After all the hand-wringing and controversy, Hulu’s new documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” finally premiered on March 21. It examines the creation, popularity and eventual cancellation of Atlanta’s Black college spring break event. Elon Musk Has Opened the Floodgates For Racists On Twitter Off English When the project was announced, there were a […]
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‘Freaky’ Enough? Black Twitter Reacts to Hulu’s New ‘Freaknik’ Doc
After all the hand-wringing and controversy, Hulu’s new documentary, “Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told,” finally premiered on March 21. It examines the creation, popularity and eventual cancellation of Atlanta’s Black college spring break event. Elon Musk Has Opened the Floodgates For Racists On Twitter Off English When the project was announced, there were a […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Reveals Part One Of His ‘Down By Law Tour’ Dates Across The UK And Europe
Killer Mike’s mission to snag a date with Taylor Swift has apparently been shelved. Yesterday (March 4), the “Motherless” rapper took to Instagram to announce his latest priority—a summer tour. Beginning in August, the Grammy Award winner will travel across Europe for part one of his headlining Down By Law Tour. So far, Mike has […]
Read MoreUnpacking Killer Mike’s Latest Plan To ‘Strengthen The Black Community’
NewsOne Featured Video Killer Mike performs at the House of Blues Las Vegas inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on February 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Ethan Miller / Getty Just a few weeks ago, Michael Render aka Killer Mike was trending on social media because his latest album Michael earned him […]
Read MoreFor Killer Mike, Only a Black Woman Can Understand His Struggle
Killer Mike is here to let you know that when it comes to choosing a life partner, he’s riding with Black women all the way. In Rev Run’s Run-D.M.C. & Simmons Family Story, Queens, NY Is The Central Character | My Family Story Off English During a Valentine’s Day appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” co-host […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Joked That He And His Wife ‘Need A Third,’ And He Thinks Taylor Swift Fits The Bill
When a microphone gets in front of Killer Mike, the result is either going to be really great (his Grammy Award-winning album >Michael) or make anyone listening want to groan aloud in horror. His latest stint on The Daily Show falls into the latter category — at least, it does for me — and I […]
Read MoreJoe Budden Begs Kai Cenat And Streaming ‘F*ckity F*cks’ To ‘Shut Up For A Change’ In A Rant About The 2024 Grammys
At the 2024 Grammys last Sunday, February 4, Killer Mike won Best Rap Performance (“Scientists & Engineers“), Best Rap Song (“Scientists & Engineers”), and Best Rap Album (Michael). Killer Mike was predictably euphoric, but Twitch streamer Kai Cenat had trouble accepting that anyone beat out Travis Scott’s Utopia or Drake and 21 Savage’s Her Loss […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Speaks Out About His Shocking Arrest Post Grammy Win
Photo: FREDERIC J. BROWN (Getty Images) Sunday night’s Grammy ceremony has had the internet buzzing for days. One of the event’s most shocking moments of the night was the arrest of Killer Mike, the Atlanta emcee who won awards for Best Rap Album (“MICHAEL”), Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance (both for “Scientists & […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Speaks Out Following His Detainment At The 2024 Grammys
The 2024 Grammy Awards were full of surprises. Killer Mike was one of the most discussed emcees in the rap categories for several reasons. Firstly, the “Motherless” rapper shocked attendees when his album Michael swept three major categories (Best Rap Album, Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers,” and Best Rap Performance again for “Scientists […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Calls His Grammys Arrest a ‘Speed Bump’
Hours after he was released from police custody in Los Angeles after police said he was involved in a physical altercation on Grammys night, the rapper Killer Mike said in a radio interview Monday morning that the arrest was a mere blip in a triumphant night when he won three Grammys. “We hit a speed […]
Read MoreNot Knowing Who Killer Mike Is Says More About You Than It Does Him
I’m not here to argue about who should and should not win an award. Music is a subjective medium, so no matter the year or the nominees, people will always be angry with winners of the Grammys. “It Was Intimidating” At First Says B. Michael, Cicely Tyson’s Designer & Stylist Off English I’m here to […]
Read MoreMAGA Morons Think Killer Mike Was Arrested At The Grammys Because He Didn’t Endorse Biden
NewsOne Featured Video Rapper Killer Mike poses in the press room with the Grammy for Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 4, 2024. | Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Listen: We all know that social […]
Read MoreThe Grammys Aim for a Big Tent, but Not Everyone Feels at Home
Sunday night at the 66th annual Grammy Awards, Jay-Z accepted the Dr. Dre global impact award, a sort of éminence grise prize. He’s previously won 24 Grammys, but he did not treat the moment like a homecoming. Instead, he used his speech to alternately nudge and excoriate the Recording Academy, the body that awards the […]
Read MoreThe Best and Worst Moments of the 2024 Grammys
JAY Z Accepts Dr. Dre Global Impact Award | 2024 GRAMMYs Acceptance Speech When you get rich enough you enter your “no fucks given” phase, and thats where Jay-Z was as he accepted the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award. He let everybody in the room know these Grammys aren’t the be all, end of all […]
Read MoreWhy Was Killer Mike Arrested At The Grammys 2024?
