Without producers, rappers’ rhymes would merely be words on a page, in an iPhone’s notes app or even a freestyle that remains in the artists’ heads. And while going a cappella or delivering lyrics to no beat hold a certain level of significance in hip-hop because it showcases lyrical ability, it’s the person behind the […]
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Lloyd Banks is a hybrid of the late Notorius BIG and 2Pac, according to his G-Unit brother and former label mate Tony Yayo. In the latest segment from his conversation with VladTV, Yayo claimed Banks is a mix of Biggie and ‘Pac. According to Yayo, even though the former G-Unit soldier isn’t too fond of the industry, he’s a problem […]
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Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed rapper Mwana FA as Deputy Minister for Culture, Arts, and Sports. As per Citizen Tanzania, State House Permanent Secretary, Dr Moses Kusiluka appointed Mwana FA to the role as replacement for Pauline Gekul, who’s been appointed deputy minister for Constitutional and Legal Affairs. The rapper, whose real name […]
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Arsenal have the chance to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday night when they entertain struggling Everton, while Liverpool need to recapture some form against Wolverhampton. Arsenal go into the match with Gabriel Jesus their only absentee as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. The ‘Gunners’ […]
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Famous for her energetic vibes and dance moves, South African diva Kamo Mphela took dancing up a storm quite literally at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds on Saturday evening. Mphela lit up the Tusker Lite Neon Street Rave stage with an electrifying performance. She performed her hits like Dubai, Nkulunkulu and Amanikiniki for the crowd leaving many animated […]
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In the viral clip, a portion of Nigerian singer Tekno’s 2017 song “GO,” which samples the well-known verses from 50 Cent’s 2003 hit single “In Da Club,” was played during an interview with 50 Cent on MSNBC. When the host asked 50 Cent how it made him feel that a musician from Nigeria sampled one […]
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Justice was finallyserved for the late American rapper Nipsey Hussle who was killed in 2019. The man convicted of killing the rapper has been sentenced to at least 60 years in prison. Eric R. Holder, Jr. was found guilty of first-degree murder last July for killing Hussle – whose real name is Airmiess Asghedom – […]
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Nicholas Kabonge second half goal earned URA a hard earned 1-0 win over visitors Express at Nakisunga to extend the Red Eagles’ winless streak to nine games. The former SC Villa forward grabbed the winner in the 66th minute tapping home easily after substitute Sunday Andabati set him up as he got at the end of […]
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In Kenya, there is an eclectic music scene, but rappers by far enjoy a lot of success in their homeland and on a global scale. The popularity over the years has led to Kenyan Hip-Hop Awards ceremony to take place, the first of its kind in 2018. This is another proof that the hip-hop scene […]
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South African hip hop lost one of it’s most foremost pioneers on legend Kiernan Forbes, popularly known as AKA on the 10th of February 2023, funeral and memorial processions followed amidst fans and celebrities mourning the legend all over the African continent. A Tweep asked AKA’s archrival Cassper Nyovest if he would be attending the […]
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