Music

Since Method Man made a splash on the music scene with the iconic Wu-Tang Clan in the 1990s, he has consistently worked towards shedding the label of being a sex symbol.

For the initial occasion, Shyne, a previous rap artist under Diddy’s label Bad Boy and currently serving as the Leader of Opposition in Belize, voiced his thoughts on Diddy’s recent arrest.

If you’ve consistently enjoyed Saturday Night Live over the years, that’s great! It’s had its ups and downs, but luckily, the comedians who have joined more recently have generally been quite talented.

In an interview with Kerrang!, St. Vincent openly criticized John Mayer’s 2003 hit song “Daughters.” She categorized the track as outdated and filled with misogyny. When prompted to identify the most problematic song ever written, she singled out “Daughters,” explaining that it presents itself as a love ballad but, in her opinion, is saturated with sexist notions.

Delving into the musical tapestry of the 80s, I found myself captivated by some remarkable supergroups that rivaled the great bands of yesteryears. A handful of these ensembles had the makings of a top act, but unfortunately, they didn’t quite meet the criteria I’ve been employing.

At one point in time, a skillful rap performance was key to being recognized as a gifted hip-hop artist. Contrastingly, today, talent is often linked to an artist’s chart rankings, sales, and wealth rather than their artistic abilities or lyricism. It’s uncommon nowadays for discussions about the best rappers to revolve around terms like “art,” “craft,” or “lyricism.

Boosie Badazz has a pattern of supporting male celebrities who have been convicted of sexual misconduct, and he’s continued this trend once more. Previously, he had spoken out in defense of Bill Cosby following the comedian’s 2018 conviction on three counts of aggravated indecent assault. Similarly, Boosie has also publicly defended R. Kelly after the singer was found guilty in 2022, on charges related to producing child pornography and soliciting minors for sexual activities.

Yesterday marked Diddy’s initial court appearance since being taken into custody on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating prostitution. Judge Robyn Tarnofsky declined to grant bail to the 54-year-old, despite his team assembling a $50 million bail bond. Consequently, he was transferred to The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His legal representatives have since filed an appeal against this decision.

Recently, Dr. Martens unveiled a partnership titled “March of the Docs” to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Nine Inch Nails’ influential album, “The Downward Spiral“. This groundbreaking album, recognized for its gritty industrial sound and dark themes revolving around despair and self-destruction, significantly shaped the music scene in the 1990s by pushing the limits of both alternative rock and electronic music. Released in 1994, “The Downward Spiral” is often hailed as a cultural landmark due to its timeless tracks like “Closer” and “Hurt”, which never seem outdated.

It seems that Perry Farrell caused quite a scene during a recent Jane’s Addiction concert in Boston. Towards the end of the show, Farrell started arguing with guitarist Dave Navarro and even physically pushed him. Navarro seemed to attempt to diffuse the situation, but eventually, Farrell ended up punching him. As a result, the remainder of the concert had to be canceled.