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Nipsey Hussle's Children Secured: Estate Distribution Reportedly Complete
Breaking
Gossip/Jul 7

Nipsey Hussle's Children Secured: Estate Distribution Reportedly Complete

Years after his passing, Nipsey's legacy is doing exactly what he preached — building generational wealth for his kids.

Tyga Reinvents Himself as 'Starface' and the Era Shift Is Real
Breaking
Music/Jul 2

Tyga Reinvents Himself as 'Starface' and the Era Shift Is Real

The Compton rapper isn't just dropping music — he's building a whole new character, and the '80s are clearly calling.

Drake Is Now Officially a College Course and We Have Thoughts
Breaking
News/Jul 2

Drake Is Now Officially a College Course and We Have Thoughts

A Canadian university is putting Drizzy's career under the academic microscope, and honestly, the syllabus writes itself.

Memphis Says Goodbye: Tay Keith Honored at Home as Hip-Hop Mourns
Breaking
Gossip/Jul 1

Memphis Says Goodbye: Tay Keith Honored at Home as Hip-Hop Mourns

The city that raised one of rap's most iconic producers gave Tay Keith a proper send-off, with Sexyy Red and BlocBoy JB among those paying their respects.

The 2026 BET Awards Reminded Us Why Hip-Hop Still Runs Everything
Op-Ed
Music/Jun 29

The 2026 BET Awards Reminded Us Why Hip-Hop Still Runs Everything

From jaw-dropping performances to unscripted moments, this year's BET Awards delivered the culture a night worth rewinding.

Young Thug Expands YSL's Reach With New Singer Yume Signing
Breaking
Music/Jun 26

Young Thug Expands YSL's Reach With New Singer Yume Signing

Slime season keeps rolling — Thug adds a singer to the YSL roster and the culture is paying attention.

The 2026 XXL Freshmen Clapped Back at Their Haters With Composure
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Music/Jun 25

The 2026 XXL Freshmen Clapped Back at Their Haters With Composure

The newest class of rap's biggest annual list sat down to read the coldest comments the internet had to offer — and held their own.

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Is Here — Who Made the Cut?
Breaking
Music/Jun 24

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Is Here — Who Made the Cut?

Every year this list sparks debates, and 2026 is already no different — here's why the Freshman Class still matters.

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Is Here — Culture, Weigh In
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Music/Jun 24

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Is Here — Culture, Weigh In

XXL dropped the new class and the internet is already splitting into factions — here's what this list means for rap right now.

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Just Dropped and Hip-Hop Is Talking
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Music/Jun 24

The 2026 XXL Freshman Class Just Dropped and Hip-Hop Is Talking

XXL's most anticipated annual list is back, and the picks say everything about where rap is headed right now.

A$AP Rocky Flipped That Viral Thong Moment Into Actual Merch
Breaking
Gossip/Jun 23

A$AP Rocky Flipped That Viral Thong Moment Into Actual Merch

When the internet clowns you, the move is to monetize — and Rocky just ran that play perfectly.

YG Goes There: 'Tiffany' Is the Conversation Rap Needed to Have
Breaking
Music/Jun 22

YG Goes There: 'Tiffany' Is the Conversation Rap Needed to Have

YG steps into uncomfortable territory on his new record, and the culture is paying close attention to every bar.

Young Thug Slides Into Kodak Black's Corner With Public Signing Offer
Breaking
Music/Jun 22

Young Thug Slides Into Kodak Black's Corner With Public Signing Offer

Thugger going loud with his pitch for Yak changes the whole free-agent conversation in hip-hop right now.

Honoring the Voices Gone Too Soon: Hip-Hop's 2026 Losses
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News/Jun 22

Honoring the Voices Gone Too Soon: Hip-Hop's 2026 Losses

The culture never stops moving, but today we pause to remember the artists who shaped it and left us this year.

Tay Keith's Family Speaks: A Legacy Deserves Peace and Respect
Breaking
Gossip/Jun 19

Tay Keith's Family Speaks: A Legacy Deserves Peace and Respect

As the music world mourns the sudden loss of producer Tay Keith, his family is asking for one thing — space to grieve.

Common and John Legend Brought 'Glory' Back to Honor Obama's Legacy
Breaking
Music/Jun 19

Common and John Legend Brought 'Glory' Back to Honor Obama's Legacy

The Obama Presidential Center opening ceremony got a moment for the ages when two legends linked up to perform their Oscar-winning anthem.

Nicki Minaj Says She'd Rewrite Her Past Self for the Kids
Op-Ed
Gossip/Jun 17

Nicki Minaj Says She'd Rewrite Her Past Self for the Kids

The Queen is reflecting on her catalog with a mother's eyes — and she's not entirely proud of everything she put on wax.

Yung Miami Said 'Watch Me' and the Summer Answered Back
Breaking
Music/Jun 17

Yung Miami Said 'Watch Me' and the Summer Answered Back

Fresh off her City Girls run, Caresha is proving she doesn't need a co-sign to own the season.

Hip-Hop and the Penitentiary: When the Culture Lost Its Own
Op-Ed
News/Jun 17

Hip-Hop and the Penitentiary: When the Culture Lost Its Own

From years to decades, these are the prison sentences that reshaped careers, legacies, and the entire rap landscape.

ASAP Rocky Turned a Fan's Awkward Slip-Up Into a Wedding Invite
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Gossip/Jun 16

ASAP Rocky Turned a Fan's Awkward Slip-Up Into a Wedding Invite

Flacko saved a fan from the ultimate couple's nightmare and somehow made it the sweetest moment of the night.

Bobbi Althoff Just Dropped a Rap Verse and the Internet Has Thoughts
Breaking
Gossip/Jun 16

Bobbi Althoff Just Dropped a Rap Verse and the Internet Has Thoughts

The viral podcast queen links up with Sukihana over a Juicy J beat — and nobody was ready for it.

DaBaby Turned a Live News Broadcast Into His Own Personal Stage
Breaking
Gossip/Jun 15

DaBaby Turned a Live News Broadcast Into His Own Personal Stage

The Charlotte rapper crashed a news segment and somehow made it the most entertaining promo moment of the year.

Future's 10th Solo Album 'The Real Me' Is Almost Here
Breaking
Music/Jun 15

Future's 10th Solo Album 'The Real Me' Is Almost Here

Hendrix is pulling back the curtain — and if his track record means anything, the culture better get ready.

Ye Brings It Back to Chi-Town for Two Hometown Shows
Breaking
Music/Jun 15

Ye Brings It Back to Chi-Town for Two Hometown Shows

The return of Kanye West to Chicago feels bigger than a concert — it's a statement.

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