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.

Conway The Machine’s Love For Freddie Gibbs Rumored To Be Centerpiece Of Benny “Beef”
Conway The Machine’s love for Freddie Gibbs may be stirring tension within Griselda after the alleged fallout with cousin Benny The Butcher in Paris.

Dr. Sebi’s Son Victor Bowman Talks Legacy, Nick Cannon, Kendrick Lamar & Building A Health Empire
Victor Bowman, the son of Dr. Sebi, opens up about his father’s legacy, his life and his aim to help people through holistic health.

BET ‘Suspends’ BET Hip-Hop Awards & Soul Train Awards Indefinitely
BET has shocked the culture by pulling the plug on its two most celebrated award shows—without a clear reason why.

WWE Raw Rocks Brooklyn With Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Flying Knees & Grudge Matches
Seth Rollins delivered a Brooklyn bloodbath at WWE Raw, with CM Punk, LA Knight, and even Roman Reigns getting caught in the crossfire.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Doctor At Center Of War Between Roc Nation CEO, Daughter, Fights To Save His Rep
Dr. Daniel Bober is pushing to clear his name after committing Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez’s daughter, calling the lawsuit baseless.

EXCLUSIVE: Lil Uzi Allegedly Beat Crap Out Of Man In Broad Daylight Who Now Fears For His Life
Lil Uzi Vert was sued for allegedly ordering a violent assault in Manhattan that left a man injured and now living in fear for his safety.

EXCLUSIVE: Judge Shuts Down Jay-Z’s Attempt To Get Lawyer Fees From His Alleged “Son” – For Now
Jay-Z’s push to make Rymir Satterthwaite pay his court costs got blocked by a judge after the paternity case was dropped without explanation.