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Image Image Credit Screenshot from A$AP Rocky’s “Helicopter$” music video Image Alt Screenshot from A$AP Rocky’s “Helicopter$” music video Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Dan Streit–directed music video blends 2000s video game animation with surreal, chaotic visuals. Lyrics reference Cam’ron, Jim Jones and A$AP Rocky’s sneaker brand history, adding layers to the rollout. “Helicopter$” builds anticipation for Rocky’s forthcoming album, Don’t Be Dumb, with bold visuals and experimental energy. A$AP Rocky just dropped the “dumbest video of the [f**kin’] year,” in his own words. On Monday (Jan. 12), the Harlem rapper shared the second single leading up to Don’t…

On this day, Beyoncé arrives on planet Earth, Mark Ronson is born, and Usher lets the world in on his relationship with TLC’s Chilli via “U Got It Bad.”1975: Mark Ronson is bornDJ turned hit artist/producer Mark Ronson was born on Sept. 4, 1975. After spending years DJing on the New York club scene, Ronson went on to craft hits for Lily Allen, Adele, Lana Del Rey and most notably, Amy Winehouse on her pivotal album, Back to Black. He became a household name with his 2015 hit, “Uptown Funk” featuring Bruno Mars, which spent 14 weeks at No 1 in the U.S., and…

DJ Whoo Kid believes hip-hop’s recent commercial softness can be traced to one key factor: less output from Drake. Yes, that part. He’s been part of a bigger chorus of respected voices within Hip Hop who in but so many words are inferring that Drake is a bit of the Sun, and much of the industry revolves around his energy. Speaking on the Diverse Mentality podcast, Whoo Kid argued that the genre leans heavily on Drake’s consistency to drive major sales moments. According to him, artists across the industry have felt a noticeable shift since Drake scaled back releases following his high-profile…

Image Image Credit CBS Photo Archive / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Amy Poehler and Snoop Dogg speak onstage during the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Snoop Dogg’s speech at the 2026 Golden Globes was cut from the live broadcast due to profanity. The uncensored clip revealed he joked about being “high as a motherf**ker” on stage. Audience reactions, including Amy Poehler’s, turned the moment into a viral highlight You can’t expect Snoop Dogg to watch what he says at all times. During the 2026 Golden Globes, the Long Beach rapper and actor was…

Image Image Credit Frank Micelotta/Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Druski takes the stage at The ESPYs Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The skit features Druski as a wire-suspended pastor demanding millions, parodying prosperity gospel culture. It critiques performative faith and luxury branding in church spaces through sharp humor. The video references real controversies while delivering “Christian Dior” jokes and sermons quoting rap lyrics. Druski is back with another social media skit. This time, he targeted megachurch pastors who turn faith into a business. The 31-year-old comedian posted the video on Monday (Jan. 12) with the caption “Mega Church Pastors…

Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel surrenders to authorities and starts a 14-year prison sentence for money laundering and illegal lobbying.According to a Rolling Stone report, published on Friday (May 1), the 53-year-old rapper turned himself in on Thursday (April 30) to the Federal Correctional Institution in Safford, Ariz., to serve his 14-year sentence following his April 2023 conviction on 10 federal charges, including money laundering, illegal foreign lobbying, conspiracy to defraud the U.S., and witness tampering.”Today is a painful day for Pras, for his family, and for everyone who believes in a fair system of justice,” said Pras’ spokesperson Erica…

Today in hip-hop history, Cam’ron turns down Dame Dash’s offer to become the vice president at Roc-A-Fella Records, En Vogue powerhouse vocalist, Terry Ellis is born, and Young MC drops his debut album, Stone Cold Rhymin’.1966: Terry Ellis of En Vogue is bornSinger-songwriter Terry Ellis was born on Sept. 5, 1966. The Houston native shot to stardom as one-fourth of the bestselling group, En Vogue, alongside Dawn Robinson, Maxine Jones and Cindy Herron. Ellis was added to En Vogue after the group had already formed, based on the strength of her vocal talent. Armed with a mezzo-soprano voice and a three-octave range, Ellis sang…

Luka Dončić is expected to miss significant time as the Los Angeles Lakers continue their playoff run, with his availability for the Western Conference Semifinals now in serious doubt. On May 6, Dončić shared that medical evaluations following an MRI revealed a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, with doctors initially projecting an eight week recovery period. That timeline would place a possible return closer to late May, leaving only a narrow window for him to rejoin action during the postseason, potentially as late as the Western Conference Finals. Brian Windhorst suggests Luka Doncic went to Spain for other reasons besides treatment…

Image Image Credit Jason Mendez / Stringer via Getty Images Image Alt The Kid Mero attends The Vince Staples Show Season 2 NY Tastemaker Screening at Crosby Hotel on Nov. 4, 2025 in New York City. Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The Kid Mero is now the host of “HOT 97 Mornings with Mero,” airing weekdays from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. His appointment follows the cancellation of “Ebro in the Morning,” marking a major shift in the station’s lineup. Mero’s rise from podcasting to legacy radio reflects a generational shift in Hip Hop media. Maybe HOT 97 has a…

Image Image Credit Amy Sussman / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Lizzo attends the 2025 GQ Men Of The Year party Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Lizzo reached a settlement in a copyright lawsuit involving her unreleased song that mentioned Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle advertisement. The lawsuit claimed Lizzo used elements from “Win or Lose (We Tried),” seemingly by soul singer Sam Dees. The case underscores how even unreleased or snippet-based tracks can trigger copyright claims in the age of viral content. Lizzo has chosen to settle the copyright lawsuit tied to “I’m Goin’ Til October,” her unreleased…