TDE Has Made The Funniest Concert Promo Video Of All-Time
Top Dawg Entertainment is taking its whole show on the road the 2018 Championship Tour. In January, TDE announced cross-country US dates for May and June. At the time, Kendrick
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Kendrick Lamar Receives A Historic Pulitzer Prize For His Last Album
The same week it celebrates its first birthday, Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. has just won a Pulitzer Prize. The album becomes the first piece of music that is not Classical or
TDE’s President Makes A Compelling Argument For Why Cardi B Is Like Tupac
Cardi B released her major label debut album, Invasion Of Privacy, last Friday (April 6). Within hours, the Bronx, New York rapper achieved gold certification for the Atlantic Records LP
SZA Takes Ctrl To Camp…But It Proves To Be No Retreat (Video)
SZA’s Ctrl album was one of the most critically-acclaimed releases of 2017, and the parade of quality coming from that effort seems to continue marching. Today (March 30), TDE’s First
Kanye Once Said He Had 40 Songs With Kendrick. 2 Collabos Now Surface. (Audio)
Kanye West is reportedly recording an album in the mountains of Wyoming. According to various sources, Nas, Pusha T, Travis Scott, Kid Cudi, and producer/musician/engineer Mike Dean are among the
Mozzy Fits In Nicely With Rap’s Top Dawgs. He & Jay Rock Extend Their Chemistry (Audio)
California spitter Mozzy has been making quite a name for himself as of late. The Oak Park, Sacramento native appeared on Black Panther: The Album’s cut “Seasons” (alongside Sjava and
Ab-Soul Reminds His Pen Is Still Sharp Enough To Draw Blood (Audio)
Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well
Q-Tip & Kendrick Lamar Link On A Song That Sounds Like Vintage ATCQ (Audio)
It’s no secret that Kendrick Lamar is heavily influenced by A Tribe Called Quest. During his To Pimp A Butterfly Tour, Lamar made 18,000 concertgoers in Sydney, Australia pay homage
Black Panther’s Director Reveals How He Got Kendrick Lamar To Curate The Soundtrack
In less than 48 hours, The Black Panther soundtrack will be released (February 9). The TDE/Interscope Records soundtrack tracklist boasts new music from label acts Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, SZA,
Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd’s Collabo Is Fit For A Superhero Journey (Audio)
One week from today (February 9), The Black Panther soundtrack will release on TDE/Interscope Records. With Kendrick Lamar and Top Dawg at the helm, the compilation album has already witnessed
Kendrick Lamar Opens The Grammys With Dave Chappelle & A BANG (Video)
Kendrick Lamar opened the 60th Grammy Awards with a performance. Ahead of tonight’s live televised event, the Compton, California MC was already awarded three trophies for “Best Music Video,” “Best
Why Jay Rock Is The Unsung Hero Of Top Dawg Entertainment (Video)
In Hip-Hop, the first is not always the biggest. Just as football has its linemen fighting for every inch, Rap music often has its figures that blaze a trail, light
TDE’s Roster Is Full Of Champions. The Label Announces A 2018 Award Tour
Just 22 days into 2018 TDE appears sending a message about their top dog status in the music industry. With a Kendrick Lamar and SZA-heavy Grammy Awards airing in less
TDE’s SiR Leaves Inglewood For A Snowy & Seductive Getaway (Video)
In less than 24 hours, SiR will release his November album. Slated for January 19, this LP marks TDE’s first album release of 2018. The Black Panther soundtrack will soon
SiR & 1 Of Kendrick’s Favorite Singers Team With Drumhedz For A Job Well Done (Audio)
The drummer, Chris “Daddy” Dave has kept time on many major projects in his prolific career, but until now, had yet to release his own project. Chris Dave & The
Jay Rock & Kendrick Lamar Go Off Again In Their Latest Collaboration (Audio)
Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive
Lupe Fiasco Says Kendrick Lamar Is Not A Top Tier Lyricist
In the eyes of many Hip-Hop fans, Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco was an exciting addition to the music and culture during the mid-2000s. In his first two albums, a slew of
