The family of Tim Bergling, the Swedish DJ and producing star known as Avicii, has issued a new statement regarding the musician’s sudden death last week at age 28. “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions,” the statement obtained by CNN read. “An over-achieving perfectionist who
In his first interview since he was released from prison, the rapper spoke about feeling entrapped in the US criminal justice system, saying that he has not felt free “since I caught this case at the age of 19.” He added that a lot of people are depending on him since his release on Tuesday.
Update: In a statement released by Avicii’s family, it was implied that the electronic dance-music artist committed suicide. The statement reads: “Our beloved Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions. An over-achieving perfectionist who traveled and worked hard at a pace that led to extreme stress. When he
Tuesday marked a very big day for hip-hop after news broke that Meek Mill had finally been released from prison after being held on terms that many felt were unjust. While incarcerated, the Philly rapper had several high-profile celebs pay him a visit, and many others spoke out publicly in support of Meek. On Tuesday
Lil Wayne has been regarded as one of the greatest rappers for quite some time now. However, in a new ad for Bumbu rum, Tunechi decided to use the commercial as an opportunity to crown himself the greatest of all time. This isn’t the first time Wayne has said that he’s the best but considering
Top Dawg Entertainment has turned into one of the largest and most successful music collectives we’ve seen since the early days of Roc-a-Fella Records. And now, with their entire lineup prominent in the hip-hop and R&B realm, the music label is finally headed out on their own exclusive countrywide tour entitled the TDE, The Championship
Kanye has made several announcements about new music due out from G.O.O.D. Music this year, including a collaborative album with Kid Cudi, and new albums from Teyana Taylor and Pusha T. Now, the Chicago-born rapper has announced that he’s also producing a new Nas album that’s due out on June 15. He tweeted, “I’m hand
It’s no secret that Eminem has been struggling with sobriety and drug addiction for decades despite the fact that he possesses world-renowned talent, has access to all of his necessities and wants at the drop of a dime. Marshall Mathers has been so open about his drug use he admitted during an interview that he
J. Cole shares the project’s first coinciding video “ATM” receives the visual treatment, which was brought to life and directed by Cole himself alongside Scott Lazer. Jermaine uncovers America’s obsession with capitalism and its cogitating impact on his everyday decision making, as well as those around him. The visual opens with King Cole donning a crown while riding
After a few months of speculation, Kanye West has confirmed that not one, but two new new albums are on the way. A seven-track solo release is out on June 1, he tweeted, followed one week later (June 8) by a collaboration with Kid Cudi. “It’s called Kids See Ghost. That’s the name of our
