The nominations are in! On Thursday, May 8, BET announced this year’s nominees for their upcoming awards show, airing live on June 9 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. This year’s BET Awar…
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Top Music News: SZA’s Beyoncé Confession, Rihanna’s Baby & Diddy Trial
From chart-topping triumphs to courtroom drama, this week in top music news has delivered headlines that are shaking the industry. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest stories making waves across music, …
Top Fashion News: Zendaya’s Riviera Slay, Kendrick x Chanel, Earth Day & More
From striking campaigns to price hikes and sustainability conversations, here are five top fashion news stories making waves this week: 1. Zendaya Captivates in Louis Vuitton’s Resort 2025 Campaign Lo…
Music News Recap: Kendrick & SZA’s Tour, Ty Dolla $ign’s Coachella Moment, Lil Nas X’s New Era
From groundbreaking tours to personal revelations, this week in music news has been nothing short of eventful. Here’s a roundup of the top five stories capturing the industry’s attention:…
Dissecting Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Performance: A Cultural and Political Statement
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show on February 9, 2025, at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome, was more than just a musical spectacle—it was a layered, cinematic experience packed with sy…
Top Seven Moments from the 2025 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Doechii & More
The 2025 Grammy Awards were nothing short of spectacular, with unforgettable performances, groundbreaking wins, and powerful speeches that left audiences in awe. From historic victories to legendary t…
Drake’s Lawsuit: How It Could Impact the Super Bowl Halftime Show
Drake has sparked legal fireworks by filing a defamation lawsuit against his longtime label, Universal Music Group, over Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The song, widely interpreted …
Best Songs of 2024: Hits and Memorable Anthems Across Genres
2024 has been an incredible year for music, with artists across genres delivering unforgettable tracks that resonated with fans worldwide. From viral sensations to deeply personal ballads, these songs…
2024 Messy Music Moments: Feuds, Lawsuits, and Scandals Rock the Industry
2024 has been a year of drama and chaos in the music world, with artists clashing, lawsuits escalating, and shocking revelations coming to light. From rap feuds to major lawsuits, the music industry h…
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s GNX Tour: Why Fans Call It SZA’s Ultimate Get Back!
Fans are buzzing as Kendrick Lamar and SZA officially announced they’re taking their iconic GNX collaboration to new heights with the Grand National Tour. The duo, celebrated for their electrifying ch…
Drake Takes Feud with Kendrick Lamar to Court, Sues Universal for Boosting Lamar’s Song
Drake has taken his feud with Kendrick Lamar to the courts, alleging that Universal Music Group unfairly boosted Lamar’s hit track Not Like Us at the expense of his own music. The Canadian rappe…
The Art of Controversy: How Rappers Leverage Feuds and Scandals to Boost Record Sales
In the world of hip-hop, controversy is currency. Whether it’s beef, rumored relationships, or shocking revelations, rappers have long mastered the art of turning drama into dollars. From Kendri…
2025 Grammy Nominations: Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Doechii, Cardi B, and More
The 2025 Grammy nominations have generated excitement across the industry, particularly for Beyoncé, who leads with an impressive 11 nominations for her album Cowboy Carter. Beyoncé’s work has e…
J. Cole and Drake: A Deeper Look into Hip-Hop’s Most Iconic Bromance
It’s no secret that J. Cole and Drake are two of the biggest names in hip-hop, but what makes their relationship so fascinating is the mutual respect that has stood the test of time in an industry kno…
The Men Are Sharp! 5 of Black Hollywood’s Best-Dressed Men
The ladies of Black Hollywood often receive praise for their many iconic outfits. At every red carpet event, fans look to see who will be styling and profiling. Over the years, viewers have admittedly…
Battle Ready: 5 Verzuz Matchups that Need to Happen for the Culture
When Verzuz launched in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing. Everyone was bored and stuck in the house, feeling cut off from the outside world. Verzuz was started by music giants Swizz Beatz…
#HipHopWars: Drake Finally Responds to Kendrick Lamar’s Diss with ‘Push Ups (Drop and Give Me Fifty)’
Hip-hop has been anything but boring in 2024. From Megan Thee Stallion vs. Nicki Minaj to Chris Brown vs. Quavo, beefs have been breaking out everywhere. However, one person in particular seemingly ha…
Rap Disses: J. Cole’s Apology to Kendrick Lamar Diss Track Takes the Spotlight
J. Cole’s recent diss track apology to Kendrick Lamar has stirred up excitement in the hip-hop industry. On April 5, Cole released his surprise new project, “Might Delete Later,” whi…
All the Disses in Drake’s Latest Album, ‘For All the Dogs’
Drake’s highly anticipated eighth studio album, “For All the Dogs”, dropped on October 6th and has caused quite a stir. Beyond the album’s reviews and public opinions, Drake has stirred controve…
Louis Vuitton SS23 Menswear Show Injects Whimsy Into the Hearts of Viewers
Louis Vuitton is the talk of the fashion streets after presenting their Spring/Summer 2023 Menswear show at the Louvre in Paris. Surprise performances from FAMU’s incomparable Marching 100 band and ra…
Retire Before the New Kendrick Drops: Retirement in Hip Hop
In a response to a tweet stating he is retired, Kendrick Lamar replied with a link to his website, https://oklama.com/. Kung Fu Kenny turned Oklama Kendrick Lamar released a statement on the site anno…
From Kendrick Lamar’s Comeback to J. Cole’s Dreamville Fest, The Long-Awaited Music Festivals Are Back!
