Hip Hop

Hip-Hop pioneer Scorpio of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five rolled through with a message earlier this week. While hanging backstage at a show, the trailblazing MC had a few moments to rattle off his thoughts about the current rap landscape. Mainly, he was focused on giving props to the next wave of female rappers.

Atlanta rapper Marlo was murdered three years ago this summer, and his father is still fighting for justice. Advertisement According to WSB-TV, Rudolph Johnson Sr., has been working with local authorities to help find the suspect responsible for his namesake’s premature demise. To date, detectives at the Atlanta Police Department haven’t publicly identified anyone responsible

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has once again targeted his fellow Hip Hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs (fka Puff Daddy) on social media. This time, the G-Unit head also trolled Atlanta-bred recording artist Lil Baby. Advertisement Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and Camille Fishel hosted their annual White Party at their Hamptons home on Monday, July 3.

Creative yasiin bey, still known to many as Mos Def, draws inspiration from a diverse array of creative influences—while being an influence. In an exclusive clip, he lists renowned artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, the mystical poet Rumi and political activist El Malki Shabazz (Malcolm X), among many others, who have played a significant role in shaping

Rowdy Rebel insisted he was not the victim of robbery after rumors surfaced on social media. Advertisement The Brooklyn-bred rapper clarified what happened in an Instagram Stories post on Friday (July 7). He said someone did steal from him, but the incident happened while he was sleeping. “Rob what!” he wrote. “N#### stole out my

Tupac Shakur’s stepfather, Mutulu Shakur, died on Thursday (July 6) after a long illness. The family made the announcement via Instagram the following day using an illustration of the 72-year-old. The caption read: “Our beloved Mutulu joined the ancestors this morning at home with family. Please bless him on his path and we will share

There has been below-the-radar competitive energy surrounding two of the most successful actors/rappers/singers in Hip Hop history for a while. It appears a rivalry between Drake and Childish Gambino has made its way to the forefront. Advertisement Back in July 2014, Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover) called out some of his rap peers during a

Blueface is facing hefty backlash after questioning his six-year-old son’s sexuality when the little boy left a room with half-naked dancers to go find some snacks.  Advertisement The “Thotiania” rapper shared the video on his Instagram Stories, where it was swiftly clipped and circulated on Twitter. In the clip, Blueface is filming a music video

Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA appreciated Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s decision to name their son after the legendary rapper/producer. Advertisement RZA shared his thoughts on the baby’s name in an interview with CNN. Bobby Digital felt honored to inspire the name of Rihanna and Rocky’s firstborn. “[It’s] a great honor to know that there’s another generation that’s

Tyrese. Advertisement Known for his powerful voice and captivating performances on screen, Tyrese has become a respected, sometimes controversial icon in the entertainment industry. He’s transcended from his voice as a singer to his voice in Hollywood to his voice on social media. While attending last month’s 2023 BET Awards, he delved into his recent

GloRilla rose from a local Memphis-area talent to being a Grammy-nominated recording artist. Yung Miami and JT also saw their stock rise in the entertainment industry as the Florida-bred City Girls duo. Advertisement According to GloRilla, there are some people in the world that do not like seeing women like her achieve their dreams. Yung

Kim Kardashian revealed she went into protective mode at the height of Kanye West’s antisemitism storm, fearing for the safety of their children.  Advertisement The SKIMS founder opened up about the fallout from Ye’s antisemitic and Anti-Black remarks in the latest episode of Hulu’s “The Kardashians,” filmed in the fall.  “I’m just not OK. I’m

Rapper Casino Jizzle was fatally shot in Memphis, Tennessee on Tuesday (July 4). Advertisement Casino Jizzle was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting in Northeast Memphis. His manager Angie Strange confirmed his death to local CBS and FOX affiliates. Memphis police issued a warrant for a 27-year-old man named Michael Clayton in connection

A popular Wichita, Kansas nightclub, City Nightz, has been hit with a 30-day suspension following a mass shooting during an event featuring rapper Mozzy that left 11 people injured. Advertisement The Wichita Police Department (WPD) issued the suspension on Monday (July 3) in response to the early Sunday morning (July 2) incident. Nine individuals sustained

Female rappers have been dominating much of the conversation in Hip Hop culture over the last year. Cardi B, Latto, Nicki Minaj, Ice Spice, GloRilla, Coi Leray, Sexxy Redd, Lola Brooke, Doechii, and other women left a mark on the charts and in the clubs. Advertisement Rap fans also got to see several of these

Drake has been sporting a new look on his nails recently, but not everybody is a fan.   Advertisement The Hip-Hop superstar recently got a fresh pink manicure as part of his preparations for his highly anticipated It’s All a Blur Tour with 21 Savage on June 16. While the rappers had to postpone their first

Maryland’s State’s Attorney, Aisha N. Braveboy, is taking a stand against the Drill Rap music genre and its producers in response to a surge in violent incidents in the state, some of which have been linked to the genre’s provocative themes. Advertisement Drill Rap, a music genre known for its explicit lyrics and violent narratives,

Christian Keyes, the multi-talented actor, singer and songwriter, recently sat down to discuss his chart-topping music and his role in the hit BET show “All The Queen’s Men.” Advertisement Keyes, who had not released any music in about a decade, felt it was time to return to the music scene. “It was time, man,” he

South London rap legend Konan has opened up about his battle with PTSD in a candid new documentary that follows the rapper as he receives treatment for the debilitating condition for the first time.   Advertisement The Rap Game UK host began having flashbacks and other symptoms of PTSD, including anxiety, paranoia, anger, and intense feelings