Tuma Basa on Hip-Hop 50 and Soulja Boy’s influence: “Let’s show him some respect”

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the pioneers who launched the Bronx-born culture in the ‘70s and ’80s. And rightly so.However, one ’90s game-changer — the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy — has been strangely MIA from the festivities, such as the epic Hip Hop 50 concert, held at Yankee Stadium in August.

Nicki Minaj brought the tribute into more modern times with a medley of ‘Itty Bitty Piggy’ and ‘Red Ruby Da Sleaze’.She also rapped a line from her 2015 song ‘Truffle Butter’, in which she boasts: “I must have about a milli on me right now / And I ain’t talkin’ about that Lil Wayne record.” As the line came to a close, the beat segued into Lil Wayne’s ‘A Milli’ and the rapper took to the mic.

EXCLUSIVE: Hip Hop Treasures EP Mira King has set up a UK production company focused on factual shows that “deliver novel perspectives and stories that are rarely told.”

Alissa Simon Film Critic A classically crafted feature debut from veteran TV director James Hawes (“Black Mirror”), “One Life” intercuts two eras 50 years apart in the long life of humble British humanitarian Sir Nicholas Winton (1909-2015), referred to by some as “the British Schindler.” The biopic serves as a testament to the power of good, with a prestige cast including a fine, understated Anthony Hopkins as the reflective, older Winton, still haunted by the tragic end to his plan to save European child refugees, and Johnny Flynn as his energetic younger self, who embodies the belief that that if something is not impossible, then there must be a way to do it. Although the film as a whole struggles to match the poignancy of its finale, a re-creation of a famous 1988 clip from the British TV program “That’s Life!,” it nevertheless serves as an urgent reminder of the importance of individual action at a time when the world refugee crisis is at a scale not seen since the Second World War.

Filmmaker Karan Johar, who was in the 6ix to attend the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival, got chatty with ET Canada’s Sangita Patel about the success of actress Priyanka Chopra.

Lil Wayne, Common and more.The gig – dubbed ’50 Years Of Hip-Hop’ – was co-sponsored by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective and Live Nation Urban.During an opening speech, Harris called the event the “first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States,” going on to heap praise on the genre.“Hip-hop is the ultimate American art form,” she said. “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of America’s popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Lil Wayne spoke for a lot of people attending Saturday’s “50 Years of Hip-Hop” celebration at the official residence of the vice president of the United States in Washington, D.C.: At the conclusion of his set, he thanked the audience and said, “I cannot believe I am here.” Vice President Kamala Harris also spoke for many of the approximately 400 assembled artists, executives, politicians, journalists and others when she said as part of her opening remarks, “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of American popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. I truly believe hip-hop is one of America’s greatest exports.” Although hip-hop has certainly received at least some of the respect it is due in recent years — nowhere near enough, considering it is indisputably the most important and influential cultural movement of the last half century — it was still surreal to be watching artists like Wayne, Common, Jeezy, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Doug E.

Kamala Harris marked the 50th anniversary of hip hop on Saturday with a first-of-its-kind celebration at the vice president’s residence on Saturday.

Kate Middleton and Prince William showed they have an “unmatchable bond” on the first anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, a body language expert said. The Prince and Princess of Wales, both 41, attended a memorial service at St Davids Cathedral, in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on Friday to commemorate the life of the much-loved late monarch - who died peacefully at Balmoral on 8 September last year.

The best in hip-hop are being celebrated.

Keane have announced a 20th anniversary reissue and 2024 world tour for their debut album ‘Hopes And Fears’ – get all the details and read NME’s interview with frontman Tom Chaplin below.The album will be reissued on May 10, 2024 – 20 years to the day since its original release, and on the same night that the band play The O2 in London as part of the UK and Irish leg of the anniversary tour. Support at these gigs will come from The Lathums.“I feel like I’ve lived quite a lot of life in the last 20 years,” Chaplin told NME.

Steven J. Horowitz 21 Savage and Cardi B lead the nominations for the BET Hip Hop Awards 2023 with 12 nods apiece, followed by Drake with nine and DJ Khaled and Burna Boy with seven. Cardi B, who is gearing up to release her new single “Bongos” with Megan Thee Stallion, secured nominations for best live performer, lyricist of the year, hip-hop artist of the year and song of the year for “Tomorrow 2,” her collaboration with GloRilla.

Awkwafina and Sandra Oh are an unlikely duo of sisters in the upcoming comedy, “Quiz Lady”.

Former Emmerdale star Kelvin Fletcher has been flooded with supportive messages by fans after he posted an emotional tribute on social media, honouring the co-star who left him in 'awe'.

Erica Mena will not appear on the next season of Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta after she referred to her co-star Spice using a slur during a heated argument.

Erica Mena has been fired from Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.

Kate Middleton could be showing off her dance moves in new visuals set to appear at Jax Jones' live shows later this year.The musician and producer Jax Jones has worked with some of the biggest names in the world of music and entertainment. He has even produced icon Kylie Minogue's latest hit Padam Padam, which has become one of the tunes of the summer. But Jax could be about to land one of the most unbelievable and extraordinary collaborations of his career as he is in talks with Princess Kate Middleton's team about a possible collab.The pair have known each other for some time as the musician was named as an ambassador for her Shaping Us campaign.

in an emotional X (formerly Twitter) post recalling their scene together. “Such a sweet funny guy to hang out with. Loved talking to him.

Miley Cyrus dedicated her new song to the late Sinéad O'Connor after the Irish singer's open letter to the former Disney actress went viral following her death.