Kendrick’s “DAMN.” Album is Certified Platinum!

Kendrick’s “DAMN.” Album is Certified !

There’s nothing Kung-Fu Kenny isn’t capable of of, as he slices up the competition again this week!

According to Interscope Records, Kendrick Lamar‘s DAMN. reached platinum status on Thursday (May 5th).

Interscope broke the news via their Twitter yesterday, while the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) declared Kendrick’s fourth effort as certified platinum less than a month (!!!) since its April 14th release. Lamar’s hot streak is still red-hot with astoundingly consecutive accomplishments.

Let’s recap all of Kendrick’s most recent accolades:

  • DAMN. is the first album of 2017 to go platinum
  • All 14 tracks appeared on the Billboard Hot 100
  • DAMN.  sold more than 600,000 units the first week, beating Drake’s More Life opening weeks sales by 100,000 units

The videos for “Humble” and “DNA.” are carving out more success for Kendrick too.

K. Dot torched the Coachella festival as a headliner this year— so something tells me we have yet to get the best of him as he prepares for The DAMN. Tour. The tour will feature D.R.A.M. and Travis Scott. Check out the dates below. Tickets can be purchased here.

Tour Dates:

July 12, 2017  – Phoenix AZ @ Gila River Arena
July 14, 2017 – Dallas TX @ American Airlines Center
July 15, 2017 – Houston TX  @ Toyota Center
July 17, 2017 – Duluth, GA @ Infinite Energy Arena
July 19, 2017 – Philadelphia PA @ Wells Fargo Center
July 20, 2017 – Brooklyn NY @ Barclays Center
July 21, 2017 – Washington DC  @ Verizon Center
July 22, 2017 – Boston MA @ TD Garden
July 25, 2017 – Toronto ON @ Air Canada Centre
July 26, 2017 – Auburn Hills MI  @ The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 27, 2017  – Chicago IL  @ United Center
July 29, 2017  – Denver CO  @ Pepsi Center
August 01, 2017  – Seattle WA @ Tacoma Dome
August 02, 2017 – Vancouver BC @ Rogers Arena
August 04, 2017 – Oakland CA @ Oracle Arena
August 05, 2017  – Las Vegas NV  @ T-Mobile Arena
August 06, 2017 – Los Angeles CA  @ STAPLES Center

ScHoolboy’s Armed Robbery Case Is Dismissed!

ScHoolboy’s Armed Robbery Case Is Dismissed!

ScHoolboy Q dodged a major case that would’ve been extremely difficult to bounce back from.

Back in March, a felony armed robbery took place after a Los Angeles show of his.

The alleged victims followed ScHoolboy Q to an after party and claimed to be robbed at gunpoint. Here is where things get interesting. Earlier this week, the District Attorney chose to dismiss his robbery case–based on inconclusive evidence.

According to TMZ, after the robbery happened, the victims claimed they witnessed Q arrive in another vehicle as the crime went down. The victims revealed the TDE rapper “never participated in the actual robbery.” Q was assumed the mastermind due to his vehicle arriving as the robbery was happening.

With a severe lack of evidence and witness, the case was dismissed allowing ScHoolboy Q to walk away unharmed.

Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, TDE label boss says a new ScHoolboy album will be released after SZA drops hers–whenever that is!

Here’s the Made in America 2017 Line-Up

Here’s the Made in America 2017 Line-Up

Music festival season is in full effect!

With Coachella all wrapped up, here lies another music fest I’ve dreamed of going to..but my pockets be like, “nah, son!”

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Anyways, this September marks the fifth annual run of Jay Z‘s Made in America Festival. Another successful artists affiliated with Hov will be headlining the Made in America this year. You’ve may have heard of him–J.Cole!

That’s right, J.Cole will be headlining with his mentor and Roc Nation boss Jay Z this year for probably one of the most slept on festivals out there. Check out the full line-up below!

 

50 Cent Joins The Late-Night Talk Show Arena

BET Purchased 24 Episodes of “50 Central”, 50’s Cent Upcoming Late-Night Talk Show

50 Cent has added another notch to his belt even his fellow rapper-mogul counterparts have yet to touch.

According to the G-Unit general himself, 50 will soon have his own late-night variety show slated to air on BET. The network has already purchased 24 episodes that are 30 minutes in length.

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Fortunately, the show’s title will have a name better the usual “(insert host name here) show.” It will be titled “50 Central” in which Fif promises to deliver edgier content most audiences are unfamiliar with. Furthermore, Fif says “50 Central” will serves as a platform for all the hidden talent out there.

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Fif is set to executive produce the show with his G-Unit Film & Television company.

Does anybody think the show will be a hit? Only time will tell! Leave your comments down below!

Gymnast Gabby Douglas Snags Her Own ‘Shero’ Barbie Doll

Gymnast Gabby Douglas Snags Her Own ‘Shero’ Barbie Doll

Back in 2012, gymnast Gabby Douglas made history as the first African-American woman to win gold in the all-around individual event for the Olympics.

Not only did the Virginia Beach native (757, stand up!!) win gold team medals in the 2012 Olympics—she came back and won AGAIN in the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio!

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As of today, Gabby’s likeness and her accomplishments are being acknowledged by the classic Barbie® doll company. Last July, Douglass made the announcement about the doll coming to life before the 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off. The doll is available to buy in stores across the country.

