Hip-hop superstars Pharrell Williams and Pusha T sit down together for an in-depth conversation about their shared history, decades of friendship, and creative partnership. The two reflect on growing up together in Virginia, watching MTV and learning from the artists who inspired them, and the early days of their musical careers. Pharrell and Pusha also
G.Dep speaks on Growing Up in Harlem During Crack Era, Selling Drugs as a Teen
In this VladTV sit-down, Harlem rapper G. Dep reflects on his early years before Bad Boy Records, “Special Delivery,” and “Let’s Get It.” Born to a young mother and raised between Washington Heights and Harlem’s James Weldon Johnson Projects, he recalls coming of age as crack reshaped New York street life in the late ’80s
Kid Cudi To Play Jean-Michel Basquiat In His Own Film “Jean”
Kid Cudi announced “Jean,” a film he wrote about Jean-Michel Basquiat and plans to direct and star in. He said he planned to start filming in 2027. The rapper shared the news on October 21, along with an early wardrobe test. He said people had asked him for years about playing the New York artist,
Cordae Reflects On Naomi Osaka Split, Hints At Second Child
The rapper’s latest lyrics suggest Cordae could be preparing to welcome another child, although he hasn’t shared further details. Raising his daughter in separate homes wasn’t the future Cordae envisioned when he and Naomi Osaka started their family. The rapper is now reflecting on their breakup through his music, offering a more personal account of
Vic Mensa Confronts Anti-Black Racism In The Arab Community
Vic Mensa questioned why solidarity should require silence about anti-Black racism during his conversation with Abdul El-Sayed. The rapper recalled children using a racial slur toward him in Palestine while reaffirming his support for Palestinian liberation. Vic Mensa’s connection to the issue goes back years. In a January 2018 essay, he described traveling to Palestine
Jon Stewart Mocks Donald Trump’s Fixation On Nicki Minaj’s Assets
On the latest episode of “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart trolled Donald Trump’s fixation on Nicki Minaj as the president’s odd remarks about the rapper’s “beautiful ass” have been making the rounds across the internet. Stewart began the evening’s show by focusing on the midterm elections, and the issues that voters are, “for some reason,”
Man Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat At Michael B. Jordan’s “Miami Vice ’85” Set
Michael B. Jordan‘s “Miami Vice ’85” production was reportedly disrupted Friday night after a man allegedly threatened a crew member with a butcher knife in Brooklyn. According to TMZ, which cited the NYPD, police arrested Alex Perez, 23, at 11:17 P.M. on October 23. He was charged with second-degree menacing with a weapon and fourth-degree
Elon Musk invests about $1 billion in Skydance
Elon Musk has made an investment in Skydance of roughly $1 billion, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly. The financial injection comes as the company looks to cut costs. Paramount closed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Oct.
Wiz Khalifa talks finding new ways to grow without losing himself
Wiz opens up about new music, fatherhood, fitness, the tattoos that have become his “second skin,” and how he’s continuing to evolve without losing himself. At a secluded estate in the rolling, sun-drenched Malibu hills, Wiz Khalifa eased back with Inked for an intimate chat, revealing the charm, confidence, and humour he is known for.
Jay-Z announced as 2027 Super Bowl halftime show performer
Jay-Z, the rapper who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show, is stepping into the spotlight and will headline the show himself. After days of speculation, Jay-Z is set to return to the stadium where he closed his celebration of the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, the mogul’s 1996 debut album. The concerts included