Hip Hop

Today (October 13) saw the arrival of Offset’s Set it Off studio LP. The album features fellow Georgia native Latto on a track titled “Fine As Can Be.” Offset’s collaboration with Latto has some listeners questioning if certain bars on the song were shots at “Munch (Feelin’ U)” rhymer Ice Spice. One part of Latto’s

Westside Gunn has released his eagerly anticipated new album And Then You Pray For Me.  The Griselda rapper said the project, his fifth studio album, would be his final full-length offering and he intends to go out with a bang, gathering an all-star cast of guests to appear on the album.   Clocking in at an

Donald Trump returned to the conspiracy theory well at rallies in Florida and New Hampshire. The twice-impeached politician claimed President Joe Biden is still working for former president Barack Obama at events on Monday (October 9) and Wednesday (October 11). “It’s never been worse than it is now under crooked Joe Biden and, frankly, his

Let’s talk about director Allen Hughes, shall we? From the hyper-gangsterism of Menace II Society to the post-Apocalyptic world of The Book of Eli and beyond, Allen and Albert Hughes’ directorial credits are as lengthy as they are diverse. The directing dynamic duo have each set out upon their own creative paths. They’ve had their

The ongoing feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj overshadowed this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. A lot of the Hip-Hop news coverage coming out of the 2023 ceremony focused more on the two rappers’ respective husbands. At some point that night, a man associated with Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, publicly called out Cardi

Jada Pinkett Smith set the internet ablaze on Wednesday (October 11) after announcing that she and Will Smith have been separated since 2016.  The revelation came ahead of her upcoming memoir, Worthy, which also addresses the infamous Chris Rock Oscars slap. In an interview with People, the actress admitted that she thought the incident was

Diddy’s ex-nanny accused him of refusing to turn over the information she requested in her lawsuit against him. According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Raven Walden asked a judge to compel the Hip-Hop mogul to produce evidence she asked for months ago. Raven’s lawyers urged a judge to impose sanctions on Diddy. The

DJ Muggs returned with Soul Assassins 3: Death Valley in late August, the follow-up to 2000’s Soul Assassins 2. Boasting 19 tracks and contributions from some of Hip-Hop’s most celebrated MCs, the album is another colorful chapter in Muggs’ continually evolving catalog of hardcore Hip-Hop. But it also begs the question—what next? DJ Muggs has

Juicy J has people in Hip-Hop talking. The “Bandz a Make Her Dance” rapper called on the culture to come together to find ways to boost the rap genre’s record sales. However, Wallo disagrees with the idea that Hip-Hop is failing at the moment. “Rap music is down 40 percent. Check the charts. Check the

Legendary producer and pioneer DJ Marley Marl received his flowers at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards, receiving the I Am Hip-Hop Award for his decades-long service to the culture.   Swizz Beatz and Timbaland introduced the Queens trailblazer following a video montage honoring his significant contributions and career highlights.   “Marly Marl was the first Hip-Hop producer,”

Gillie Da King mocked Birdman, minimizing the Cash Money Records co-founder’s relevance on Instagram Live. The rapper-turned-podcaster touted his own success after Birdman aired out their old issues on Clubhouse. “I’m bigger than Baby,” Gillie said. “Ain’t that crazy? I’m bigger than that n#### right now. I generate more money than that n#### right now

Ultimate Rap League has shot down rumors a judge urged them to settle their legal dispute with former talent scout Dagoberto Velez, otherwise known as Street Star Norbes.   The response comes after blogs began speculating that URL were set to lose millions in the case that Norbes filed back in 2020. On Monday (October 9),

Drake released his eighth studio LP, For All the Dogs, on October 6. However, most of the conversation surrounding that project has less to do with the music and more to do with Joe Budden’s critique. During the “8:45am in Fayetteville” episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the show’s titular host shared his thoughts on

Westside Gunn says his album era is over, and he’s going out with a bang on his upcoming album, set to be his last LP.  The Griselda rapper intends to focus his efforts on his projects outside of the studio, and although he still plans on dropping hits, Westside Gunn said his fifth studio album

Gunplay reportedly lost custody of his infant daughter. According to TMZ, a court granted sole custody to his estranged wife Vonshae Taylor-Morales on Monday (October 9). The court’s decision can only be reversed if Taylor-Morales, who has a temporary restraining order against Gunplay, wants joint custody. As of now, the rapper can only see his

Will Ferrell crashed a frat party to perform as a DJ over the weekend. During the University of Southern California’s Trojans Family Weekend, the actor, 56, crashed a tailgate party where he hilariously performed as a guest DJ. In a video, which has since gone viral, the “Step Brothers” star could be seen sporting a

Stormzy and Maya Jama confirmed months of speculation, revealing they are officially a couple again.  The British rap legend and the Love Island U.K. host had internet sleuths putting together the clues after dropping hints of their reunion all summer. Fans of the couple were devastated when they split in 2019 after five years together.

The World Trade Center and Hip-Hop have a special relationship. Several rappers have mentioned the World Trade Center in their lyrics, especially in the context of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and their aftermath. These artists include Canibus, Jay-Z, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., The Game, Eminem, Jadakiss and others. In his song “Juicy,” Biggie

Michael Jordan has become the first athlete to make the Forbes 400 list of America’s wealthiest people. The basketball legend made the list after selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets team at a $3 billion valuation in August. “Michael’s one of the few people that have had success three times,” said Washington Wizards,