It’s been nearly a month since Fountains of Wayne songwriter Adam Schlesinger died from COVID-19. Schlesinger has been the subject of many moving tributes — and rightfully so. But none are more powerful than what Alexis Morley, his girlfriend, posted on Instagram. In the post, Morley detailed Schlesinger’s final moments as he battled COVID-19 and […]
Watch Michael Stipe, Flea, Patti Smith and More Team Up For Pathway to Paris Livestream Concert
April 22 marked the 50th Earth Day, and to celebrate Pathway to Paris — a non-profit dedicated to finding solutions for climate change — is hosting a livestream festival. The concert consists of a star-studded lineup that includes R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea, Patti Smith, and more performing from the respective homes. […]
Scarface 'Was Inches Away From Death' While Battling COVID-19
Geto Boys’ Scarface is on dialysis due to kidney failure suffered from COVID-19 complications. The rapper gave an update on his health during a Zoom chat with his bandmate Willie D that was recently uploaded to YouTube. “I’m glad to be alive,” Scarface declared before divulging that he relapsed after going to the hospital (he originally […]
Eminem Once Invited Michael Jordan to Detroit So He Could Dunk on Him
There are some things you just don’t say — even in jest — and one of them is inviting arguably the best NBA player of all time to Detroit so you can dunk on him. Eminem learned this the hard way. In a new interview with the Sway’s Universe radio show, Eminem recalled an awkward phone […]
Slayyyter Drops Killer Remix Of Britney’s “Gimme More”
Slayyyter Covers ‘Everytime’ Breakout/semi-canceled pop star Slayyyter is a diehard Britney Spears fan. The 23-year-old blessed us with a cover of “Everytime” last year and now brightens up 2020 with a killer (and quite obviously unauthorized remix) of “Gimme More.” I’m usually not in favor of fucking with the classics, but this reimagining is very […]
Watch Miley Cyrus Cover 'Wish You Were Here' on "SNL"
The second edition of Saturday Night Live’s “At Home” episode had a few musical moments — including Pete Davidson and Adam Sandler doing a quarantine rap — but Miley Cyrus was technically the musical guest. Introduced by Brad Pitt (who appeared earlier as Dr. Anthony Fauci), Cyrus performed Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here” in front […]
New Music: Lil Uzi Vert “Sasuke”
Konichiwa, bitches. Lil Uzi Vert here with more music and makes it nasty with his new single. Named after Sasuke Uchiha from the anime and manga series, Naruto, Baby Pluto boasts his flashy lifestyle and sexcapades, while making references to the notorious animated ninja character. Last month, Uzi released his long-awaited Eternal Atake, which debuted […]
New Song: Eto Ft. Willie The Kid, Rome Streetz “Rusty Stainless”
Eto’s stainless may be rusty, but the heat he’s got makes up for it with these bars. In anticipation of his The Beauty Of It album on May 15, the Rochester MC, Willie The Kid, and Rome Streetz pop off over an eerie beat by Statik Selektah.
New Video: Cam’Ron “Ride The Wave” | Rap Radar
Hang ten. Cam’Ron’s catches the wave with his Purple Haze 2‘s new video. Draped in his Diplomats gear, a red leather bomber, sunglasses and icy jewels, Killa follows the motion of a couple of twerkers on a pure white set. Hold on.
Julian Casablancas Doesn't Think It's the 'Universal Duty' of Artists to Share Political Views
Julian Casablancas has not been shy about his preference for America’s 46th president. The Strokes played a Bernie Sanders rally in New Hampshire a few months ago, before the progressive Vermont senator dropped out of the presidential race. In a recent interview with The New York Post, the singer voiced his disappointment with Sanders’ campaign suspension but said […]