The time has finally come for music festival-goers. It’s been about two years since those lineups lit up our screens, and the wait is finally over. We’ve got the details and more on Dreamv…
LA-Based Songstress Allyn Releases New Single “Overthinking” ?
Sacramento native, Allyn fell in love with music at the young age of three. She started her career as a classical musician in the orchestra. Later, she found her love for R&B after relocating to L…
6 Songs You Need To Hear This Week
Each week, we compose a list of newly released songs that we think you should hear. Here are some of the best releases you may have missed this week! ‘Neighbor’ Travis Scott ft. Juicy J T…
A Kendrick Lamar Biography Is Now In The Works
Update your reading list! A Kendrick Lamar biography will be hitting bookstores very soon. Marcus J. Moore, Senior Editor of Bandcamp and Pitchfork writer, took to Twitter to announce that he is writi…
Album Review: Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap Paints a Picture of Overcoming & Success
Nipsey Hussle’s third studio album, Victory Lap, gives back to the hip-hop community. His album debuted on February 16, 2018, Victory Lap features the likes of Kendrick Lamar, YG, The-Dream, Cee…
#ICYMI Sneaker Spotlight: Kendrick Lamar Launches ‘DAMN’ Nike Cortez
January 8th, Kendrick Lamar debuted his new Cortez Kenny 1 while performing during halftime at the College Football Playoff National Championship in Atlanta. Since then, the sneakers were released on …
Forgotten Gems: Neglected Albums That Need To Be Revisited ?
Sometimes it slips from our minds that these well-composed albums exist. Some of us never even knew of their existence. MEF is to the rescue; these are the albums we recommend! In no particular order,…
One Word To Describe This Year’s Grammys…
Just one word….shocking. It was a night filled with shockers, phenomenal performances and addressing issues. Many celebs used their platforms straightforwardly, while some others did it subliminally. …
MEFeater’s Best & Worst Dressed: The 60th GRAMMY Awards
The 60th GRAMMY Awards didn’t go without its usual red carpet showstoppers, and a few awards snubs as well… Oh, and we can’t forget the sassy celebrity children in attendance. WeR…
Why Sampling Has Become Essential in Music
Why has sampling become so popular? A whole genre was born from the beauty that is sampling. Through the years of musical development, the idea of sampling has left its mark in all stages as artists t…
MEFeater’s Best and Worst Dressed: MTV VMAs ???
The MTV VMAs ??? are notorious for the over-the-top, wacky looks. This year some people stuck to the fun theme, some kept it classy and others well…we’re happy they attended. With no furt…
P!nk to Receive the MTV Video Vanguard Award ?
P!nk will be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award this year at the MTV Video Music Awards. Known for her live acrobatics show performances, the pop-rock star has already won six MTV Vide…
Kendrick Lamar Surprises Quadriplegic Fan With a Modified Van
Jennifer Phillips is quadriplegic and huge Kendrick Lamar fan. She has not let her disabilities inhibit her love for rapper, Kendrick Lamar. She has been to eight of his concerts, including, of course…
The BET Awards are Coming Up and These are Our Picks for winners!
The 2017 BET Awards are right around the corner! This year was a great year for music, so the competition will be tough. Here are our picks for this year’s winners! Best Female R&B/Pop Artis…
Quavo Was Yesterday’s Most Streamed Hip-Hop Artist on Spotify
According to a report from reputable site DJ Booth, Migos rapper Quavo was the #1 most streamed rap artist on Spotify yesterday and 3rd overall behind Ed Sheeran & Daddy Yankee. The rapper posted …
Kendrick Lamar Adds 15 More Dates to DAMN. Tour
America’s favorite rapper from Compton, Kendrick Lamar, has already sold out shows across the country for his highly anticipated DAMN. tour. The highly popular demand prompted the rapper to add a seco…
Is Miley Cyrus Being Sincere This Time?
In recent years, Miley Cyrus has been met with a serious amount of criticism. Her every move has been dissected, in light of allegations of cultural appropriation. That’s not to defend her actions. Mi…
Joey Badass and Kendrick Lamar Might Clash April 7th
Drake’s More Life has gotten us hyped up for the warm weather. As we approach real spring, we’re gearing up to receive music that could very well carry us through the summer. The latest in anticipated…
Kendrick Lamar Drops New Single and Twitter Reacts
After hinting at a fourth album earlier in the week, Kendrick Lamar released a new song, “The Heart Part 4,” late on Thursday night. “The Heart Part 4” is a continuation of an ongoing seri…
#TBT: The Impact of Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp A Butterfly” Album
High school required reading gave us Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird. The novel had elements of humor, pain, love and sorrow. It did this all while discussing serious racial themes. Similarly, two …
Four More Festivals That you Should Add to Your Summer Itinerary!
Pull out your rose-colored glasses and jelly sandals because Festival Season is right around the corner! Lineups are being announced via social media and with the amount of great music released last y…
SZA performs “Drew Barrymore” on Jimmy Kimmel
SZA has collaborated with Chance the Rapper and Kendrick Lamar on her previous album “Z”. “Z” charted on the Hip-Hop/R&B at number nine and peaked on the Billboard 200 at number thirty-nine. Makin…
Just In Case You Missed it Music Releases…
While we were away and YES! I know you missed us, we didn’t get a chance to announce any POPPIN! music videos that were released during the time of our hiatus. So as a gift here you go… so…
“Life So Far” – A Photo Show by Michael “Snapps” Knapp
As the MEFeater team and I walked in the Gallery on November 8, 2014, we were pleasantly confused. To the naked eye, walking in the Art show seemed more like a party rather than an “art” g…
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