DJ Unk Dead at 43
Atlanta DJ and rapper, DJ Unk, has passed away at the age of 43. DJ Unk’s Death Announced On Friday (Jan. 24), Unk’s wife, Skerkita Long-Platt, announced the tragic news via Facebook. “Please respect me and my family,” she shared…
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Uproxx Music 20: Pa Salieu’s ‘Afrikan Alien’ Is Driven By Intention And Fueled By Heritage
Pa Salieu is the model artist when it comes to craftmanship and infusing intention and true meaning into their work. The perfect example of this comes on his second project Afrikan Alien. Through 11 tracks, the Gambian-born and UK-bred rapper…
Travis Scott Is A Rebellious Champ In His Triumphant ‘4X4’ Video
In the video for Travis Scott’s new single “4X4,” the Texas upstart looks to certify his rebel status in a series of tableaux of antiheroes and heels solidifying their powers. The video opens with a nod to dictatorial figures, as…
Marilyn Manson Avoids Criminal Sexual Assault Charges As LA Prosecutors Drop The Case
Los Angeles prosecutors have decided not to pursue criminal charges against controversial metal star Marilyn Manson, who was accused of sexual assault by multiple women, including actresses Evan Rachel Wood and Esmé Bianco. According to Rolling Stone, District Attorney Nathan…
The Michael Jackson Biopic Has Reportedly Hit A Legal Hurdle Following A Resurfaced Misconduct Settlement Agreement
The Michael Jackson biopic has seemingly hit another snag in its release timeline. Exactly one year, the first images of Michael were shared. To the excitement of the late “Smooth Criminal” singer’s fans his nephew Jaafar Jackson landed the lead…
Drake Hit Back by UMG Again in Legal Fight Over ‘Not Like Us’
Universal Music Group is again clapping back at Drake in the legal fight over Kendrick Lamar‘s “Not Like Us.” UMG Files Motion to Dismiss Texas Pre-Action Petition On Thursday (Jan. 23), lawyers for UMG filed a 144-page motion requesting the dismissal of Drake’s…
Memphis Rap Legend Project Pat’s 21-Year-Old Son Was Killed In A Shooting
Project Pat is a Memphis rap legend. He has been a fixture of the city’s hip-hop scene for 25 years and recently saw a resurgence outside the city thanks to high-profile co-signs from younger artists like Drake (who featured him…
Central Cee, Hunxho, NoCap and More – New Hip-Hop Projects
With unpredictable weather hitting the Southern United States, the forecast for Friday is always new music. This week, an up-and-coming rapper from the U.K. drops his debut LP, an XXL Freshman from Atlanta puts out his second project in the…
Project Pat’s Son Shot & Killed in Memphis
The son of veteran rapper Project Pat was shot and killed in Memphis earlier this month. 21-year-old Patrick Houston Jr. died after being shot in Imogene Heights, FOX13 confirmed on Thursday. The shooting took place on Jan. 10 but is…
Kendrick Lamar Taps SZA as Special Guest for 2025 Super Bowl
Kendrick Lamar announces his former labelmate SZA as his special guest for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance. Kendrick Lamar Adds SZA to Super Bowl Performance On Thursday (Jan. 23), Apple Music released a new trailer hyping up K-Dot’s upcoming set during Super…