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Cassper Nyovest, also known as Refiloe Maele Phoolo, is a South African rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is one of the most successful musicians in South Africa, with numerous awards and critically acclaimed albums under his belt. However, there is a growing sentiment in the South African music community that Cassper Nyovest is a culture vulture, someone who appropriates elements of different cultures for his own gain without proper understanding or respect for their origins. One of the most common criticisms of Cassper Nyovest's alleged cultural appropriation is his use of traditional African attire and symbolism in his music videos and performances. Many South Africans argue that he is exploiting these elements without paying proper homage to the cultures they come from. In addition, many feel that he only uses these elements when it suits him financially or artistically, without actually caring about the cultures behind them. For example, in his m

Across fashion, sneakers, music, and more, we have hip-hop to thank for shaping the culture. From its humble beginnings on the streets of New York This year 2023, Hip Hop turns 50. Coincidentally, so does Timberland's Classic Yellow Boot that every hip hop head fantasizes about, a piece of footwear that forged an everlasting bond with hip-hop, becoming just as synonymous with it as the city that birthed it...New York In celebration of the shared history between the genre that gave us Pac, Biggie, Busta Rhymes, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg Nas, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang Clan, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar and the world-famous "Wheat" 6-inch boot, Timberland looks to deliver a special-edition iteration boot dubbed 'Hip Hop Royalty.' Serving as one of several installments in an upcoming program of releases with some well respected designers across the industry, the upcoming style is unlike anything ever seen on the 6-inch. First and foremost – the color. Switching out

A new AI-generated song using a Kendrick Lamar voice filter has Young Guru concerned. The legendary producer shared a viral video clip of a man making use of an AI-generated Kendrick Lamar voice filter to create a song that's quite spot on replica of the Compton rapper's voiceThe quick momentum advances in AI have dominated the news recently as of late, with ChatGPT, Bing, and other AI tech giants making the news.Recently ,  Spotify rolled out  a new AI-powered listening guide called DJ that it hopes will entice users. Young Guru says that while the advances were anticipated, the rate at which things are moving means it's time to start regulating AI before it gets out of hand....But the million dollar question remains ⚛️Can AI get regulated? "This has dominated my Howard group chat for a couple days," Young Guru wrote on IG. "Ok I’m at the point where I can voice my concerns with our current state of AI. I have followed as many versions of wha

If you download or stream from pirate sites, think twice. Online piracy puts a strain on emerging artists as much as established artists who have already made their mark, but the relative damage could be worse than estimated.The impact of piracy on established artists is often cited because it’s easier to put a number to it.  Keith Kupferschmid, CEO of the Copyright Alliance, states: “Piracy arguably hurts independent creators who are struggling to make it – including photographers, film producers, musicians, and app developers  more than it harms established artists. Independent creators are striving to earn a livelihood and make a career.  When they are pirated they lose essential income, they lose confidence, and the lost income prevents them from re-investing in their creative work.”  Kimberly James, President of indie label CBM Records, says within two hours of releasing music she has found it illegally downloaded on hundreds of pirated music we

J. Cole – The Off-Season Released: May 14, 2021 Label: Dreamville/Roc Nation/Interscope Records Guest Artists: 21 Savage, Lil Baby, Morray, Bas, 6LACK, Diddy, Cam’ron, Lil Jon, Damian Lillard, TS Rose Producers: self, Timbaland, Boi-1da, T-Minus, Jake One, Tae Beast, DJ Dahi, Frank Dukes, Wu10, Maneesh, Sucuki, DrtWrk, Don Mills, Mario Luciano, Coleman Rick Ross -Richer than I ever been Label: Maybach Epic Guest Artists: Still confirming them from our sources Producers: AraabMuzik Bink Black Metaphor Boi-1da Carnage Cheeze Coleman DJ Toomp Don Cannon Fuse Infamous Jahaan Sweet Jonny Shipes Lyle Leduff Nick Brongers StreetRunner Tarik Azzouz Timbaland Vinylz Nas – King’s Disease 2 Released: August 6, 2021 Label: Mass Appeal Records Guest Artists: Lauryn Hill, EPMD, Eminem, Hit-Boy, Charlie Wilson, BLXST, YG, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Don Toliver, BJ The Chicago Kid, James Fauntleroy, Garren Producers: Hit-Boy, Jansport J, Dustin James Corbett, Brian Alexander Morga