North West signs with independent music company Gamma, the same label that is releasing Ye‘s upcoming new album, Bully. According to a Rolling Stone report, published on Thursday (Feb. 19), North West is an artist signed under Gamma, which is…
J.I.D teams up with cereal brand Kellogg’s for a new Frosted Flakes jingle called “Hey Tony.” On Tuesday (Feb. 17), J.I.D announced his collabo with Frosted Flakes, which included a video of the new theme song featuring him beside the…
Rapper ILoveMemphis was arrested for the second time in a week, after allegedly committing burglaries and creating a disturbance in a South Florida neighborhood. According to an NBC 6 South Florida news report, published on Wednesday (Feb. 18), ILoveMemphis was…
For many hip-hop artists, touring is a major source of income that helps them put food on the table. Besides ticket and merchandise sales, it also gives rappers a chance to connect directly with their dedicated fanbase. In 2026, several…
Believe MeSince coming home from prison last year, YFN Lucci is set on leveling up. New music, a nationwide tour, and a clearer look at the endless possibilities freedom allows.Words: Peter A. Berry “I just wanted to hear myself again,” YFN…
DJ Michael “5000” Watts was remembered in a massive memorial service that was attended by Slim Thug, Mike Jones and others. On Monday (Feb. 16), the legendary Swisha House co-founder was laid to rest in Houston. The entire city seemingly…
Cardi B confirms her split from Stefon Diggs while also clapping back at her rap rival Bia on her Little Miss Drama Tour. On Sunday (Feb. 15), during her Los Angeles stop of her Little Miss Drama Tour, Cardi B called out…
YoungBoy Never Broke Again‘s MASA Tour has become the highest-grossing tour by a debut headlining rapper with earnings of $70 million. Touring Data reported the record-setting feat on Feb. 14. NBA YoungBoy’s tour revenue was a total of $70,012,731 and…
Hip-hop appears to be making a resurgence in 2026. Back in October 2025, Billboard reported that hip-hop’s market share dropped from 30% in 2020 to 24% in 2025, which sparked debates among fans and critics about whether rap was losing…