Hip Hop

Rapper Tay-K will face a capital murder trial in February 2025 for his role in the murder of a man in 2017. Tay-K is already serving a 55-year sentence for a separate murder conviction stemming from a 2016 home invasion. Prosecutors allege that Tay-K, who was out on bond and under house arrest, cut off

In the latest chapter of their long-running feud, Conor McGregor and Jake Paul have reignited their war of words—but this time, the backdrop is a far more graver matter. Following McGregor’s loss in a civil sexual assault case, where he was ordered to pay €250,000 to accuser Nikita Hand, Paul wasted no time throwing verbal

Kendrick Lamar has never been just a rapper—he’s a storyteller, a critic, and a cultural architect. With his latest album, GNX, he caught just about everybody off guard. The MC, chock-full of aggressive overtones, ventures deeper into personal reflection, critiques, and outright call outs. Kendrick uses his goat-level lyricism and more sparse production to further ride

The Spread the Love Foundation, the nonprofit organization founded by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony member Krayzie Bone, will hold a winter coat and sock giveaway dubbed “Spread the Warmth” on Saturday (November 23). The event takes place on the corner of E. 99th and St. Clair Avenue in Cleveland, which was recently re-named Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Way in

Photo credit: DJ Cool V According to fellow Juice Crew member Roxanne Shante, acclaimed singer T.J. Swan has passed away. His family also confirmed the news on his official Instagram account, confirming he died on Friday morning (November 22). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Roxanne Shante (@imroxanneshante) T.J. Swan’s contributions helped

The CMA Awards are at the center of a social media storm, facing accusations of racism and claims Shaboozey was snubbed after he failed to win any of his nominations, despite the overwhelming success of his breakout hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).”  The chart-topping country music rising star was in the running for New Artist

The living members of De La Soul—Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent “Maseo” Mason—are urging fans not to support a new book called High & Rising (A Book About De La Soul). As the title and cover art suggest, the book intertwines the New York-bred trio’s journey to becoming one of the most influential Hip-Hop groups

Metro Boomin played a significant part in kicking off the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef with his song with Future and Kendrick Lamar, “Like That,” from the We Don’t Trust You album.  During an upcoming interview with GQ Magazine, the producer addressed rumors about the root of his conflict with the OVO founder and admitted

Jay-Z’s Team Roc sues Kansas City, Kansas, to obtain long-sought police records tied to decades of alleged misconduct. Jay-Z’s social justice organization, Team Roc, has filed a lawsuit seeking the release of police misconduct records, accusing Kansas City, Kansas, of blocking access to key documents Team Roc believes the documents could expose decades of abuse

Donald Trump nominated WWE co-founder Linda McMahon as education secretary and Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid Services.  Donald Trump has selected World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) co-founder and his transition co-chair, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary.  McMahon also headed the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term in office and is

Ridley Scott firmly shut down Denzel Washington’s claims of filming a same-sex kiss in “Gladiator II” sparking more controversy. Ridley Scott has firmly rejected Denzel Washington’s assertion that a same-sex kiss was originally filmed for “Gladiator II” but later removed, dismissing the idea as false during a Monday premiere in Los Angeles. In an interview,

Dame Dash is opening up about the sale of his Roc-A-Fella shares, claiming nobody was interested in buying his stake because JAY-Z isn’t loved like other Hip-Hop icons. He also claimed that although Drake offered millions at one point, he eventually disappeared.  Last week, New York State bought Dame Dash’s one-third share of the legendary

A rare script signed by Tupac Shakur from the 1994 film *Above the Rim* is set to be auctioned in Los Angeles on November 21, offering collectors a part of Hip-Hop and Hollywood history. A rare glimpse into Tupac Shakur’s Hollywood career has come to light as a signed “Above the Rim” script will make

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s recent fight has been plagued with rumors that the boxing legend threw the fight or that it was a cash grab, but according to DJ Whoo Kid, both fighters were legally prevented from going too hard.   The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion lost the fight after going eight full rounds with

Roughly 104 miles north of the Bronx—the New York City borough that birthed Hip-Hop—lies Philadelphia, home to DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince, Bahamadia and The Roots. It’s also where DJ Cash Money honed his skills as a prolific turntablist. A 1988 DMC World DJ Champion, Cash Money didn’t just perfect scratching, he invented

David Banner has revealed his bold opinion on how the Black community is becoming more and more like the “extremists” who have become synonymous with the conservative political party. Banner delivered the unexpected message recently during his interview with Angela Yee, remarking on his belief that it needed to be heard even though it’s bound

Boyz II Men are taking their storied legacy to the big screen with a new biographical film in development. The legendary R&B group—comprised of Nathan Morris, Wanyá Morris, and Shawn Stockman—has teamed up with Compelling Pictures and Primary Wave to bring their journey from the streets of Philadelphia to international superstardom to a feature-length film.

The family of Malcolm X made good on their promise and filed a $100 million lawsuit, accusing federal and New York City government agencies of orchestrating and covering up the assassination of the civil rights icon. The complaint, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges the FBI, CIA, NYPD, and others played a direct role in

An associate of Lil Durk has shared audio of an alleged jail call that could be the Chicago rapper’s first speaking to the public since he was taken into federal custody last month. On Friday (November 15), Instagram user @900bruhbruh shared a nearly two-minute long video capturing a phone call in which Durk was purportedly

Offset and his entourage got into a major brawl with a French rapper’s crew, sparking chaos on the streets of Paris.  Video surfaced online showing the Atlanta native in a violent altercation with members of rapper Gazo’s entourage on Wednesday night (November 13), outside Hôtel du Collectionneur in the French capital.   Before hands and feet