P Diddy Announces Bad Boy Entertainment Evolution
Bad Boy Entertainment partners exclusively with Epic Records for two new P Diddy albums. The deal reunites Sean Combs with LA Reid for new music...
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The Roots and Martell Launch the Vanguard Series
The Roots partner with Martell Cognac for The Vanguard Series, featuring Questlove DJ events and live concerts across four cities starting October....
Big Boi & Phantogram on New Music and Outkast
Big Boi and Phantagram discuss their new Big Grams album on The Breakfast Club. The trio talks new music direction while addressing Outkast reunion questions....
WGCI Hits Chicago with BIG Concert Featuring Kendrick Lamar
107.5 WGCI presents Big Jam 2015 at Chicago's United Center featuring Kendrick Lamar, Future, Meek Mill, and more top hip-hop artists on October 25, 2015....
Jimmy Fallon & Justin Timberlake: History of Hip Hop 6
Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake team up with The Roots for their sixth installment of the popular History of Hip Hop segment, delivering another fun-filled...
Cole’s High School Friend Exposes His Extreme Generosity
J. Cole's former high school friend reveals the rapper's extraordinary acts of generosity, including letting single mothers live rent-free in his childhood home....
Jadakiss and Styles P Save Lives: Deserving Recognition
Jadakiss and Styles P open juice bars in Yonkers, NY through their Juice For Life concept, combating fast food culture in urban communities....
Questlove on Life, Music, and His Greatest Gift
Questlove reflects on his life, music, and The Roots formation in revealing Hot 97 interview. The drummer shares his greatest gift story and emphasizes music...
Power 98 Summer Block Parties Uplift Charlotte Communities
Power 98 hosted 10-week summer block parties across Charlotte featuring free food, games, and performances by Tink, Mannie Fresh, K-Camp, and more artists....
Amy Schumer Raps With Talib Kweli on Stage
Comedian Amy Schumer surprised audiences by showcasing her rap skills on stage with Talib Kweli in Chicago, performing Kanye West's 'Get Em High'....
Lil Wayne to Host Inaugural Lil WeezyAnaFest in New Orleans
Lil Wayne announces the inaugural Lil WeezyAnaFest in New Orleans, featuring a rare Hot Boys reunion with Juvenile and Turk. The August 28th concert supports...
Ice Cube & Son Interview on Straight Outta Compton
Ice Cube and his son O'Shea Jackson Jr. interview each other about their roles in the hit film Straight Outta Compton, discussing casting decisions and...
Diddy Claims He’s a Superhero Ready to Revive Soul and Dance
Sean Combs discusses his mission to revitalize soul and dance in black music, calling himself superhero 'Black Man' in new Ebro interview....
25 Million Streams Later, Dr. Dre and Apple are Winning
Dr. Dre's album Compton achieved 25 million streams in its first week exclusively on Apple Music. The release coincided with the Straight Outta Compton film....
Channing Crowder Joins WQAM Afternoon Show
Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder joins WQAM's afternoon show with Hochman & Krantz. Hip-hop legends Public Enemy release intimate live performance from London's Metropolis...
Dr. Dre’s Album Exclusive to Apple Music First
Dr. Dre releases his first album in 16 years, Compton, streaming exclusively on Apple Music before public release. Features Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg....
Chicago’s Historic Skyscraper at 230 N. Michigan
Slick Rick and Bleachers headlined epic Lollapalooza after-parties at Chicago's Hard Rock Hotel in 2015, delivering legendary performances that had crowds wrapped around the block....
Travis Scott Arrested at Lollapalooza for Stage Rush
Travis Scott was arrested at Lollapalooza after encouraging fans to storm the stage. His performance lasted only 5 minutes before police intervention....
Master P’s New Reality Show Coming Soon
Master P is launching a new family reality show called Family Empire. The hip-hop mogul joins the growing reality TV trend with this upcoming series....
ReverbNation Launches EchoMusic App for Artists
ReverbNation launches EchoMusic, a free mobile app for discovering new artists across Hip-Hop, R&B, and other genres before they hit mainstream....
Method Man on Hip Hop, Trainwreck & Wendy Beef
Method Man discusses Wu-Tang, hip-hop's current state, and his infamous beef with Wendy Williams in revealing Breakfast Club interview....
Chuck D to Host ICONS Festival
Public Enemy's Chuck D will host ICONS Festival September 24-27, a major tech event featuring 20,000 attendees and startup pitch competitions....
Public Enemy: “Man Plans, God Laughs” Album in July
Hip-hop legends Public Enemy announce new album 'Man Plans, God Laughs' dropping July 15th. Chuck D describes it as commentary on the technological yet political...
Erykah Badu and Jidenna Added to AfrikCan Festival Lineup
Erykah Badu and Jidenna have been added to the inaugural AfrikCan Festival lineup in Boston. The festival takes place July 21-25 and features African music...
Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne Headline Billboard Hot 100 Fest
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne headline Billboard's inaugural Hot 100 Music Festival alongside The Weeknd and Justin Bieber. The two-day event features 40+ chart-topping artists...
