Throughout 2023, Hip-Hop culture is celebrating its most significant anniversary to date. At the top of the year, US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Congressman Jamaal Bowman appeared at the Universal Hip Hop Museum construction site in New York’s Bronx borough. There, attending with KRS-One, Roxanne Shanté, Grandmaster Flash, and others, the politicians announced […]
You ever think about what Eminem was like as a big brother? According to NME.com, his little brother Nate Mathers shared what it was like growing up with the man many believe is one of the greatest rappers of all time. Nate appeared on the “Just A Little Shady” podcast, hosted by Eminem’s daughter, Hailie […]
Just in time for Valentines Day rising North Carolina rapper Baby Cheef has released the video to his single “Oochie,” his debut single on Trained To Go (TTG) Entertainment and an ode to Nas’ classic freak anthem “Oochie Wally.” Featuring fellow Carolina rapper Supa Chuli, the song is a braggadocious anthem in the same vein […]
The Hip-Hop community is devastated to learn that one of its legends has passed. In a developing story, David Jude Jolicoeur (aka Trugoy The Dove), from De La Soul, passed away at age 54. No exact cause of death has been provided. Peers and collaborators have confirmed the news on social media, as did AllHipHop, who […]
Questlove was tasked with curating the Hip-Hop tribute that took place during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5. Ice-T, Busta Rhymes, Grandmaster Flash, Scorpio, Melle Mel, Rakim and Queen Latifah were among the 27 artists who took the stage. With such a short amount of time, The Roots drummer had to be selective. […]
Two suspects have been arrested after shooting up a Fredo Bang rap concert in Newport, Arkansas, early Sunday morning. ABC 7 reports Richard McGee, 31, and Aaron Warren, 28, were arrested as suspects. Police believe there is probable cause to have the two men in custody, but neither of them have been charged. Law enforcement has […]
On Sunday (February 5), the 65th annual Grammy Awards will take place in Los Angeles, California. There, artists including Kendrick Lamar, JAY-Z, Pusha-T, Future, Gunna, and Doja Cat will compete in the four Rap categories, as K-Dot hopes to win his first “Album Of The Year” category for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Onstage, Sunday’s Grammys […]
GloRilla! My girl! Is GloRilla a member of the illuminati? What a weird question, right? That’s exactly what the Internet is asking after the newly minted superstar rapper decided to post a recent photo shoot. In that photo, she had a number of markings and tattoos on her, as well as some rings that said […]
Rapper and music mogul Lil Wayne is gearing up to go on tour. The New Orleans native announced the “Welcome to Tha Carter Tour 2023” presented by Young Money, Rolling Loud and Live Nation. According to the announcement, the 28-city tour will kick off this Spring at the historic Fillmore theater in Minneapolis on Tuesday, […]
Earlier this month, it was reported that Hip-Hop duo Black Sheep is leading a $750 million class action lawsuit against Universal Music Group over artist royalties related to Spotify streams. Black Sheep Dres (as he is now known) and band-mate Mista Lawnge released two major label albums as Black Sheep (ahead of some independent releases). […]
