Things got pretty intense at a Chance the Rapper concert this past weekend — so intense that over 90 people were hospitalized. The rapper was performing in Connecticut as part of the lineup for the Hot 93.7’s Hot Jam concert. According to the Hartford Courant, tons of concert-goers were excessively drinking and were subsequently rushed […]
Young Thug‘s controversial (and sometimes inaudible) lyrics has gotten him in trouble once again — but probably not with someone he expected to have beef with. Last week, Thugger and Chance the Rapper released a new track called “Big B’s” in which Thug name dropped late rapper Pimp C, much to his wife’s dismay. He […]
"We don't pull up on fake choir boys."
Thousands of R&B and hip hop lovers came to the legendary Essence music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Fourth of July weekend. From Mary to Chance, this year was unforgettable. While temperatures were hot and smoggy outside the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, attendees were cool and all smiles inside the venue. Some of the biggest acts […]
If you thought Chance The Rapper couldn’t get anymore dope — guess again. The 24-year-old emcee recently announced that he’s donating his Grammy Award for best rap album to Chicago’s DuSable Museum of African American History. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Chano’s big announcement at the museum’s gala on Saturday took officials by surprise. During his speech, […]
Everyone wants a piece of Chance the Rapper. Why wouldn’t they? He’s on fire right now. He has perfectly branded himself as an independent artist, complete with his own gear and swag. One company tried to profit off of this and Chano wasn’t having it. Hostess Snacks (yes, the same company that makes Twinkies) decided […]
Slay on, Young King! After a heartfelt introduction from Michelle Obama that had us all in tears (as Debra Lee said, she’s our “Forever First Lady”), Chance the Rapper took the stage at the BET Awards to accept this year’s Humanitarian Award. After Jesse Williams‘ history-making speech for the same honor last year, the pressure was on for the […]
Chance the Rapper is feeling remorseful after a dig at a major hip hop label. It doesn’t help that the label is led by the one and only Dr. Dre. During Chance’s 2017 “Be Encouraged Tour,” he made fun of major labels by projecting satirized versions of their logos on an LED screen. Chance, who […]
Killer Mike shocked a few fans and caught major heat for his response to comedian Bill Maher using the n-word during a joke on his HBO show. On Friday’s episode of Real Time With Bill Maher, Maher was interviewing Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse, when he jokingly referred to himself as a “house nig***.” After stars like […]
The Rock and Zac Efron teamed up for the movie version of Baywatch, which is in theaters now. During this episode of Extra Butter, the two stars talk about the pressure to revive an ’80s classic for a new generation, and the awkwardness behind their on-screen kiss. We also found out that Zac is a big Kendrick […]
Toward the end of his Be Encouraged Tour in North America, Chance was slated to hit several festivals in Europe.
https://twitter.com/IamAkademiks/status/856940574259261444 For the first night of his Be Encouraged Tour, Chance the Rapper hit San Diego and made a bold statement about Atlantic Records, Aftermath Entertainment, and Def Jam Recordings. If his stance on record labels was somehow unclear before, there’s no questioning it now. Referring to the companies as “A Titanic Records,” “Can’t Do […]
