Lil Gnar has been confirmed by Chief Keef as his first official signing since the launch of his brand-new record label 43B in June. A new collaboration between Gnar and Chief Keef was released yesterday (Sept. 6) in the form of a video and song, “Almighty Gnar.” In the video, the young rappers share vignettes depicting them working behind the scenes with Keef, while his hard-hitting opening verse plays:
It was earlier this year that Lil Gnar released DIE BOUT IT, an 18-track album that included features from Lil Skies, Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Keed, Lil Uzi Vert, Trippie Redd, and plenty others. The previous album, Fire Hazard, had 12 tracks with special guest appearances from UnoTheActivist, Tyla Yaweh, Thouxanbanfauni, Craig Xen, Lil Yachty, Robb Bank$, YBN Nahmir, and more.
The music video for “N95” by Kendrick Lamar is now available. This marks the first time a track from his latest album Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers has been transformed into a visual.
The “N95” video was live on YouTube Saturday afternoon (May 14). Director Kendrick and his partner Dave Free managed production. As the production company for the eccentric video, they cite their multi-faceted agency pgLang.
This video contains several references to religion, among them crosses that hang on the walls of one room, Kendrick hovering above water with his arms outstretched like Jesus on the cross, and K Dot’s godly flow throughout the video. A cameo appearance by Baby Keem also appears in the mainly black-and-white project.
There are also a few times in the video when the phrase, “THIS HAUNTED HARD” flashes across the screen, but the reminder is unnecessary. There is a lot going on with this visual, which hopefully Kendrick will explain in the future.
A teaser for the video was posted on Free’s Twitter account Friday (May 13). Accra, Ghana, was also tagged in the video, perhaps indicating the location of the shooting.
Kendrick released the audio and visual version of the fifth installment of “The Heart” series earlier this week. The internet almost froze up the moment the media dropped it. It was his dynamic wordplay and strong cadences that made the visual’s deep fakes, which appeared with certain bars, a valuable contribution.
The actor transforms himself into Kanye West, Will Smith, OJ Simpson, Jussie Smollett, as well as former NBA player Nipsey Hussle and Kobe Bryant. Certainly one of the most creative ways to create a visual and he certainly hit the nail on the head with his approach.
A concert tour called “The Big Steppers Tour” will mark the start of K Dot’s touring career in July. This year, Kendrick’s world tour will take him around the world, and it will end in New Zealand in December. Baba Keem is scheduled to perform as the supporting act on all dates, while Tanna Leone will join the crew on select dates.
Soon, Knucks will release his upcoming album Alpha Place, which has already been highlighted by the numerous single releases, including “Hide & Seek,” “Bando,” and “Alpha House” with Venna. On Monday (Mar. 4), emcee Leon the Professional returns with “Leon the Professional,” a self-produced offering whose concept and title are based on a 90s French motion picture of the same name:
Combining the thematic elements of that movie with Knucks’ upbringing, the new video for “Leon the Professional” captures the viewer in the Kilburn neighborhood of North West London, along with Alpha House, the house where Knucks spent his childhood. Through the clip’s rest, Knucks transforms into an assassin akin to Jean Reno’s Léon until by the clip’s conclusion he too becomes a target himself.
The release of Alpha Place will come as the follow up to 2020’s London Class, a critically acclaimed album that included 12 collaborations and tracks by KXYZ, Sam Wise, Venna, Loyle Carner, and Kadiata. Before that, Knucks kept his constantly-growing fanbase occupied with the award-winning Nrg 105, which was assisted by Oscar #Worldpeace and Wretch 32.
Three members of Migos – Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff – are proud to announce Culture III, their highly anticipated new album, available now via Quality Control Music / Motown Records. The product is available on their official store as part of the Gallery Dept. capsule collection.
Culture III is the anticipated finale to the blockbuster trilogy. Their ad-libs, bulletproof bars, head-spinning hooks, and irreplaceable chemistry make this a standout climax. Besides, it features some of the biggest stars of today, including Drake, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Future, Polo G, Youngboy NBA, and Pop Smoke, among others. This luxurious big screen-worthy visual features jet-skis, rare automobiles, private planes, and smoke to highlight Migos’ new single, “Modern Day.”
Having made a series of big moves in support of the album over the last week, they’ve managed to dominate the scene so far. Their tracklist and artwork reveal set social media ablaze, and they graced NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with their new single, “Avalanche.”
As they dance across the screen in black suits, including black fedoras, they present a slick and smooth performance from a full band, lifting the anthem with live drums, horns, and guitar solos. Watch here
Two African American women Letta J and Keshia Walker, have created a niche in esports.
Playing video games like Warzone and NBA 2K isn’t just a hobby anymore. Playing video games could potentially be a full-time job. However, some issues have arisen, such as online hate speech and the access minorities have to game careers. Even ESPN has discussed race and diversity relating to esports.
Letta J and Keshia Walker indicated that hate speech has become more frequent as video game streaming has become more popular. Letta J runs Soho Gaming House in New York, and she has created a space specifically intended for women involved in esports. Letta also founded COEXIST Gaming which supports all gamers that are interested in opportunity and growth.
Keshia Walker is a gaming champion who has experienced different levels of racism and discrimination throughout her career. Keshia Walker has gone on the be the founder of Women Got Game, a popular gaming tournament intended for women.
The gaming industry is exploding with millions of fans and billions up for grabs. Walker is also tapping into the career aspects of esports and gaming. Keshia Walker also owns a collegiate gaming company known as the Black Collegiate Gaming Association (BCGA). On the BCGA website, the company says that its main goal is to create opportunities for Black college students, which will ideally lead to corporate roles with gaming or other tech industries.
Keshia Walker has also been recognized as the first African American woman to own both a gaming and collegiate esports company in the United States. Letta J and Keshia Walker have both created opportunities for African American gamers that were unavailable to them previously. According to studies, African Americans between ages 13 and 24 account for 67% – 74% of recreational gaming, although they only represent about 3% of gamers in esports leagues. For the first time, students of color have the ability to participate in fun gaming competitions with scholarships in prizes while also learning about a variety of exciting career opportunities.
This article was penned by Jonathan P. Wright. Jonathan is a freelance writer for multiple mainstream publications and CVO of RADIOPUSHERS. You can read more of his work by clicking here.
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