Nearly 20 years after the original, Busta Rhymes has posthumously collaborated with the late J Dilla to release their joint Dillagence II project. The anticipated sequel arrived on streaming services on Tuesday (Aug. 25). Explore See latest videos, charts and news The project boasts 19 tracks and is loaded with a range of features, including
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Joey Bada$$ and Serayah have called off their engagement after more than three years together. The Empire actress posted a statement to Instagram on Monday (Aug. 24), making the split official, while citing allegations of infidelity. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “After much thought, I have made the difficult decision to end my
Not sure if you peeped, but it looks like Brooklyn rapper Fivio Foreign may be pivoting to Christian rap. He recently sat down with The Shade Room and was asked why he’s changing the content of his rap music after going viral earlier this week when a clip of his new music surfaced. “Sometimes in
The Game says he didn’t diss anybody on his new project. The West Coast rapper just dropped The Documentary III, his 11th solo album, and fans feel like he took shots at fellow Compton MC Kendrick Lamar multiple times. He even has Drake featured on a hook. However, The Game denies these claims — although
Joe and Donell Jones faced off in a Verzuz battle of ’90s R&B royalty on Thursday (Aug. 20). Joe raised the stakes when responding to Jones reuniting 702 for “Get It Together” earlier in the night by having 50 Cent and G-Unit’s Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda join him on stage for round 14. Explore
Quality Control Music CEO Pierre “P” Thomas has been hospitalized following a medical emergency, the company revealed on Friday (Aug. 21), adding that he is still “alive” and receiving medical care. “We want to clarify that Pierre ‘P’ Thomas is alive and currently hospitalized receiving medical care,” the company posted to social media on Friday.
Just months after dropping a trifecta of albums, could Drake be hinting at more new music in 2026? The 6 God posted a “FEAR OF MISSING OUT” CD case to Instagram on Friday (Aug. 21), and OVO fans are speculating that’s the title of his next project. The CD case features a black backdrop and
Growing up all over the U.S. as a military brat allowed 27-year-old rapper Samara Cyn to embrace a diverse palette of musical influences. Now, following the release of a dexterous EP earlier this year, she’s feeling creatively liberated — and already working on her next project. Samara Cyn will take the stage at Billboard R&B
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50 Cent is just like the rest of us. The rapper and film producer took to Instagram to post a video of him throwing out boxes of what looks like grape and strawberry Outshine popsicles after parent company Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream issued a voluntary recall earlier this week. He also attached a meme of
Podcast titan Joe Rogan believes that hip-hop’s relative lack of commercial success in 2026 can be attributed to the Trump administration’s defunding of the USAID. Rogan made the claims about hip-hop during the Aug. 13 episode of The Joe Rogan Experience with comedian Shane Gillis, Mark Normand and Ari Shaffir. “The weird thing is how
Cardi B has made her feelings about KATSEYE‘s new song “Hootie Frutti” very clear: She’s a fan, and so is her family. The rapper recently went live on Instagram and couldn’t resist singing the KATSEYE track, even breaking into some of the choreography. “Y’all hating on the song [but] me, Kulture … and Blossom love
Don Toliver has taken his talents from the studio to the surgery table. The Cactus Jack rapper and Ye (formerly Kanye West) joined forces for the “OK” video on Tuesday (Aug. 18), which is directed by West’s wife, Bianca Censori. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Donning a slate blue suit, Yeezy is left
The rivalry was renewed on Thursday (Aug. 13). 8/17/2026 Cardi B attends The Official Little Miss Drama Tour concert afterparty at The Dome Atlanta on April 18, 2026, in Atlanta. Prince Williams/WireImage After exchanging diss tracks in the past, all seemed to be calm on the BIA and Cardi B front for much of 2026.
Megan Thee Stallion has been hard at work on her upcoming Act III album, and she’s had a special feline visitor. Megan posted a video to social media on Sunday (Aug. 16), featuring an orange cat that’s been along for the journey at the studio. “This orange cat keeps coming to see me everytime I’m
Cardi B is feeling pretty and petty after she reignited her feud with BIA on Thursday (Aug. 13). The Grammy-winning rapper went on the offensive against BIA in an explosive Spaces after the Massachusetts native appeared to double down on the claims she made in her “SUE MEEE?” Cardi diss track. BIA and Doja Cat
Trending on Billboard Last month, RetcH dropped his first album in four years since 2022’s Administrative Segregation. During the hiatus, the New Jersey rapper was both dealing with lingering legal issues, while also enjoying the fruits of his labor. Explore See latest videos, charts and news “When I really think about that time, what I
Nipsey Hussle once said, “The highest human act is to inspire.” Seven years after his tragic passing, that inspiration refuses to fade. When fellow South Central rapper Bino Rideaux and Hussle’s older brother and business partner, Blacc Sam (born Samiel Asghedom), pull up to the Billboard office during their NYC press run for Prolific —
Losing a child in a jam-packed music festival will strike fear in any parent, and director Jeremy Garelick brings that fear to life with the movie Rolling Loud. Based on the Rolling Loud hip-hop festival, the upcoming comedy released a trailer for the flick on Thursday (Aug. 13) starring Travis Scott, Owen Wilson, Sexyy Red,
Even with all her fame and riches, Cardi B is still loyal to shopping at Old Navy. She became the face of Old Navy’s fall 2026 denim campaign, and the Grammy-winning rapper called the partnership a “full-circle” moment while recalling the days of shoplifting at the store as a kid. “Thank you Old Navy for