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Amil burst onto the music scene in the late ‘90s with a sultry voice, a sassy attitude, and rap lyrics about money, independence, and designer clothes. As Roc-A-Fella’s first lady, she was featured on Jay-Z’s most popular songs, like “Can I Get A” and “Jigga What, Jigga Who.”
Is Beyonce happy Kanye West is divorcing Kim Kardashian?
After ignoring her husband’s former BFF for years, Queen Bey recently acknowledged Kanye West for the first time in a long time and the fans are saying this could be a sign that Beyonce and Jay-Z are ready to bury the hatchet and end their feud with Kanye.
In the seventh installment of the"Deep Dive" series, "Murder Rap" filmmaker and co-producer of "Unsolved" Mike Dorsey questions why the Las Vegas PD has never closed 2Pac's murder case. Dorsey points out the mountain of evidence pointing to Orlando Anderson being 2Pac's killer, and he goes on to break down the incidents leading up to 2Pac and Suge Knight being shot.
They were four ordinary teenagers from the dirty south but, they each had the talent, passion and determination to make it in the cutthroat world of music. After one life changing audition, they were set on the path to platinum record selling and Grammy winning success. However, major drama behind-the-scenes between the members would eventually cause everything to come crashing down. Let’s find out what happened to American R&B group 112.
Their raunchy take on hip hop and r&b clearly exhibited in their lyrics and dance moves made them instant fan favorites. In fact, within just a few short years, they also became industry favorites when they took the crown as the highest-grossing R&B act, at the time, on their label. However, just as quickly as they ascended the ranks, they fell from the top just as fast. Let’s find out what happened to R&B/Hip Hop group Pretty Ricky.
On May 14, 2003, Beyoncé released her song “Crazy In Love,” featuring rapper Jay-Z, into the world. Though this was her first lead single as a solo artist, the track did not disappoint in the slightest as it went on to top the global music charts. While “Crazy In Love” solidified Beyoncé’s spot in the music industry, it also put her budding relationship with Jay-Z on everyone’s radar. With lyrics describing a romantic relationship, it would be easy to assume that the song is about the rapper, but is it really?
In this episode we will uncover The Truth About Record Labels. How Record Deals Really Work & how labels take advantage of the artist. Join me in this episode as we uncover the dark truth about record labels!
While Marlon has continued acting, Shawn has turned his full attention to live comedy. In early 2021, he posted dates for his solo stand-up tour via Instagram. Shawn had previously embarked on a successful nationwide stand-up tour with his brothers Marlon, and Keenan and Damon Wayans (via GoodBlackNews) in 2019.
The MIGOS consisting of Quavo, Takeoff & Offset, are a group to be reckoned with. Basically blowing up twice, with Versace & Bad & Boujie, they've had nothing but bangers OUT the gate.
Chicago managed to lock him down long-term at a bargain-basement price.
But how? And how did they get away with it for so long?
In 1974 Good Times would premiere showcasing black family life like never before. The series would star Esther Rolle, Jimmie Walker, Bern Nadette Stanis, Ralph Carter, and John Amos. Amos would surprisingly be removed from the show due to a number of issues.
Controversy ensued over the radio and album versions. Epic Records decided to place Nas on the radio version due to his popularity at the time instead of 50 Cent. 50 Cent became angry at "former" friend Nas. Nas threatened him, stating: "So he's like a kid living in a hip-hop fantasy world. J.Lo is a friend of mine, if she wants to do a record, I'm doing a record with her, 50 was like a little brother to me."
Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z) is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music.
MTV ranked him the "Greatest MC of all time" in 2006.
Lil Wayne has been rapping since he was a child and has worked his way to the top of the charts. Lil Wayne's career began in 1991 at the age of nine, when he was discovered by Bryan "Baby" Williams and joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label.
Most of Lil Wayne's wealth is from his music and touring. The rapper earns more than $600,000 per show and performs as many as 50 shows each year, according to Forbes. From 2008 to 2009, Wayne's “Tha Carter III” tour earned roughly $42 million.
Michael Jackson's single glove characterized a certain time in the singer's career. His hands, it seems, had a journey of their own, going from bare to a single glove, then white tapes were placed on his fingertips in the Dangerous era. But the single glove became as legendary as the moonwalk and the Thriller red jacket, though few have truly known the reason why it became part of Michael's 1980s look.
Why did Michael Jackson wear a single glove?
There are various differing accounts for why the glove was worn.
Some have suggested it was due to necessity over Michael Jackson's medical reasons, while others have suggested he used it to 'manipulate' the press.
Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.
After dropping his debut album Come Home With Me and signing his own group, The Diplomats, to the Roc imprint, Cam and labelmates State Property led Roc-A-Fella to an apex met by few in this genre of music. Dipset and State Property, powered by State Property’s Chain Gang albums, Juelz Santana’s From Me to U, Freeway’s debut Philadelphia Freeway, The Diplomats’ group debut album Diplomatic Immunity, the State Property and Paid In Full movies, made Roc-A-Fella a household name.
