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Grammy-nominated songwriter Kel Spencer released a new music video, “IP5000,” on Oct. 29. The track serves as his creative interpretation of Jay-Z’s 1997 single, “Imaginary Players.” Spencer, known as the “Warrior Poet,” said the release is a statement on today’s music landscape. He is part of a group of artists working to restore lyrical skill…
Beyoncé brought her COWBOY CARTER TOUR to a close Saturday night with a high-energy finale at Allegiant Stadium. The concert ended a sold-out 32-date stadium run that broke ticket sales records across North America and Europe. The final performance included surprise appearances from JAY-Z, Destiny’s Child, and Shaboozey, drawing cheers from the crowd and marking…
A civil lawsuit alleging that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000 has been voluntarily dismissed, according to court documents filed Friday. The complaint, filed in New York federal court in December, accused Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Combs of drugging and assaulting the Jane Doe plaintiff during…
Unless you have been off the internet the last few weeks, you may be aware of that Jay-Z had been added to a lawsuit filed by a Jane Doe accusing him and Diddy of sexually assaulting her when she was thirteen years old more than two decades ago. In the last couple of days, the…
Multi-platinum artist Kendrick Lamar will take center stage at the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, announced today by Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL. The performance will air live from The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025, and will be broadcast on FOX. “Rap music is still the…
In the latest episode, the JBP discusses everything Grammy’s 2024 including Killer Mike sweeping the Rap category (5:05), highlighting the show’s performances (19:12), and Joe reads his notes which include favorite and funny moments (24:34). JAY-Z then issues a speech with some criticisms for the awards (59:29), was SZA robbed by Taylor Swift for album…
In the latest episode, the JBP is joined by Elliott Wilson as they begin with a discussion on Hip-Hop journalism (9:35) before Melyssa proposes a topic for the room (17:04). In new music, 21 Savage drops his new project ‘american dream’ (23:58), Joe asks Elliott his thoughts on Kid Cudi who also released a new…
The JBP welcomes back Drea & Lex of the ‘Pour Minds’ podcast as they begin with discussing the latest on the NFL’s infatuation with Taylor Swift and whether it’s a clear partnership following the Chiefs/Jets game over the weekend (23:49). Jimmy Butler shows up to Miami Heat’s media day with a different look (46:00), Drea…