Kendrick Lamar & Big K.R.I.T. Are Battling For Best Rap Album Of 2017 & It Is CLOSE
For more than two weeks, Ambrosia For Heads has asked readers and fans to determine the “Best Rap Album Of 2017.” With AFH‘s Top 15 provided, readers were offered a Wild
Who Had The Best Rap Album Of 2017 (Battle 8): Kendrick Lamar vs. Big Sean
We have our opinions on the best albums of 2017, but rather than simply list them, we thought it would be more interesting to hear what you, the readers, believe
Kendrick Lamar’s Latest Video Shows The Many Complexities Of Love
Kendrick Lamar continues to roll out videos in promotion and celebration of DAMN. The Grammy Awards are a little more than a month ahead, and the TDE/Aftermath Entertainment/Interscope Records #1
N*E*R*D Hand Kendrick Lamar The Mic Again. Their Second Collabo Flies (Audio)
Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive
J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Join Jeezy On An All-Star Collabo (Audio)
UPDATE: After video footage previewed a sizable clip of the song, Jeezy’s full, official “American Dream” releases. The Pressure single is a pointed collaboration with both J. Cole and Kendrick
Kendrick Lamar & N*E*R*D’s Collabo Is Inspired By Lethal Law Enforcement Stops (Audio)
Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let AFH fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive
Why Kendrick Lamar & JAY-Z May Destroy Each Others Chances At Winning Album Of The Year
With the 60th Grammy Award nominations being announced this week, and just a little under two months away from crowning the respective victors, the collective post-nomination conversation from those within
9th Wonder Details Producing Kendrick Lamar’s DUCKWORTH & Reveals Its Original Title (Video)
Working on a Kendrick Lamar record requires a vow of secrecy as demanding as any spy code, 9th Wonder shares in the latest Rap Radar Podcast. With longtime colleague and Roc
Jay Rock Shows Again Why He’s One Of The Best Guest MCs Of His Generation (Video)
Although he was the first artist on the powerhouse record label that is TDE, Jay Rock’s output has been relatively sparse, compared to that of Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q and
JAY-Z & Kendrick Lamar Dominate 2018 Grammy Nominations
The nominations for the 60th Grammy Awards are in. The event returns to New York City for the first time in 15 years and will broadcast on January 28, 2018.
Kendrick Lamar Explains Why Every Rapper Is Conscious
Kendrick Lamar is on the cover of the upcoming issue of Forbes magazine. The Compton, California superstar leads the way on the “30 Under 30” music issue. Less than six
ScHoolboy Q Takes The Classic Symphony Beat & Makes It A Gangsta Party (Audio)
ScHoolboy Q is putting the finishing touches on his follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Blank Face LP. In the meantime, Groovy Q makes a welcomed appearance care of longtime collaborator,
Rapsody Has All The Power In A Stunning New Video
Rapsody’s newly-released Laila’s Wisdom remains a centerpiece album in the 2017 Hip-Hop space. In a career that’s seen notable releases in nearly every format, the Jamla/Roc Nation MC brought out
9th Wonder Explains Why Soundbombing & Rawkus Kept His Hip-Hop Dreams Alive (Video)
Hip-Hop news and culture move fast, and it’s easy to miss significant developments. Every week, Ambrosia For Heads takes a look back at the LAST 7 days. This video series, hosted by Justin
Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d. city Turns 5. It’s Past Time To Call It A Classic (Video)
For those who were already familiar with Kendrick Lamar in 2012, good kid, m.A.A.d. city was not his debut album. That distinction belonged to Section.80, the 2011 masterpiece released independently
Kendrick Lamar Details What Saved Him From The Streets Of Compton
Kendrick Lamar credits discovering Malcolm X as a teen and a 100% commitment to his music as the two things that saved him from the streets of Compton, in an
Rapsody’s New Song With Kendrick Lamar Shows Hip-Hop’s Power Remains With Real MCs (Audio)
Tomorrow (September 22), Rapsody will release her long-awaited Laila’s Wisdom album. Already promising to be the biggest release in the North Carolina MC’s decorated career, the LP marks the first
