President Obama and music share a storied past. Obama has expressed his passion for music and illustrated that he's hip to today's rising talent in many ways, from inviting musical guests to nearly every White House event -- his Fourth of July Barbeque, the final White House State Dinner and more -- to hosting the first ever South by South Lawn music festival.
On Friday (Oct. 28), Obama called in to share who his favorite rappers are on the radio show Sway in the Morning, which airs on Eminem's SiriusXM channel Shade 45. When host Sway Calloway asked, "Who are the top rappers in the game, in your opinion?" Obama was quick to reply.
"Kendrick and Chance are doing amazing work," he said -- two artists who frequent the White House. Obama also said, "I love Drake, and the girls love Drake, so he's commercially just doing great and [is] unbelievably talented." Obama went on to say he and Chance have been "family for a while," as he first met the now-famous artist when he was only 8 years old back in Chicago.
J. Cole celebrates another accomplishment with Roc Nation announcing that 2014 Forest Hills Drive has been certified double platinum.
Jay Z has been nominated for the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2017, the Associated Press reports. If inducted, the mogul would become the first rapper to enter the esteemed music organization.
A pop-up shop/exhibition is one way that Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt album will be celebrated on its 20th anniversary.
The third and final presidential debate was presented to anxious Americans last night (October 19) at the University of Nevada Las Vegas where Democratic candidateHillary Clinton squared off against Republican nominee Donald Trump.
Not even the blessing of Lil B could help the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 5 of the American League title, as Drake’s hometown team was eliminated by the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday (October 19) on a score of 3-0.
Ice Cube, who has been vocal about N.W.A belonging in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a rap group, now voices his support for Tupac to get the honor. The late, great Cali rapper was announced yesterday (October 18) as a nominee for the Class of 2017.
The “Hot N*gga” rapper appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court by himself, without his co-defendants Chad “Rowdy Rebel” Marshall and Nicholas McCoy.
Ever wondered what President Barack Obama listens to while pumping iron? Well, now you can because he generously shared his presidential workout playlist as guest-editor ofWIRED’s November issue.
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Drake has another record under his belt as he officially has the most-streamed song on Spotify with “One Dance.” The streaming service reports that the smash hit has surpassed 880 million plays on its international platform. This beats out Diplo and DJ Snake’s “Lean On,” which took the crown last year with 526 million plays across the planet.
Houston Hip Hopper Travis Scott didn’t hesitate in offering kudos to his fellow artists in a newly released interview with Paper magazine.
Rick Ross keeps the Maybach Music Group boat afloat with the Priorities 5 mixtape. Amidst Meek Mill’s continued feuds with The Game and Beanie Sigel, and his previous spat with labelmate Wale still lurking in the rearview mirror, Rozay brings his MMG team together for a 22-track effort.
