Drake's new albums: analyzing 'Iceman', 'Maid of Honor' and 'Habibti'
“Iceman” has arrived, and then some. After spending the better part of a year teasing his first solo album since…
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Drummer James Gadson, who played with Bill Withers and Marvin Gaye, dies at 86
James Gadson, a prolific drummer who worked closely with Bill Withers and as a member of the Watts 103rd Street…
Will Beyoncé appear in the Emmy and win one more trophy?
Beyoncé already has an Emmy in his trophies case. “Beyoncé Bowl”, the mid -time performance of the NFL “Cowboy Carter”…
Column: Where is the music that meets this moment? Black artists are taking a step forward
It has been a year since Kendrick Lamar took the stage of the Kia forum in Inglewood for “The Pop…
Tell us: When did you officially feel like a 'place' in Los Angeles?
Seven years ago, after visiting Los Angeles almost all summer to spend time with family and friends, I threw myself…
Drake modifies the demand for UMG defamation to refer to “not like us” in the Super Bowl
Drake has modified his demand for defamation against Universal Music Group to refer to the performance of Kendrick Lamar of…
Column: An Oscar-winning Los Angeles councilman? Governor Danny Trejo? Gustavo's predictions for 2025
The good news: None of the predictions I made in last year's annual Gustradamus column came true. If any had…
Snoop Dogg Reclaims His West Coast Gangsta Roots with the Help of Dr. Dre on 'Missionary'
The highlight of this year's Paris Olympics was a 53-year-old rapper from Long Beach. Snoop Dogg, who worked as an…
For the guest rappers on 'GNX,' recording with Kendrick Lamar means 'You gotta be a student.'
A few months ago, Compton rapper Siete7x was in the Bay Area filming a music video. Around 4 a.m., he…
Lil Wayne says Super Bowl halftime show snub 'destroyed' him
Though he's devastated not to have been selected to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in his hometown of…