Jay Z’s Reasonable Doubt Is Capitalism’s Old Testament 25 Years Later
We’ve reached the part of Shawn Carter’s life where it’s actually a surprise to hear him talk about rap, as he did on HBO’s...
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July 8, 2021
DMX Cause of Death Revealed
A medical examiner has confirmed DMX’s cause of death as the result of a heart attack brought on by “acute cocaine intoxication.” The legendary...
July 2, 2021
Stream G Herbo’s New Album 25
Chicago rapper G Herbo has just released his new album 25. It’s his fourth studio LP overall and the follow-up to his smash hit...
July 1, 2021
The Smithsonian Announces 129-Song Anthology of Hip-Hop and Rap Box Set
Smithsonian’s Folkway Records as announced the coming release of The Smithsonian Anthology of Hip-Hip and Rap. The nine-disc box set features 129 tracks spanning...
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Pop Smoke’s Second Posthumous Album Set for July Release
Victor Victor Worldwide and Republic Records announced today that a new Pop Smoke album is on its way. The as-yet-untitled posthumous LP is set...
Polo G Performs “So Real” on James Corden: Watch
Although currently out on bond for a Miami arrest that includes charges of battery against a police office, Polo G isn’t slowing down promo...
Polo G Arrested in Miami for Battery Against a Police Officer
Polo G was arrested in Miami early Saturday morning on charges of battery against a police officer, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief. The Miami...
Lil Reese Arrested on Charges of Domestic Violence
Lil Reese was arrested late last month on charges of domestic battery. According to a report by TMZ, the “Traffic” rapper was taken into...
Stream Mykki Blanco’s New Song “Summer Fling” Featuring Kari Faux
Cuffed quarantine has given way to vaxed and waxed summer, and nobody is more ready than Mykki Blanco. With their new mini-album Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep dropping...
ASAP Rocky Confirms Relationship With Rihanna, Says He is Working with Morrissey on New Album
May 19, 2021 | 12:17pm ET With headlining sets at Rolling Loud and Governors Ball, Harlem rapper ASAP Rocky is set to make his...
15-Year-Old Admits to Being Trigger Man in Pop Smoke’s Murder
A 15-year-old has allegedly admitted to being the trigger man in the murder of rising hip-hop artist Pop Smoke. The revelation came during testimony...
Kodak Black Pleads Guilty in 2016 Sexual Assault Case Involving High School Student
April 29, 2021 | 10:59am ET Rapper Kodak Black has pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and battery in a 2016 sexual assault case involving...
Young Thug and Gunna Post Bail for 30 Low-Level Offenders
April 26, 2021 | 12:03pm ET Atlanta rappers Young Thug and Gunna did a good deed on Friday by reuniting 30 men and women...