Kendrick Lamar And Drake Will Go Head To Head For An Award

 

Kendrick Lamar and Drake are set to go head to head in a key category at the MTV VMA’s.

The nominations for the awards were announced with Kendrick up for 10 different gongs while Drake has just the one nomination.

Whole Westcoast Stood-Up for Drake Diss

Kendric Lamar’s concert was streamed live on Amazon Prime Video, and videos of his performance instantly went viral on social media, with clips of “Euphoria” and “Not Like Us” garnering millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes.

He shocked the crowd by performing the chart-topping diss “Not Like Us” five times in a row, often letting the crowd take over, inviting an arena of thousands to shout lyrics that accuse Drake of being a “certified pedophile” and “colonizer.”

Jay-Z Adds Usher To Super Bowl Halftime Show

 

On Sunday (Sep. 24), the R&B icon announced that he’ll be headlining Apple Music’s halftime show for Super Bowl LVIII. In addition, he revealed the title of his long-awaited album, Coming Home, and its release date of February 11, 2024.

Super Bowl LVIII will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is where Usher currently holds a residency until the end of the year.

The Story Of DJ Quik

 

DJ Quik or Da Quiksta, is an American rapper, songwriter, DJ, and record-producer, known for his production in the G-funk style of West Coast hip-hop.

DJ Quik has collaborated with Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac, Erick Sermon, R.Kelly and Shaquille O'Neal, among others. Blake's stage name reflects his ability to produce songs in a short period of time.

Snoop Dogg Joins Mariah Carey and Jay-Z #Hot100

 

Snoop Dogg continues to make history as a timeless figure in Hip Hop even nearly 30 years following the release of his debut album, Doggystyle.

According to Billboard, the rap deity joined some rare company this week when Snoop became only the third artist to earn a Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 spot in each of the decades from the 1990s through the 2020s.

What Was Prodigy Beef with Jay-Z & Nas?

 

American rapper Albert Johnson, better known by his stage name Prodigy, was born on November 2, 1974 in Hempstead, New York. His greatest professional successes were accomplished as one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep.

But almost as much as writing great rhymes, Prodigy loved a good rap beef. His career was filled with battles against many of the greatest rappers of all time, and he usually gave as good as he got.

Eminem Tops All RIAA Awards

 

With 73.5 million new certifications, Eminem is now the number one awarded musician in RIAA’s history with 227.5 million in total.

Among the total includes 61.5 million in album certifications and 166 million in singles certifications.

Snoop Dogg Talk Jay-Z and Halftime Show

 

Many people have spoken highly of the halftime show that went down at the NFL Super Bowl this year, which featured Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Anderson Paak, and Eminem. 

Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West to Headline Rolling Loud Miami 2022

 

Shortly after Future linked up with Kanye West to executive produce Donda 2 and Kendrick Lamar performed alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige at the Super Bowl halftime show, the three rap giants are now set to headline this year’s Rolling Loud Miami.

Mary J. Blige and Method Man Win NAACP Image Awards

 

Both Mary J. Blige and Method Man came up with victorious during the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The ceremony took place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California and aired on BET on Saturday, February 26.

#MusicVideo by Onyx - Bo! Bo! Bo! #NowPlaying

 

1993 was one of the best years in Hip Hop with Debut Albums from Snoop Dogg, Wu-Tang and Onyx.

Onyx takes us back in time with their new Album "1993" so get your timberlands, hoodies and bald heads ready to Just Slam!

The King of Hooks - Nate Dogg

 

American singer, rapper and songwriter Nathaniel Hale Jr., professionally known as Nate Dogg, was born August 19, 1969 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. By the age of 14, his parents would divorce and Nate would move with his mother to Long Beach, California. There he would meet rappers Warren G and Snoop Dogg when they attended the same high school. They bonded over their shared love of hip hop, with Nate singing over Snoop and Warren’s rhymes.

