In this VladTV sit-down, Harlem rapper G. Dep reflects on his early years before Bad Boy Records, âSpecial Delivery,â and âLetâs Get It.â Born to a young mother and raised between Washington Heights and Harlemâs James Weldon Johnson Projects, he recalls coming of age as crack reshaped New York street life in the late â80s
Kid Cudi To Play Jean-Michel Basquiat In His Own Film âJeanâ
Kid Cudi announced âJean,â 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 Mensaâs connection to the issue goes back years. In a January 2018 essay, he described traveling to Palestine
Man Arrested After Alleged Knife Threat At Michael B. Jordanâs âMiami Vice â85â Set
Michael B. Jordanâs âMiami Vice â85â 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
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 âsecond skin,â and how heâs 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 mogulâs 1996 debut album. The concerts included
Trump praises Nicki Minaj’s ‘beautiful’ butt at Michigan rally
Donald Trump has gotten a lot of attention over the past few weeks for his repeated, enthusiastic commentary on the size, shape and musculature of the rear ends of some of his fellow Republican colleagues. But during a Port Huron, Mich., campaign rally on Sunday (Oct. 25), he pivoted to focus on his friend Nicki
Gunna Joins FAMU Homecoming 5K & Urges Students To Put Health First
Gunna brought his Wunna Run Club to Florida A&M Universityâs homecoming 5K, joining students for a morning run and urging them to prioritize their health alongside their grades. The Atlanta rapper joined the fifth annual run/walk at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee. Walmart sponsored the event, which drew students, alumni and local residents during the
Jay-Z & BeyoncĂ© Celebrate Ace Of Spadesâ 20th Anniversary In Las Vegas
Jay-Z and BeyoncĂ© celebrated Ace of Spadesâ 20th anniversary in Las Vegas this weekend, adding a business milestone to a stretch already full of music milestones for the rapper. The couple attended the champagne brandâs celebration at Omnia nightclub, according to the Daily Mail. Photos published with the report showed them walking arm in arm