hip hop

Munch on that! Ice Spice Highlights 2024 Grammy Awards Nominees for Best New Artist

The Bronx Drill Rapper - Who Became Famous With 2022’s “Munch (Feelin’ U)” - Is up for Multiple Honors Sunday Night at the 2024 Grammy Awards
Florida: Rapper Rollie Bands Fatally Shot In Tampa Apartment Complex After 'Taunting' Instagram Post

Florida: Rapper Rollie Bands Fatally Shot In Tampa Apartment Complex After 'Taunting' Instagram Post

Florida-born rapper Rollie Bands was slain near his residence in Tampa after challenging his opponents on social media to come at him.

JAY Z’s New Album Drops in 10 Days

The Hip-Hop mogul is preparing to release his next music project. Get your TIDAL subscriptions ready! JAY Z will release his latest studio album, 4:44, on June 30, his first major musical endeavor since 2013's Magna Carta Holy Grail.

Eminem New Album Release Date 2016: The Latest News & Rumors on Recordings & Other Advance Information

Eminem's camp has been notably silent lately, apparently refusing to respond to swirling rumors about his newest album release. The Detroit rapper has been a constant presence in the news over the past several weeks, making all types of different headlines but what fans really want to know is when the new album will drop!

This Is How Latinas Do the 'Whip Nae Nae' [Video]

Watch UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus perform her hip-hop "Whip Nae Nae" routine on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show."

Lil Wayne Storms Offstage at Milan Fashion Week Show [Watch]

Hip Hop artist Lil Wayne stormed offstage during a performance at Milan Fashion Week on Saturday night.

Meek Mill MIght Return to Prison Over Parole Violation

Hip-hop artist Meek Mill could possibly be sent back to prison for violating his parole. Hip-hop artist Meek Mill could possibly be sent back to prison for violating his parole.

Missy Elliott Releases ‘WTF (Where They From)’ Music Video [Watch]

Missy Elliott has released the music video for her new track “WTF (Where They From).” Missy Elliott on Thursday released the music video for her new track "WTF (Where They From).

Cash Money Records’ Birdman Wishes ‘Son’ Lil Wayne Happy Birthday [Photo]

On Sunday, rapper Lil Wayne celebrated his 33rd birthday. On Sunday, rapper and co-founder of Cash Money Records Birdman wished fellow rapper Lil Wayne a happy 33rd birthday.

Drake, Jay-Z, Diddy Top 2015 Forbes 'Hip-Hop Cash Kings' List

Diddy reigns as the highest-paid rap act on Forbes’ "Hip-Hop Cash Kings" list this year.

'Straight Outta Compton' Movie News: Ice Cube Discusses If NWA, Tupac Shakur Could Exist Today

Rapper Ice Cube sheds light on what makes "Straight Outta Compton" the most successful hip-hop biopic of all time.

Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger Team Up for HBO Rock Drama Series ‘Vinyl’ [Watch]

See the trailer for "Vinyl," a new series on HBO by Martin Scorsese and Mick Jagger. Watch it here.

Future Responds to OG Maco Accusation: 'I Don't Think I'm Destroying Lives'

OG Maco launched a Twitter rant last week complaining about hip hop's drug culture and calling out Future for promoting it.

Nas Writes Open Letter on Racial Inequality in America, Accuses Nation of 'Selling a False Dream'

Hip hop legend Nas has written a heartfelt letter for all to hear on the subject of racial inequality in America.

Pumpkinhead Death: Popular Underground New York City Rapper's Dead at 39, Cause of Death Unknown

A popular underground New York City rapper who performed under the stage name Pumpkinhead died early Tuesday morning at the age of 39.

XXL Freshman Class 2015 Revealed: Kidd Kidd, Fetty Wap, Dej Loaf, Tink, Raury and More Make the Cut

Each year, XXL magazine publishes "Freshman Class" list of the best rising stars, and each year, established hip-hop artists and fans disagree.

Tom Hank's Son: Rapper Chet Haze Shares Then Deletes Instagram Post Saying He Can Use The N-Word

The son of Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks is creating a stir in the music and hip hop industry based on his dogged insistence that he can rap the N-word anywhere and anytime he chooses to.

Ben Carson Says Hip-Hop Hurts African American Communities

Potential Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is blasting the entire hip hop culture, claiming it plays a significant role in "destroying the African American community."

Was DMX Involved in Armed Robbery in New Jersey? Rapper Allegedly Stole $3,200

New Jersey police are investigating allegations that a member of rap star DMX's entourage robbed a man of at least $3,200 at gun point outside a Newark gas station.

SXSW 2015 News, Updates: Snoop Dogg Selected as Keynote Speaker at Conference; Wyclef Jean Joins Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean as Other Artists to be Featured

With the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival just about a week away, anticipation about the epic event is blowing up. The latest news on the upcoming gig tells us that rap superstar Snoop Dogg is slated to take the stage as the keynote speaker for SXSW 2015.

Balam Ajpu: Guatemalan Group Preserve Mayan Language, Culture Through Rap Music

Attempting to make the ancient stories relevant to kids, a hip hop group employs the ancient Mayan Tz'utujil language in their songs.
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