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Snoop Dogg Remembers DMX: ‘Legends Never Die’

[ad_1] From one dog to another. Just days after DMX’s death, Snoop Dogg appeared on “The Tonight Show” on Monday where he reflected on his over 25-year friendship with the fallen rap icon, who passed away Friday after suffering a heart attack. Back in July, over half-a-million people tuned in to watch Snoop and DMX’s epic Verzuz matchup, a moment Snoop will cherish forever. “It meant the world because it gave the world a chance to see two dogs that naturally love each other celebrate each other in the name of hip-hop,” he told Jimmy Fallon. “We had God in the building with us that night and that makes me feel good about DMX’s...

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak’s “Leave the Door Open” Hits No. 1

[ad_1] Anderson .Paak can add No. 1 single to his list of accomplishments after his “Leave the Door Open” collaboration with Bruno Mars as Silk Sonic has climbed to the top of the Billboard mountain. The single also sits atop the Billboard Hip-Hop and R&B chart. Last week the single was No. 3 on the Hot 100. The single is also the eighth chart-topper for Mars, tying Drake, Katy Perry, and Rihanna for the most since 2010. “Leave the Door Open” streams rose 13% this week coming in at over...

The Source |Remembering DMX: A Personal Story

[ad_1] Beloved rapper/actor/philanthropist DMX passed away last Friday at the tender age of 50.After a week-long battle in the hospital, family, friends—and the entire hip hop community said goodbye to the New York rapper. It’s difficult to write about someone that the world is attached to artistically when you know the person’s heart and kindness surpasses their own talent. In 2019, I wrote about my friendship with Dark Man X.  When someone passes, you immediately think of moments, conversations and experiences you’ve shared with them. Anyone who’s met Earl...

Swizz Beatz Honors DMX in Eight-Minute Instagram Video

[ad_1] DMX and Swizz Beatz are one of the best producer-rapper duos in Hip-Hop history. The two teamed for “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and the VERZUZ creator hit Instagram and spoke about his friend. “My brother was a different type of brother,” Swizz said. “A different type of artist, a different type of creative, different type of spirit, different type of zone, different type of soul.” He said, “Since the day that I met him, he lived his life for everyone else … You ain’t never seen DMX with a Lamborghini,...

Cam’ron Announces Candemic Album for July 4

[ad_1] Cam’ron, fresh off the release of an epic episode of Drink Champs, has announced his new album, Camdemic. Playing off the obvious situation of the world, Killa Cam is ready to gove fans new music, previewing the future singles with his cousin Suga Dugga. “Me and @sugadugga1988 making that before the month is up, another 50k nigga before the sun come up, a spare $8500 to fix ya mother butt,” Cam captioned the post. ….”Me and @sugadugga1988 making that before the month is up, another 50k nigga before the sun...

Rappers Prove Follow-Up Hip-Hop Songs Are Legit After a Hit

[ad_1] Having a hit song isn't easy. If the stars align and a breakout smash happens for a rapper, the pressure is on to create another after the first wave of success. As an artist, especially in a fast-moving genre like hip-hop, coming up with another Billboard Hot 100 hit that proves they aren't a flash-in-the-pan becomes the mission. Every rapper that entered the game with a big song doesn't always end up following up with some fire though, but those that are highlighted here managed to drop a follow-up track that showed they were here to stay.Modern hip-hop has quite a few stories in which a rapper had a song that took off...

DMX’s Ex-Wife Honors DMX on Her 50th Birthday

[ad_1] DMX’s family and friends continue to mourn his death while celebrating his life. A day after X passed away, the late rapper’s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, penned a touching tribute to the father of her four kids. Overcome with a “roller coaster of emotions,” Tashera remembered her “best friend” and “mentor” while celebrating her 50th birthday on Saturday (April 10). She shared a video montage filled with throwback photos throughout her life including her 1999 wedding to DMX. The couple was married for 15 years before divorcing in 2014. They share four children together: Xavier, 28, Tacoma, 21, Sean, 18, and Praise Mary Ella, 15. “Now I also celebrate my ex-husband, my best friend, my...

‘The Neighborhood’ Creator Leaves CBS Series Paving The Way For More Diverse Storytelling

[ad_1] Words by: Sentwali Holder I think people are starting to understand the necessity to be authentic in the ongoing movement to empower voices of color. Jim Reynolds, the creator of the hit CBS sitcom The Neighborhood, who has served as its showrunner (head producer responsible for all aspects of production), for all three seasons, has just stepped down. If you haven’t checked it out yet, The Neighborhood stars Cedric the Entertainer, Max Greenfield, Sheaun McKinney, Marcel Spears and Hank Greenspan with Tichina Arnold and Beth Behrs. “I am very...

YNW Bortlen Arrested for Violating Bond Release

[ad_1] YNW Bortlen, friend of YNW Melly and co-defendant in the Florida rapper's double murder case stemming from the 2018 deaths of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy, has been arrested after violating the terms of his pre-trial release.According to documents obtained by XXL today (April 12), Bortlen, born Cortlen Henry, was arrested and booked by the Miami-Dade Police Department on April 8 after an out-of-county warrant had been issued for Bortlen's arrest.Bortlen and Melly were both arrested by the Miramar Police Department back in 2019, in connection to their alleged involvement in the murders of affiliates YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. Bortlen was charged at the time with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of accessory...

Usher Blasted for Throwing Fake Money at Strip Club

[ad_1] Usher is making it rain with his own currency. The R&B superstar is being exposed after he allegedly threw fake money during a recent visit to a Las Vegas strip club. The fake bills, which are being dubbed “Usher Bucks,” feature a photo of the singer’s face to promote his upcoming Vegas residency. But one of the women who danced for Usher did not appreciate his form of payment and took to social media to call him out. “The money does not have a trade in value what so ever!” wrote the dancer, who goes by @beel0ove on Instagram. “Don’t y’all think he should be blasted on social media for this shit?” Her friend...