New Music Friday: 50 Cent Returns for ‘Power’ Prequel, T.I. Fires Back, Gnarls Barkley Ends 18-Year Hiatus Amidst Diverse Hip-Hop Releases

This week’s New Music Friday has delivered a robust and eclectic collection of releases, showcasing the dynamic breadth of contemporary hip-hop and R&B. From highly anticipated returns by industry veterans…

Questlove Teases Soulquarians Comeback, Igniting Hopes for a Return to Analog Soul

The music world is abuzz with the tantalizing prospect of a reunion from one of hip-hop and R&B’s most revered and influential collectives, the Soulquarians. What began as a loose…

Dr. Dre Is Finally A Billionaire (For Real This Time)

Dr. Andre Romelle Young, globally recognized as Dr. Dre, has officially entered the exclusive ranks of billionaires, solidifying his status as one of the most successful figures in both music…

Kanye West Confirms ‘Bully’ Release Date, Announces Comeback U.S. Show

Kanye West, the multifaceted artist and entrepreneur, has officially confirmed the release date for his highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Bully, setting it for March 27, 2026. This announcement, made…

New Music Friday: Mike WiLL Made-It, Rick Ross, Latto, Kid Cudi & More

The dynamic landscape of hip-hop and R&B witnessed a significant wave of new releases this week, headlined by the long-awaited return of superproducer Mike WiLL Made-It. His latest album, R3SET,…

Latto & 21 Savage Announce Pregnancy In New “Business & Personal” Video

Atlanta’s prominent hip-hop artists, Latto and 21 Savage, have officially confirmed their long-speculated romantic relationship and, more significantly, announced they are expecting their first child together. The highly anticipated revelation…

Maino Disses 50 Cent On Biggie-Inspired “Bleed Like Us”: Listen

As if navigating an ongoing high-profile dispute with Atlanta’s T.I. wasn’t consuming enough of his attention, multi-hyphenate mogul 50 Cent has found himself embroiled in yet another lyrical confrontation, this…

J. Cole Unveils Personal Favorites from ‘The Fall-Off,’ Announces Extensive Global Tour and Unprecedented Media Engagement

In a significant update for fans and the music industry alike, Grammy-winning artist J. Cole has shared his personal top song selections from his recently released eighth studio album, The…

A Landmark Collaboration: Black Thought and Mach-Hommy Officially Announce Joint Album "Black-Hommy" Set to Redefine Lyrical Hip-Hop.

The hip-hop world is abuzz with the official confirmation that two of the genre’s most revered and lyrically potent MCs, Black Thought of The Roots and the enigmatic Mach-Hommy, are…

JAY-Z Announces Special Anniversary Shows At NYC’s Yankee Stadium

Shawn Carter, globally recognized as JAY-Z, the formidable Roc Nation mogul and one of hip-hop’s most influential figures, is poised for a significant return to the live stage this summer.…