Today (May 26), musicians from across genres descended onto Fontainebleau Las Vegas for the 2025 American Music Awards. The night is dedicated to crowning the year’s most impactful recording artists. With Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with…
Kendrick Lamar is on a historical that cannot and will not be stopped. Earlier this year, Kendrick became the first music artist to ever be featured in a Gatorade campaign. Mind you, this too in a major…
Cardi B needs to make room on her trophy case. The “Bongos” rapper is set to receive another monumental honor rather soon. According to Complex, ASCAP (American Society Of Composers, Authors, And Publishers) has selected Cardi B…
Drake is currently engulfed in a contentious legal battle with his record label UMG. Although the “Nokia” rapper has hinted at new music, given the ongoing court case fans are unsure when fresh solo work from Drake…
From his Academy Award to multiple Grammy wins, Questlove is a well-decorated musician. Still, many are not aware of the cultural shaping he has done behind-the-scenes or even as part of The Roots. However, Kendrick Lamar knows.…
The Roots Picnic 2025 is mere days away. While R&B, neo-soul, and rap music lovers prepare for their annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, they have been made aware of one major lineup change. Late yesterday (May…
Skilla Baby survived being shot at over 20 times near Detroit yesterday. Skilla Baby Survives Hail of Gunfire in Drive-By Shooting On Friday (May 23), Local 4 News Detroit reported more details surrounding what police are calling a…
Smartzee ’s new album LEGACY doesn’t care if it fits your playlist algorithm. It’s not trying to be trendy, viral, or palatable. And that’s precisely why it matters. With LEGACY, the Beninese artist who once rode high…
TDE‘s Ray Vaughn is squabbling for respect. After Joey Bada$$ sent an apparent shot at the West Coast on the January track “The Ruler’s Back,” Ray felt obliged to clap back and represent for his coast. One week later, the…
Ye has apparently had a change of heart when it comes to Jewish people and has denounced his years of anti-Semitism. Ye Says He’s Over His Anti-Semitism Phase Ye has been relatively quiet for the past couple…
Back in February, ASAP Rocky was announced as Ray-Ban’s inaugural creative director. For the weeks following, the “Tailor Swif” rapper and luxury eyewear company kept their lips sealed about the venture. Ray-Ban’s president Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio’s…
Kid Cudi shocked many people in the hip-hop community when he took the stand and testified against Diddy in the music mogul’s sex crimes trial on Thursday (May 22). The Ohio rapper testified about being violently harassed by…
YFN Lucci was finally released from jail earlier this year after pleading guilty to racketeering charges last January, and the Atlanta staple has made it a point to take some time off to enjoy his freedom before…
On the scale of “rap” to “pop punk,” MGK‘s new song “Cliché” falls closer to the Blink-182 side of things — with a lot of boy band dancing thrown in there, too. Think: a more earnest “All…
Remy Ma and Papoose‘s marital drama is making headlines again after Remy took exception to Pap’s new boo, boxer Claressa Shields, mentioning her during a recent interview. Remy Ma and Papoose Drama Erupts Again On Wednesday (May…