UMG Rips Drake A New One, Says Drake Trying To Ruin Rap Genre Over “Not Like Us”
UMG fired back at Drake’s appeal, arguing his lawsuit would destroy Hip-Hop’s creative foundation built on wordplay.
YNW Melly Seeks Bond Again As Legal Fight Drags Toward 2027 Retrial
YNW Melly seeks bond ahead of his delayed double murder retrial, arguing harsh jail conditions justify his release before 2027.
Bill Duke Praises KRS-One As One Of Hip-Hop’s Most Influential Voices
Bill Duke says KRS-One became his Hip-Hop “foundation” because the legendary MC combined intelligence, political courage and respect for Black women in a way few rappers have matched.
Tiger Woods Arrested For DUI, Under Investigation After Florida Rollover Crash
Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a rollover crash near his Florida home adding new legal trouble as the golf legend works toward another comeback.
Ray J Claims $6 Million Kim Kardashian Settlement Over Sex Tape Settlement
Ray J pushed back against Kim Kardashian in court as their dispute over past scandals and alleged agreements pulled their history back into headlines.
Megan Thee Stallion Says More Cardi B Collaborations Coming
Megan Thee Stallion says her musical chemistry with Cardi B isn’t finished yet.
DaBaby Taunts Knicks Supporters Courtside As Hornets Handle Business In Charlotte
DaBaby turned a Hornets victory into a wild courtside moment after a heated exchange with Knicks supporters.
Ray J Calls Tyrese’s Verzuz Performance Trash, After He Proclaimed Victory
Ray J stirred fresh debate after declaring Tank the winner over Tyrese and calling the singer’s Verzuz performance “trash” during a blunt R&B discussion.
King Combs Targeted In Attempted Los Angeles Home Break-In
An attempted burglary at King Combs’ Los Angeles home has sparked questions, but thankfully nobody was hurt and the suspects never made it inside.
Sada Baby Pleads No Contest In Michigan Drug Case, Seeks Drug Court Resolution
Detroit rapper Sada Baby pleaded no contest in a Michigan drug case and could see the charge reduced if he successfully completes drug court.
Cardi B Inspired Howard University To Study Her Chart Dominating Album Strategy
Howard University is turning Cardi B’s headline making album campaign into a hands on marketing lesson for students studying the business of Hip-Hop.
Slick Rick Returns To London To Receive MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award
Slick Rick gets his flowers at the MOBO Awards with a lifetime achievement honor celebrating his legendary influence on hip-hop culture.
50 Cent Donates $500K Of Diddy Documentary Proceeds To Domestic Violence In Shreveport
50 Cent donated $500,000 to nine Shreveport nonprofits supporting domestic violence survivors, inspired by his Netflix documentary work.
Snoop Dogg Expands Into Serious Cinema With Angola Prison Movie
Snoop Dogg stars in and produces God Of The Rodeo, a true crime thriller directed by Rosalind Ross with Ridley Scott producing the Angola Prison story.
Tiny Harris Praises Her Sons After 50 Cent Clash Intensified
Tiny Harris spoke out after stepping into a heated rap rivalry and made it clear where she believes the line should be drawn when family gets involved.
Jay-Z’s $2.8 Billion Empire Makes Him Wealthiest Music Artist
Jay-Z turned Hip-Hop success into a $2.8 billion business empire powered by smart investments, ownership stakes and a vision that reached far beyond rap music.
Detroit Rap Legend Reportedly Running From $4.65 Million Judgement
Detroit rapper Esham saw a long running copyright battle quietly close after years of legal pursuit tied to disputed musical borrowings.
Suspected Rihanna Shooter Pleads Not Guilty, Judge Reads Her “Riot Act”
Ivanna Lisette Ortiz faced serious charges after prosecutors said her alleged attack placed Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s household in immediate danger
H.E.R. Celebrates Filipino Heritage With First Voice Acting Gig In “Forgotten Island”
H.E.R. makes her voice acting debut in DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” celebrating Filipino culture and childhood memories.
T.I. & Drumma Boy Doc Explores How Trap Changed Global Music Forever
T.I. and Drumma Boy’s trap music documentary premieres at the Atlanta Film Festival, celebrating the genre’s architects.
