K.Dot Comments on Rappers Using the N-Word in Lyrics
Using the N-word in lyrics has been a controversial debate for decades. Rappers have faced criticism for using the word. There have been calls to erase the word, but some artists argue they should be able to. The rapper tells NME, “The closest I can do to stopping is putting the root word, negus, on my album. But I don’t know if I’m there mentally to stop saying the n-word yet,” said Kendrick. “I dunno, maybe one day. That’s 27 years of reversing that word, I probably been saying that since I was one-year-old.”
The Weeknd Becomes the First Artist to Hold Top Three Songs on Billboard Hot R&B Chart
The Weeknd is reaching all kinds of new heights in his career as of late. The Toronto singer and songwriter just became the first artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart. “Can’t Feel My Face” is number one, “The Hills” is number 2 and “Earned It” is hanging on at number 3.
Akon in In ATL To Support #AkonLightingAfrica Campaign
“In order to help raise funds for ALA, Akon is teaming with the Passport Experience Festival this weekend. Twenty artists and DJs – including Reggae performer Gyptian, Nigerian singer Timaya, Major Lazer’s Walshy Fire, DJ/Songwriter Bryan Michael Cox, DJ Babey Drew, DJ Speakerfoxx, and the Ying Yang Twins – will perform at Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.”
Timbaland, Missy and Magoo Back in the Studio
Young Thug and Birdman Allegedly Tried to Kill Lil Wayne
“According to Atlanta’s WSBTV, court documents claim Birdman conspired with Young Thug to try and kill Wayne. A Cobb County indictment filed in June states Thug and Birdman were involved in a RICO conspiracy to have Wayne’s tour bus shot.”