One of the biggest winners from the 2024 Grammys night is undoubtedly Killer Mike. The critically acclaimed rapper won his first Grammy Awards as a lead artist at this year’s award show and his first overall since winning in 2003 for Best Rap Performance By a Duo or Group thanks to “The Whole World” with […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Was Taken Away In Handcuffs Shortly After His Three Big Wins At The 2024 Grammys
Killer Mike had a tremendous start to the 2024 Grammys. During the pre-show awards, he picked up three awards, every one for which he was nominated. Not long after that, though, things took a turn, as he was spotted being taken away in handcuffs. On X (formerly Twitter), The Hollywood Reporter‘s Chris Gardner shared a […]
Read MoreCelebrating Black History, Present, Future
No one’s only Black in February, a woman in March, or Jewish American in May. But artificial as it may seem, the history month model reminds us how people have succeeded not only because of their heritage, but sometimes despite discrimination against it. This year, as in past, the Worthy 100 honors a wide variety […]
Read MoreNew Album From Jay-Z? We Have Receipts!
Photo: Monica Schipper/WireImage (Getty Images) A clue that Jay-Z could be working on a new album just got hip-hop heads really excited, but Roc Nation might be trying to keep a lid on it all. In ‘Love & WWE: Bianca & Montez’, The Superstar Wrestle With Balancing Love, Work & Staring A Family Off English […]
Read MoreThe Best Samples Used in Hip-Hop and R&B History
Photo: Paul Natkin // Harry Langdon // Gary Gershoff (Getty Images) Although hip-hop and R&B are always evolving, one thing will always be prevalent in both of those genres. Sampling. Advertisement Whether it’s new-age rappers like Latto or R&B legends like Erykah Badu, sampling is something that producers continue to use to make the landscape […]
Read MoreJust Get Ready: Dave Chappelle’s New Year’s Eve Netflix Standup Special Is Going To Be Controversial
Photo: KENT NISHIMURA (Getty Images) Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix stand-up special will premiere on New Year’s Eve entitled The Dreamer. Earlier this month, a trailer was released that showed Chappelle’s iconic “C” logo with Morgan Freeman’s voice stating: “He’s back, folks.” Tapping Into Our “Why?”: A Blueprint For Better Black Entrepreneurship Off English The film […]
Read MoreHow Far Will Dave Chappelle Go With New Netflix Standup?
Photo: Fox 8 News All of the controversy that has followed Dave Chappelle in recent years has only bolstered his profile. The only proof you need of this is the announcement of his new Netflix stand-up special that will premiere on New Year’s Eve. Dave Chappelle Tackled on Stage in Hollywood Off English On Wednesday, […]
Read MoreBest Songs of 2023
Jon Pareles | Jon Caramanica | Lindsay Zoladz Jon Pareles Fumbling Toward Ecstasy The album may be imperiled; people have been saying so for decades, even though the form has resisted extinction. Meanwhile, songs flourish, whether or not they’re destined for albums, and are ever more flexible. Some maintain the pop conventions of verse-chorus-verse; others […]
Read MoreRapsody Is a Hip-Hop Pioneer. The Rest of the World Just Doesn’t Know It Yet
The “women rap about one thing” narrative is getting old. You’ll hear it from an idiot on social media or even a veteran New York MC every once in a blue moon. Either way, it’s a lazy take that’s born out of ignorance. My Hip-Hop Story: Sway Calloway Felt Like a Superhero Living Through The […]
Read MoreNo, It’s Not a Joke. An Andre 3000 Album Is on the Way
Well, I’ll be damned. I guess Killer Mike wasn’t teasing. After years of begging for new music from Andre 3000, he has finally granted our wish (but not in the way that you think). OutKast’s Big Boi On Big RV Remix, Creating Celebrity Trailers, & His Must-Have RV Features Off English His debut solo album, […]
Read MoreResurfaced Video Shows Killer Mike Promoting Real Estate With DJ Envy’s Indicted Business Partner
DJ Envy has been the talk of the internet for the last couple of weeks due to his involvement in an alleged Ponzi scheme involving himself and his real estate business partner, Cesar Pina. White House Calls Progressive Women “Repugnant” For Gaza Ceasefire Call | The 411 Off English It’s gotten to the point where […]
Read MoreKiller Mike Shares A Tender Remix Of ‘Motherless’ Featuring Robert Glasper And Eryn Allen Kane
Killer Mike’s sixth studio album Michael has been out for around four months now, but true to his independent spirit, the Atlanta rapper is still finding new ways to promote his most personal project to date. The latest is a live studio reinterpretation of standout track “Motherless” remixed by Grammy-winning jazz revivalist Robert Glasper. In […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Outkast’s SpeakerBoxxx/The Love Below
Outkast’s beloved 2003 double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below is officially the best-selling rap album of all time. OutKast’s Big Boi On Big RV Remix, Creating Celebrity Trailers, & His Must-Have RV Features Off English Over the weekend, it was certified 13x platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). That’s more than any Eminem, […]
Read MoreWhy Rappers Stopped Writing: How Hip-Hop Is Made Today
“I think a lot of people picture, like, modern rappers who really just, like, pen and paper in the studio, writing down their raps, figuring it out, scratching it out, changing it.” “Yeah, no, we stopped writing a long time ago. Not many people write.” “Back in the day, when people were just using tape, […]
Read MoreKiller Mike’s ‘Maynard Vignette’ Video Pays Homage To An Atlanta Icon With TI, JID, And Jacquees
Just about three months removed from the release of his sixth studio album Michael, Killer Mike has announced the impending release of a deluxe version of Michael alongside a new single, “Maynard Vignette.” An ode to one of his heroes, former Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson, “Maynard Vignette” features fellow A-Town rappers JID and T.I., along […]
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