Streams For Childish Gambino, Kendrick Lamar, N.W.A & Killer Mike Songs Skyrocket After George Floyd’s Death
Sam Cooke’s signature song from 1964 also became a favorite as #BlackLivesMatter protesters took to the streets across the globe.

Lil Baby’s ‘My Turn’ Lands Atop The 2020 Mid-Year Albums Chart
Hip Hop and R&B dominated the first half of the year.

Eminem Blasts Drew Brees On Kid Cudi’s “The Adventures Of Moon Man & Slim Shady”
The ‘Music to Be Murdered By’ creator also raps about George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery.

Puma Selects YBN Cordae As One Of The Faces For Its New Unity Collection
Plus, the company announces a donation to help COVID-19 efforts.

Ty Dolla $ign Talks Being Inspired By Jay-Z & Names Jay Electronica As One Of His Favorite Artists
The “Ego Death” performer selects tracks by Hov, Jay E, Solange, The Weeknd, and more for his “At Home With” Apple Music playlist.

Talib Kweli Blames “Interlopers & Culture Vultures” For Delay Of New Black Star Album
The rapper-turned-podcaster is washing his hands of the LP.

Kid Cudi’s Daughter Announces Her Dad Has A Collaboration With Eminem
Watch Princess Vada enthusiastically support her father’s forthcoming track.

Family Members Are Reportedly Concerned Kanye West Is Dealing With A Bipolar Episode
The last week has seen Ye express a lot of his eccentric views about politics and more.

T.I. & 50 Cent Accuse Each Other Of Being A Snitch
Tip is still calling out the “bully” to accept a hits-for-hits faceoff.

Bun B Provides Update On Houston Cops Involved In Racist Meme Posted To Social Media
The Texas-bred emcee/educator believes Donald Trump has emboldened racist behavior in the country.

Devo Springsteen Claims Executives & Artists Ridiculed Kanye West Until He Cried
The former G.O.O.D. Music affiliate discusses Ye’s early days in the industry.

T.I. Reveals Wanting To Do A ‘Verzuz’ Battle Against Jay-Z
The southerner is also still challenging the “bully” 50 Cent to a faceoff of hit records.

Young Thug Calls Pusha T’s Scrapped Drake Diss Verse “Weak”
The Atlanta rhymer scolds Push for using a Pop Smoke project to take aim at his adversary.

Watch Roddy Ricch’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Ty Dolla $ign makes a cameo.

Kanye West Talks No Longer Supporting Donald Trump & Taking Votes Away From Joe Biden
“I am taking the red hat off, with this interview.”

Charlamagne Tha God Tapped To Host New Talk Show On Comedy Central
The outspoken media figure is looking to “help move the culture forward.”

Lin-Manuel Miranda: ‘Hamilton’ Film Is A Love Letter To Hip Hop & Musical Theater
The composer/lyricist/playwright is presenting his award-winning show to the masses.

Kodak Black Apologizes To Nipsey Hussle & Lauren London For Disrespectful Comments
“Sometimes a man say things he doesn’t really mean.”

50 Cent Responds To T.I.’s ‘Verzuz’ Challenge & T.I. Calls Out 50 Cent Again
Will a friendly face-off between the two superstars actually take place?

Kanye West’s Yeezy Company Receives Multimillion-Dollar Loan From Federal Government
PPP has been criticized for prioritizing well-financed corporations and Trump-connected companies over small businesses.