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Kanye West
culture

Hip-hop on top: Kanye West and Jay-Z make history with 24 Grammy wins

Jay-Z
Music

Major money moves! Jay-Z is hip-hop’s highest-paid act with R7.2bn

Patek Philippe
Fashion and Beauty

Watch out, AKA & The Rolex Gang! Timeless Super Bowl wrist candy

Kanye West
Music

Hip-hop on top: Kanye West and Jay-Z make history with 24 Grammy wins

Jay-Z
Music

Major money moves! Jay-Z is hip-hop’s highest-paid act with R7.2bn

Patek Philippe
Fashion and Beauty

Watch out, AKA & The Rolex Gang! Timeless Super Bowl wrist candy

Jeen-yuhs
Entertainment

‘Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’: Netflix releases ‘main’ trailer [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo07-02-2022 10:37

‘Jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy’, described as a ‘once in a lifetime three-week global event’ looks at the rapper’s controversial career.

Beyoncé
Celeb News

Jay-Z compares Beyonce to Michael Jackson

By BANG Showbiz26-12-2021 11:30

Jay Z compared his wife Beyonce to the late King of Pop Michael Jackson in a recent chat with Alicia Keys on Twitter Spaces.

Oscars shortlist
Entertainment

Beyonce, Jay-Z and Grande in Oscars race as shortlists unveiled

By AFP22-12-2021 10:22

The shortlists for the Oscars ahead of the formal nominations has been released with Jay-Z and Beyoncé shortlisted for Best Original Song.

Jay-Z
Entertainment

#BlackCowboysMatter: Jay-Z busts myths in ‘The Harder They Fall’

By AFP10-12-2021 11:25

Jay-Z says his new Western, ‘The Harder They Fall’, aims to correct misconceptions about the film genre and how cowboys are portrayed.

On this day
News

On This Day: What happened on 4 December?

By The South African04-12-2021 01:00

We look back on this day in history and remember the people and events that shaped the world we live in today.

Virgil Abloh
Music

Ye to Pop Smoke: Six hip-hop album covers Virgil Abloh worked on [listen]

By Naledi de Wee30-11-2021 11:14

Fashion designer Virgil Abloh was popular in American hip-hop circles and worked with several rappers including Kanye West. Here are six albums he helped create.

Foo Fighters rocked out with S
Music

Foo Fighters rocked out with Sir Paul McCartney on their special night

By BANG Showbiz31-10-2021 16:39

Sir Paul McCartney performed with the Foo Fighters to close out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

BET Awards: Cardi B and Megan
Music

BET Awards: Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion win big with ‘WAP’

By BANG Showbiz06-10-2021 11:55

The 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards saw Cardi B making history and win
with Megan Thee Stallion for their hit ‘WAP.’

Trevor Stuurman
Entertainment

‘Black is King’: High praise for creative Trevor Stuurman at Emmys [watch]

By Naledi de Wee23-09-2021 11:05

SA creative Trevor Stuurman was praised for his contribution to Beyoncé’s ‘Black is King’ at the Creative Arts Emmys earlier this month.

J Cole
Entertainment

Toronto meets Fayetteville: Drake inspires J Cole’s new release [watch]

By Naledi de Wee23-09-2021 10:15

American rapper J Cole got inspired and rapped over Drake’s ‘Pipe Down’ from ‘Certified Lover Boy’ for a surprise music video release. Take a look…

Is Nirvana’s iconic ‘Nevermind
Entertainment

Is Nirvana’s iconic ‘Nevermind’ album forged by contradictions?

By AFP20-09-2021 14:27

At the heart of Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’ album’s success were the strange contradictions of frontman Kurt Cobain, who was torn between apathy and rebellion, sweetness and rage.

Drake
Entertainment

Certified streaming boy! Drake beats Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ [watch]

By Naledi de Wee09-09-2021 15:05

Drake’s latest album, ‘Certified Lover Boy’, has smashed all kinds of records, including Spotify’s record for the most-streamed album in a day.

