J.B. Moore, Producer of Seminal Hip-Hop Records, Dies at 81
He was a magazine ad salesman when he and a colleague, Robert Ford, teamed with Kurtis Blow and helped break rap music into ...
Saba and No ID's ‘From the Private Collection' Is a Cross-Generational Labor of Hip-Hop Love
Saba and No ID are two legends of Chicago hip-hop, from two different generations. Saba is the cerebral rap poet who made his ...
THE RAMPAGE’s Kazuma Kawamura on His Solo Debut as L.E.I. & Expressing His Honest Devotion to Hip-Hop: Interview
Kazuma Kawamura, a member of the 16-piece Japanese dance and vocal group THE RAMPAGE, has now made his solo debut as L.E.I.
50 Cent: Hip-hop icon and entrepreneurial powerhouse
Discover 50 Cent's journey from Queens to global stardom. Explore his music, business ventures and lasting impact on hip-hop ...
Revolutionary R&B artist to release first new album in 15 years
An renowned R&B artist is gearing up to release her first new album in 15 years. Erykah Badu had an in-depth interview with ...
‘Trick Love the Kids Street’ coming to Miami-Dade as rap songs added to county map
After a stumble early in the month, Commissioner Keon Hardemon won support for his Liberty City plan. But “Grind with Me ...
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15 Hip-Hop, African & R&B Artists to Watch in 2025
This year's list is dominated by artists who encompass ... LiAngelo Ball shook up the hip-hop world in early 2025 by stepping out under his new rap moniker GELO. In the months since, his debut ...
The Best New Hip-Hop This Week
The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Doechii, Gelo, and Gunna.
‘I Luv My Dawgs Street' and more: Miami neighborhood renames streets to honor iconic songs
Streets along 18th Avenue in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood are about to get co-named in honor of iconic songs and artists ...
Former Eminem Employee Busted For Leaking Rapper’s Secret Music And Selling It Online
A former studio engineer for Eminem has been charged with stealing the rapper’s unreleased music and selling it online.
From hustler to Hip Hop billionaire: JAY-Z’s ‘Reasonable Doubt’ debut album was the blueprint all along
JAY-Z’s debut album, 'Reasonable Doubt,' was a statement, declaration and glimpse into the mind of a future Hip Hop mogul and billionaire.
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Playboi Carti, a rap superstar who's never acted like one
MUSIC is the elusive rapper's first album in five years, but his presence has loomed heavy over hip-hop — and the fanbase ...