Gabby’s doll is a part of Barbie’s “Shero” line honoring other women who’ve made great strides in their careers such as director Ava DuVernay and ballerina Misty Copeland.

Photos of the Gabby Douglas can be found here.

#TodayInMusicHistory: J. Cole’s “Truly Yours 2” Came Out 4 Years Ago

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J.Cole drops the second installment of his “Truly Yours” series before his “Born Sinner” album arrives.

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J.Cole dropped his second installment of the Truly Yours series.

While Chance was still climbing his way to music stardom with Acid Rap, J.Cole was practically already there with his yet-to-be released second album, Born Sinner.

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Four years ago today, “Truly Yours 2” was four months before J.Cole’s sophomore album, “Born Sinner.”

Truly Yours 2 served as an appetizer before Born Sinner. The 6-track EP saw Cole going back to the ferociously calculated and smooth flow he was famous for on his earlier projects dating back to 2010’s Friday Night Lights.

What are some of your favorite tracks from Truly Yours 2? Show the comments section some love!

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#TodayInMusicHistory – Chance The Rapper’s “Acid Rap” Mixtape Marks Its Fourth Year Anniversary

Chance the Rapper’s Stellar “Acid Rap” Mixtape Marks Its Four Year Anniversary Today

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Chance the Rapper‘s second mixtape, Acid Rap, came out four years ago today! If we’re keepin’ it a hunnit, I never would’ve thought Chance would’ve made it to the big leagues. Back in 2013 when Acid Rap dropped, the way his laid his vocals on tracks annoyed the hell out of me. His voice was cartoon-ish, yet still entertaining enough for the ever-changing landscape of rap music. But after a few listens, I couldn’t get enough of Chance’s music.

Please don’t misconstrue my statement as hate for Chance or his music. Furthermore, I never would’ve thought he’d finesse his way into being one of my favorite artists to win not one— not two— but THREE Grammys! Oh yeah, can’t forget this part…all without signing to a label (We all know how he feels about labels. Prime example being the catchy hook to Coloring Book‘s lead single “No Problem)!

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What’s your favorite song from Chance’s Acid Rap? In no order, mine are “Juice”, “Favorite Song”, “Everybody’s Something”, and “Acid Rain.”

Leave your answers in the comment below.

Dj Khaled Aims For Another Summertime Hit With Star-Studded “I’m the One”

Dj Khaled Aims For Another Summertime Hit With Star-Studded “I’m the One”

Dj Khaled season is upon us!

If you follow Dj Khaled on any social network, you know he puts he ALL into his song releases. His latest cut from his upcoming “Grateful” album is called “I’m the One.”

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Khaled stepped outside the box this time and got four artists who’ve never collaborated on the same track together.”I’m the One” features guest spots from Justin Beiber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne. Chance has made songs with Justin and Wayne in the past, but the trio have never made music together.

Check out the “I’m the One” video below. Don’t forget to let me know if y’all vibe with the song or not!

SZA Drops New Single “Love Galore” Along With Its Video; Announces News Deal With RCA Records

SZA Drops New Single “Love Galore” Along With Its Video; Announces News Deal With RCA Records

The beautiful, extremely talented SZA has been teasing her debut album CTRL for what seems like forever!

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Yesterday however, the First lady of TDE blessed us with not only a new single–but a new video also! Her last single was “Drew Barrymore” which she performed it for the first time on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.

The song called “Love Galore” features a verse from La Flame himself (aka Travis Scott). The song is basically about an ex who wants her back in his life, yet he manages to somehow treat her like a side-chick (P.S. SZA is MAJOR wifey material, far from a side-chick).

In the video, SZA rocks a sexy-ass piece of lingerie (that had damn near had me drooling from how good she looked in it) while teasing Travis before she attempts to put her moves on him. What seems like a sultry bedroom session ends up more like the movie Misery, and that’s all I’m going to say without ruining the video for y’all. Watch the video below.

Furthermore, on Thursday (April 27th), it was announced that SZA signed a partnership deal with RCA Records. Don’t worry..she’s still signed to TDE too! Let’s all congratulate her and hope for an early summer release of CTRL.

Stream/purchase “Love Galore” everywhere.

Beyoncé Announces A Scholarship Program To Celebrate Her One-Year Anniversary of “Lemonade”

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It’s been a year since Beyoncé released her often-celebrated and very iconic album Lemonade. 

Instead of focusing on her, Queen B used her power and influence to create the Formation Scholars award. According to her personal website, beyonce.com, four scholarships will be awarded to female incoming, current, or graduate students majoring in creative arts, music, literature or African-American studies. One scholarship will be awarded per school— Berklee College of Music, Howard University, Parsons School of Design, and Spelman College.

As evidenced in the above picture, Beyoncé created the scholarship program to “encourage and support women who think outside the box.”

Her career has been a platform for other charitable efforts for all women. Earlier this year, she supported the anti-Trump Women’s March while signing an open letter of support for International Women’s Day.

It’s always a heart-warming feeling when celebrities give back to the next generation. Don’t worry if your school wasn’t selected for the Formation Scholars Award this academic year. I’m sure Queen B will be generous enough to provide for other schools in the future.