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J Cole To 'Educate' Himself On Autism After Apologizing For Lyric
The bestselling American rapper J Cole says he plans to educate himself about people with autism after apologizing for an offensive lyric in his song 'Jodeci Freestyle.' The rapper, who became the first artist to...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 23 July 2013
J. Cole Says Sorry For Autism Lyric On Drake Track
Most rappers would give anything to work with Drake right now, but for J Cole, the sacrifice was bigger than he first thought. Having blindly agreed to rap on 'Jodeci Freestyle,' his freestyle ended up...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 July 2013
J. Cole Posts Lengthy Apology Over Autism Reference
Rapper J. Cole has penned a lengthy apology after making a controversial reference to autism in his new collaboration with Drake.The hip-hop star has teamed up with his peer for new track Jodeci Freestyle, but...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 July 2013
From Miley Cyrus To Muse - There's Something For Everyone In Iheartradio Festival's Lineup
Prepare for strangeness, as the iHeart Radio music festival is once again upon us and it comes with an eclectic lineup once again this year. Said lineup has now been announced, and while there won’t...
By Victoria Pavlova on 15 July 2013
J. Cole's 'Born Sinner' No.1 On Billboard 200 Chart
J. Cole's sophomore album Born Sinner has shot to the top of the Billboard 200 album chart after its release on 18th June 2013. According to Billboard, a case such as J. Cole's - where...
By Lauren James in Music / Festivals on 11 July 2013
"The Gifted" Wale Snags The Billboard Top Spot From Kanye's "Yeezus"
This week introduced an unexpected change in the Billboard chart – rapper Wale came out of the blue to claim the top spot in the chart with his brand new album, The Gifted. Wale snatched...
By Victoria Pavlova on 04 July 2013
Rapper Wale Tops Billboard No.1 As Kanye West Suffers 80% Sales Drop
Washington D.C rapper Wale has topped the Billboard No.1 after his third album 'The Gifted' sold a very solid 158,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Wale's follow-up 2011's 'Ambition' - which saw him cement a...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2013
In The Billboard Chart, Kanye West's "Yeezus" Dominates Again
With all the buzz surrounding Kanye West’s Yeezus lately, it comes as no surprise that the release topped the Billboard 200 album chart this week. Everyone wants to know if Yeezus is as godlike as...
By Victoria Pavlova on 27 June 2013
Scavenger Hunt Leads Fans To Tracklist For Jay Z's Upcoming "Magna Carter" Album
Summer album releases a-plenty, Jay Z has joined the lineup in a big way with his upcoming “Magna Carter Holy Grail” album. Apparently rappers are all about the religious puns right now (Kanye West’s “Yeezus”...
By Victoria Pavlova on 23 June 2013
Can J Cole's 'Born Sinner' Prove To Be Hollier Than 'Yeezus'
There is a religious undercurrent in hip-hop at the moment and with Kanye West's Yeezus being routinely praised by critics since it's release earlier this week (June 18) amidst a series of distractions in the...
By Joe Wilde in Music / Festivals on 19 June 2013
‘I’M The American Dream’: Jay Z Opens New York’S Barclays Center In Style
Jay Z was the star of the show at the opening of New York’s new Barclays Center in Brooklyn. And he will continue to be the star of the show for the next eight nights...
By Hayley Avron on 28 September 2012
Kanye West Tops The Bet Nominations Pile With Seven Nods
Kanye West is used to being top of the awards pile, so it's no surprise to announce that Yeezy will be up for no less than seven gongs at the annual Bet Awards - more...
By WENN on 23 May 2012
Rock The Bells 2012: Festival Announces Wiz Khalifa, Ice Cube, Rza
The touring hip-hop festival Rock the Bells has announced its line-up, revealing that Bone Thugs-n-harmony, Wiz Khalifa and Ice Cube are amongst the major acts performing in August. Rza is also one of the headline...
By Lew Irwin on 16 May 2012
Rihanna To Perform Only UK Date At Wireless Festival
Wireless Festival has announced more acts to their stellar line up. Rappers Nicki Minaj and Pitbull and electronic duo Chase And Status will be playing at the festival, along with respective Saturday and Sunday headliners...
By Lew Irwin on 24 February 2012
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