Hip Hop News
“The Book of HOV” Exhibit Takes Over The Brooklyn Public Library
A new exhibit commemorating the influence of Jay-Z is now on full display at the Brooklyn Public Library's main branch. The exhibition features a full-size recreation of the studio where the artist recorded many of his hits as well as lyrics from his songs adorning the front of the building at Grand Army Plaza.
KRS-One & Senator Charles Schumer Honor 1520 Sedgwick
KRS-One and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer offer up reflections on the birthplace of Hip-Hop, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The Senator from New York helped to pass a Congressional resolution preserving the building as the culture's birthplace, and the Hip-Hop legend is currently running an initiative of community programs at the iconic building.
Rock The Bells & LL Cool J Announce Inaugural Afrocruise
LL Cool J and Rock The Bells are partnering with AfroVerse to launch the first-ever Afrocruise. The cruise excursion will feature an array of notable artists from the diaspora including Adunkele Gold, and sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas next March.
Ice Cube Claps Back At Those Criticizing Photos With RFK Jr.
Ice Cube fired back directly at critics online after a photo of himself and controversial political candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was posted. The BIG3 basketball league owner blasted fans who called him a "sellout", and did have a few supporters including fellow Hip-Hop legend Chuck D.
C.J. Wallace To Be Main Voice Of New Notorious B.I.G. Doc
The son of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. will take part in a new documentary about his life. C.J. Wallace will be the main narrator as the project will be crafted as "a dual narrative" exploring the lives of father and son. Wallace's mother, Faith Evans as well as Lil Kim and others close to the Bed-Stuy legend.
Third Man In Jam Master Jay Killing Wants Separate Trial
The attorney for Jay Bryant, the third man recently charged in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, has asked for a separate trial for his client. Cesar de Castro made the request due to having a heavy schedule of other hearings, also raising the possibility of the other defendants turning on his client.
Drake Defends Pink Nailstyle On Instagram
Drake defended his pink nails that he showed off in an Instagram post of photos from behind the scenes of his current tour. Lil Yachty teased him in the comments, which led Drake to fire back. The back-and-forth between the two friends comes after some poked fun at his lyrics on "Rich Flex", Drake's hit single with 21 Savage.
Lawsuit Claims Kanye West’s Donda Academy Smelled of Mold
Another former teacher at Kanye West's Donda Academy has filed a lawsuit, alleging that there were multiple unsafe conditions at the school including a "moldy smell". Isaiah Meadows is the fourth teacher to file a suit, doing so in Los Angeles on Thursday.
Steven Victor Explains Pop Smoke Album Cover Snafu
Steven Victor, Pop Smoke's manager, talked about the controversy over the late rapper's debut album cover in a recent interview.
Young Thug Denies Police Testimony Naming Him A Snitch
The lead attorney for Young Thug has filed motions on his behalf denying potential testimony from a future witness in his upcoming trial saying he was a snitch in a murder case. The allegations come from a police detective who claims the rapper was involved in an unrelated murder case.
Rick Ross Saves Georgia Healthcare Clinic With $30K Donation
Rick Ross presented a Georgia healthcare center with a check for over $30,000 to prevent its closure. The Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic held a ceremony on Juneteenth, where the rapper presented the check to executives. The clinic serves poorer residents in the area with doctors and affordable medication.
21 Savage, GloRilla & More Shine At Birthday Bash 2023
The annual Birthday Bash concert event sponsored by HOT 107.9 took place last weekend in Atlanta, Georgia. 21 Savage and GloRilla were the main headliners, with Cardi B, Latto, J. Cole and Jadakiss appearing as special guests.
