Category: Hip Hop
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City Morgue Releases Yakuza Video from Toxic Boogaloo
City Morgue releases new video for ‘YAKUZA’ featuring SosMula from their recent mixtape Toxic Boogaloo via Hikari Ultra/Republic Records.
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Neek Bucks Releases Debut Album “Blessed to the Max”
Harlem rapper Neek Bucks releases his debut album ‘Blessed to the Max’ via H4 Records, executive produced by Grammy-winner Hitmaka with features from Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz, and Raekwon.
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RICAN DA MENACE – NEW VIDEO FT. MONEYBAGG YO
Baltimore rapper Rican Da Menace drops her new track ‘DUMB’ featuring Moneybagg Yo with a 90’s movie inspired music video. The HitMaka and Tay Keith-produced anthem showcases the 21-year-old rising star’s defiant style.
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Nate Husser Releases New Single and Video Did It B4 Today
Montreal-born rapper Nate Husser drops new single and music video “Did It B4” under his partnership with +1 Records and Exceleration Music.
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KASH DOLL – BACK ON DEXTER GANGSTA GRILLZ
Detroit rapper Kash Doll releases Back on Dexter: A Gangsta Grillz Mixtape hosted by DJ Drama, featuring collaborations with Icewear Vezzo, Babyface Ray, and more.
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McKinley Dixon Releases Acoustic Tyler, Forever
Chicago rapper McKinley Dixon releases an acoustic version of ‘Tyler, Forever’ as part of his Kitchen Table sessions. The stripped-down rendition showcases raw vocals and jazz instrumentals in tribute to his late friend.
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Future Wins Best Melodic Rap at 2023 Grammys
Future wins Best Melodic Rap Performance at 2023 Grammy Awards for ‘Wait For U’ featuring Drake and Tems. His album ‘I Never Liked You’ topped charts as #1 rap album of 2022.
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Lil Wayne Shines During Historic Grammy Weekend (Photos)
Lil Wayne dominated Grammy Weekend 2023, receiving the Global Impact Award from the Recording Academy and delivering electrifying performances at multiple events.
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KINGG BUCC Launches New Era in Hip Hop with Swiper Season
KINGG BUCC launches new hip-hop era with Swiper Season EP on Atlantic Records. The Miami-raised Haitian artist brings unique multicultural sound to hip-hop.
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Grammy Nominees Pusha T & The Dream Party (pics)
Steven Victor celebrated Grammy nominees Pusha-T and The-Dream at an exclusive Beverly Hills dinner party featuring Cher, Pharrell Williams, and Usher.
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Feb 2023: 8 Future DJ Legends You Need To Know
Meet 8 rising radio personalities making waves in urban music, including Keisha Nicole from Houston’s 97.9 The Box and Jojo Alonso from Atlanta’s 105.3 The Beat.
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Dr. Dre’s The Chronic Returns for 30th Anniversary
Dr. Dre’s legendary album The Chronic returns to streaming platforms February 1st, celebrating its 30th anniversary through original distributor Interscope Records.
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Flo Rida Wins $82.6M Celsius Contract Dispute
Flo Rida was awarded $82.6 million after a jury found Celsius energy drink makers breached their endorsement contract with the rapper from 2014-2018.
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Meek Mill Pardoned, Commits to Justice Reform
Meek Mill receives official pardon from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for 2008 drug and gun charges. The rapper commits to continuing his criminal justice reform work.
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Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne Get Global Impact Awards
Missy Elliott, Dr. Dre, and Lil Wayne will receive Global Impact Awards at the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective event during Grammy Week in Los Angeles.
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Takeoff’s alleged killer granted $1 million bond release
Patrick Xavier Clark, charged with murdering Migos rapper Takeoff, was released on $1 million bond from Harris County jail. Clark’s defense claims self-defense in the Houston bowling alley shooting that killed the 28-year-old rapper.
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Meek Mill Bails Out 20 Philly Women for Holidays
Meek Mill paid bail for 20 incarcerated Philadelphia women to spend holidays with their families. The REFORM Alliance co-founder also provided gift cards for groceries and presents.
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Diddy & PARTYNEXTDOOR – Sex in the Porsche
Diddy and PARTYNEXTDOOR drop new single ‘Sex in the Porsche’ under LOVE RECORDS. The smooth R&B track follows Diddy’s #1 hit ‘Gotta Move On’ featuring Bryson Tiller.
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BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 Achieves High Ratings and Viewership
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022 achieved massive success with 2 million total viewers and broke digital records with 244M views across platforms, up 181% year-over-year.
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DDG PREMIERES “LOVE MYSELF” MUSIC VIDEO FT. KEVIN GATES
DDG premieres his new music video for ‘Love Myself’ featuring Kevin Gates from his deluxe album It’s Not Me It’s You. The collaboration showcases both artists’ signature styles.
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Rickey Smiley on Hip Hop’s Demise and Takeoff
Rickey Smiley discusses his disillusionment with Hip Hop culture following Takeoff’s death, as new details emerge about the Migos rapper’s memorial service.
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Takeoff Celebration of Life – November 11, Atlanta
Takeoff’s Celebration of Life will be held November 11 at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Free tickets are available to Georgia residents only via Ticketmaster starting November 8.
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Jekalyn Carr, Trina Braxton & More at Evvie
Motown Gospel celebrated rising gospel star Evvie McKinney’s debut album ‘Love, Evvie McKinney’ at Atlanta event. VIPs including Jekalyn Carr, Trina Braxton attended.
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Kanye West’s Controversial Claims in Drink Champs
Kanye West faces a $250 million lawsuit from George Floyd’s family after making controversial claims about Floyd’s death on Drink Champs podcast.
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Math Hoffas Podcast Addresses Newbies and Legends in Hip Hop
Math Hoffa’s Expert Opinion podcast explores the disconnect between hip-hop industry veterans and newcomers, featuring discussions with Punch, Daylyt, and others about mentorship and opportunities in music.