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Sign Language Interpreters in Hip-Hop and How It All Works

[ad_1] Throughout the past decade, sign language interpretation has infiltrated hip-hop in a major way. Talented masters of American Sign Language have transformed their abilities to interpret rappers' lyrics visually into a form of performance art in its own right. These interpreters provide their services to music lovers within the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.Beyond simply using American Sign Language (ASL) to enhance the concert-going experience for Deaf and Hard of Hearing hip-hop heads across the globe, skillful interpreters have evolved their craft into a show-stealing art form that often leaves even the rappers themselves awestruck.Matthew Maxey, the founder of Deafintely Dope, an organization dedicated to linking hip-hop and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing...

Lil Durk and NBA YoungBoy Squash Beef, According to Akademiks

[ad_1] DJ Akademiks has revealed one of the most prominent beefs in Hip-Hop, Lil Durk and NBA Youngboy, is officially called off. Ak stated the beef was over while he streamed on Wednesday. “That beef is squashed,” Ak said. “I’m serious. Durk and YoungBoy don’t have beef no more.” Durk would like a video of the live stream that was later on Twitter, leading fans of both to believe the war of words is indeed over. The beef between the two date back over the last few years, sparking after the...

Desiigner Promotes New Music While in Mental Health Facility

[ad_1] It's been a rough few weeks for Desiigner but it looks like he's getting the help that he needs. While the Brooklyn rapper is in a mental health facility, he plans to drop new music.On Wednesday (May 3), Desiigner celebrated his 26th birthday by updating his fans on his mental health and delivering them new music. The "Panda" rhymer posted a message on his Instagram page announcing that he plans to drop a new song on Friday (May 5) while he is in a mental health facility."I turned 26 today and i want to thank ya’ll for holding me down," his missive began. "I admitted myself into a facility last week...

Ed Sheeran Wins Copyright Case Accusing Him of Copying Marvin Gaye

[ad_1] In a Manhattan federal court hearing on a copyright claim, Ed Sheeran was found not responsible for using significant portions of the Marvin Gaye ’70s hit song “Let’s Get It On” in his own song “Thinking Out Loud.” The verdict was reached on Thursday (May 4), clearing Sheeran after a few hours of deliberation. The trial ran for two weeks. Sheeran spoke to the press after the court was adjourned. Before deliberation, U.S. District Court Judge Louis Stanton said, “Independent creation is a complete defense, no matter how similar...

Snoop Dogg Acknowledges East Coast’s Impact on Hip-Hop – Watch

[ad_1] Snoop Dogg recently saluted the East Coast for having the biggest impact on hip-hop.On Tuesday (May 2), Snoop Dogg joined Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim on ESPN's First Take and during a rapid-fire question-and-answer session, the veteran rhymer was asked about hip-hop. When Molly asked the Death Row Records legend, "Which had the bigger impact on hip-hop — East Coast or West Coast," he gave an answer that surprised some of his rap fans."Definitely East Coast because East Coast started hip-hop, Snoop acknowledged in the video at the 6:20-mark below. "Where it was born, where it was growth, where it was developed. It's the East Coast because that's the epicenter,...

Kanye West Throws YZY Free Show w/ Frank Ocean’s Music Blaring

[ad_1] Kanye West continues to break down barriers and create history in the worlds of music and fashion. Earlier this week, on Monday, Ye hosted a private, super low-key fashion show for his Yeezy Season 10 collection. The event was called “YZY FREE,” and what transpired was not what you’d expect. According to Highsnobiety, the Chicago native didn’t reveal any clothing or new fashion designs, as expected from his previous fashion shows. Instead, the spotlight was a group of skinhead models wearing skin-tight white t-shirts paired with black pants. ...

IDK, Conway The Machine, Destroy Lonely – New Hip-Hop Projects

[ad_1] Another new music Friday is upon us. This week, fans are blessed with new releases from a Maryland rapper and teacher, a venerated Griselda member and a forward-thinking MC from Atlanta.Rapper IDK returns with his fourth studio album, F65. The album's cover and underlying theme are inspired by car racing, but the LP's subject matter is about slavery and the human race."Often times African-Americans are questioned and even ridiculed for not understanding their history," the Maryland rapper wrote on his Instagram page about his album. "Well...

Michelle Obama Plays Backup Singer To Bruce Springsteen in Spain

[ad_1] It looks like Michelle Obama can add a backup singer to her resume as well. This past week, the former first lady and her husband, 44th United States President Barack Obama, were in Spain for Bruce Springsteen’s European tour. Michelle hopped on stage along with actress Kate Capshaw, and they sang to the tune “Glory Days”’. The former first lady even showed off her tambourine skills. At one point, Springsteen shared the spotlight with Michelle as all eyes were on the two enjoying the medley. Of course, her...

NBA YoungBoy Is Youngest to 100 Career Entries on Billboard Chart

[ad_1] YoungBoy Never Broke Again continues to shatter records. His latest: becoming the youngest artist to reach 100 career entries on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.On Tuesday (May 2), Billboard reported that YoungBoy Never Broke Again will reach this milestone on Friday (May 6) when his track “Big Truck” debuts at the last spot on the Hot 100. “Big Truck” is from his latest album, Don’t Try This at Home, which also hit No. 5 on Billboard’s most recent Top 200 Albums chart, marking his 14th top 10, with 60,000 equivalent album units.Before the Baton Rouge, La. native accomplished this feat, only 12 artists were able to chart 100 or more entries, including Lil Baby in 2022 when singles...

Social App Clubhouse Announces Layoff of 50% of Its Staff

[ad_1] Are you still on Clubhouse? The social platform has downsized, dropping 50% of its workforce to reset its purpose, and will use a “smaller, product-focused team.” According to Music Business Worldwide, Clubhouse founders Paul Davison and Rohan Seth shot an email on the decision to lay off workers. “Today we announced that we’re scaling back our org by over 50% and saying goodbye to many talented, dedicated teammates in the process. We’re deeply sorry to be doing this, and we would not be making this change if we didn’t...