Drake’s ICEMAN Freezes The Competition, Surpassing ‘Take Care’ For His Longest Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Run

Drake has spent more than a decade turning chart milestones into a language of their own. Now, ICEMAN has officially rewritten another chapter of his Billboard history. The OVO Sound/Republic release has secured its 13th consecutive week at No. 1…

Megan Thee Stallion Is Back And Tina Snow Is Bringing ‘Act III’ With Her

After conquering music, Broadway, business and beauty, the Houston Hottie is returning to the place where it all began… back to the booth. The Houston Hottie is back in the booth. And this time, she’s bringing the snow. After keeping…

Busta Rhymes & J Dilla’s Legacy Lives Again With ‘Dillagence 2’

The Dragon returns to the vault for a historic sequel built entirely from unreleased J Dilla production. Some collaborations are bigger than music. They become part of Hip-Hop’s DNA. Nearly two decades after Busta Rhymes and J Dilla first joined…

Drake Finally Gets His “Karolina” Moment on Karol G’s New Track “Ahí”

The 6 God turns a memorable “New Bestie” shout-out into a full-circle collaboration with the Colombian superstar. What started as a flirtatious lyric has officially become a collaboration. Just months after shouting out Karol G on his MAID OF HONOUR…

Barack Obama’s 2026 Summer Playlist Spotlights Hip-Hop’s Biggest Voices, From Vince Staples And Doechii To Drake

The former president continues his annual tradition, blending contemporary rap with timeless classics while highlighting some of Hip-Hop’s most influential artists. Former President Barack Obama is once again sparking conversation across music and social media with the release of his…

Nipsey Hussle’s Estate Launches Prolific Apparel Collection And Announces New Posthumous Album

The Marathon Clothing expands Nipsey Hussle’s vision with a new fashion line inspired by his life, while Prolific—a collaborative album with Bino Rideaux—arrives this August. For Nipsey Hussle, “The Marathon Continues” was never just a slogan. In fact, it was…

Future Makes Billboard History As ‘The Real Me’ Ties Drake For The Most No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time

The Atlanta superstar earns his 17th No. 1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, matching Drake’s all-time record while dominating multiple charts with The Real Me. Future has added another historic chapter to one of Hip-Hop’s most decorated careers. The…

HIP HOP BEAUTY Brings A Powerful Celebration Of Culture, Style, and Storytelling To Oakland

Following a celebrated Beverly Hills debut, the traveling exhibition honoring Hip-Hop’s beauty, fashion, and artistic legacy opens at Oakland’s Paschal-Hunter Gallery this August. Hip-Hop has always been more than music. In fact, it is fashion. It is photography. It is…

FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Halftime Show Turned The Beautiful Game Into Music’s Biggest Global Stage

Justin Bieber, Shakira, Madonna, BTS, Burna Boy, Coldplay, and more transformed the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final into an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and unity before Spain lifted the trophy. The final whistle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup…

HOT 97 Announces Summer Jam 2026 Lineup, Bringing Hip-Hop’s Biggest Stars And Rising Voices To Newark

French Montana, Ice Spice, Fetty Wap, Mariah The Scientist, Max B, DaBaby, Young Miami, and more are set to take over Prudential Center as Hip-Hop’s legendary festival celebrates more than 30 years of memorable moments. Hip-Hop’s biggest summer tradition is…