Category Archives: Music – UPROXX

Jay-Z’s Closing Track On ‘Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter’ Was Inspired By Dr. Dre’s ‘The Chronic’
Getty Image Later this year, Jay-Z will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of his fourth album Vol. 3… Life and Times of S. Carter. The 15-track body of work is highlighted by records like “B...
Wongo Okon Sep 30, 2021

Ray J Started Trending On Social Media After Some Fans Realized He’s Brandy’s Brother
Getty Image It’s a beautiful thing when the internet is used for good. Like helping the world learn something new, for example, rather than for negative things like cyberbullying and stan cultur...
Wongo Okon Sep 30, 2021
Lizzo’s Ted Talk On The History Of Twerking Is Everything You Hoped It Would Be And More
Lizzo has been one of the most vocal proponents of body positivity in pop music in recent memory. As a Black woman of size, she’s been very open about the cultural pressures she’s faced, n...
Caitlin White Sep 30, 2021
Burna Boy And Polo G ‘Want It All’ In Their Cinematic Collaboration
Afropop sensation Burna Boy is on a tear. Not only does he have an upcoming headlining set at the Hollywood Bowl - as the first African artist to ever do so - but he’s steadily been dropping a s...
Caitlin White Sep 30, 2021
Wale And J. Cole Reunite On The J Dilla-Sampling ‘Poke It Out’
Wale and J. Cole are a match made in hip-hop heaven, proving as much once again on their J Dilla-sampling new single, “Poke It Out.” The two former XXL Freshmen continue their long history...
Aaron Williams Sep 30, 2021

Dr. Dre Will Play The 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show With Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, And Snoop Dogg
Dr. Dre As the Super Bowl returns to Los Angeles in 2022, some of the city’s brightest stars (and few out-of-town friends) will join forces for a hometown blowout. Dr. Dre has been announced as ...
Aaron Williams Sep 30, 2021
Joseph Chilliams Processes Recovering From A Traumatic Injury On ‘I Ain’t Been Outside’
Pivot Gang rapper Joseph Chilliams has had a relatively quiet couple of years aside from releasing the Sen Morimoto collaboration “Wishlist” toward the end of 2020. Part of the reason is a...
Aaron Williams Sep 30, 2021

Q-Tip Remembers How Columbia And Def Jam Passed On Signing Megan Thee Stallion Despite His Co-Sign
Trying to get on in the hip-hop industry is always going to be a grind, but having a huge titan co-sign you is usually a huge help. Megan Thee Stallion might be one of the biggest artists in rap at th...
Caitlin White Sep 30, 2021

Yung Baby Tate Encouraged Fans To Post ‘Natural’ Selfies In Response To A Troll’s Body-Shaming
Getty Image In addition to cultivating a flourishing career, Atlanta rapper-singer Yung Baby Tate is apparently a world-class clapback artist, as she recently proved when an Instagram influencer tried...
Aaron Williams Sep 30, 2021
99 Neighbors Cruise Through A Smooth ‘Eastside’ Invitation For ‘UPROXX Sessions’
99 Neighbors issue a smooth invitation on their groovy single “Eastside,” pairing the laid-back, melodic track with a casual performance on the latest episode of UPROXX Sessions. The group...
Aaron Williams Sep 30, 2021
