New Music Friday: Isaiah Rashad, Gucci Mane, Doechii, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled & More

This week’s New Music Friday has delivered a powerful array of releases, marking significant milestones for established legends and rising stars alike, and setting a vibrant tone for the music…

Afrika Bambaataa, a Founding Father of Hip-Hop, Dies at 68 Amidst Complex Legacy of Innovation and Abuse Allegations

Lance Taylor, known globally as Afrika Bambaataa, the visionary DJ, producer, and cultural architect widely credited as a founding father of hip-hop, has died at the age of 68. His…

Kanye West Banned From UK, Forcing Wireless Festival To Cancel

London, UK – The highly anticipated Wireless Festival, a cornerstone of the UK’s summer music calendar, has been abruptly cancelled following the United Kingdom Home Office’s decision to deny entry…

New Music Friday: Ludacris, 6LACK & 2 Chainz, Sexyy Red, Yasiin Bey & More

This week’s New Music Friday, while not marked by a singular major album release, has delivered a robust and diverse collection of new music, particularly within the hip-hop landscape. The…

Isaiah Rashad Announces Highly Anticipated Album ‘It’s Been Awful’ Set for May 1 Release, Signifying Major Return

Chattanooga, Tennessee native and critically acclaimed artist Isaiah Rashad is set to make a significant return to the music scene with his new album, It’s Been Awful, slated for release…

Lil Tjay Arrested in Connection with Offset Shooting, Calls Rapper a "Rat" Amidst Escalating Feud

The hip-hop world was rattled this week following a violent altercation that left rapper Offset hospitalized with gunshot wounds and led to the arrest of fellow artist Lil Tjay. The…

Kanye West Claims Nobody Can Beat Him In A Verzuz Battle

Kanye West, the multifaceted artist, producer, and cultural figure, recently reignited one of hip-hop’s most enduring debates by unequivocally stating that no artist in the industry could best him in…

Wu-Tang Clan To Be Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

The iconic hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan has officially secured their place in musical history, being voted into the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the Class…

Isaiah Rashad Reveals ‘It’s Been Awful’ Tracklist Feat. SZA & More

Isaiah Rashad has officially unveiled the comprehensive tracklist and accompanying artwork for his highly anticipated new album, It’s Been Awful, ahead of its scheduled release next month. The project, slated…

Drake Reveals ‘Iceman’ Release Date After Epic Ice Structure Stunt

The highly anticipated ninth studio album from OVO Sound mogul Drake, titled Iceman, is officially set for release on May 15, marking his first solo project since his widely publicized…