• Eminem Writes Essay On Tupac's Music: 'It Was True Genius"

    Eminem has penned a new essay on his adoration and genius on the music from one of his musical icons - Tupac Shakur. Drawing from his experience as a kid and a young man with the opportunity to work with the "California Love" rapper's music, Mathers, writes about what Tupac's discography meant to him and the brilliance captured within each single.
  • Whitney Houston Hologram Choreography, Tour Detailed Following Big Announcement

    In 2016, Whitney Houston will come "back to life" in the form of a digital hologram as part of a deal between Hologram USA and the iconic singer's estate. Alki David, the company's CEO, discussed the impending touring stage show with Billboard as well as debunking preconceived ideas of what the show would bring about.
  • Dr. Dre's Son, Curtis Young, Talks About Role in 'Dogg Pound For Life' Film

    The Internet has been buzzing over the details that have been trickling in about the upcoming film, 'Dogg Pound for Life,' which will highlight Snoop Dogg and Tupac's rise to fame. Dr. Dre's son recently opened up about his role and the current status of the film. As indicated in previous reports, Dre's son, Curtis Young, talks about how he will star as his father, who he met for the first time at age 20.
  • Eminem, The Killers and Linkin Park Among Top Played Spotify Songs

    Using data from Spotify, a new publication called Polygraph has visualized the music that has stood the test of time. These streaming music playcounts can give us insight and actual numerical backing to long held debates such as Notorious B.I.G. vs. Tupac Shakur or the validity of Linkin Park as a lasting band in the annals of history as the band's hit song "Numb" comes in at No. 3 on a list of most played songs on Spotify after Eminem's "Lose Yourself" and The Killer's "Mr. Brightside."
  • Killer Mike Calls Rihanna the New Tupac in Run the Jewels' Interview with Banksy

    Run the Jewels were recently selected as one of the acts scheduled to play at Banksy's Dismaland theme park. To anticipate their performance, the Banksy has interviewed the duo made up of Killer Mike and El-P. The elusive street artist asked Mike and El about their opinions on art and different megastar artists, including Kanye West and Rihanna, who Mike calls "the new Tupac," but in "feminist form."
  • Timbaland Posts New Aaliyah Music Announcement on Instagram

    Timbaland worked conclusively with Aaliyah prior to her death during 2001, and therefore has often been associated with guarding her discography, but now the producer has declared that he'll be mastering new material from the performer that has yet to reach the public's ears. The Aaliyah-affiliate made a very loud/excited statement on the subject matter via Instagram this weekend.
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