Hip Hop

Big Daddy Kane has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, but Hip-Hop has a way of checking and correcting offenders. Chris Brown digs in. Words: Chris Brown, Art: Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur Recently, a rap artist appeared on a popular podcast and casually downplayed the legacy of one of the greatest MC’s to ever touch

French Montana and Max B reunite for ‘Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers,’ dropping May 22nd after Max B’s release from 17 years in prison. French Montana and Max B are about to complete a cosmic puzzle that seemed mathematically impossible just months ago. The two artists are dropping “Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers” on May

King Charles wants hip-hop lessons from Jamie Fagan, the King’s Trust ambassador and Urban Motion founder, after watching dancers perform in Belfast. King Charles just made a request that’s got the Hip-Hop world buzzing in ways nobody expected. During a Belfast visit on May 19 to celebrate The King’s Trust’s 50th anniversary, the 77-year-old British

Berner shares how he built Cookies from a coffee shop side hustle into a global cannabis and lifestyle brand worth billions. Berner, the San Francisco-born rapper and entrepreneur whose real name is Gilbert Milam Jr., has built Cookies into one of the most recognized cannabis and lifestyle brands in the world. But the journey from

Drake’s building an institutional-grade financial structure through OVO Sound, Venezia FC, and NOCTA to position himself for complete independence. Drake just proved he’s not just a rapper anymore. He’s a businessman building an empire that could free him from the label system entirely. When he dropped three albums simultaneously on May 15, 2026, ICEMAN, Habibti,

Tiffany Haddish’s legal team just got a major win when a judge threw out key evidence from her Georgia DUI case. Tiffany Haddish just caught a legal break in her Georgia DUI case that could shift the entire trajectory of her defense. A Fayette County judge ruled Wednesday that one of the field sobriety tests

Rumors are swirling that Ray J could be eyeing celebrity boxing, but fans are already wondering whether the risk is worth the moment. Ray J has done a lot of things in public. Singer. Reality TV. Entrepreneur. Viral moment master. But celebrity boxing? That one has people squinting. I am thinking this is a very

Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO could make him the world’s first trillionaire, with a potential $2 trillion valuation. Elon Musk is about to cross into territory no human has ever reached before. SpaceX just filed its S-1 with the SEC, and when the company’s IPO launches next month, the billionaire entrepreneur could become the world’s first

Snoop Dogg’s company is fighting hard to get out of the Drakeo the Ruler wrongful death lawsuit with new court filings. Snoop Dogg is fighting to get out of the Drakeo the Ruler wrongful death lawsuit, and his legal team just filed paperwork claiming the rapper’s company had zero involvement in what happened backstage at

Drake received public praise from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow after his surprise album rollout turned the CN Tower into a viral city spectacle. Drake got flowers from City Hall this week, and not the usual kind. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow publicly endorsed the 6 God as a source of pride for the entire city, especially

Drake’s three surprise albums are headed for nearly 800K units in one week, putting him on the verge of rewriting Billboard history again. Drake turned a quiet release week into a full-scale takeover, it seems. He dropped three separate albums, two of which were surprise projects and now he’s headed for one of the biggest

Chad Hugo faced dismissal of his $1M Pharrell lawsuit after failing to serve papers over alleged missing Neptunes royalties. Chad Hugo filed a million-dollar lawsuit against Pharrell over missing Neptunes money, but now a federal judge is ready to throw the whole thing out because Hugo never even served the papers. Judge Andre Birotte Jr.

Drake’s breaking Spotify records while the same bot stream allegations that haunted his rivals now circle back to him. Drake broke three Spotify records on May 15, but the numbers tell a story that’s way more complicated than just streaming dominance. He’s the most-streamed artist in a single day for 2026; his albumICEMANnow holds the

Doja Cat reveals she’s seriously considering a three-year break from music after Tour Ma Vie wraps in Dec 2026 to focus on painting and life. Doja Cat is exhausted. The 30-year-old rapper revealed during an Elle UK cover story that she’s seriously considering stepping away from music for three solid years once her “Tour Ma

Anderson .Paak opens up about turning 40, quitting smoking, fatherhood, and why artists need to unionize to protect their rights and legacy. Anderson .Paak is turning 40 this year, and he’s using the milestone to reassess his priorities. The nine-time Grammy Award winner sat down with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay to discuss how

Tranell Williams, Katt Williams’ longtime security guard, faces first-degree murder charges after a grand jury indicts him in comedian Reggie Carroll’s August 2025 shooting death. Katt Williams security guard Tranell Williams faces first-degree murder charges after a grand jury indictment Thursday in connection with the August 2025 shooting death of comedian Reggie Carroll in Southaven,

“I never cried when Pac died, but I probably will when Hov does” – Drake on “Fear” (2009) For 15 years, these two giants played it cool. They smiled for the cameras, traded friendly verses and mostly kept the politics behind closed doors. That’s over now. ICEMAN is Drake’s declaration. While it is not a

Diddy is demanding a jury trial in Clayton Howard’s $20M lawsuit while serving time at Fort Dix and appealing his Mann Act conviction. Diddy is behind bars at Fort Dix, but he’s not backing down from a fight with one of his favorite freak-off workers. The Bad Boy mogul just filed a demand for a

Kodak Black’s legal problems intensify as he faces two arrests in one month, with his attorney claiming systematic targeting by police. Kodak Black walked out of Broward County Jail on Friday after posting a $3,500 bond, but his legal nightmare is far from over. The 28-year-old rapper turned himself in Thursday facing charges of fleeing

Lil Baby sets up a free Mother’s Day flower pop-up in Atlanta where kids make custom bouquets and write cards for their moms. Lil Baby turned Mother’s Day into something real for Atlanta families by setting up a free flower pop-up where kids could show their moms they care. The event wasn’t just about handing