In June, the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) conducted a survey with over 2,000 of its members, which includes venue owners, bookers, and promoters throughout the United States. The results were alarming. The survey reported that “90% of independent venues…will close permanently in a few months without federal funding.” The COVID-19 pandemic has affected countless industries in the United States. And the strain it has put on the live music industry — and the music industry at large — has been evident since earlier this year. Live music has been affected on every level: local, regional, and national…
What a week. We know this isn’t hip-hop related but we’d be remiss not to use our platform to address something weighing so heavily on our team and those around us. Staying silent is a guaranteed…
Today on the show we had Irv Gotti call in, and you already know he came with some good stories to tell about Murder inc. and so much more.
This weekend, fans will be able to skate down memory lane with Verzuz’s upcoming matchup between Ludacris and Nelly. Following the record-breaking battle with Jill Scott and Erykah Badu, Swizz…
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