- Jun 25, 2026
2026 XXL Freshman Class Unveiled Featuring Hip-Hop’s Rising Stars
XXL unveils the 2026 Freshman Class: 12 rising rap icons breaking through noise, streaming, and viral trends. Meet hip-hop’s next generation.
- Jun 24, 2026
August Alsina Responds to Young Thug’s Controversial Remarks on Coming Out
August Alsina slams Young Thug's "man-code" comments on men coming out as gay, calling the rapper's remarks offensive and out of touch.
- Jun 24, 2026
Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Rises to #4 on Billboard 200 Chart
Morgan Wallen hits #4 on Billboard 200 with "I'm The Problem"—a gritty, cinematic music video exploring vulnerability, fault, and redemption.
- Jun 24, 2026
T.I. Clarifies Verzuz Remarks After Timbaland’s Confused Reaction Emerges
T.I. clarifies his controversial “poor people activity” comment about Verzuz, addressing backlash from Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and podcast hosts.
- Jun 24, 2026
Former Manager Sues Moneybagg Yo for $100M Over Career Dispute
Moneybagg Yo faces a $100M lawsuit from his ex-manager, who claims she built his career but was cut out of profits. Roc Nation also named in the suit.
- Jun 24, 2026
San Antonio Officials Face Mounting Pressure to Cancel Ye’s Alamodome Show
Political campaign erupts to block Ye's US concerts over antisemitic remarks; 50,000 tickets sold for San Antonio July 4 show.
- Jun 23, 2026
Tay Keith’s Girlfriend’s 911 Call Prompted Welfare Check Before Producer’s Death
Hear the 911 call that led to the discovery of Tay Keith's body in his Nashville apartment, with no foul play suspected.
- Jun 23, 2026
Morgan Wallen’s New Video Elevates I’m The Problem as Album Hits #3 on Billboard 200
Watch Morgan Wallen's gritty new "I'm The Problem" music video, released as his album climbs to #3 on the Billboard 200.
- Jun 23, 2026
Young Thug Offers Kodak Black Record Deal After Capitol Split in 2026
Young Thug offers Kodak Black a deal with YSL Records after his split from Capitol. See the latest in this hip-hop label move.
- Jun 23, 2026
YG Sparks Debate on Gender Identity and Transphobia in New Song Tiffany
YG’s new track “Tiffany” sparks debate on gender identity and transphobia, with fans divided over its portrayal of a date with a trans woman.
- Jun 23, 2026
Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Passes Away Peacefully at 94
Music legend Clive Davis dies at 94. Family shares tribute honoring his visionary career and profound impact on music and their lives.
- Jun 22, 2026
Remembering Influential Hip-Hop Artists Who Passed Away in 2026
Remembering the hip-hop legends we lost in 2026, from DJ Michael "5000" Watts to rising star Lil Poppa. A tribute to their lasting impact.
- Jun 22, 2026
Drake, Sexyy Red, and Travis Scott Honor Tay Keith After His Passing
Hip-hop mourns producer Tay Keith, dead at 26. Drake, Sexyy Red, and Travis Scott lead tributes after his sudden passing in Nashville.
- Jun 22, 2026
Swizz Beatz Joins Lawsuit Over Unlicensed DMX Music in NC Venue
Swizz Beatz joins ASCAP lawsuit against NC venue BoatYard Lake Norman for playing DMX's "Party Up" without a license.
- Jun 22, 2026
Indianapolis Hip-Hop Scene Faces Tragedy as Lil E Is Fatally Shot
Indianapolis rapper Lil E, 35, fatally shot on June 19, months after surviving another shooting. Police investigate ties to alleged drug crew.
- Jun 22, 2026
SZA Exposes AI Firms Using Her Songs Without Permission or Payment
SZA reveals 238 of her songs were used to train AI without consent, sparking industry outrage over artist exploitation and copyright violations.
- Jun 22, 2026
Shakira Climbs to #5 on YouTube Music Top Artists Chart with New Visual Release
Shakira hits #5 on YouTube Music's Top Artists chart (June 2026). Discover how her latest video fuels millions of streams and global fan devotion.
- Jun 20, 2026
Morgan Wallen’s I’m The Problem Video Boosts Album to #3 on Billboard 200 Chart
Watch Morgan Wallen's raw, cinematic "I'm The Problem" music video—propelling his album to #3 on the Billboard 200 with themes of regret and self-accountab...
- Jun 20, 2026
MC SHA-ROCK and George Clinton to Enter North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2026
North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inducts MC Sha-Rock, Hip-Hop’s first female MC & Funky 4 + 1 pioneer, honoring her groundbreaking 1970s legacy.
- Jun 20, 2026
JAY-Z Launches NYC Pop-Ups to Mark 30 Years of Reasonable Doubt
Celebrate 30 years of Reasonable Doubt with free immersive JAY-Z pop-ups in NYC starting June 25. Explore the album’s legacy at JAYZ30.com.