Megan Thee Stallion Honored by TX Congressional District 18
Megan Thee Stallion received the 18th Congressional District of Texas Hero Award from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee after graduating with her Bachelor's degree....
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Rick Ross: A Richer Conversation with Elliott Wilson & B.Dot
Rapper and entrepreneur Rick Ross sits down with Elliott Wilson and B.Dot for an in-depth conversation about his latest album and career moves....
Drake Withdraws from 2022 Grammy Nods Amid Row
Drake withdrew from his 2022 Grammy nominations for Best Rap Album and Best Rap Performance, citing ongoing criticism of the awards' disconnect from impactful music....
The Current Adds Staff for Urban Alternative Project
Julian Green named Content Director of The Current's Urban Alternative Project, a new MPR initiative focusing on independent hip-hop and R&B artists....
Cardi B Joins Playboy As First Ever Creative Director
Cardi B makes history as Playboy's first-ever creative director and will head their new CENTERFOLD platform, marking a shift toward younger demographics....
Travis Scott Legal Issues After Astroworld
Travis Scott faces billions in potential damages from lawsuits following the deadly Astroworld Festival crowd surge that killed 10 people in November 2021....
8 Dead, Hundreds Injured at Travis Scott Astroworld Festival
Eight people died and over 300 were injured at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston due to a deadly crowd surge among 50,000 attendees....
Joe Budden Reveals Bisexuality During Latest Podcast Episode
Joe Budden announced he's bisexual during his latest podcast episode, though the context suggests it may have been a joke about LGBTQ community approval....
Rick Ross Announces Album ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’
Rick Ross announces his new album 'Richer Than I Ever Been' drops December 10th, featuring first single 'Outlaws' with Jazmine Sullivan & 21 Savage on...
Jay-Z Gets Rid of His Instagram After 1 Day
Jay-Z deleted his Instagram account after just one day, despite gaining 1.5 million followers. The rapper only posted one image promoting The Harder They Fall...
Timbaland and NFT Pioneer Launch Unique Music NFT Collection
Timbaland collaborates with NFT inventor Kevin McCoy to launch Opera Noir Music NFT collection featuring stems and beats from his upcoming EP, with auctions starting...
2 Live Crew’s Legal Fight for Catalogue Control
2 Live Crew battles Lil' Joe Records in federal court over control of their music catalogue. The hip-hop group seeks to use termination rights to...
Steve Rifkind & Triller Spring Singles Program
Music mogul Steve Rifkind partners with Triller to launch Spring Singles, a biweekly artist discovery program promoting new talent across Hip-Hop and R&B genres....
Kanye West’s Hollywood Hills Home Listed for $3.699 Million
Kanye West's Hollywood Hills home where he lived for 15 years is listed for $3.699 million. The rapper bought the bachelor pad in 2003 for...
Dave Chapelle on LGBTQ and DaBaby: Sort of Correct
Dave Chappelle sparked controversy by comparing DaBaby's career impact from killing someone versus making anti-LGBTQ comments. The comedian highlighted different public reactions to violence versus...
Star-Studded Lineup Announced for 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards
Young Thug, Gunna, Baby Keem and more join the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards lineup. Big Daddy Kane will honor the late Biz Markie in...
Fugees Reunite for First Performance in 15 Years
Hip-hop legends Fugees reunited for their first performance in 15 years at NYC's Pier 17, celebrating The Score's 25th anniversary. The trio kicks off their...
STEVE CARLESS TO JOIN WARNER RECORDS AS PRESIDENT, A&R
Steve Carless joins Warner Records as President of A&R, bringing experience from Def Jam, Atlantic, and Republic Records. The influential exec has worked with Beyonc�,...
Fugees Reunite, Tour Announced
Fugees reunite for their first world tour in 25 years to celebrate The Score's 25th anniversary. The hip-hop legends kick off with a NYC pop-up...
BMI 2021 R&B/HIP-HOP AWARDS HONOREES
BMI announced winners of the 2021 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards honoring top songwriters and producers. Doja Cat's 'Say So' won Song of the Year while Roddy Ricch...
Broccoli City Festival Canceled
Broccoli City Festival 2021 has been canceled due to Covid concerns. The ninth annual celebration of black music and culture was set to feature Lil...
Power 99 Reveals Star-Studded Lineup for POWERHOUSE 2021
Power 99 announces POWERHOUSE 2021 lineup featuring Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk, and more at Wells Fargo Center on October 29....
Phife Dawg Estate Unveils New Single French Kiss Trios
Phife Dawg's estate releases new single 'French Kiss Trois' featuring Redman and Illa J, with music video honoring the late A Tribe Called Quest rapper....
D-Nice’s Sold-Out Hollywood Bowl Show
D-Nice transforms his pandemic IG Live sensation Club Quarantine into a sold-out Hollywood Bowl concert featuring surprise guests and nostalgic vibes....
Angela Yee Day Brooklyn � August 28
Angela Yee hosts her 3rd annual community celebration in Brooklyn on August 28, featuring free performances by hip-hop and Caribbean artists including Capella Grey and...