Ice Cube Talks Eminem

 

Though Eminem has collaborated on wax with a variety of Up In Smoke Tour veterans — including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Xzibit —  there was one key figure with whom he never linked. Though Em did mention Ice Cube in his beloved “Renegade” closing verse, he never actually linked up with the NWA lyricist. 

Snoop Dogg To Join Def Jam label

 

Snoop Dogg is getting ready to bark out orders at Def Jam Recordings — he's joining the label as an executive creative and strategic consultant.

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

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.

Method Man Talks Snoop Dogg and Eminem Beef

 

Tensions seem to be rising between Snoop Dogg and Eminem. In late Dec. 2020, a feud between the rap legends seemingly started after some comments were made during a radio interview, and over the last few weeks, the tensions have moved from the press to music to social media timelines. 

Snoop Dogg and Eminem have a long history with one another. Both having come up as collaborators with Dr. Dre, the two have crossed paths many times over the years, even touring together and collaborating on records like “Bitch Please II.” History and mutual friendships aside, a storyline that began as an offhand comment has continued to develop for weeks. To keep you up to speed, here’s a breakdown of the recent feud between Snoop Dogg and Eminem.

How much is Master P worth?

 

While most of Master P's work in the music industry has been behind the scenes in recent years, he's often considered one of the richest rappers, surpassing even Snoop Dogg in his reported net worth.

To understand how Master P became so wealthy, you have to look at his long career, beyond what he's done with music. He founded his first record label, No Limit Records, in 1991, signing big names like Snoop Dogg and Mystikal.

His music group, TRU, then took off that decade, releasing his own music outside of TRU and continuing work for his record label. In that same 10-year span, he also played for two professional basketball teams.

Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez Pardoned By Trump

As one of his final acts as president of the United States, Donald Trump issued more than 140 pardons and commutations on Tuesday night (Jan. 19). Among those granted clemency were Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, early Death Row Records backer Michael "Harry-O" Harris and rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black, according to the White House.

Perez was granted a full pardon for being involved in a conspiracy to distribute narcotics, the White House said, a conviction that is more than 25 years old. "Since her conviction, Ms. Perez has taken full accountability for her actions and has turned her life around," the White House said in a statement. "She has been gainfully employed and has been an advocate for criminal justice reform in her community."

"I'm grateful to have received a pardon and to have formally closed that chapter of my life in the eyes of the law," Perez said in a statement provided to Billboard. "I have taken full accountability for my mistakes from 25 years ago, but I also take tremendous pride in my personal growth, perseverance and accomplishments since then. This pardon reinforces my lifelong commitment to advocate for criminal justice reform and social justice initiatives."

What Songs Will Last A Lifetime To You?

Whether you listen to rap, dance, hip-hop, techno, country, jazz, rock-n-roll, or pop music, the Wrap-Up Magazine would like to know, what song last a lifetime to you?

Nielsen Music, the industry-standard information and sales tracking sector, released a mid-year report highlighting 2020's current most popular genre. Stats reveal hip-hop as America's favorite and most influential genre, so far.

If you’re a songwriter, I would think that longevity is something you strive for when writing a tune. You want your music to live on, especially if your career doesn’t. We love the nineties. The nineties gave us grunge and gangster rap as well as (unfortunately) a cringeworthy combination of the two.

Additionally, the 1990s gave us Nirvana, Beyonce, Oasis, Pearl Jam, Beck, The Fugees, Snoop Dogg, Green Day, and Smashing Pumpkins. The following decade is when pop truly took over, followed closely behind by rap. It’s when rock started to fade a bit despite stellar offerings from Kings of Leon and Green Day.

Fergie or Chanel West Coast?

 

By the looks of them, these two beautiful ladies should have been made to our Celebrity Match Up list. We welcomes all viewers and subscribers to engage on this article between Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas and Chanel West Coast of Ridiculousness.

Whether its the looks you like the most, or just one has the better choice of music. Leave your thoughts in the comment section.