(GEMS RADIO)- In a recent interview, J. Cole talked openly about his role as an influence for emerging rappers. Although J. Cole does not think of himself as a mentor to young rappers, he is aware of this perception. Cole Talks About His Influence On Young RAooers Cole and Bob Myers, the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, had a lengthy talk that was broadcast on ESPN. During the […]
(GEMS RADIO)- The three-day festival's 2023 budget was disclosed on Instagram on Tuesday, March 7. Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monae are the performers on this year's official Outside Lands Festival lineup. Lil Yachty, J.I.D, Mariah, Megan Thee Stallion and The Scientist are just a few of the performers joining Kung Fu Kenny and the Glass Onion star. The Outside Lands Festival and Tickets General admission tickets will be sold through […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar was shut out of the major categories at this year's Grammys. No surprise there. Where were the Grammy's changes, then? Although, Lamar swept the rap categories, he deserved to take a trophy home for one of three major categories at least. Mr Morale and The Big Steppers was a conscious look at hip hop this past year. It's unfortunate that he is overlooked every year for Album […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar's To Pimp A Butterfly is the highest rated of all time now. This is according to Rate Your Music. Kendrick's To Pimp A Butterfly surpassed Radiohead's OK Computer to achieve the number one slot on Rate Your Music. The album, which was released in March 2015, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after selling 324,000 copies in its first week. Lamar revealed he took a […]
Kodak Black reacted after Charlamagne Tha God called him the GOAT. He was very delighted about the acknowledgment. A few days ago, when taking part in an episode of a show called Brilliant Episodes, Charlamagne and Andrew Schulz talked about Kodak Black’s legacy. During the conversation, Charlamagne showered the rapper with praise and likened him to Lamar. Some people opposed the comparison, so Charlamagne explained his statement further. Kodak is a […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, and Drake all topped the first week sales going into 2022. Drake & 21 Savage's Her Loss moved over 400,000 units album wise. Beyoncé pulls off 332,000 units with Renaissance. SZA makes a late debut this year with SOS to move 318,000 units in the first week. Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers sold a whopping 296,000 albums in its first week alone. Lamar […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar just released his video for "Count Me Out" and it's another classic. It features Helen Mirren as his therapist. The video, directed by Kendrick and director Dave Free looks is an introspective look at the rapper's fame and can be seen below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT7mM2YN6Do Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers, released earlier this year, is up for eight Grammys including Album of the Year. The show will be […]
(GEMS RADIO)---Kendrick Lamar performed an intimate private show in the early hours of the morning in London on November 10. Lamar delivered an intimate performance in London's Soho district. He invited London's premier singer songwriter and producer, Sampha, to come on stage with him. Lamar stated this about London: “I think the moment I was able to go overseas, and I think it was a show in London,” he said. […]
(GEM RADIO)- in a recent Terrence punch, the president of Top Dawg Entertainment admits that he will still be “concerned” about Kendrick Lamar even after he left the record label. Terrence Punch said he would look after him occasionally and termed the feeling as having his kids. As he was speaking in an interview with My Expert Opinion podcast, Punch said, "I care about him generally as a person," he […]
