Logic thanks Kendrick Lamar and Drake for being there for him in emotional farewell speech

Thankfully, there's music to meet this important moment. Whether it’s older songs like N.W.A.’s 1986 classic police brutality protest track “Fuck The Police,” Kendrick Lamar’s “Fear,” or newer songs such as YG’s "FTP" (an updated version of NWA’s classic) or Trey Songz’s “2020: How Many Times,”many artists are sharing raw, deeply uncompromising tracks about the black struggle in America.

Andrew Barker Senior Features WriterArguably the most forward-thinking jazz artist of his generation, Los Angeles saxophonist and composer Kamasi Washington has never hesitated to step outside his comfort zone. He’s logged studio time with Kendrick Lamar and St.

Tech N9ne is the latest musician to perform a concert during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.The Strange Music rapper, who has collaborated with the likes of 2Pac, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar, played a packed show at the Regalia Hotel & Conference Center in Lake Ozark, Missouri on Saturday night (August 8).According to TMZ, upwards of 1,000 people were in attendance at the show in Tech’s home state, and footage from the concert showed little in the way of social distancing or face coverings.It

If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that Joe Budden doesn’t like Logic. Joe Budden has frequently trashed Logic, even describing him as one of the worst rappers to ever do it.

Michael Eavis has said he is “moving heaven and earth” to make sure that Glastonbury festival can go ahead next year.

Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis has said he is “uncertain” if next year’s festival will go ahead, but that he is “moving heaven and earth” to make it happen.Speaking to ITV News West Country, Eavis has said fans might have to wait until 2022 for the return of the festival, which was due to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary this year with Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney and Kendrick Lamar headlining.Speaking about the difficulty of ensuring social distancing, Eavis said: “500 people is

Rage Against The Machine‘s ‘Killing In The Name’ for charity.For the past few months, people all over the world have been protesting the killing of George Floyd, an African American man who was killed in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in May after a white police officer knelt on his neck for almost nine minutes.A variety of songs have been chanted during the protests, including 2Pac‘s ‘Changes’ and Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘Alright’.

Beyoncé has finally dropped her much-anticipated visual album, Black Is King which, as well as being a powerful love song to the black experience, watches like an A to Z of the fashion industry's greatest designers.The album, which is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift curated by Beyoncé in last year’s live-action remake, also features the sounds of Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Pharrell and even Blue Ivy Carter.And, when the first trailer for the album was released earlier this month, a

Beyonce‘s new visual album, Black is King, has landed on Disney+, a month after the artist announced the news with a trailer on her website.The surprise project was inspired by Beyonce’s work on The Lion King and was written, directed and executive-produced by her.

Beyonce's new visual album, Black Is King, arrived on Friday (July 31), premiering on Disney+ about a year after the 2019 release of the Lion King remake, which Beyonce voiced Nala in.Black Is King, which is based on the music from the superstar's soundtrack for the animated film, features Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter.As expected, Queen Bey's Beyhive flooded Twitter with reactions to the new visual album, expressing excitement over the songs, the looks,

According to a team member close to the Toronto rapper, Drake, his new record is almost finished. Hot New Hip Hop says OVO Noel recently revealed his new album was approximately 90% complete, however, sources claim fans will have to wait a little while longer yet.

One of the Lake District's most recognisable boutique hotels is set to undergo a multi-million pound transformation to become a luxury spa resort.The Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge, close to Lake Windermere, has secured a £7m investment.The money will see the four-star hotel extended to include an extra 30 bedrooms, as well as luxury spa facilities.Located just over an hour from Greater Manchester, it's one of the more easily-accessed staycation spots in the Lake District.The Cumbrian hotel will

Ryan Dorsey – the ex-husband of Naya Rivera – has made his first public statement since the tragic death of the popular Glee star. Dorsey – who shared four-year-old son Josey with the late actress – took to social media over the weekend to share his grief.

Naya Rivera's fans are honoring her following her tragic death earlier this month. The star's body was found in Lake Piru on July 13 after she had gone missing on July 8 during a boating trip with her 4-year-old son, Josey. Fans, organized by the account @NayaArmy, are planning to hold a candlelight vigil for the late singer and actress on Saturday, Aug.

Variety Staff Follow Us on TwitterWarner Chappell Music announced today that it has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with Grammy Award-winning producer-songwriter-executive Mike WiLL Made-It, who has helmed hits for Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Young Thug and many others.The signing marks the return to Warner Chappell for the hitmaker, who helmed such recent hits as Kane Brown’s “Be Like That” (featuring Swae Lee) and Polo G’s “Go Stupid” and “Dollaz On My Head,” as well

Mike WiLL Made-It is back at Warner Chappell Music, where he has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal, the global publishing arm of Warner Music Group announced Wednesday (July 15).The Atlanta native has brought his production chops -- and his memorable "Mike WiLL Made-It" sonic tag -- to songs like Beyoncé's "Formation," Kendrick Lamar's "Humble.," Future's "Turn on the Lights," Rihanna's "Pour It Up," Juicy J's "Bandz a Make Her Dance," Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" and more.Mike WiLL

Music has always been used as a way to protest. Rage Against the Machine rallied against institutional racism and police brutality on ‘Killing in the Name’, Radiohead contemplated the climate crisis in ‘Idioteque’ and Bob Dylan protested the Vietnam war (and war in general) on ‘Masters of War’.More recently, artists like Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, The 1975 and M.I.A.

Glee actress Naya Rivera's body was found in Lake Piru, the Ventura Sheriff's Department confirmed in its press conference given today. Sheriff Bill Ayub shared details with reporters on what their investigation revealed, including the heartbreaking news that Rivera appeared to have sacrificed her life to help her four-year-old son Josey get back in the pontoon boat they rented.

Rich Brian has released a brand new single, ‘Love In My Pocket’.Released today (July 14), ‘Love In My Pocket’ was written with Brian’s longtime collaborators Bekon and The Donuts (Kendrick Lamar, SZA).Rich Brian discussed the meaning behind ‘Love In My Pocket’ in a press release, saying, “This song is about living in an environment of attention being sought with love happening around you that you feel like you deserve to experience but don’t know how to get, and fears being conquered.”Listen to