Fab 40: Beyoncé shares B-day c
Entertainment

Fab 40: Beyoncé shares B-day collage as stars pay tribute to songstress

By BANG Showbiz05-09-2021 10:48

Beyonce’s famous friends and fans have paid tribute to the music icon on her 40th birthday through Apple Music and Harper’s Bazaar.

Certified Lover Boy
Entertainment

Drizzy drops! Drake releases ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album [listen]

By Naledi de Wee03-09-2021 10:37

Drake released his sixth studio album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ today with several A-list features including Jay-Z, Travis Scott and Yebba!

Jay-Z and Beyonce
News

Jay-Z shares best thing about wife Beyoncé in ‘worker Bey’ mode

By BANG Showbiz30-08-2021 22:08

Jay-Z has give a rare interview about what it’s like working with his super star wife Beyoncé.

Donda
Entertainment

‘Donda’ finally drops: Kanye West’s long-awaited album is here! [listen]

By Naledi de Wee30-08-2021 09:24

Just when we thought Kanye West was going to keep ‘Donda’ all to himself, the 27-track album has been officially released on Sunday 29 August.

Megan thee stallion
Entertainment

Megan Thee Stallion granted right to release Butter BTS remix

By BANG Showbiz26-08-2021 12:52

Megan Thee Stallion has won the right to release her BTS remix of ‘Butter’ this week after accusing her label of preventing the release.

Meek Mill
Lifestyle

Meek Mill honoured with Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award [watch]

By Naledi de Wee16-08-2021 11:57

Rapper Meek Mill makes history as the first musician to receive the Nelson Mandela Humanitarian Award. He celebrated with a rap freestyle!

Mamelodi Sundowns
Premier Soccer League

Mamelodi Sundowns join forces with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation

By Garrin Lambley03-08-2021 11:59

Mamelodi Sundowns have announced a new partnership, with entertainment and sports agency Roc Nation Sports.

Mamelodi Sundowns
Sport

Mamelodi Sundowns scores partnership with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports!

By Ernest Makhaya03-08-2021 11:50

Mamelodi Sundowns have scored a HUGE partnership with one of the leading sports agencies in the world, Roc Nation Sports.

A bag of air from Kanye’s ‘Don
Celeb News

A bag of air from Kanye’s ‘Donda’ listening event is on sale for R148k

By Alicia Naidoo26-07-2021 09:45

Shipping is not included! ‘Donda’ is delayed by a month, but a bag of air from the listening event is on sale on Ebay for about R148 000.

‘Donda’: FOUR surprises from K
Entertainment

‘Donda’: FOUR surprises from Kanye West’s NEW album [watch]

By Alicia Naidoo23-07-2021 14:42

From rapper Jay-Z’s fiery verse to reality star Kim Kardashian’s appearance, here are four surprises from Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ event.

WATCH: Uh oh, oh, no, no! Fire
Celeb News

WATCH: Uh oh, oh, no, no! Fire breaks out at Beyonce’s mansion

By Thabo Baloyi23-07-2021 08:51

New Orleans authorities in the United States (US) are now trying to get answers to the burning question: Who set fire to Beyonce’s mansion?

Travis Scott - Cannabis
Celeb News

Going green: Travis Scott lights up his own cannabis brand

By Cover Media19-07-2021 13:30

Rapper Travis Scott is lighting up the cannabis industry with his own brand of weed.

Trevor Noah, Beyoncé and Jayz
Celeb News

Golden fist bump: Trevor Noah gushes about ‘insane’ Beyoncé and Jay-Z moment

By Rae Seleme10-06-2021 20:53

‘The Daily Show’ host Trevor Noah says fist-bumping the ‘King of Brooklyn’ Jay-Z and Beyoncé at the NBA playoffs was a ‘magical moment’.

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