Lil Kim is set to receive the “I Am Hip Hop” award at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards.The Brooklyn rapper was vital in molding the blueprint for female rap. Lil Kim was discovered by the legendary Notorious B.I.G; he invited her to join his group, Junior Mafia. She went on to pursue a solo career in 1996 and became one of the biggest female rap acts of all time. Previous recipients of the “I am Hip Hop” award include: Lil Wayne, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Salt N Pepa, and Ice Cube.
I am graciously humbled by this honor. 🙏🏽 Thank you @HipHopAwards. Beehive this one is for you 👑🐝 #blessed
As Lizzo’s stardom continues to rise, the Detroit native has now broken a major Billboard record. According to a tweet from Billboard, “Truth Hurts” has become the longest-reigning No. 1 single performed by a female rapper without any features in the chart’s history.
“Truth Hurts” surpasses Cardi B’s three-week reign with “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” in October of 2017 and Lauryn Hill’s two-week run in 1998 with “Doo Wop (That Thing)”.
Lizzo celebrated the triumphant victory on Instagam. See her post below:
Today, GQ Magazine released the first post-prison interview with rapper and actor, DMX. In the interview, DMX reflects on childhood trauma, new recording deals, his favorite hip-hop artists, and performing at Kanye West’s Sunday Service.
When asked about his relationship with his mother, DMX explains that he doesn’t hold anything he experienced at the hands of his mother against her. When asked if he still loved his mother despite her abusive behavior, DMX replied, “ That doesn’t mean I don’t love her. That doesn’t mean she’s the same person. Children don’t come with a fucking instruction manual. She was 20 when she had me. Four sisters; I’m the only boy. Maybe she didn’t know what to do with me. I found out I just knew things that she didn’t know when I was only six years old. I would get up at night sometimes to drink water because I was so hungry. And I saw something in her notebook that was open on the kitchen table. And it was wrong, so I erased it. I thought I was helping. I don’t know what she thought I was doing, but… I don’t know if she thought I was trying to sabotage her or whatever. I don’t know what she thought. But she beat two teeth out of my fucking mouth with a broom. And I think about this today, I’m like, “Okay, you saw me erase something in your notebook. What did you think I was trying to do? What could you have possibly thought I was trying to do?”
While chopping it up with GQ, DMX confirmed that he has a new deal with Def Jam. The rapper admits to wanting to be apart of the label for years, as he has the same name as its founder. DMX also points out a couple of his own favorite hip-hop acts who now have the prime status he once did. He adds, “Kendrick Lamar is dope. J. Cole. Ya know, lyricists.”
DMX has been a busy man since being released from prison at the beginning of this year. One of the most publicized events on his schedule included leading a prayer during an edition of Kanye West’s Sunday Service. When asked about the spiritual service DMX replied:
“I wouldn’t call it a church service. There’s no word. It’s joyful, which God says to do. We about to make a joyful noise. I enjoyed it. It was moving. I didn’t know what to expect, though. I didn’t know what to expect.”
DMX goes in-depth with GQ on what he believes are his most iconic tracks. See what he had to say here:
While his company Yeezy is expected to hit $1.5 billion in sales this year, Kanye West has jumped Jay-Zto become Forbes’ highest paid hip-hop artist for the first time. The top 20 list for 2019, released today (September 19), which charted pre-tax income from June 2018 through June of this year.
The Chicago native’s $150 million estimated income practically doubles hip-hop’s first billionaire, Jay-Z, who pulled in second at $81 million. Drake, Diddy, and Travis Scott round out the rest of the top five. Others include DJ Khaled, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B.
Where do Forbes be getting they numbers from cause they way off ?🧐
The rumors of Aaron McGruder re-launching his animated series The Boondocks have finally been put to rest! The series has found a a new home at HBO Max.
“The Boondocks was a revolutionary series that sparked conversations on hot button issues and brought dark subjects into the light with episodes like ‘The Trial of Robert Kelly,’ ‘The Fundraiser’ and ‘The Story of Gangstalicious,’” said the chief content officer for HBO Max, Kevin Reilly. “Aaron is a gifted visionary whose unique style of storytelling is a welcome voice, and we are elated the Freemans are making their thugnificent comeback on HBO Max.”
The streaming platform has prepared two re-imaged seasons of the hit show. The animated series is set to premiere in Fall of 2020 with a fifty-minute special. All previous episodes of The Boondocks will be available on HBO Max when the service launches in the spring.
Wale fans are in luck as the artist has begun promo for his next album. The D.C. rapper announced his Wow … That’s Crazy LP by sharing what appears to be a trailer co-starring Tetona Jackson, from BET’s Boomerang.
This will be Wale’s sixth studio album. Wow…. That’s Crazy is scheduled to drop next month on October 11th. See the trailer below
Everyone knows Kid Cudi is no stranger to Complex, but did you know the Cleveland rapper has more cover placements on the magazine than any other artist? Last week Kid Cudi sat down with Complex Magazine, along with famous clothing designer NIGO. Practically everyone around the globe has been influenced by Kid Cudi and BAPE’s founder, NIGO. In the interview with Complex, the two icons link for the cover story, delivering a 20 plus minute video interview. Cudi and NIGO discuss personal experiences, streetwear in 2019, early years of their careers, the importance of Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton meeting, and more.
Following the interview Kid Cudi took to Twitter to express his own disbelief of still having the most Complex covers after so many years. See some of his most memorable covers below
Shortly following the announcement that Megan Thee Stallion signed a new management deal with Roc Nation, congratulations began to pour in from all over the world. One of the many congratulatory messages came from the late Pimp C’s wife, Chinara Butler. Butler took to Instagram to congratulate Megan and informed the world that she will be saving a few unreleased Pimp C verses just for her. She wrote:
“Best news I have heard all week in my #boosiebadazz daughter voice I told y’all n*ggas last year! Lol I know a star when I see one #Congratulations to my #TrillGodDaughter @theestallion now you have everything you need with @rocnation as management #Loveit and I’m hold on to a couple of unreleased verses of #PimpC just for you!!!!! Get’em #TinaSnow #HotGirlofTheYear!!! #Yessssss #texasgirls #TrillQueenTalk.”
Could you imagine a Megan Thee Stallion and Pimp C collab? See Chinara Butler’s post below:
