MGK is at an interesting point in his career. He found success as a rapper, then pivoted to pop punk. Now, he’s attempting to combine these genres into something uniquely him. The standard version of Hotel Diablo was mostly successful in doing this, but the deluxe version, aka Floor 13 Edition, proves that there’s even […]
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Heembeezy And Skilla Baby Bring Menace To “They Wanna See Me”
Heembeezy is all about nonchalance. The rapper has a persistent, laid-back flow that makes him sound unbothered on any beat. It’s part of his appeal. His vocals mesh well with menacing production and the kind of outsized threats that 21 Savage got famous making. “They Wanna See Me” is the Heembeezy playbook executed perfectly. The […]
Lil Peep’s New Single “Lil Angel” Is A Reminder Of His Unique Talent
Lil Peep’s death was a tremendous loss for hip-hop. The rapper’s ability to blend disparate genres and sounds into a cohesive, compelling whole was unrivaled. He was one of the most unique voices to come out of the Soundcloud generation. Peep’s new song, “Lil Angel,” is a bittersweet reminder of this. It’s the latest posthumous […]
Playboi Carti Promises Fans That His New Album Is Coming: Watch
Playboi Carti fans are nothing if not patient. The rollout for his last album, Whole Lotta Red, was one of the longest and most protracted in recent memory. The rollout for his next album has been more of the same. That being said, a release date might be in site. Playboi Carti performed at Splash! […]
JAY-Z Buys Stake In Luxury Watch Marketplace Wristcheck
JAY-Z is the rap businessman. Other artists have been successful, but nobody else has made the business side of things such an explicit part of their persona. He backs up in real life, too. The Brooklyn icon has invested in the luxury watch marketplace Wristcheck. He bought a $5 million in the company, which was […]
Where Are All the Black Rom-Coms This Summer?
In the summer months, all I want to do is find a nice air-conditioned space—be it the theater or my living room—and watch a romantic comedy with all the trimmings: a cute meet, gorgeous leads, a big declaration of love at the climax and of course, plenty of could-never-afford-that fashion (even though our romantic heroine […]
Hurricane Beryl Devastates Caribbean as Aid Groups Seek to Assuage Damage
The scene in Carriacou is one of devastation: houses flattened, debris scattered. Trees gone, vegetation scarce. Vibrant neighborhoods have been torn to shreds in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Six people have died in the Category 5 storm and officials reported that about 98 percent of the buildings on the islands of Carriacou and Petite […]
From Finance to Fabric: Interior Designer Beth Diana Smith’s Journey
Interior design wasn’t on the radar for Beth Diana Smith at the beginning of her career. In fact, she spent almost 15 years immersed in the world of finance and accounting, a field that seemed miles away from the creative chaos of design. But as fate would have it, a simple home renovation project in […]
Social Media Reacts To Kendrick Lamar’s Fiancé Whitney Alford Being In “Not Like Us” Video
Whitney Alford appears in the “Not Like Us” video, and fans are here for it. Social media is claiming that Kendrick Lamar has once again, taken home the victory in regards to the Drake beef. For Kendrick, he’s proven that he’s not just a lyricist, but he’s also a visual storyteller. Since the debut of […]
Marlon Wayans Speaks After His Los Angeles Home Was Burglarized
Marlon Wayans recently found himself in an unexpected situation when his Los Angeles home was reportedtly burglarized. However, true to his comedic nature, Marlon took to social media to address the incident with his characteristic wit and charm. In the video posted to Instagram, Wayans reassured his fans and followers. He expressed gratitude for their […]