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Kendrick Lamar, Flying Lotus Interview: 'To Pimp A Butterfly' Rapper Talks Recurring Dreams, Influences, Advice With "Wesley's Theory" Producer On BBC Radio 1 [LISTEN]
As promised, Flying Lotus took the time last night during his current residency with BBC Radio 1 to interview his frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar about his latest album, To Pimp A Butterfly, for which FlyLo produced the opening track "Wesley's Theory," which he called "a future classic" during their conversation. In the interview, Lamar spoke about the ideas and influences that went into making the album a success and gave advice to his fans, urging them "put your heart over a number or a dollar sign." He also talked about recurring dreams he has. Here's what he had to say: -
Lil Wayne's Current Girlfriend Christina Milian Tells Karrueche Tran "Move On" After Chris Brown Break-Up, Baby Mama Drama
Earlier this month, Christina Milian confirmed in an interview with Big Boy that she was romantically involved with rumored boyfriend Lil Wayne. Although she's in a good place with the Carter V rapper, she has some words of advice for her good friend Karrueche Tran, who is dealing with her break-up from Chris Brown following news of his baby mama drama. -
St. Vincent 's 'Teenage Talk' Inspired By Her Youth & Friendships In Dallas: "We Were Kind Of Outsiders" [WATCH]
On Monday night, St. Vincent performed her new single "Teenage Talk" on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Now a web-exclusive video has surfaced of the singer before she hit the stage in which she reveals the story behind the creation of the song and what it all means to her. -
Flying Lotus To Interview Kendrick Lamar About New Album 'To Pimp A Butterfly' During BBC Radio 1 Residency Tonight (April 9)
Throughout his current residency with BBC Radio 1, Flying Lotus has not only gifted listeners with new music, including songs from Joey Bada$ and Thundercat, and old gems, such as Herbie Hancock classics, but he's also provided some interesting exchanges with other artists. Following interviews with Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood and Hancock, FlyLo will be sitting down for a conversation with his frequent collaborator Kendrick Lamar, the DJ/producer revealed on Instagram this morning. -
Tyler, The Creator Shares "F--king Young" Video Following New Album 'Cherry Bomb' Announcement [WATCH]
Tyler, the Creator announced his new album Cherry Bomb this morning and shared two new songs. Now he's dropped a video for "F**king Young," which features most of the Odd Future crew. The six-and-a-half-minute clip, which Tyler directed himself under his Wolf Haley moniker, opens with him standing on a roof and acting like a righteous dude as his crew tries to convince him that jumping off the roof into the pool isn't safe. When he emerges from the pool after jumping in, he looks up and falls in love with the girl standing there. -
Taylor Swift's Mom Cancer Diagnosis: '1989' Singer Pens Open Letter To Fans About Mother Andrea Finlay
Taylor Swift revealed some terrible news this morning on her Tumblr. Her mom, Andrea Finlay, 57, has been diagnosed with cancer. Swift revealed to her fans the circumstances surrounding the disheartening news because her mother is very involved with the Swifties and even opened her Nashville home to them during a surprise 1989 secret listening session. -
Frank Ocean Joins James Blake On UK Tour As BOYSDONTCRY Ahead Of New Album
Earlier this, Frank Ocean confirmed that his new album, the follow-up to his debut Channel Orange, would be coming this summer Now he is set to tour the UK with James Blake for the 1-800-Dinosaur road trip. Ocean joins the previously announced Airhead, Dan Foat, Klaus, Trim and Mr. Assister for the jaunt, which hits Bristol, Manchester and London on April 9, 10, and 12, NME reports. -
Justin Bieber Duets With Ariana Grande Again On Honeymoon Tour, Says He's Eager Get Back On Stage
Justin Bieber made a surprise guest appearance at Ariana Grande's Los Angeles concert last night for her Honeymoon Tour. The pop stars treated fans to a duet of "Love Me Harder," this time with the correct lyrics, as well as Bieber's "Where Are U Now" and "As Long As You Love Me." -
Rihanna’s “B-tch Better Have My Money” Songwriter Bibi Bourelly Speaks On Plagiarism Allegations
Last week, Rihanna was accused of plagiarism for her latest single "B*tch Better Have My Money." Little-known rapper/singer Just Brittany claimed that the superstar ripped off her mixtape track "Betta Have My Money." Now the songwriter behind Rihanna's track, Bibi Bourelly, is speaking out in light of these allegations. -
Miley Cyrus To Present Joan Jett & the Blackhearts At Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Zac Brown Added To 2015 Performers List
Miley Cyrus will present Joan Jett & the Blackhearts at their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18. It's unclear whether the "Wrecking Ball" singer will perform, but a Jett/Cyrus duet could be a possibility as the ceremony is known to feature collaborative performances. -
Frances Bean Cobain Not A Nirvana Fan: Kurt's Daughter, 'Montage of Heck' Executive Producer Opens Up About Late Father
With the Brett Morgen-directed Kurt Cobain documentary Montage of Heck set to premiere on HBO May 4, the film's executive producer Frances Bean Cobain is speaking out publicly for the first time about her father. In an interview with Rolling Stone, for whom she interned a few years back, she reveals that she is not, in fact, a Nirvana fan. -
Christina Aguilera: 'Voice' Coach Records Two New Songs For Guest Appearance ABC's 'Nashville'
As previously reported, Christina Aguilera is set to guest star on the ABC series Nashville. The Voice coach will be going country for her new role as Jude St. John, a pop superstar who rolls into town for a two-night engagement at The Bridgestone with an agenda: she wants to record a country album, but her label insists she stay on brand with pop music. You know, basically the opposite of Taylor Swift. Now the singer has revealed that for her April 15 appearance, she recorded two new songs called "The Real Thing" and "Shot Gun." -
Taraji P. Henson Hosts SNL: 'Empire' Actress Channels Cookie Lyon In Saturday Night Live Promos
As previously reported, Taraji P. Henson, best known for her role as Cookie Lyon on FOX's hit series Empire, will be hosting Saturday Night Live this weekend alongside musical guest Mumford & Sons. As expected, Henson brings her Empire character to SNL for this week's promos. In the short clip, Henson channels her inner Cookie with featured player Taran Killam. -
Big Boi, Janelle Monae, Michelle Williams & More React To Walter Scott Shooting After Police Officer Is Charged With Murder
After multiple high-profile shootings of unarmed black males, including Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Eric Garner, ended with the shooter not facing charges, justice finally appears to have been served in the case of Walter Scott. A South Carolina police officer has been charged for murder in the death of Scott who was unarmed when he was gunned down by Officer Michael T. Slager. -
Eminem & Tech N9ne Finally Collaborate On 'Special Effects' Track
Tech N9ne will be releasing Special Effects, the follow-up to 2013's Something Else, next month and has now revealed its tracklist. Per usual, the effort will feature a handful of guests including Eminem, Lil Wayne, T.I., Yo Gotti, E-40, 2 Chainz, B.o.B., Slipknot's Corey Taylor and Audio Push as well as underground acts such as Hopsin, Zuse, Krizz Kaliko, and Big Scoob.
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