Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion Booked For Essence Festival’s Hip-Hop Celebration
Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline an event featuring performances by Hip-Hop pioneers, Jermaine Dupri and more.

Israeli Prime Minister Still Mad At Trump For Dining With Kanye
Trump is still experiencing push back from his relationship with Kanye West.

Danny Brown Announces He’s Checking Into Rehab For Alcohol Abuse
“Aye chill out with all the #FreeDanny s###,” he tweeted. “I was drunk and talking s### and that’s why my dumb ass is checking into treatment tomorrow.”

Adidas Backs Down From War With Black Lives Matter
Experts believe the brand did not want the public pushback.

Exclusive: Judge Vacates $11 Million Ruling In Doodie Lo / FTN Bae Case
FTN Bae scores a big victory in a court case with OTF’s Doodie Lo that would’ve had her on the hook for $11 million. Read about it here.

EXCLUSIVE: Afrika Bambaataa Faces Increasing Pressure As John Doe Accuser Seeks Judgment Enforcement
A man accusing Afrika Bambaataa of abusing him when he was a little boy is asking a judge overseeing the case to issue a final ruling against the Zulu Nation founder. Read more.

Magic Johnson Links With Billionaire To Buy NFL Team
Johnson and his group now face competition, as another billionaire bids on the team.

Metro Boomin Teases New Music With Dreamville’s J.I.D
The STL and ATL reps join forces in the studio.

‘Bel-Air’ Star Coco Jones Discusses The Success Of Her “ICU” Single [VIDEO]
EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson calls the songstress her “Mini-Me.”

Mary J. Blige Talks Wanting To Play Nina Simone In A Biopic [VIDEO]
Plus, the ‘Mudbound’ star shouts out Angela Bassett, Taraji P. Henson, and more.

Run The Jewels Announce RTJX 10-Year Anniversary Concert Series
Find out how you can see the two emcees perform their four studio albums.

Mayor Eric Adams Addresses Calls For NYC To Cut Ties With Universal Hip Hop Museum
The self-proclaimed “Hip Hop Mayor” is under fire from sexual abuse awareness activists.

‘Coronation Street’ Has A Role For Snoop Dogg After He Reveals He Wants A Cameo On The British Soap Opera
Snoop Dogg could fulfill a decades-long dream by making a cameo on the British show Coronation Street, the world’s longest-running soap.

Ed Sheeran Reveals Why Jay-Z Respectfully Passed On ‘Shape of You’ Feature
Ed Sheeran said while he was in talks to get Jay-Z on a feature, Hov gave his “Shape Of You” track “a very natural, respectful pass.”

GloRilla Brings Old-School “To My Generation” With New Tommy Jeans Collab
GloRilla admits as a “big Aaliyah fan,” she loved the late singer’s Tommy Jeans ads and wants to introduce the brand to her generation.

Ciara Taps Lola Brooke & Lady London For ‘Da Girls’ Remix
Less than a week after sharing her new single, Ciara returned with the “Da Girls” Remix featuring Lola Brooke and Lady London.

Latto Fuels 21 Savage Dating Rumors With New Song Snippet
Latto fans believe she confirmed the rumors she and 21 Savage are dating after she teased a new song featuring some cryptic lyrics.

Dreamville Festival Offers Free Event Featuring 9th Wonder, Ari Lennox & More
Fans can attend a free event at the Contemporary Art Museum of Raleigh before the 2023 Dreamville Festival begins.

Raekwon’s Plans For New Jersey Cannabis Lounge Go Up In Smoke
Raekwon wanted to bring his Hashstoria business to New Jersey, but a Newark’s Central Planning Board had other ideas.

Troy Ave Readies New Album On Heels Of Taxstone’s Conviction
Troy Ave testified against Taxstone, who was convicted of manslaughter and other charges for a 2016 shooting.