Behind the Scenes


Ahead of their anticipated Revenge of the Dreamers III compilation LP due this Friday (Jul. 5), Dreamville Records premiere their REVENGE documentary. Directed by David Peters, the 29-minute film chronicles the magical ten-day ROTD3 sessions in January 2019, which took place at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Viewers get an all-access pass to the studio sessions, lead by J. Cole. Cole World breaks down the idea to hold the recording retreat and how it manifested into a social media phenomenon in Hip-Hop.

Dreamville’s J.I.D, Ari Lennox, Bas, Cozz, Omen and Lute appear throughout the documentary, along with the likes of T.I., Big K.R.I.T., Saba, Reason, T-Minus, Mike WiLL Made-It, Buddy and more. Watch the magic all come together below.

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Last year, Amazon and Meek Mill announced an upcoming six-part docuseries called Free Meek executive produced by Jay-Z, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Paul and Isaac Solotaroff. Back In March, a preview was released and now the official trailer is here. The docuseries gives an in-depth look at justice reform and the Philadelphia rapper’s much-publicized battle with the criminal justice system

Free Meek debuts on Amazon Prime Video on August 9th.

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With his new album CrasH Talk only days away, ScHoolboy Q is the latest artist to be featured in GQ. For the profile, the TDE MC takes the publication to the Calabasas Country Club for a round of golf. The feature details Q’s rise to rap stardom and the three-year break since his last album, The Blank Face LP. During that down time, the father opens up on getting into golf, and it providing patience. “I’d be in the house smoking weed, just waiting to go to the studio every day. That’s not a good life. That brings on depression,” Q says. “You know how bad it is when you’re going through all this shit in your head and all you’re doing is going to the studio and back home? It’s toxic for your kid, too.”

Along with a stylish shoot on the course, ScHoolboy Q also sits down with GQ for the latest installment of Can’t Live Without. Check out the photo spread and Q going through his ten essentials below. CrasH Talk drops this Friday (Apr. 26), featuring appearances by Kid Cudi, YG, 21 Savage, Ty Dolla $ign, 6LACK, and Lil’ Baby.

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One year ago, Beyoncé electrified the entertainment world with an unforgettable performance at Coachella 2018. The thrilling moment, dubbed Beychella, was instantly hailed as a classic moment in the iconic music festival’s long storied history. After releasing a teaser last week, Queen Bey premieres her Netflix film HOMECOMING: A film by Beyoncé. The two-hour piece gives fans an in-depth look at the preparation and overall performance of Beyoncé’s flawless show. Never before seen footage and behind-the-scenes access is given to viewers, where in detail the creative concept leading up to the cultural shaking moment is shown.

The film also comes with an accompanying live album, that features a new unreleased cover called “Before I Let Go.” Stream Bey’s crowning moment in her Netflix film by clicking here.

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Kim Kardashian is the cover star of Vogue‘s new issue. The reality television star/entrepreneur made headlines earlier this week after revealing in the cover story her plans to study and become a lawyer. For the feature, Kim is also the latest celebrity to appear in the magazine’s 73 Questions series. In between giving viewers a tour of her minimalistic Calabasas home designed by Axel Vervoordt, Kardashian and her husband Kanye West answer various questions about their life.

Family, awkward talents, pet peeves, and questions she’s tired of being asked, Kim reveals all in the wholesome interview. Kim and Kanye’s children, North, Saint and Chicago also make cameos in the interview. Watch it below.

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Hip-Hop power couple, Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London, star in GQ‘s March 2019 issue. The Grammy-nominated artist and Hollywood actress head to the streets that raised them, the Crenshaw neighborhood in Los Angeles for a stylish photo shoot. The pair are seen hand-in-hand wearing striking pieces from Hermès, Versace, Fendi, Tom Ford, Manolo Blahnik and more. Speaking with Mark Anthony Green, Nipsey and Lauren discuss their fruitful relationship, their come up in music and acting respectively, their success in the entertainment industry, and more.

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Ahead of the release of his new solo album The WIZRD next week (Jan. 18), Future debuts his documentary of the same name exclusively on Apple Music. Featuring footage captured over the span of seven years, the Marcus A. Clarke-directed film centers around Future’s ‘Purple Reign’ tour in 2016. The East Atlanta rapper gives fans an all-access pass to the road, studio sessions, and family life. The 63-minute documentary follows Future’s hectic life as one of today’s biggest artists and the hard work that goes into maintaining his dominance in Hip-hop. Drake makes an appearance, along with commentary and interviews from André 3000, Organized Noize’s Rico Wade (Future’s cousin), DJ Khaled, Metro Boomin and Yo Gotti.

The WIZRD is lead by the singles “Crushed Up” and “Jumpin’ on a Jet.” Available for pre-order now, the album serves as a follow-up to Future’s 2017 dual albums Future and HNDRXX. Watch the documentary below.

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Travis Scott’s incredible and career-defining year is chronicled as the Cactus Jack star covers Rolling Stone. In the cover story by Jonah Wiener, the 26-year-old’s 2018 run is highlighted, lead by his platinum-selling album ASTROWORLD. The feature touches on Scott’s upbringing in Houston, his family and father’s musical background, the inaugural Astroworld Festival earlier this year and the importance of that day after the famed amusement park closed in 2005. The Grammy-nominated rapper/producer opens up on his relationship with Kylie Jenner, who he first met at Coachella. Scott details their religious connection, privacy concerns when he first started dating Jenner, and parenthood raising their newborn daughter Stormi. For the first-time, the man known as La Flame would also speak on his past mentor Kanye West’s friendship with President Donald Trump and controversial comments he’s made throughout the year.

“I mean, shit, I’d tell him, ‘Bro, chill. What you gotta understand is, young black kids are looking up to you, and the message you used to preach in your earlier music? It’ll make a young black kid — it’ll make any kid — confused.’ That shit was — come on. But when Ye get on some shit, he on some shit. I don’t know if that nigga just liked the hat or what, dog. Ye deals with different shit in his life. That’s family. You don’t wanna desert your bro. Everybody go through shit. He still a dope musician. But he’s definitely hit me up about it, and I’ve told him, ‘Man, you got kids looking up to you, feel me?’.”

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Ella Mai is coming to Saturday Night Live this weekend. The R&B star is set to appear as musical guest on the late-night sketchy comedy show tomorrow night (Nov. 17). Before it airs, Ella Mai stars in a promo spot for the upcoming episode. Alongside guest host Steve Carell and SNL‘s Keenan Thompson, the British songstress reveals what she’s thankful for ahead of the Thanksgiving episode. Mai will be performing two records off her self-titled debut album, which features appearances by Chris Brown, H.E.R. and John Legend.

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Lil’ Wayne is invading NBC’s Studio 8H this weekend, appearing as musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Before the new episode airs, the Young Money rapper stars in a promo spot for the upcoming show. Alongside guest host Liev Schreiber and SNL‘s Kate McKinnon, Weezy F. Baby and his diamond encrusted grill are all smiles as the trio cracks some jokes. Lil’ Wayne will perform two songs off his new album Tha Carter V, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart in early October.

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