On this date in 2010, Queensbridge legend Nas and reggae royalty Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley released their powerful collaborative project Distant Relatives via Universal Republic/Def Jam.

The album not only hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 but is now widely recognized as the best rap album of the 2020s. And, ...

These Black artists predicted everything from beating a murder case to the issues of climate change way before it even happened.

That all changed in January when Snoop did a short DJ set at David Sacks’ Crypto Ball, a Washington D.C. schmoozefest held to celebrate Donald Trump’s re-inauguration. Fans on social media rebelled, ...

These 8 tracks are more than just hits—they’re chapters in Snoop’s legacy. They show how he’s grown, evolved, and still ...

Rapper Xatar has died unexpectedly at the age of 43, as reported by German newspaper "Bild". The gangsta rapper, whose legal ...

Kendrick Lamar's diss track Not Like Us has scaled another height, becoming the most-streamed rap song ever in a single year on Spotify. The song was released on May 4, 2024, during the pomp of ...

Memphis rap pioneers were celebrated at the RiverBeat Music Festival in Memphis. The concert paid tribute to the late Gangsta Boo, a prominent figure in Memphis rap. Memphis rap is enjoying a ...

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On Friday (April 25), the Oscar-winning actress responded to a viral tweet mentioning how often she’s been referenced in rap songs. “And I appreciate each rap song reference. 🤍 what are ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A 20-year-old man in Cincinnati was killed by “ruthless kids” after he allegedly posted a rap song, according to authorities. The deadly shooting happened on Oct ...