Snoop Dogg Steps Up As A Beacon of Hope For L.A. Wildfire Victims Alongside Other Public Figures

As Los Angeles grapples with devastating wildfires that have displaced over 180,000 people, rap legend and cultural icon Snoop Dogg is stepping up to provide relief in a big way. On Thursday, January 9th, Snoop announced a heartfelt initiative through…

Influential Rapper Lupe Fiasco To Lead New Hip-Hop Program At Johns Hopkins University

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco is set to become a faculty member at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, where he will instruct students in the institute’s innovative four-year hip-hop program.  Known by his birth name, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco,…

Mac Miller’s ‘Balloonerism’ Tracklist Revealed Ahead of January Release

The long-awaited Balloonerism, Mac Miller’s posthumous album, is finally on the horizon. Set to drop on January 17th—five years to the day after the release of Circles and just two days before what would’ve been Mac’s 33rd birthday—the 14-track project…

SZA Suggests She May Retire After Her Next Two Albums And Hints At An Unexpected Career Change

Word of the day Despite her recent chart-topping achievements with her latest album, SZA seems less motivated than ever to continue her music career. Will this be the end?? In fact, a recent social media update suggests quite the contrary.…

SZA’s ‘SOS’ Album Makes History As The First Hip-Hop/R&B Album To Stay At The #1 Spot On The Charts For 12 Weeks.

Scoop of the Day SZA shows no signs of slowing down. Her immensely popular album, SOS, continues to dominate the Billboard 200, achieving its 12th nonconsecutive week at the top spot on the chart for January 11. This renewed success…

Master P Leads New Orleans With Mayor In A Powerful Act Of Resilience On Bourbon Street

In a moment marked by strength, unity, and hope, hip-hop mogul Master P joined New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to lead the reopening of Bourbon Street, just days after a terrorist attack shook the city to its core. This historic…

Young Thug Speaks About His Time In Jail On New Song With Lil Baby & Future

Young Thug has debuted new music since his recent release from prison. The YSL rapper makes his comeback with the track “Dum, Dumb & Dumber,” off Lil Baby’s freshly launched album WHAM, which also features contributions from fellow Atlanta star…

JAY-Z Sparks Debate: Should The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Get A New Name?

In a thought-provoking revelation, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF) Chairman John Sykes recently shared that none other than JAY-Z once suggested renaming the iconic institution to the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame. Speaking with Vulture, Sykes detailed a candid…

Doechii Drops Another Hilarious Teaser Skit For Her Upcoming “Denial Is A River” Show

Scoop of the Day Fans of Doechii are eagerly anticipating January 2, the day her enigmatic project “Denial Is A River” debuts. Whether it’s a TV show, a music video, or an extended skit remains a mystery, but the excitement…

Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ Is A Billion-Streaming Legacy That Won’t Let up

In a world where musical trends come and go at lightning speed, longevity is key—and few embody it better than Drake. Despite a challenging 2024, the Toronto-born icon continues to solidify his reign as one of the most innovative and…