XXX collaborator, recently toldGenius the status of the Broward County artist’s posthumous album. “We basically started making this next album right after ? came out,” …
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