Tupac’s Mother , Afeni Shakur Dead at Age 69
Afeni Shakur, mother of rap legend Tupac and former Black Panther activist, has died at age 69 from cardiac arrest. She was instrumental in preserving...
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What? Lil Kim ‘s “Download “#1 Most Added Single!
Lil Kim's single 'Download' featuring T-Pain and Charlie Wilson becomes the #1 Most Added Single at Urban Mainstream Radio with 45 new stations....
What? Lil Kim ‘s “Download “#1 Most Added Single!
Lil Kim's new single 'Download' featuring T-Pain and Charlie Wilson hits #1 Most Added at Urban Mainstream Radio with 45 new stations this week....
Drake Takes a Nasty Fall Onstage (vid)
Drake took a hard fall during a live performance, requiring his team to escort him backstage. Video footage shows the incident that interrupted his show....
Azim Rashid Named SVP Urban Promotions at Columbia
Industry veteran Azim Rashid has been appointed Senior Vice President of Urban Promotion at Columbia Records, starting August 5....
Drake Hires Vocal Coach for Tour Prep
Drake hired renowned vocal coach Jan Smith Studios for tour preparation. Smith, who works with Usher and Justin Bieber, sent associate Dionne Osborne to Canada....
Large Professor Performs “Key to the City” on Sway
Hip-hop producer and rapper Large Professor showcased his track 'Key to the City' during a live performance on Sway in the Morning radio show....
CASH MONEY’s New Single “Just Talking”
Cash Money Records signee Saxkboy KD releases new single 'Just Talking' featuring That Mexican OT, setting stage for joint EP 'The Show Must Go On'...
Busta Rhymes Pays Tribute to A Tribe Called Quest
Busta Rhymes delivered a surprise tribute performance honoring A Tribe Called Quest at the 2016 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards, where the group received the...
J.I.’s New EP Arrives February 10
New York rapper J.I. releases his 14-track EP 'One Way or Another' on February 10th featuring collaborations with 2Rare, RealestK and BEAM....
AMBJAAY – “BLOW THE PICKLE” FT. WIZ KHALIFA
Los Angeles rapper Ambjaay drops official video for "Blow The Pickle" featuring Wiz Khalifa from his IT COSTS TO LIVE LIKE THIS 2 EP....
Nicki Minaj talks about being Bisexual
Nicki Minaj discusses being bisexual in hip-hop and predicts the industry will eventually embrace openly gay male rappers despite current barriers....
COMMON HONORED WITH SOUNDEXCHANGE MUSIC FAIRNESS AWARD
Hip-hop legend Common received the SoundExchange Music Fairness Award for advocating performers' radio royalty rights through the American Music Fairness Act....
Legend NY DJ Bobbito Featured on CNN (vid)
Legendary DJ Bobbito appears on CNN discussing Latin culture's influence on Hip Hop and his upbringing with a Latin musician father....
Backline Goes Virtual With Latest Group of Musicians
Backline announces new cohort of Milwaukee musicians for its 12-week accelerator program with $20,000 grants, adapting to virtual format amid pandemic challenges....
Flo Rida Takes His Talents to the WWE
Grammy-nominated rapper Flo Rida will perform a medley of hits as guest star on WWE Monday Night Raw July 21. The artist previously performed at...
MC Lyte Stops By Majic 107.5:97.5
Hip-hop legend MC Lyte visits Majic 107.5/97.5 to discuss her new reality show and music industry insights with Chubb Rock....
Takeoff’s Funeral: Rickey Smiley Show
Cardi B delivers emotional tribute to late Migos rapper Takeoff at his funeral service. Da Brat shares touching details from the State Farm Arena ceremony....
Kanye West Calls Out Jimmy Kimmel on Twitter
Kanye West unleashed a Twitter rant against Jimmy Kimmel after the talk show host spoofed his Zane Lowe interview. The rapper expressed anger over Kimmel's...
Sony unites its top music artists with its groundbreaking
Sony launches new Collaboration Series campaign pairing top music artists like DDG with cutting-edge technology, gaming, and movies to create innovative content....
Preme Releases “Gangsta Gangsta” Before Mixtape
Multi-platinum artist Preme releases 'Gangsta Gangsta,' the lead single from his upcoming Penthouse mixtape dropping January 8, 2024 via MNRK Music Group....
Antoinique, Musical Journey
Federal agents raided Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Miami and LA amid sexual misconduct allegations. His sons were detained in handcuffs as HSI searched his...
Kanye West Backlash Over Floyd Comments
Kanye West faces a $250 million lawsuit from George Floyd's family over controversial comments made on Drink Champs podcast. REVOLT pulled the interview offline....
Lil’ Kim Rocks The Hennessy V.S Event
Lil' Kim attended the Hennessy V.S event in Atlanta to support prot�g�e Tiffany Foxx's new mixtape before her HOT 97 Summer Jam performance....
DESTINY ROGERS – “LO LO” FT. P-LO & GUAPDAD 4000
Rising singer Destiny Rogers drops new hip-hop leaning track 'Lo Lo' featuring Bay Area rappers P-Lo and Guapdad 4000, produced by The Stereotypes....