The cast of NWA biopic Straight Outta Compton wasn't invited to the Oscars despite the film's nomination, while white screenwriters received invites....
SOCAN reports record $310 million in music royalties for 2015, marking first time exceeding $300M milestone. Canadian music creators including Drake and The Weeknd contribute...
Kendrick Lamar delivered a powerful performance of 'Untitled 2' on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, showcasing his ability to captivate audiences....
Gracenote launches Dynamic EQ technology that automatically adjusts car audio settings for each song played, optimizing sound quality across genres from hip-hop to pop....
Kendrick Lamar demonstrates the power of hard work with Grammy nominations for 'To Pimp a Butterfly.' The Compton rapper shares inspirational insights....
The Breakfast Club Radio Show celebrates its anniversary with a star-studded concert featuring 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Pusha T, and more at Hammerstein Ballroom....
BJ the Chicago Kid tops Pandora's 2016 Artists to Watch list alongside 24 other emerging talents including Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez, and Ty Dolla $ign....
Lil Wayne announces The Dedication Tour starting January 21, 2016, visiting rarely-toured cities across the US with special guests Rae Sremmurd. Tickets go on sale...
DJ Rhetorik wins McDonald's 2015 Flavor Battle DJ Competition, taking home $10,000 prize. The New York DJ beat finalists from LA and Chicago at NYC's...
Missy Elliott releases innovative new music video for 'WTF (Where They From)' featuring Pharrell Williams, marking her return with signature visuals....
All Def Digital crosses one million YouTube subscribers, tripling their base in under a year. The Russell Simmons co-founded network focuses on hip-hop culture and...
Rev Run of Run DMC partners with AT&T's Inspired Mobility to share faith through technology. The hip-hop legend promotes connecting with faith digitally....
Philadelphia Music Alliance hosts first gala in 20+ years to honor 2015 Walk of Fame inductees including The Roots, Billie Holiday, and The Trammps at...
VH1 presents 'Out in Hip Hop' featuring DMC, Big Freedia, and Milan Christopher in a candid discussion about homophobia in hip hop culture and LGBTQ...
DJ Mustard partners with Coors Light for the Soundtrack reFRESH tour, featuring elite DJs from five cities and special guest Fabolous to celebrate regional hip-hop...
Angela Yee joins McDonald's 2015 Flavor Battle as social media correspondent for the national DJ competition. The eight-week contest features 12 DJs competing for $10,000...