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Russ  is always been one to be shy in expressing his opinions and has now offered his thoughts on what Hip Hop releases should be named the year’s top. On the open “ What They Want ” rhymer handed out himself awards, including album of the year as well as single of the year, recognizing the releases of  Kendrick Lamar and J.I.D . Personally, “ Father Time” by Kendrick Lamar is my favorite song of the year, and JID’s Forever Story is my favorite album of the year, according to Russ on Twitter. J.I.D was appreciative of Russ’ assistance. He’s had a devoted following from Russ ever since. “I appreciate the kindness you have shown me, my brother. Always expressing love and joy for you, “The native Atlantan replied. J.I.D’s The Forever Story  was released in August. It debuted No. 13 on the Billboard 200 with about 30,000 equivalent units sold the first week. The album featured contributions by  Lil Durk, Lil Wayne, 21 Savage, Yasi...

Kendrick Lamar  will serve as one of the headliners for the next Primavera Sound Festival alongside his cousin  Baby Keem . The pgLang duo will perform in conjunction with Primavera Sound 2023’s double weekend performance, with their shows scheduled to take place on June 4 at Parc Del Forum in Barcelona and June 9 in Madrid’s Arganda Del Rey . Other appearances by rap artists will include  NxWorries and Pusha T , who will be performing on June 1 at Barcelona as well as June 8, in Madrid. Other headliners include Depeche Mode, Blur, and Halsey . Most recently, the Primavera Sound festival was held within South America earlier this month and was noteworthy because it brought Travis Scott back to the stage after the Astroworld tragedy in November last year that resulted in the deaths of 10 people and hundreds of injured. A different Primavera Performance at the Sound Festival during the summer was also a big news item following th...

Kendrick Lamar  has Oscar hopes for the short film he wrote to promote his song with the same title,  We Cry Together. As we approach the window for voting in 2023 for the Academy Awards next month, Kendrick and his manager Dave Free spoke with Variety about the idea and the idea behind the idea. In the video posted on the following Monday (November 28, 2018), k.dot explained how the idea was intended to reflect the world at large and not only his personal experience. “So in my writing, I ask myself”Okay, how do make this feel more personal and also hold the mirror up as a concept that is shared by all and not just an individual idea” he explained. “I wanted to create that tension because ultimately, regardless of whether we’re happy or not, both the positive and negative, and the ugly as well as there are pros and cons what makes everything change.” The short film is written and directed by Free, Kendrick and Jack Schreir and also features actress...

Kendrick Lamar  has received some highly praised reviews by   Busta Rhymes , who believe that the Compton rapper has created some of the most impressive music videos on the market currently. In a recent interview with Billboard, Busta was asked who believes is leading the way in music video production these days and he did not take long to mention K Dot and his recent video for “ The Heart Part 5 .’ “That video was unique and set the standard for the future in terms of the dazzling visual impact that myself and Missy had always been successful in creating,” Busta said of Kendrick’s face-morphing image. “The harmony of simplicity and sophistication in the video is so impressive, and that’s difficult to achieve.” He said: “I’m still looking to find out who comes up with a s-t which will have me laughing with that. In the end, I’m presenting Kendrick his crown. This is just one of many things that Kendrick receives the crown from me now.” Busta R...

DaBaby has claimed he can perform at the same level that Eminem, J. Cole as well as Kendrick Lamar . The Charlottesville rhymer boasted about his braggadocious claims as a guest of Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion interview show. He stated that he doesn’t like rapping about the negative things in his personal life due to the fact that it isn’t his intention to profit from it. However, should he perform at the level of his peers it would be as good as G.O.A.T.’s . “If I don’t feel like you know nothing about this shit, I’m not about to try and exploit my real life anyways, I’m just doing me,” Baby declared. “So when it comes to pain or anything that hurts me or someone I love, I can’t imagine in a rut of goddamned taking advantage of the thing. I can’t do it.” He went on to say that his job is working in the “music business,” and that his music is tailored to what the fans feel right now. “Ok you can make this beat and I’ll be Eminem level with that tidbit ...

Kendrick Lamar   concluded his third show of the Yasalam F1 concert series at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with amazing performances of his greatest songs. The following Sunday (November 19) The pg. Lang MC performed in the Formula One (F1) motor racing race at the Etihad Park arena, as part of the popular after-race concerts which included exclusive performances from stars like  Usher, UK rapper Dave, EDM giants Swedish House Mafia and rock legends Def Leppard . Alongside performing songs from his Grammy-nominated album Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers , including “N95,” and “Count Me Out,” Kendrick Lamar also gave amazing live renditions of songs like his DAMN. Song “Humble,” and Good Kid, M.A.A.D City classic “ Money Trees ,” among other tracks. Furthermore, Dave delivered a blazing performance on Thursday (November 17) of his international hit “Clash,” while Atlanta R&B expert Usher was also on stage on the same day to perform ...

Even Rihanna is prone to jitters before her show. A nine-time Grammy Award winner, 34 admitted that she’s starting to feel nervous following her selection to host this year’s Super Bowl halftime show in Glendale, Ariz . Rihanna lastly confirmed the end to her hiatus from music by sharing a picture of her playing soccer ball via Instagram as well as Twitter. In response to questions about how she’s feeling prior to her highly-anticipated performance, the mother-of-one-one-to-be revealed to the TMZ, “I’m nervous…but I’m excited.” Rihanna has remained mum about what fans can be expecting from her performance but it’s believed her to be joined on stage by a few famous people on stage. Click here to buy this shirt: Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime Show 2023 Black T-shirt Rihanna Super Bowl Halftime Show 2023 Black T-shirt In the year 2018 in 2018, The “ Kiss It Better ” hitmaker was approached previously to perform the halftime performance in the event of ...

Eminem is just one award away from becoming an EGO (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner. The renowned MC was awarded a Creative Arts Emmy on Saturday night (September 3) in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) for his unforgettable Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime Show performance with Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent . Only 17 performers have earned these “Grand Slam” achievements and it’s unlikely that we’ll have Slim Shady on Broadway any anytime soon, but it’s certainly within the possible (hey there are some things that have occurred). Eminem was awarded his very first Grammy Award in 2000 for The Slim Shady LP , which was named best Rap Album . In the years since Eminem has received an additional 14 gold-plated trophies and amassed another 44 nominations. He received his first Oscar in the Best Original Song category for “Lose Yourself” from the film 8 Mile. While he didn’t perform at the ceremony in 2003 but he did show up two decades later...