2022
Live Nation: Wu-Tang Clan & Nas – A NY State of Mind (Documentary)
Hip-hop icons Wu-Tang Clan and Nas, joined by special guest, Busta Rhymes, have released a special mini-doc highlighting their 2022 NY State of Mind Tour, which is currently playing off across the US. The 8-minute video, produced by Live Nation, gives viewers an inside look into the iconic tour and their friendship with exclusive and…
New Music: Freddie Gibbs – $oul $old $eperately (Apple Music)
After a massive month of acclaimed releases and a top-tier roll-out campaign, Gary Indiana rapper Freddie Gibbs unveils his blockbuster major label debut album, $oul $old $eparately. The new LP, which boasts features from Pusha T, Rick Ross, Offset, and many more, finds the GRAMMY®-nominated artist digging deeper into his past and his psyche than…
Kranium – Without You feat. Queen Naija (Official Lyric Video)
Global Dancehall superstar Kranium is back with his latest single “Without You (Feat. Queen Naija)” available now for streaming. The single is the perfect blend of Dancehall, Afrobeats, and R&B with the smooth vocals provided by Queen Naija. “Without You (Feat. Queen Naija)” is produced by iO (UK producer and Afro Soul composer behind songs…
Apple Watch Ultra Review: Worth It Or Nah?
Marques Brownlee reviews the Apple Watch Ultra. The tech expert says the Apple Watch Ultra is $800, which makes it worth it only for a certain set of people… Grab an MKBHD x Moment Apple Watch leather strap: https://mkbhd.com
Event Recap: Albee Al’s Free the Real Listening Celebration
On Wednesday, September 28th, EMPIRE hosted the private listening celebration for Albee Al’s Free the Real at Bacall’s Family Steakhouse. The seventeen-track album is scheduled to release September 30th on all platforms. Throughout the night Albee Al received roses from music influencers, executives, and media personnel. EMPIRE’s VP A&R Bobby Fisher recalled his recent visit…
Mother, Son Arrested in PnB Rock Robbery & Murder
The Los Angeles Police Department has announced the arrest of two suspects in the robbery and murder of hip-hop/R&B singer PnB Rock, a mother and her 17-year-old son. Reportedly, the woman has been identified as 38-year-old Shauntel Trone. An arrest warrant has been issued for the father, Freddie Lee Trone, 40. The former Atlantic Records…
Editorial: There’s Nothing Funny About Domestic Violence
I’m taking a few minutes address a disturbing trend of content creators making a mockery of domestic violence on social media. One of the latest trends of prank videos is one where the woman appears to be only wearing a towel and lets it fall to the floor, revealing clothing. Upon seeing her release the…