Kendrick Lamar Is Now A Part Owner Of His Record Company
Kendrick Lamar and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith have a different relationship than most label founders and artists. That was clear to any listeners of 2017’s “DUCKWORTH.,” a spellbinding revelation that
Wu-Tang Is Forever And In Control Of Its Destiny With Its Own Record Label (Video)
Hip-Hop news and culture move fast, and it’s easy to miss significant developments. Every week, Ambrosia For Heads takes a look back at the Last 7 days. This video series, hosted by Justin
Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller & Kevin Gates Re-Heat The Summer With A Cold Collabo (Audio)
In three different pockets of Rap music, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, and Kevin Gates are three stars of the 2010s. Critically and commercially, these three artists are leaders within their
Kendrick Lamar Set The VMAs On Fire & Then He Humbly Won 6 Awards (Video)
Last night (August 27), the 34th annual MTV Video Music Awards took place at Inglewood, California’s The Forum. The 2017 VMAs (and its reformatted list of categories) opened with the
SZA Is More Than The First Lady Of TDE. She’s An R&B Superstar (Video)
SZA recently released the official music video for her single “Supermodel” from her album Ctrl. Co-written by Pharrell Williams, the track speaks on SZA’s struggles during a bad break-up and
Kendrick Lamar Discusses What Makes A Wack MC & Why No GOAT Uses Writers
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. reached the top of the charts for a second time in the last month. The April release from the TDE/Aftermath Entertainment artist has set a new benchmark
Jay Rock’s First Verse Of 2017 More Than Makes Up For The Wait (Audio)
As appears to be the TDE way, Jay Rock is about quality over quantity. The Watts, California MC has had a very quiet 2017. If he has been recording, Heads have
Kendrick Lamar Shows He’s Got Generosity & Charity Inside His DNA (Video)
Last month, Dr. Dre announced he would be donating $10 million to break ground on a performing arts wing within his Compton High School alma mater. In The Defiant Ones
Dave Chappelle & Kendrick Lamar Have A Deep Conversation Between 2 Masters At Work
Andy Warhol created Interview magazine in 1969 to allow interesting, creative people to have conversations, and let the public get rare access through reading. Two people dealing with industries that
Kendrick Lamar Gives His Most Revealing Interview About The Meaning Of DAMN (Video)
At this point in his career, Kendrick Lamar is an icon. The critically acclaimed rapper from Compton, California has conquered the Rap world several times over, and his success has
Kendrick Lamar Slaps Down His Foes & Makes It Look Sexy (Video)
Throughout his career, Kendrick Lamar has made some truly incredible music videos. Today’s release of “ELEMENT.” takes things to a whole other level. The third DAMN. video comes to life
Kendrick Lamar & SZA Leave No Doubt That Women Are In Control (Audio)
Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let us fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive
Kemba Shows Exactly Why He’s Cosigned By Kendrick In “Caesar’s Rise” (Video)
Bronx, New York-bred rapper Kemba, a staple of the city’s Hip-Hop scene, changed his name from former moniker YC The Cynic to release his Negus album last year. More than
ScHoolboy Q Explains What It Would Take For A Black Hippy Album To Happen (Video)
ScHoolboy Q conducted a recent interview with Montreality. Within the conversation, the Los Angeles, California MC discusses his affinity for ’90s wrestling and details of his awkward “first time.” However,
Kendrick Lamar’s DAMN. Is The Fastest Selling Album Released In 2017 With 1 Million Sold
Since releasing his song “The Heart, Pt. 4” on March 23, Kendrick Lamar has been on an absolute tear. He achieved his first ever solo #1 single, with the release
ScHoolboy Q & Ty Dolla $ign Ensure Anderson .Paak’s Funky Hit Never Comes Down (Audio)
Throughout the last 20 months, Anderson .Paak has risen to become the latest musical mainstay from Southern California. In the last several years, he joins a class of peers and