Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Fans Demand Reunion Album Following NYC Council Honor
The Mount Vernon duo was honored for their contributions to Hip-Hop culture earlier this week as part of the 2023 Power & Music Awards.

Biz Markie’s Widow Commemorates Late MC Ahead Of Second Anniversary Of His Death
The Juice Crew alum died at a Maryland hospital on July 16, 2021, several months after being admitted for diabetes-related complications.

Kool Keith: How An Angry Crowd Fueled “Black Elvis 2” Record
Kool Keith, one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive and enigmatic characters, has returned with Black Elvis 2, the follow-up to 1999’s original.

2Pac’s Dad Reacts To His Late Son’s Past Comments About Michael Jordan & White Kids
As 2Pac explained in an interview with MTV shortly before his death, he felt the Chicago Bulls legend neglected Black kids who needed a role model.

Babyface Ousted From Anita Baker’s Tour Following “Kenny’s Crazies” Controversy
In a statement posted on his Instagram page, Babyface admitted he was “saddened by the news.”

André 3000 Verse Arrives Courtesy Of Killer Mike’s “Scientists & Engineers” Featuring Future
So fresh and so clean, clean.

YNW Melly Double Murder Trial: Victims Family “Disgusted” By Rapper’s Grin
According to a tweet from Law & Crime, the victims’ families are having a hard time seeing the rapper in the courtroom.

Denver Nuggets Win NBA Championship For First Time In Franchise History
The Denver Nuggets won their first NBA Championship in franchise history on Monday night (June 12), beating the Miami Heat 94-89 in Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals.

YNW Melly’s Defense Attorney Calls Prosecutors’ Case “Incompetent & Incomplete”
During opening statements, attorney David Howard berated the prosecutors for the allegedly weak case.

YNW Melly Appears To Cry Over Victims’ Hospital Footage As Double Murder Trial Begins
Attorney Bradford Cohen—who was previously on the case—says prosecution has an uphill battle ahead of them.

Kelis Addresses “Scandalous” Bill Murray Dating Rumors—Kind Of
The “Milkshake” singer and Bill Murray set the internet ablaze after they were photographed together last week.

Souls Of Mischief, Pharcyde & Tha Alkaholiks Announce Special 30th Anniversary Show
Hosted by Goldenvoice/AEG Presents, the stacked lineup coincides with the 50th anniversary celebration of Hip-Hop.

Lil Durk Says He’s “Down To Drink Pee” In Scraped Verse For Drake Single
The original version of the song leaked on Saturday (June 10) and finds the Chicago native rapping about some interesting subject matter.

Ché Noir Gets Married—Planet Asia, Statik Selektah, Apollo Brown, Sa-Roc Show Love
When a fan asked the Buffalo MC if that meant no new music for awhile, she fired back, “Why would you think that? I have 2 albums done. But I also have a life outside of rap lol.”

Special Ed Calls Out Anyone Exploiting Hip-Hop 50: “Never Seen Y’all Nowhere”
With the official 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop inching closer, an ever-evolving list of companies are hopping on the bandwagon.

DJ Drama Allegedly Robbed In Toronto, Suspects Shout Out Drake As They Show Off Chain
In a video circulating online, the masked suspects hold up the bling and shout out “Drizzy” as they stupidly boast about their come-up.

Big Daddy Kane Provides Update On His Doc Starring Eminem, J. Cole, Common & More
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Hip-Hop pioneer also named Conway The Machine, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar among true lyricists.

Daughter Of “Good Times” Actor John Amos Doubles Down On Elder Abuse Claims
On Friday (June 9), Amos’ daughter, Shannon Amos, claimed the 83-year-old was in a Memphis hospital fighting for his life and a victim of elder abuse.

Boosie Badazz Slams YFN Lucci’s 20-Year Plea Deal Offer In Ongoing RICO Case
Earlier this week, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis recommended a 20-year sentence if YFN Lucci would plead guilty to felony murder, racketeering, aggravated assault and violation of the street gang terrorism and prevention act.

Teddy Riley Defends Trump Support: “He Taught Me How To Be A Free Man Of This Country”
The New Jack Swing pioneer left several strong arm emojis under a comment from the former POTUS, leading many to question his allegiance to a person who’s often painted as a racist lunatic in the press.