New Nicki Minaj music is on the way but her beautiful spread in the New York Times is here now.
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#EverydayStruggle is Complex News' daily hip-hop debate show with Joe Budden and DJ Akademiks, moderated by Nadeska Alexis.
Today, veteran hip hop artist Joe Budden fired back at Chance The Rapper and his claims of being an independent artist. The Chicago rapper frequently denounces record labels and is often praised for his ability to gain popularity and make money without a record label machine behind him.
How do you feel about these quotes from XXL’s in-depth interview with Nicki Minaj? “My role in hip-hop has been super unique because when my first album came out, there had been so much time where there wasn’t a female rap album out that went platinum,” she explained. “There wasn’t a big female rap presence right before I got in. So, my role was really reintroducing the female rapper to pop culture.” “I aligned myself with a lot of brands, and I was able to show that a female rapper was able to sell products.” “I don’t think [female rappers] got that much credit. I think female rappers have always been dope and influential, but I think I sort of came in at a time where big business was paying attention, so I was able to capitalize off of a lot of deals and business ventures.” Nicki Minaj is a monster beyond hip hop. Her ability to break through barriers cannot be forgotten but are we forgetting about Queen Latifah?
It's difficult to say Nicki Minaj reintroduced female rappers to mainstream when Queen Latifah has been busy on television, behind the scenes, in Covergirl ads, on stage, and winning countless awards.
Hip hop Icon Q-Tip has a new role. The unofficial leader of the A Tribe Called Quest is the first artistic director for hip hop culture at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
On World Teacher Day, we want to know which hip hop OGs influenced you as a hip hop artist? We asked hip hop artist, Picasso De'France who influenced his career. pdplanet: Today is #WorldTeacherDay. Who taught you about hip hop? Picasso De'France: My community. I learned about hip hop from guys in my community. pdplanet: Where are you from? Picasso De'France: Paterson, New Jersey. I'm from the Boulevard. pdplanet: Who were the first hip hop artists that made you a fan? Picasso De'France: ONYX, Das EFX, Kris Kross, LL Cool J, Outkast, Naughty by Nature, MC Lyte, Bel Biv Devoe pdplanet: Has any other hip hop artists influenced your career? Picasso De'France: Jay Z, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Notorious BIG, 2Pac pdplanet: Any hip hop artists, alive or dead, that your would like to collaborate with? Picasso De'France: Biggie!
MTV TRL Live, a music television classic, is back on the air with brand new hosts, great guests and a live audience. Social media and streaming is a huge part of the show and each week the guests will create a music playlist.
Today's guest were DJ Khaled, Ed Sheeran, Migos and Lili Reinhart. Before Migos hit the TRL stage, the group sat down with Zane Lowe from Beats 1 Radio. The group revealed that they want to get into acting. Group member, Quavo is even writing a movie script. Watch Migos talk to Zane Lowe below.
Melvin Childs Presents "Thugs and the Women who Love Them". This gritty new play inspired by the New York Best Seller is coming to a stage near you. I read the book so I know the play will be nothing short of thrilling, emotional and totally hood. The play stars some of your favorite hip hop artists, singers and personalities: Boosie Badazz Lyfe Jennings Jamal Woolard K. Michelle Amina Buddafly Ray J. Karlie Redd For tickets and additional information visit melvinchildspresents.com. Check out this hilarious interview with Melvin Childs, Boosie Badazz and Ray J. on Breakfast Club Power 105.1 #ThugsAndTheWomenWhoLoveThem
Most hip hop artist have regular jobs until their big break. Did you know that Cardi B worked as an exotic dancer or that Nikki Minaj worked at Red Lobster? Don't be discouraged by your current 9-5 because your big break is coming.
When you get famous, what will the Internet dig up on you? It's not how you start is how you finish. Check out this hilarious interview below with Migos. |
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