The coronavirus has us all quarantined and stuck in the house, but thank goodness for Instagram Live. Specifically, the legendary battle between Swizz Beatz and Timbaland. With both producers equipped with a vault of timeless hits, over 20K viewers tuned in on their smartphones all around the world. The long …
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One Year Later, The Marathon Continues
Today we are reminded once more that life is short. Each breath we take brings us closer to our expiration. Even in knowing that solemn truth, it doesn’t ease the pain that we may feel for those that have transitioned before us. Today is no different. As I take the …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: Jadakiss Talks Pushing His Album Back for Pop Smoke; Reveals His Top 5 Dead or Alive
Jadakiss is Top 5 Dead or Alive… period! The Yonkers, New York rapper is one of the hardest spitters to ever grace the rap game, cementing his name with his one-of-a-kind raspy voice, relentless bars, and spitfire flow. His lyrics embody the truth and the reality of coming out of …
Read More »Baller Alert Exclusive: YFN Lucci Talks Passing of Pop Smoke and New Project ‘HIStory’
YFN Lucci is a mainstay in today’s rap game. The “Everyday We Lit” rapper puts on for his hometown of Atlanta, rising as one of the frontrunners of this new wave of melodic hip-hop. Most recently, he released his new mixtape titled HIStory, consisting of 16 tracks full of anthems …
Read More »LA Mayor Eric Garcetti Has Announced a Memorial For Kobe Bryant: ”This City Is Broken”
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced that the city is planning a memorial for Kobe Byrant, saying that “the city is broken.” Bryant’s death this past Sunday sparked mourning across the world, particularly in L.A., where he spent his twenty-year career playing for the Lakers. Thousands of mourners have …
Read More »Lizzo, Lil Nas X And More Take Home The Gold, Billie Eilish Makes History As Youngest Solo Performer To Win Album Of The Year
Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish all took home the gold last night at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards. Music’s biggest night started off with tragic and shocking news that Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna passed away in a helicopter crash. The ceremony was …
Read More »Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Meek Mill Dismissed
written by: @Samaya.Rn Meek Mill scored a big victory in the courtroom after being cleared in a wrongful death lawsuit involving a man who was killed at his 2016 concert. In December 2016, Meek Mill performed in concert at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, Connecticut. Just after the concert ended, a …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Decade-In-Review: Top NBA Moments Of The Decade
As the decade comes to a close, Baller Alert takes a look at a few major moments in the NBA over the last 10 years. 1. Kobe Bryant retires in 2016 – After a 20-year career, entirely spent playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant retired from basketball in …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Year in Review- Celebrities We Lost In 2019
“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul, there is no such thing as separation.” -Rumi As 2019 comes to an end, there were a host of celebrity losses that completely shocked the world. The legacies they left behind …
Read More »Baller Alert’s Decade In Review: Biggest Moments For The Culture
The last 10 years have featured some of the biggest moments in music and entertainment and some of the most defining moments for the culture, and as we close out the year, let’s take a look back on a few of the biggest and best. 1. 2018- It was the moment …
Read More »Wack 100 Defends 6ix9ine, Addresses Rolling Loud Altercation And Says Juice Wrld Wasn’t A Legend In Recent Interview
#Wack100 has been in the news a lot lately for his controversial remarks regard the late #NipseyHussle that led up to an altercation with Hussle’s bodyguard at popular music festival #RollingLoud. Now Wack 100 is making headlines again after a recent interview where he explains that #6ix9ine ‘did nothing wrong’ …
Read More »White House Slams YG For Kicking Fan Out Of Concert For Not Saying “F**k Donald Trump”
The White House is slamming rapper YG for his latest public attempt to slander Donald Trump at a concert. YG reportedly kicked a fan out of his performance at the Mala Luna Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas, for refusing to say, “F**k Donald Trump.” At a press conference Monday, …
Read More »Beyoncé Is Set To Be Honored By Billboard With The Executive Of The Year Award
Queen Bey’s creativity, hard work, and perseverance continues to inspire those who witness her greatness, so it comes as no surprise that she’s receiving the major honor as Billboard’s Executive Of The Year. Beyoncé will be recognized for the award in Billboard‘s third annual R&B Hip-Hop Players Issue, alongside Parkwood …
Read More »BET Hip Hop Awards 2019: Complete Winners List and More
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards hosted by Lil Duval aired on Tuesday, and J. Cole was the star of the evening, taking home a trophy for each of his hands, plus one more. The rapper won awards for Lyricist of the Year, Best Featured Verse for the song, “A …
Read More »BET Announces The Hip Hop Awards Nominees; Cardi B Leads With 10 Nominations
The 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards nominees have been announced, and Cardi B. leads the pack with a whopping 10 nominations, including “MVP of The Year,” “Hustler of The Year,” “Made You Look” and “Best Hip-Hop Video.” Travis Scott, DJ Khaled, and J.Cole, who all had chart-topping success this year, …
Read More »Cardi B, Meg Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, and Normani Win Big At the 2019 MTV VMAS
Blogged By @DanielleBTVMTV celebrated the 2019 Video Music Awards Monday night, with some of music’s biggest names in the audience. Missy Elliot, Normani, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, H.E.R, Big Sean, A$AP Ferg, and Queen Latifa were just a few of the A-listers that performed at the VMAs, which took at …
Read More »2019 BET Awards Highlights: Winners, Performances, Tributes and More
The Blackest Celebration on television, the 19th Annual BET Awards took place last night, and the festivities didn’t fall short of memorable moments. Cardi B kicked the night off with an outstanding performance of her latest single “Press” and her husband, Offset, showed off his dance moves to their song, …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Partners With Bobby Dee To Launch Live Music Company, ‘Uncle Snoop’s Army’
Snoop Dogg has been a force in business and entertainment since the start of his career, and now, he’s on to his next multi-million dollar venture. With the help of entrepreneur and promoter Bobby Dee, who has sold out nightclubs with artists such as Eazy-E and New Kids on the …
Read More »Killer Mike Says It’s Time To Credit Rappers For Helping Decriminalize Marijuana
Killer Mike says it’s time for rappers to get credit for helping decriminalize marijuana. During a panel discussion for the “Free to State” on June 17, Mike explained why the hip hop community should receive credit for the decriminalization of marijuana. “We know that with national decriminalization of marijuana now, …
Read More »Grammy Award-Winning Producer Killed In Double Drive-By Shooting In Los Angeles
26-year-old André Wakefield, also known as #DJOfficial, was killed in a double drive-by shooting in South Los Angeles over the weekend, and celebrities such as DJ Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign have already expressed their grief over the Grammy-winning producer’s death. Wakefield and a friend were both shot outside of …
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