Hip Hop

Kendrick Lamar fans continue to decode his previous releases in search of Drake disses and, as a result, Beyoncé has been dragged into the saga. Even though Beyoncé released RENAISSANCE in July 2022, the album cut “America Has A Problem” is gaining a renewed sense of popularity after listeners appear to have discovered yet another

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” has taken on a life of its own, topping the charts and dominating the conversation, and now, the Recording Academy has confirmed the Drake diss is eligible to win a Grammy.  During a recent interview, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. discussed whether the chart-topper could be nominated. “Obviously, it’s

Purported footage of G Herbo and WNBA star Angel Reese riding together inside a Tesla Cybertruck sent social media into a frenzy on Monday (June 24). The brief video didn’t provide a clear view of either person but that didn’t stop fans from speculating about the two dating. Reese previously connected with G Herbo at

Snoop Dogg is gearing up to cover the 2024 Olympics next month, but he’s getting a head start, reporting live from the Olympic Track and Field Trials.  The Death Row Records boss is headed to Paris next month as a special correspondent for NBC and Peacock after his coverage of the 2000 Olympics with Kevin

Daz Dillinger and Kurupt, collectively known as Tha Dogg Pound, have provided an update on Snoop Dogg’s forthcoming album, Missionary. Produced entirely by Dr. Dre, the project is apparently on schedule to drop in July. The album serves as the follow-up to Snoop’s 1993 debut solo album, Doggystyle. The duo talked about the project as

Ludacris recently revisited his experience working on a classic early 2000s film by sharing a nostalgic Instagram post for Throwback Thursday, in which he reminisced about the nerve-wracking moment he auditioned in front of his acting G.O.A.T., Don Cheadle. On Thursday (June 20), the rapper and actor shared a personal anecdote about the high-pressure audition

Polo G’s mother, Stacia Mac, confirmed she fired gunshots at her daughter, Leilani Capalot, during an altercation last Easter. Stacia spoke out after footage of the incident surfaced on Friday (June 21). “Ya damn right I blew that mf!” Stacia wrote on Instagram Stories. “I NEVER said I didn’t. I thought it was 16 shots?

Duane “Keefe D” Davis, accused orchestrator of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, may soon see the light of day. According to court records, Keefe D has secured the $750,000 necessary to post bond for potential release from a Las Vegas County Jail. Court officials confirmed a company named E-Bail facilitated the bond required for Keefe D’s

Kanye West finalized a settlement with Donna Summer’s estate, which sued Ye for the unauthorized use of the late singer’s song “I Feel Love,” on Thursday (June 20). AllHipHop first reported on the two sides settling the dispute out of court in May. The settlement blocked Kanye from using “I Feel Love” on his Vultures

Quavo and Lana Del Rey surprised fans with the debut performance of their new collab single, “Tough,” although hazardous weather conditions almost stopped them.  On Thursday evening (June 20), heavy wind, rain and lightning strikes plagued Lana Del Rey’s concert at Boston’s Fenway Park, and the show was almost canceled. The concert was due to

Jermaine Dupri appeared to have a change of heart after initially denying a rapper’s request to commission some of his time in order to present his music. The So So Def Recordings label boss is no stranger to eager artists vying for a moment of his time. However, a recent encounter at Lenox Square Mall

Remy Ma has broken her silence following the arrest of her son Jayson Scott on first-degree murder charges.  “We stand by JaySon’s innocence and pray that the NYPD will conduct a complete and thorough investigation to reveal the truth. This is undoubtedly a difficult time for my family and me,” Remy Ma said in a

Missy Elliott’s battle with Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disorder, won’t stop her from hitting the road for the first headlining tour of her career. The hitmaker provided a positive update on her health, telling PEOPLE she’s successfully managing the disease with medication. “Every day I wake, I’m blessed to be here and in good health,”

Legendary Hall of Famer, and Negro League icon Willie Mays, has passed away at the age of 93.  The baseball icon beloved by fans, considered one of the sports’ greatest players and the first African American team captain in MLB history, died peacefully on Tuesday afternoon (June 18).   “My father has passed away peacefully and

Cardi B didn’t hold back when expressing her opinion on why the House military draft bill will be ineffective due to the temperament of the young Americans the bill targets. The “Up” rapper begin training earlier this week after a video of her ranting about how ill-equipped generation Z is to go to war went

50 Cent may be following in Tyler Perry’s footsteps, expanding his entertainment empire with his G-Unit film and television studios, but Fiddy’s making clear they aren’t rivals.  G-Unit Studios in Shreveport, Louisiana, reportedly became the second-largest Black-owned production studio in the world after Perry’s Atlanta studio. However, this doesn’t mean the executives are at odds.

Chrisean Rock was sentenced to 30 days in jail for assault with a deadly weapon without a firearm on Friday (June 14). The reality TV star/rapper learned her fate for the misdemeanor charge in California while awaiting extradition to Oklahoma. Police arrested Chrisean at a Los Angeles County court on June 10. She went to

Chief Keef lit up the stage on his return to Chicago at Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash, his first performance in the city in over a decade.  The Chicago rapper hasn’t performed in the city since 2012, so the anticipation was high for his headline set. On Sunday (June 16), the crowd lit up when Chief

Father’s Day landed on Sunday (June 16) and, par for the course, a flood of emotional posts are inundating social media. From those who have lost their fathers to those who are able to be with them in person, a laundry list of Hip-Hop artists are paying tribute to the men in their lives who

Snoop Dogg grabbed the spotlight at the Brewers’ American Family Field with a flair as he provided some wild commentary during the Milwaukee Brewers game against the Cincinnati Reds. The night began with Snoop, dressed in a Brewers jersey, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. His presence electrified the crowd as he walked through the