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Today is Questlove's birthday, but the DJ and Roots' drummer, has a gift for us instead. Back in November, Questlove revealed on Twitter that Prince once hired, and then fired, him from a DJ gig, and now the whole story is out. -
Sean Lennon and Les Claypool Join Forces for Single 'Cricket and the Genie'
Two psychedelic masterminds -- Sean Lennon and Les Claypool -- have joined forces to form The Claypool Lennon Delirium , and today the duo released their first single, "Cricket and the Genie." -
Jimmy Henchman's Imprisonment, Rumored Involvement in Tupac Shooting Reviewed In Docu-Series
Over the years, incarcerated former music exec Jimmy Henchman has made quite a name for himself for infamous reasons. Though a good portion of his story remains untold, Henchman's imprisonment and rumored involvement in the shooting incident that left Tupac wounded in 1994, among other things, will be reviewed in a forthcoming docu-series. -
RZA says Ol' Dirty Bastard Biopic Movie Could Happen Thanks to 'Straight Outta Compton'
According to a new interview with Wu Tang Clan leader RZA, we can thank the success of 2015's Straight Outta Compton for possibly moving the long gestating Ol' Dirty Bastard biopic movie into pre-production. Yes, we've been hearing about this film project for quite some time, but with the NWA biopic and also All Eyez on Me, the Tupac Shakur movie, in the works, it sounds like RZA and company are ready to move forward with it finally. -
R. Kelly on His Past, Sexual Abuse, Relationship With Aaliyah & Rape Allegations
R. Kelly has opened up more about his past than anyone would’ve thought in a new interview. He’s been in the press lately for a few follies, including walking out of an on camera interview. In his latest interview, Kelly was extraordinarily open, talking about his past sexual abuse at the young age of 7 or 8, his controversial relationship with fallen R&B star Aaliyah and the bevy of rape allegations that were brought against him in 2000. -
Stacey Dash Calls for Elimination of BET Awards & Black History Month, Network Responds
For the past few days, the entertainment industry has been engaged in a debate on whether or not black actors should boycott the Oscars. Actress Stacey Dash recently chimed in and offered up an interesting perspective. During an appearance on Fox & Friends, Dash called for elimination of the BET Awards and the recognition of Black History Month. The BET Network promptly responded to Dash’s proposition. -
Lady Gaga & Elton John Writing Music for Her Upcoming 2016 'Artpop' Follow-Up Album
With Lady Gaga's long anticipated follow-up to 'Artpop' on the horizon, Elton John just revealed that he will be writing music for her upcoming album, slated for release at as yet unnamed date in 2016. -
Future Hints At More New Music Following Release of 'Purple Reign' Mixtape
On the heels of the release of his 'Purple Reign' mixtape, Future is already hinting at more new music. -
R. Kelly on Bill Cosby Rape Cases, Singer Not Convinced the Women Were Assaulted
R. Kelly isn’t convinced of Bill Cosby’s guilt in the numerous rape allegations against him, and he isn’t shy about saying it. The singer spoke out in a new interview on Cosby’s fall from grace and expresses that he isn’t entirely sure if all the women bringing allegations against him were actually assaulted. But Kelly has his own past with child pornography allegations, and may come under fire for his views on Cosby’s case. -
Iconic Rap Group Run-D.M.C. to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
The 58th Grammy Awards are honoring a rap group with a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for the first time in the award show's history. Run-D.M.C., made up of Queens-bred rappers Darryl McDaniels (D.M.C.), Joseph Simmons (Rev Run) and the late Jason Mizell (Jam Master Jay), is known for their iconic style-Adidas sneakers and sweatsuits with big chains and fedoras-and songs such as "My Adidas" and "Walk This Way." -
Felix Jaehn Releases EP With Remixes By Prince Fox, Phantoms
Felix Jaehn has unveiled a new, self-titled EP on Casablanca Records with three of his previously released singles "Book of Love" with Polina, "I Do" and "Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)" with Jasmine Thompson. Where things get interesting are the two remixes from two Casablanca artists, Prince Fox and Phantoms. -
Greyhound to Galapagos with Rivers Cuomo in Crazy Weezer 'White Album' Pre-Sale
Weezer has announced its plans to release its 10th LP, The White Album, on April 1. But, if that's not enough for you, the "Do You Wanna Get High?" band has offered up one odd, exclusive pre-order item: a trip with Rivers Cuomo to the Galapagos Islands. Seriously.
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