Joe Budden Calls Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion’s “Bongos” Single “Commercialized Ratchet”
“We need a ‘Bodak Yellow’ now,” the podcaster said. “This sounds like two women who can’t make a song.”

Project Blowed Member 2Mex Needs $20K For New Prosthetic Leg
Fellow Visionaries member Key-Kool launched a GoFundMe on Saturday (September 9) in an effort to raise $20,000.

Timbaland Delivers Some Promising News On Future Of Verzuz: “It’s A Big Brand”
In a recent interview with AllHipHop.com, Timbaland spoke about their plans for Verzuz and when we can expect the third season to begin.

Lil Nas X Documentary Premiere Halted By Bomb Threat From Homophobic Caller
Moments before the rapper was set to arrive, organizers were informed that a bomb threat had been called in that specifically targeted him for being a Black queer artist.

Blueface Stripper Videos With Son Spark Police & Child Services Probe
The Los Angeles Police Department has reportedly been called to the “Thotiana” rapper’s home nine times since May.

Wu-Tang Clan x Run The Jewels Show Reunites Deltron 3030 For First Time In Six Years
All three groups get to do it again on Saturday night (September 9), when they head up to Dillon, Colorado for another performance at the Dillon Amphitheater.

Beastie Boys Will Finally Have Their Own Square In New York City
The ceremony will take place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET and will include a guest DJ set by Jon Bless HiFi System.

Living Legends Plot Return With First New Album Since 2008: “It’s Time To Set The Bar”
The veteran West Coast Hip-Hop collective will drop the lead single, “Lettermen” featuring Reverie, on Friday (September 8).

Diddy Finally Gives Ma$e His Publishing Rights Back Cam’ron Says—And That’s Not All
Sources say the Bad Boy Records founder is in the process of giving publishing rights back to several of his former artists.

Smash Mouth Singer Steve Harwell—Most Famous For “All Star” Hit—Dead At 56
Smash Mouth’s manager Robert Hayes confirmed the news online writing, “Steve Harwell passed away this morning September 4, 2023 at his home in Boise, Idaho.

Afroman Accuses Officer In Ohio Home Raid Of Belonging To “Pedophile” Family; Posts Receipts
Afroman’s Ohio home was subjected to a police raid in August 2022 that resulted in the local police department filing a lawsuit against him.

Gunplay’s Estranged Wife Posts Video Of The Blackout Drunk Rapper Destroying Their TV
The rapper was arrested on domestic violence charges last month after he allegedly pointed a rifle at his wife, Vonshae Taylor-Morales, while she was holding their infant.

Erica Mena Fired From “Love & Hip-Hop” Following Atlanta Bar Brawl + “Monkey” Slur
On Saturday (September 2), Love & Hip Hop issued a statement to its official Instagram account explaining their decision.

Pras’ Rep Disputes Rapper’s Claim He Heard About Fugees Tour “Through The Media”
According to Erica Dumas, who represents Pras, he was most certainly informed ahead of time.

D.C. Rapper Taliban Glizzy One Of 16 Indicted In Multi-State Robbery Spree
The defendants stand accused of robbing at least nine jewelry stores as far south as Florida over the course of a year.

Meek Mill Seeks Help For Sick Aunt Who “Can’t Breathe”—On Social Media
Perhaps the Dream Chasers Records rapper didn’t think this one through.

EXCLUSIVE: Run-DMC Pioneer DMC Denies He’s Running For President
The pioneering MC was watching Messi make his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday (August 26) when he made a remark that was taken out of context.

MC Sha-Rock Calls For Corporations Capitalizing On Hip-Hop To “Give Back”
As someone who helped shape the culture, MC Sha-Rock has witnessed Hip-Hop’s evolution from what many suspected would be “just a fad” to the billion dollar business it is today.

Kanye West Prepares To Drop First New Music Since 2022’s “DONDA 2”
Two sources tell NBC News the polarizing rapper has been working on new music throughout the summer.

DC Young Fly Unveils Massive Back Tattoo Of Late Partner Jacky Oh
The “Wild ‘N Out” actress died in June following a cosmetic procedure.