UNTITLED UNMASTERED TOPS CHARTS
Kendrick Lamar just can’t miss and his recent project, ‘Untitled Unmastered’ ranking number 1 on the Billboard 200 Charts just further proves his dominance in the rap game.
Despite dropping the project the same week as Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz dropped their EP and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis released theirs respectively. Kendrick was still able to outsell the duos, that’s a one man wrecking crew.
The 7-time Grammy winner has sold over 175,000 units putting him back on that top spot. Around this time last year K. Dot was holding the top crown for his sophomore album, ‘To Pimp A Butterfly.’
Salute, King Kendrick.
Kendrick's 'untitled unmastered.' just hit No. 1 and he's already back in the studio 💪 https://t.co/tnaAqCFUQH pic.twitter.com/4FRSplbSNP
— Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) March 14, 2016
JADAKISS AND FABOLOUS DROPPING JOINT MIXTAPE
Jada and Fab are known to spit vicious lyrics with some mean punchlines and this week the two confirmed that they will be releasing a joint mixtape titled, ‘Freddy Vs. Jason.’
Both New York MCs have appeared on tracks like Young Jeezy’s “OJ” together in addition to others.
There is no release date set as of now but be on the lookout for the mixtape to drop soon as Fab hinted on his Instagram account.
DESIIGNER SHADES FUTURE
A few weeks ago footage of Future taking subliminal shots at Desiinger surfaced on the Internet. This past week Desiigner got some redemption at the Atlanta rapper while he performed at SXSW.
Desiigner made it clear to the crowd that he is not a knockoff or imitation of Future and then proceeded to drop his newest song, “Pluto.”
If you recall “Pluto” is also the name of Future’s first album.
The whole situation is weird especially considering the fact that both rappers sound almost alike.
Check out the videos and Desiigner’s new song, “Pluto.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pp7aGPq8uds
New @LifeOfDesiigner: "Pluto" #FADERFORTConverse pic.twitter.com/qsTkqr14fO
— The FADER (@thefader) March 16, 2016
RIHANNA TO BE HONORED
Rihanna will be honored with the Rock Star Award at this year’s BET’s Black Girls Rock which will be premiering April 5.
The annual awards gala recognizes the accomplishments of black women in the music and television industry.
Others that will be honored along with Rih are R&B icon Gladys Knight, producer and writer Shonda Rhimes amongst others.
RIh shared her appreciation on her Twitter account:
Thank you @BlackGirlsRock for this years' Rock Star Award!! #BlackGirlsRockBET pic.twitter.com/BcoXSPx3uO
— Rihanna (@rihanna) March 14, 2016
You go, girl!
MICHELLE OBAMA DEBUTS SONG
The First Lady of the United States released a song as part of her #62MillionGirls campaign, which was created to raise funds to get young girls across the world educated.
The song, “This Is For My Girls” was unveiled Wednesday as part of Barack Obama’s keynote at SXSW.
Although Michelle doesn’t drop any vocals on the song, you will hear Missy Elliot, Janelle Monae, Zendaya, Kelly Clarkson and Lea Michelle all featured on the song.
“This Is For My Girls” is available for purchase on iTunes. All proceeds will go to the Peace Corps Let Girls Learn Fund. Listen to the snippet:
You have the power to help #62MillionGirls get the education they deserve. See how you can take action: https://t.co/A4AkZqPbTl
— First Lady- Archived (@FLOTUS44) March 17, 2016
WRITTEN BY: BRYAN MELARA – @beeroxx90
