Hip Hop News
Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Music Was Ja Rule’s “New York” – 50 Cent Mad
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani walked out to Ja Rule's "New York" after his win on Tuesday, which made Queens rapper and Ja Rule rival 50 Cent angry.
Lil Durk: Everything We Know About The Case As Lawyers Prepare For Trial
Recent developments have intensified the rapper Lil Durk's high-profile case, which is set to start very soon.
Dave Blunts Rips Ye For Trying To “Groom” Him For Nazism
Dave Blunts appears to have severed ties with Ye fka Kanye West, evidenced in two tracks where he claimed the superstar tried to "groom" him.
I Really Mean It: Understanding The Beef Between Dame Dash & Cam’ron
What started as camaraderie between Dame Dash and Cam'ron has since devolved into an ongoing feud.
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) Playlist 7.11.25
In the new version of CRT FRSH, we're featuring 20 songs, alternating between acts you should know and acts you need to know
Chlöe Bailey Talks Sex Appeal and Acting Career in HelloBeautiful
The 26-year-old singer/actress shared insight into recording her new album and starring alongside some Hollywood legends in a new crime-drama.
The LOX Got A Tiny Desk Concert, X Celebrates The Yonkers Trio
The LOX had their turn at a Tiny Desk Concert on NPR, and Hip-Hop fans are absolutely loving it if social media reactions are any indication. The Yonkers’ three-headed rap monster of Jadakiss, Sheek Louch and Styles P performed with a live band, and there shouldn’t even be a question that it was fire (see: […]
Spotify’s “The Gold Standard” Art Exhibit On Women In Hip-Hop
An art exhibit featuring the prominent women rap artists of the day such as Cardi B, GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion and more captured in a Renaissance-inspired format debuted in New York City, sponsored by Spotify and Rap Caviar.
Madlib Salutes MF DOOM On 20th Anniversary Of ‘Madvillainy’
Madlib gave a knowing nod to the late MF DOOM on the 20th anniversary of their 2004 joint album, Madvillainy.
Gillie Da Kid Opens Up About His Son’s Death Online
Gillie Da Kid opened up about the death of his son, YNG Cheese, on social media over the weekend. In a post to Instagram made on Saturday, the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast host also expressed his thanks to those who sent words of support.
Florida A&M Suspends Football Program Due To Rap Video
Florida A&M's head coach Willie Simmons has suspended all football activities at the school after an unauthorized rap video aired on Friday, which was shot mostly in the team's locker room. The school is still investigating.
New York City & Queens Public Libraries Debut Hip-Hop Cards
The public library systems for New York and the borough of Queens have launched new limited-edition library cards celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop. The card for the New York Public Library features the mural from the movie "Wild Style", while the Queens card features a design from veteran streetwear artists The Shirt Kings.
