Hip Hop

Louisiana-based R&B singer/rapper Dillyn Troy first received attention as a social media star, using the video app Vine to both showcase his musical endeavors as well as his perspectives on life. Still just a teenager when he began making music, Troy made solo tracks of moody, trap-heavy R&B/rap hybrids as well as collaborating with Will

DC Young Fly eulogized his late partner Jacky Oh on Thursday (June 8). Advertisement The comedian opened up about his longtime girlfriend and the mother of his children in an Instagram post. DC Young Fly explained why he waited a week to publicly reflect on her death. “I wasn’t in no rush to post this

Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi released his “Porsche Topless” single to DSPs on June 2. A lyric video for the track arrived on YouTube on that same date. A few days later, the Cleveland native took issue with Apple Music. Apparently, the streaming service posted the wrong lyrics for “Porsche Topless” on the app which did

Six months after unveiling his plans for Trill Burgers’ new permanent home Bun B has opened his first brick brick-and-mortar location in Houston.  Advertisement After launching in 2021 as a truck and pop-up experience, on Wednesday (Jun. 7), Bun B invited patrons into the 3,236-square-foot outlet. The queue wrapped around the block with hungry diners

More than two decades after his untimely death, legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today. The posthumous award was accepted by Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, at a ceremony hosted by longtime radio host Big Boy. The event, which was held in Hollywood, California, was attended

Prosecutors asked a judge to sentence Tory Lanez to 13 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion. Advertisement Reporter Meghann Cuniff obtained a sentencing memorandum filed by the Los Angeles County District Office on Tuesday (June 6). Prosecutors condemned Tory Lanez for engaging in a “campaign of misinformation” to retraumatize Megan Thee Stallion after

There is a reason why Beyoncé is considered the rightful heir to Queen Tina Turner’s crown. Advertisement In addition to having her high-octave dance moves and unparalleled vocals, the master performer understands how to keep the showing going even when a distraction or problem arises during the set. On Sunday, June 4, during the fifth

Wendy Williams’ manager slammed Kevin Hunter Jr.’s recent claims that the talk show host is being taken advantage of by her team. In a recent interview, Hunter Jr. said Wendy’s advisers overlook her health concerns for financial gain. The 22-year-old also claimed his mother is near death as those around her do little to help her

Jay-Z’s longtime engineer Young Guru explained his problem with Timbaland using AI to make a song with the late Notorious B.I.G. Advertisement Young Guru discussed the rise of AI at length in an interview with Okayplayer. He explained why he called out Timbaland for pushing AI’s ability to create music with the voices of deceased

Cardi B welcomed the idea of GloRilla remixing Latto’s single “Put It on Da Floor” on Tuesday (June 6). Advertisement GloRilla expressed her interest in recording a “Put It on Da Floor” remix in a Twitter post. Cardi B, who appeared on a recent remix of the song, gave her stamp of approval. “Ian did

Dive into the inspiring journey of Shooney Da Rapper, a pioneering force in battle rap. From her humble beginnings in Mount Vernon and the Bronx to her breakthrough in Miami, Shooney’s story is a testament to resilience and authenticity. Discover how this trailblazing artist is reshaping the landscape of Hip-Hop and battle rap. Shooney Da

Teyana Taylor wrapped another successful showing in her latest role as creative director, teaming up with Lola Brooke for her Hot 97 Summer Jam debut at the weekend.   After working her creative magic with Latto in April and Summer Walker a month later, Teyana lent her creative skills to the rising NYC rapper.  The multi-hyphenate

In a twist that could be straight out of a reality show script, “Shark Tank” star and FUBU founder, Daymond John, is now swimming in a sea of legal issues.  Advertisement According to Page Six, John has filed a temporary restraining order against former contestants Al “Bubba” Baker, his wife, Sabrina Baker, and their daughter, Brittani Bo

A lawyer representing Tory Lanez quietly filed a request to delay the rapper’s sentencing in California on Thursday (June 1). Advertisement According to Meghann Cuniff’s Legal Affairs and Trials newsletter, attorney Matthew Barhoma sought a delay a few weeks after filing a petition to disqualify Judge David Herriford. The judge is scheduled to sentence Tory

The Game is mourning the loss of his closest friend, AR. According to an Instagram post he shared on Sunday (June 4), AR was involved in a murder-suicide. As Game noted in the caption, he took his own life and the life of someone else. He wrote, “I’m crying while I type this because I

Cardi B found herself in a sticky predicament on Sunday evening (Jun. 4) after lighting up the stage at Summer Jam.  Advertisement The NYC icon was with her team in an elevator when the lift suddenly stopped with them all stuck inside. The small elevator left Cardi and her crew in a tight squeeze with

Guess what? Lil Durk just pulled off a fantastic surprise for Pedro, the coolest homeless dude in Hollywood! Picture this: Pedro is chilling in his cozy tent on the street of Hollywood, jamming to the epic beats of Lil Durk and J Cole’s latest banger, “All My Life.” Little did he know, his life was

Bam Margera’s perceived downward spiral has been internet fodder for months. The former Viva La Bam star and professional skateboarder recently vowed to “smoke crack” until he got to see the son he shares with his estranged wife, Nikki Boyd. Now his brother Jess Margera is fearing the worst. On Sunday (June 4), Jess fired

Tobe Nwigwe, the prolific creative and rap artist, has now taken his talents to the massive, block buster experience know as “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.” He shared his experience on the Steven Caple, Jr.-led project with AllHipHop. Nwigwe has been steadily gaining recognition for his unique blend of music and visual artistry, said Transformers

The City of Angels is set to witness the inception of an exciting new summer basketball league, thanks to the collaborative efforts of renowned Hip-Hop artists The Game and Dom Kennedy. This initiative is named the “Real Run College Basketball Summer League” and will serve as a platform for college basketball players to demonstrate their