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“Even when (GloRilla) talks about the struggles throughout this journey, it’s refreshing,” said Yo Gotti. “I don’t think many artists do that. Everybody wants to play perfect. I think that’s why so many people gravitate to her. She relates to real people.”
Young Dolph was killed while visiting Makeda’s Homemade Butter Cookies in 2021. Now, three of the men charged in his death are set to go to trial.
Given how much music the city has produced, it’s not much of a surprise that the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll punches well above its weight as a music subject.
Opinion: I am a millennial and grew up on this music. However, as a public-safety professional, I cannot reconcile my nostalgic feelings with the cries I hear from Memphians when they call 9-1-1 in distress. Because then the lyrics come to life.
Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, 47, was shot in Southeast Memphis, along with another man who has not yet been identified.
Plus: Julien Baker’s band boygenius makes the cover of Rolling Stone.
The Memphis native was named “Best Breakthrough Hip Hop Artist.”
Gloria “GloRilla” Woods visited her former high school, MLK Prep, to surprise students with a musical performance and a donation.
The concert made a return on Friday, July 15 at the FedExForum, making it the first bash to be held since 2019.
This week, Hattiloo Theatre opens its 16th season with a jazzy jukebox revue, singer-songwriter John Darnielle’s alter-ego “Mountain Goats” climbs onstage at Minglewood and Darius Rucker plays Live at the Garden (for the third time!).
The Memphis rapper behind a popular song is the latest addition to Yo Gotti’s CMG record label.
The annual show is being held for the first time since 2019 and will include surprise guest performances that will be revealed during the concert.
Memphis fans are duty bound to loathe Draymond Green for the rest of the series. Which would be easier if Green didn’t love Xavier Tillman Sr., Jaren Jackson Jr., Young Dolph and Memphis music generally.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 117-116 in Game 1, Round 2, of the NBA playoff series on Sunday, May 1.
It can be tempting to separate the facts of the rapper’s life and the still very murky facts of his death from the music that made him a success and, in some quarters, a star. But, in life, he encouraged listeners to conflate the two.
Welcome to this weekly roundup of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media, curated by digital desk reporter Jasmine McCraven.
Many Memphians recently joined a discussion online that posed the question: “What is Memphis’ national anthem?”
The record label executive bought a reported share of $750,000.
Before this is all over there will be plenty of other songs like Yo Gotti’s "Recession Proof" that comment specifically on the pandemic. Even the tracks that don’t feature bridges about Zoom meetings will still reflect the mood and feelings of this moment.
The film, set in Memphis, stars Mamoudou Athie, Courtney B. Vance and Niecy Nash, and debuts on Friday, March 27.
Rap superstar Yo Gotti announces partnership with Shelby County Schools to outfit students at his former middle school with free uniforms. The music mogul said he hopes to expand the program to more schools in the district.
The Weekly Memphian is a partial guide to things happening in Memphis, recommended by Daily Memphian staff. This guide covers June 27-July 3.
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