Atmosphere, Fashawn, Souls Of Mischief: Hip-Hop Mourns Aesop Of Living Legends
The veteran West Coast MC, originally from Fresno, California, helped establish the blueprint to successfully navigating an independent rap career.
Four Years Have Passed Since Zumbi’s Death…And Still No Justice
Stephen “Zumbi” Gaines died inside Alta Bates Hospital on August 13, 2021 in what police were investigating as a homicide. Still…no justice.
EXCLUSIVE: Grandmaster Flash Marks August 4 With 20-Hour Twitch Event
The Rock Hall inductee will celebrate Grandmaster Flash Day on Monday (August 4) with a 20-DJ Twitch marathon honoring his 52 years in Hip-Hop.
Chuck D Salutes Busta Rhymes Ahead Of Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honor
Bus-A-Bus will be honored with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (August 1) at 11:30 a.m. PT.
EXCLUSIVE: Cypress Hill’s B-Real Talks Black Sabbath’s Indelible Impact
The entertainment world lost a giant on Tuesday (July 22), when Black Sabbath frontman, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and beloved reality T.V. star Ozzy Osbourne died at 76.
MSNBC’s Ari Melber Quotes Chief Keef On Air—Online Chaos Ensues
The video snippet blew up on TikTok, with more than a thousand netizens weighing in on Melber’s comments.
Arrested Development Dedicates “Adult Contemporary Hip Hop” Album To Twan Mack
The 20-track project is dedicated to late Kali Tribe MC Twan Mack, who died unexpectedly in November 2024.
De La Soul Honors 2 Fallen Hip-Hop Superheroes With “Rock Co. Kane Flow” Video
De La Soul honors MF DOOM and Trugoy the Dove with a fully animated “Rock Co.Kane Flow” video celebrating the 20th anniversary of “The Grind Date.”
Outlawz Member Young Noble Dead By Suicide At Age 47
E.D.I. Mean broke the news via Instagram on Friday (July 4), saying he was “at a loss for words.”
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Named Among 2026 Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honorees
The group made the announcement via Instagram on Wednesday (July 2).
Cassie Ventura Fights Diddy’s Release As Defense Demands Bail
The disgraced mogul was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and found not guilty on the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday (July 2).
De La Soul, Prince Paul, PMD & More Show Out For “The Sixth Borough” Tribeca Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Def Jam Recordings’ first president, Bill Stephney, EPMD’s Parish Smith and The Bomb Squad’s Keith Shocklee were among the many attendees.
Pete Rock, Killer Mike & More Mourn Atlanta Hip-Hop Staple D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik
The MC, beatboxer and culture conservationist had been dealing with chronic kidney disease for some time.
Timbaland Changes His Tune As Backlash Over AI Artist Intensifies—Clashes With Young Guru
The producer sparked fury online earlier this week, when he announced his new AI entertainment company and its first artist, an “A-Pop” artist named Ta-Ta.
EXCLUSIVE: Xzibit Credits One Album With Changing Musical Landscape
Xzibit released his first album in 13 years, “Kingmaker,” in last month, which reunited him with Dr. Dre on the track “Leave Me Alone.”
50 Cent Labeled “A Sellout” Over Indiana Pacers Support
The Queens native has been posting about Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers frequently.
DDG Called “Doo Doo Garbage”—Altercation Ensues
Now the man who hurled the insult wants to take legal action against the rapper.
“Ye” Twitter Account Owner Threatened After Kanye West Vows To Change Handle
The account “Ye” is owned by someone else and West’s fans aren’t letting it slide.
Clipse Announces Release Date For First Album In 15 Years
The project’s lead single, “Ace Trumpets,” will hit DSPs at 12 a.m. ET on Friday (May 30).
Afrika Bambaataa Loses Child Sex Abuse & Trafficking Case By Default
The matter of damages will be decided by a Special Referee in a future proceeding.
