(GEMS RADIO)---Mary J. Blige celebrated her 52nd birthday in style at Cipriani New York. Fat Joe, Usher, Remy Ma, Queen Latifah, Joey Bada$$, Angie Martinez, and Papoose were some of the big names there to support the R&B maven. “WOW!!! What a night!!!,” the multi-platinum songstress wrote. “It’s nothing like partying with people you really LOVE and who LOVES you back!!! That energy was crazy and unmatched!!! Thank you to […]
In a recent online post, Bow Wow called for the formation of a hip-hop union to protect rappers. He said that the union could protect the artists and the genre. Such a union, when formed, can also help negotiate better deals for rappers and help them get the respect they deserve. He also said that the union could help rappers with legal issues or those with addiction problems. Bow Wow […]
(GEMS RADIO)---LL Cool J is a rap vet in the game, but hasn't released new music since 2013's Authentic. He tweeted, “I’m competing with myself on this new album. Wait til you hear this MF. This year B. It’s coming.” He enticed the announcement as he says that J.Cole, T.I., and Raekwon are on the album as well.“The other part of it is people wondering what this album is for […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Rihanna has unveiled her Super Bowl LVII Halftime show sneak peek just in case you missed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zHjohM7Obk&t=30s In the clip you hear a fan say, "Dude, Rihanna, we've waited for you," said one voice. Another added, "It's been six years since the nine-time Grammy-winner dropped an album." Do not expect any new material to be performed at the Super Bowl say insiders. "We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Tupac's relationship with his mother is coming to fruition through a docuseries called Dear Mama, after his infamous song of the same name. Dear Mama will air on FX beginning on April 21, and from then on will be available for viewing on Hulu. The series dives back into his early years and documents his relationship with his mother, Afeni. Pac was shot to death in a drive by […]
Truth be told. 2022 was a good year for hip-hop fans, with releases from top artists like Beyonce, Drake, Kanye, and Lamar Kendrick, to name just a few. It appears that 2023 will be no different. A lot is in store for you if you are a fan of hip-hop. Here are a few artists to look up to: Kendrick Lamar – 'good kid, m.A.A.d city' One of the most […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Jermaine Dupri isn't happy with today's hip hop scene. In an interview with Vibe he says this: "I feel like Hip-Hop is definitely hurting and needs reviving,” JD said. “I have to go ahead and say this: For the last 20 years Atlanta’s always had at least five to six top rappers at one time. Right now, Atlanta’s dropped down to two top artists: Lil Baby and Future. “There’s […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Dr. Dre will be making a pretty penny as he sells his entire catalog over to Universal Music Group. The sale will be well above $200 million at this point. The sale will include artist royalties from two of Dr. Dre’s solo albums and his share of N.W.A artist royalties; his producer royalties; and the songwriter’s share of his song catalog where he doesn’t own publishing, which may include tracks […]
While Jah Rule was having a concert in Omaha, Nebraska, 50 Cent’s music trolled him. Ja Rule was preparing to take the stage at Jingle Jam, Power 106.9’s Baxter Arena when 50 Cent’s hit song "Da Club" (2003) started playing through the speakers. In a clip that has been circulating online, Ja Rule’s team is seen rushing on stage and trying to stop the song. One team member goes to […]
