EXCLUSIVE: Young Dirty Bastard Brings Wu-Tang Energy To SEGA’s “Shinobi”
EXCLUSIVE: YDB has teamed up with SEGA to drop “The Path Just Begun” ahead of the relaunch of “Shinobi,” blending Hip-Hop and gaming into one unified experience.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Fails At Attempt To Boot Prosecutors From His Case
R. Kelly’s motion to disqualify Chicago prosecutors from his case was denied after a judge ruled his claims lacked evidence.
EXCLUSIVE: Druski Gets Win In Diddy Baby Oil Lawsuit As Judge Threatens Lawyers
Druski was cleared of involvement in a 2018 assault case tied to Diddy after a judge questioned why lawyers kept him in the suit.
EXCLUSIVE: Drake Is Suing Damn Near Every Music Biz Exec Over Kendrick Lamar
The saga continues…
Roc Nation CEO Demands Sanctions Against Daughter & Husband Over “Ruthless” Social Media Campaign
Desiree Perez requested sanctions against her daughter, Demoree and son-in-law Javon Hadley over an alleged smear campaign.
Adam Sandler’s Quiet Love Affair With Hip-Hop: An Open Letter From A Fan
In this heartfelt open letter, Shad Reed thanks Adam Sandler for seamlessly weaving rap culture into his films, from —The Pharcyde to Beanie Sigel to Method Man. And more.
EXCLUSIVE: Roc Nation Says They Have Devastating Evidence In $20M Fat Joe Suit, Proving Shakedown
Roc Nation says attorney Tyrone Blackburn’s own email proves a lawsuit involving Fat Joe was a setup to pressure the company into a settlement.
EXCLUSIVE: Drake Opens New Front In “Not Like Us” War: With Request For Interscope CEO’s Salary & Bonuses
Drake is demanding Interscope CEO’s pay records, claiming they could reveal a financial motive behind releasing Kendrick Lamar’s diss track.
ChatGPT’s “Definitive Best Rappers Over 40” Is Intense—And Possibly Wrong
Cornel Dews gave ChatGPT some criteria and asked it to create a “Top 50 Rappers Over 40” list. But did the AI get it right or miss the mark?
Sean Kingston Heading To Prison For Three Years Over Luxury Goods Scam
Sean Kingston was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in federal prison after being convicted of defrauding businesses out of millions in luxury goods.
EXCLUSIVE: Doechii Concert Turned Out To Be Scam—Company Says It Lost Almost $200K
Doechii was never booked for the AFRAM Festival despite a $187,500 deposit, according to a new lawsuit against a New Jersey booking agent.
Author Dave Anderson Questions “Breakfast Club” Interview Delay
The author is currently pushing his 22nd consecutive bestseller, “The Real Black Agenda.”
Claressa Shields vs. Remy Ma? Viral Clip Sparks Fake Beef Rumor
A viral clip almost tricked the media into thinking Claressa Shields and Remy Ma had beef, but we got to the bottom of it. Read up!
EXCLUSIVE: Brian McKnight Says Jaguar Wright Is Ducking Him—Turns To Arizona Newspaper For Help
Brian McKnight is fed up chasing Jaguar Wright and now wants to serve her lawsuit through newspaper ads.
EXCLUSIVE: Missy Elliott’s Wealth Muted In Long-Running Songwriting Dispute
A songwriter suing Missy Elliot can’t use her celebrity status as courtroom ammo after a judge ruled her wealth it’s off limits.
Hip-Hop Film Festival’s 10th Anniversary Brings Back Master Cyphers & Top Cinema Creators
Hip Hop Film Festival’s 10th anniversary will spotlight Master Cyphers, a three-day Harlem series of film industry talks with a twist.
MC Lyte Talks About Her Viral Fall Then Turns It Into Powerful Lesson For Young People
MC Lyte marked Hip-Hop’s 52nd birthday with humor and hard truths, launching a Brooklyn youth program blending beats, tech, and ownership.
Kirk & Rasheeda’s Daughter Pulled Into T-Hood Shooting Allegations
Kirk Frost and Rasheeda’s off-screen life has collided with an active murder investigation after rumors linked their kids to the death of Atlanta rapper T-Hood.
EXCLUSIVE: Salt-N-Pepa Claim UMG Holding Masters Hostage In Attempt To Ruin Rock Hall Induction
Salt-N-Pepa say UMG is blocking access to their master recordings and pulling their music from streaming ahead of their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Hip-Hop’s Media OG Ebro Darden Talks Power Moves, Apple, Hot 97 & Rappers As Media
Ebro Darden reveals how he defied corporate politics, bet on himself, and now juggles roles at both Apple Music and Hot 97 while watching Hip-Hop media chase drama over music.
