J. Cole looks to go platinum once again with no features. We’re just days away from the release of J. Cole ’s highly anticipated “surprise” album 4 Yours Eyez Only , but before it arrives this Friday (Thursday at midnight to be exact), the Dreamville rapper decides to give fans a taste of what’s to…
With another project on the way, Drake’s “VIEWS” continues to sell. The RIAA has announced that Drake ‘s VIEWS is certified platinum. The rapper and singer’s fourth studio album has had a staggering sales year, setting chart and streaming records throughout. VIEWS was certified triple platinum back in August , four months after its release…
It seems like Lupe Fiasco has spent the majority of the last ten years in a perpetual war with Atlantic Records. Since dropping 2007’s universally acclaimed The Cool , Lupe Fiasco has not seen eye to eye with Atlantic, and his subsequent releases have reflected that. On this past weekend’s episode of “The Breakdown,” Justin…
Birdman’s gonna be hurting after this one. Lil Wayne has been heard yelling “fvck Cash Money” at many a live show since he first revealed his unfortunate predicament with his longtime label about two years ago. At a recent performance in Syracuse, NY, though, he took it a step further, as he was recorded saying,…
Lamar challenges Obama to a game of hoops, critiques his jump shot. President Barack Obama has made no secret of his admiration for Kendrick Lamar. They met earlier this year at the White House to film a PSA for Obama’s “Pay it Forward” initiative. In a new interview with Complex filmed at Art Basel, Lamar…
Everyone’s favorite Harlem-based superhero is coming back for more. Marvel’s “Luke Cage” was a wild success when it debuted on Netflix earlier this year as part of a growing roster of superhero series that live on the streaming service. It was always assumed it would get a second season, but nothing is promised in the…
Childish Gambino’s new album projected to debut at #3. First week sales projections have arrived for Childish Gambino ‘s new album “Awaken, My Love!” , which he released on Friday. According to HDD, it will move 85k-95k units by Friday. By comparison, his last album Because the Internet sold 96k copies in its first week….
Barnes and Cousins involved in NYC club fight. After last night’s loss to the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings teammates Matt Barnes and DeMarcus Cousins headed to Avenue Nightclub in Manhattan and of course Barnes found himself in the middle of some drama. According to reports , police arrived to the club a little after…
Abel makes his second #1 debut on the Billboard 200. The Weeknd ‘s winning streak just won’t end. Starboy will snag the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for it’s debut week. The album sold 348,000 copies in equivalent album units, with 231,000 of those coming from traditional physical sales. This news reportedly makes…
Effyzzie Music diva Yemi Alade has bagged a multi- million naira deal with international cosmetic company NP Gandour . The lucrative deal sees the #MTVMAMA2016 “Best Female” winner occupy the spot as the face of ABC Hair Relaxer , which is arguably the most popular hair relaxing brand across the continent. As part of the…