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Dave Chappelle is still one of the top-billing comedians of his era, with some arguing he may own the distinction of being the best of all time. During a recent comedy show, Dave Chappelle brought out Ye, aka Kanye West, to the stage and gently roasted his good friend’s money woes. As reported by TMZ, Dave Chappelle joined several comedians in convening in Los Angeles at the top of the week as part of the ongoing Netflix Is A Joke comedy festival. After a set at The Comedy Store, Chappelle brought Ye onstage, with the outlet reporting that the Chicago…

Gilbert “Toker” Izquierdo, one of the original members of the group Brownside, has passed away.His family confirmed the news on the rapper’s Instagram page and on the group’s Instagram and Facebook pages on Oct. 10, 2018. Though the cause of death is unconfirmed, Toker is rumored to have been killed in Mexico.“On behalf of the Brownside family we regret to inform you our brother, father, husband and friend Toker has passed away,” the post read. “Please respect the family and let them mourn in peace. #Brownside #TokerForever.”Brownside was established as a Chicano version of N.W.A. when Eazy-E signed them to his Ruthless Records label in…

Charlamagne and DJ Envy hosted, the city showed out, and Summer Grays’ new social platform locked down a sponsorship the same week she dropped commercials on 96.1 The Beat. Atlanta got it in this past Saturday. The fourth annual Black Effect Podcast Festival hit Pullman Yards — Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy hosting alongside Loren LoRosa, music by DJ Loui Vee, and a stacked one-day lineup that turned the venue into the loudest gathering of Black podcast culture all year. State Farm presented. Rain came. Nobody flinched. Drink Champs closed it out and N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN brought out…

R&B powerhouse Adrian Marcel has officially returned to the forefront of the genre with his new single, “Run It Back.” Released via his independent imprint, the track marks a high-energy pivot for the Bay Area native, blending the classic grit of Northern California soul with a contemporary, high-stakes production. Produced by longtime collaborator Sonny B., “Run It Back” serves as an anthem of persistence and high-level execution, leaning into a heavy, rhythmic bounce that highlights his vocal versatility. Since his breakout success with the Platinum-certified “2AM,” Marcel has transitioned into a fully independent model, a move that has allowed him…

Image Image Credit Emma McIntyre / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Jack Antonoff, Cher, Kendrick Lamar, Scott Bridgeway and Kamasi Washington attend the 68th Grammy Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Kendrick Lamar now holds the record for most Grammy Award wins by a rapper, surpassing JAY-Z with 27 awards. His 2026 wins include Best Rap Album for GNX and Record of the Year for “luther” featuring SZA. He emphasized the importance of clean lyrics and thanked Luther Vandross’ estate for the sample clearance. The Grammy Awards are turning into an annual celebration of Kendrick Lamar. After his haul…

Blueface insists he lied about being the father of Chrisean Rock’s son because it was a good storyline.On Wednesday (May 6), the controversial Los Angeles rapper appeared on The Jason Lee Show. During the nearly two-hour chat, Blueface tripled down on saying Chrisean Rock’s son is not his, and admitted he went along with the lie for monetary reasons.”We were making money, it was a good storyline,” Blue told Jason. “The biological father, he didn’t fit the storyline, put it that way. So, I went along with it.”Blueface said the lie was not planned. However, he kept going with it.Chrisean…

Source: Michael Loccisano / Getty Big30 & Pooh Shiesty’s father have pleaded not guilty in the alleged robbery and kidnapping case involving Gucci Mane. Both men deny having any involvement in the incident and remain in custody without bond. Williams Sr. recently claimed his trip to Texas was simply to check on his child, who he says was sick at the time. Prosecutors, however, continue to argue that multiple individuals played roles in coordinating the alleged incident. One key point raised in court was that Williams Sr. allegedly booked the studio session where Guwop was reportedly robbed and kidnapped. He…

Latin pop is overdue for a genuine club record, and La’Ci might just be the one to deliver it. On April 20, the rising bicultural star dropped “Major,” a sweat-drenched, high-BPM urban dance track that takes dead aim at the dance floor. While she is currently in the studio crafting her upcoming EP with five-time Grammy winner Jerry Wonda—the veteran architect behind massive hits for the Fugees, Shakira, and Carlos Santana—La’Ci took a different route for “Major.” The track is a relentless mix of reggaeton dembow, driving EDM basslines, and jagged hyperpop elements. It’s loud, it’s fast, and it doesn’t…

Whether we embrace it or not, change is inevitable. It sometimes happens when we want it and oftentimes when we’re not even thinking about it. On her new EP, Subject To Change, India Shawn leans into the uncertainty life offers. “Falling in and out of feelings. Nothing is fixed, everything is in flux,” says Shawn. “My new EP, ‘Subject To Change,’ moves through sonic worlds from bright, airy ‘Marmalade’ to the dark, melancholic ‘Multiplicity.’ Nothing ever really stays the same, especially matters of the heart, and I wanted the music to move as fluidly as we do.” Subject To Change…

Dayton, Ohio — In an era where virality often outweighs longevity, Black Crown Records is emerging as a forward-thinking independent label focused on long-term artist development, branding, and cultural impact. Founded by J.A. Stephen Jr., professionally known as Bear, the company is built on the idea that success in today’s music industry requires more than just viral moments. Instead of chasing trends, Black Crown Records is focused on intentionally developing artists with identity, longevity, and the ability to evolve across different eras of music. “We’re not trying to build artists for a moment,” Bear says. “We’re building stars with identity,…