• Killer Mike Says Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Was About Social Justice

    Killer Mike spoke with Professor Cornell West, Senator Nina Turner and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, which Mike says is more radical than most perceive. The panel discussed many aspects of the important Reverend and social activist's legacy, and the effects that his advocacy of civil rights has had on society today. Each participant had a unique vision of the iconic Doctor, and paid tribute respectively. However, Mike's perspective differed a bit from others on the panel and said that Dr. King was more about social justice than others thought.

  • Pickathon 2016 Lineup: Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House Headline

    Pickathon is one of the most beloved festivals by fans and artists in the rock and folk communities, and the Oregon-based three-day concert continues that tradition with another stacked lineup for 2016. On Tuesday (Jan. 19), Pickathon revealed its full roster, including Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy, Yo La Tengo, Beach House, The Oh Hellos, Dan Deacon and more.

  • Curren$y 'The Owners Manual' EP Tracklist, Artwork Revealed

    Curren$y has been on his grind. Spitta just dropped a brand new album Canal Street Confidential last month and is already gearing up to release a brand new car-themed EP today, The Owner's Manuel. He unveiled the artwork and tracklist late last night.

  • Future Explains Using 'Dirty Sprite' References in His Music: "It's A Catch"

    Many agree the 2015 was a big year for Future. The Dungeon Family's signature raspy, crooked crooning could be heard blasting out of car stereos in almost every month of 2015. However, some of Future's music, particularly his references to "dirty sprite" (a popular drug referenced in many hip-hop tracks) may be part of an image that he calls "just a catch."

  • Arcade Fire Lead New Orleans Second Line Parade to Honor David Bowie [WATCH]

    Staying true to their word, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Arcade Fire teamed up to pay a unique tribute to a one-of-a-kind entertainer, David Bowie. Saturday night brought about a traditional second line parade as they flowed through the French Quarter streets in New Orleans all with one man and his accomplishments in mind.

  • Boosie Badazz & C-Murder Announce 'Penitentiary Chances' Joint Album

    Last week, Juvenile and Mannie Fresh announced their joint album with Lil Wayne and now it looks like another set of Louisiana rappers are planning to collaborate. Word on the Web is Boosie Badazz and C-Murder will put out an album together, titled 'Penitentiary Chances.'
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