(GEMS RADIO)---Erykah Badu has a new tour called Unfollow Me. It has nothing to do with social media, but has a lot to do with cancel culture. She tells Vibe the following: “It definitely has to do with cancel culture,” Erykah Badu said. “It’s funny. It’s become a Baduizm, pretty much. Whenever someone says something in the comments, they don’t agree, I don’t care, unfollow me, doesn’t matter.” “I also […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Tyler, the Creator admits that his first album was not good, but did get a warm reception from crowds. He visited the Rap Radar Podcast and had much to say. “Goblin is fucking terrible,” the rapper admits. “But I still love it. It’s an energy and an aura that it has. And hearing my wonky synths, and gross drums, and me not realizing I’m yelling on every song and […]
(GEMS RADIO)---BET Awards have been announced. Drake leads the nominations. The awards proudly salute black excellence in the field of music, television, and sports. The show will air live on Sunday June 25. Drake racked up seven noms this year. Drake’s nominations include ‘Best Male Hip Hop Artist,’ ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Best Group’ with 21 Savage, ‘Best Collaboration’ with Future and Tems (“Wait for U”), ‘Album of the Year,’ […]
(GENS RADIO)---Aaliyah, the late R&B singer who died suddenly in a plane crash in 2001, is getting the documentary treatment. Her life, legacy, and the mark she left on culture will be explored in an all new special called Superstar: Aaliyah, which will air on ABC on June 14. The doc is expected to feature singer’s former boyfriend, Damon Dash, her uncle and manager, Barry Hankerson, and recording engineer/producer Jimmy […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Snoop Dogg and a host of others will be joining Run-D.M.C. as a part of Hip Hop 50 Live. The event will take place in Yankee Stadium on August 11. “I am honored to hit the stage in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop and celebrate all of my heroes,” Run tells Rolling Stone. D.M.C. adds, “August is hip-hop’s 50th birthday! So ’up in the Bronx’ where it all […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Damon Dash thinks he was part of the iconic rap crew in history. He and Jay-Z were on top of their game in the 90s. He detailed and reflected his time at the label on a podcast. “One,” Dame said emphatically when Hoffa asked him where Roc-A-Fella ranks. “I expect any other crew to say that they were number one. I don’t know about anybody’s experience, I know about […]
(GEMS RADIO)---The Fugees reunited this weekend as part of Lauryn Hill' s 25th Anniversary set of Miseducation of Lauryn Hill at the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia. The trio performed “How Many Mics,” “Ready or Not,” “Killing Me Softly,” and “Fu-Gee-La.” Earlier this year, Pras was found guilty of conspiracy charges. He has yet to be sentenced, but could face up to twenty years in prison. The trio performed a one […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Metro Boomin is giving fans an update on the joint album with Future. He went on Twitter to answer questions. He says that the album will come out within the next calendar year. Metro Boomin offers a glimpse into his friendship with Pluto as well. “Oh, that was fire. You know, Pluto, that’s my brother. We’ve been at it for a long time. This whole superhero moment, it’s like […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Rihanna is the music's richest self made woman beating out Beyonce, Madonna, and Taylor Swift. Forbes released its annual list and Rihanna made number 20. She has a net worth of $1.4 Billion. She is the only billionaire on the list. Most of it is from her music career but she also owns three fashion/beauty lines: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin and Savage X Fenty. She was quoted for saying […]
