Future sells publishing catalogue in a reported eight-figure deal
Future has sold his publishing catalogue from 2004 to 2020 to a US-based music and rights company, for a reported eight-figure fee.
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GRM Daily reveals nominees for 2022 rated awards
GRM Daily’s annual Rated Awards returns for an in-person ceremony in October – and the list of nominees have been revealed, with Dave, Little Simz and Kojey Radical among them.
Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby review | What does it take to become a rap superstar?
★★★☆☆
A new documentary on Lil Baby sheds a light not just on the rapper, but on historical oppression and inequality and what it takes to overcome such societal challenges, writes Jude Yawson.
Nicki Minaj becomes first solo female rapper since Lauryn Hill to debut atop Billboard Hot 100
Nicki Minaj has become the first solo female rapper to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 since Ms. Lauryn Hill almost a quarter of a century ago.
Fetty Wap faces five years in jail after pleading guilty to drugs charge
Fetty Wap faces between five and forty years in jail after pleading guilty to a conspiracy drug charge.
Close to Home review | Aitch’s decent debut doesn’t do much new
★★★☆☆
Aitch’s eagerly-awaited debut album has moments of personal triumph, but on the whole lacks much in the way of originality.
A$AP Rocky charged with assault with a firearm
A$AP Rocky has been charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm in connection with a shooting in California last year, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. And there are allegations of him personally using a firearm.
Snoop Dogg reveals new breakfast cereal, 'Snoop Loopz'
Snoop Dogg has finally lifted the curtain on 'Snoop Loopz,' his new breakfast cereal: and it's gluten free.
Fetty Wap arrested for threatening to kill man during FaceTime call
Fetty Wap has been arrested for reportedly threatening to kill a man during a FaceTime call, violating the terms of his bail.
The Tragedy of Lil Peep | How do we respect the dead in the Digital Age?
The tragedy of American rapper Lil Peep was exacerbated by the ceaseless spectacle it provided social media. We examine the case of Gustav Åhr to identify the mistakes made.
Nipsey Hussle killer convicted of murder
Eric Holder, the man accused of shooting and killing Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle in 2019, has been found guilty of murder.
Kanye West sued over sample on Donda 2
Kanye West is being sued in a New York court over a sample featured on the song 'Flowers', from his latest album, Donda 2.
Notorious B.I.G. NFT collection includes Right to License iconic freestyle
The first official Notorious B.I.G. collection was first teased in March but now – as I’m sure we’ve all been waiting for – the official details have been revealed. Among other things, the release will include the right to license an iconic freestyle delivered by Biggie when he was just 17 years old.
Lil Wayne denied UK entry for Strawberries & Creem Festival
Lil Wayne will no longer play at this year’s Strawberries & Creem festival after he was rejected from entering the UK in a “last-minute decision” by the Home Office.
Kenny Allstar: ‘I want to leave this earth with my head on the Mount Rushmore of UK rap’
We speak to DJ, BBC Radio 1Xtra and Mad About Bars host Kenny Allstar about his journey into the scene, Jamal Edwards and his legacy.
McDonda: Kanye West Collaborates with McDonald’s on New Package Design
Ye has returned to Instagram with a rather unhappy-looking meal in probably one of the most bizarre collaborations of the year.
N-Dubz Announce Reunion – 11 Years After Splitting
It’s the reunion we’ve all been waiting for. Well, some of us anyway. Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer are getting back together – and will be heading out on tour after releasing a new single next week.
Kendrick Lamar Mr Morale & the Big Steppers Review: A Genius Weaves Another Masterpiece
★★★★★
Kendrick Lamar’s all by himself, in more ways than one. Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers is extraordinary; another masterclass, providing an agonising look into, and outward from, the psyche of one of the 21st Century’s greatest artists.
Before Kendrick Lamar Leaves, TDE’s Top 5 Albums
Kendrick Lamar is dropping one final album with Top Dawg Entertainment. What a run they’ve had together. And what better time to look back and rank the label's Top 5 albums.
Young Thug Has Been Charged with Seven Further Felonies
Following his arrest earlier this week as part of a 28-person grand jury indictment that also included Gunna, Young Thug has been charged with seven more felonies.
Young Thug and Gunna Indicted on Rackateering Charges
US rappers Young Thug and Gunna have been indicted on charges of conspiracy to violate America’s RICO law - the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
Knucks ‘ALPHA PLACE’ Review: Cements Knucks’ Place Among Current UK Rap Royalty
★★★★☆
Alpha Place is an album and space in which Knucks gathers scenes and ideas ever present in his adolescence growing up on the Alpha House estate in Kilburn.
Kwesi Arthur: ‘I’m grateful I chose this path – but I’ve had to put the work into it’
With his debut album, Son of Jacob, out now, we speak to Ghanaian superstar Kwesi Arthur about telling the story of his homeland, turning down a security job and why he’s nicknamed ‘the hustle manifested’.
OneDa: ‘I was a rebel without a cause – now I’m a rebel because no one can tell me shit’
With a new track, ‘Vibes’, out now, OneDa wants to put all the self-belief she’s come to learn into the world. We speak to her about her journey into music, her spiritual awakening and her future plans.
Tim Westwood Accused Of Sexual Misconduct
Tim Westwood, the former BBC Radio1 DJ, has been accused of sexual misconduct over incidents between 1992 and 2017.
Pusha T 'It's Almost Dry' Review: Old Dog Shows New Tricks
★★★★☆
Pusha T returns with It’s Almost Dry - a typically feisty and eloquent album, with less consistency, but more variety, than 2018’s DAYTONA.
Kayem2x: ‘I’m sitting on absolute bangers’
Barely out of his teens, Kayem2x has already supported Unknown T and is among a new generation of rappers making their mark, following the success of his track ‘Steady (Birkin Bop)’
Little Simz Cancels US Tour Due to Financial Pressures as an Independent Artist
Little Simz has had to cancel her North American tour due to the “huge deficit” it would put her in as an independent artist.
Kendrick Lamar Announces Release of New Album, Mr Morale & The Big Steppers
It’s been five years since Kendrick Lamar’s last album, DAMN, and the wait for a follow-up is nearly over, with ‘Mr Morale & The Big Steppers’ set for a release on 13th May.
Ruff Mercy
Ruff Mercy (“the slurred, drunken interpretation” of Russ Murphy) has worked with Thom Yorke, Freddie Gibbs and more, creating and revamping their music videos with a stimulating buzz. The Radiohead frontman even labelled him ‘a genius’ – ruff-ly. Delve into the making of his lively works with whynow’s first episode of ‘Behind The Lens’.
