Hip-Hop
Rihanna gives birth to second child with A$AP Rocky
TMZ reports that the singer and rapper welcomed another son on August 3rd. Rihanna Gives Birth to Second Child with A$AP Rocky Abby Jones
Song of the Week: Noname Goes After Big-Name Hypocrites on “namesake”
Other standout tracks include Ratboys, Dim Wizard, Coach Party, and more. Song of the Week: Noname Goes After Big-Name Hypocrites on “namesake” Eddie Fu and Consequence Staff
WBL Hosting DMV HIP HOP 50 Events & More
Words, Beats & Life Inc. (WB), the leading Hip-Hop educational nonprofit in the region, is hosting a DMV Hip Hop 50 concert and more.
Noname premieres new album Sundial: Stream
The album's release marks the arrival of Noname's first full-length LP in nearly half a decade. Noname Premieres New Album Sundial: Stream Jo Vito
50 Songs That Define The Evolution & Impact Of Hip-Hop
For the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop Wired compiled 50 songs that hopefully capture the evolution and impact of the music.
Questlove Authors ‘Hip-Hop Is History’ Slated For A 2024 Release
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson is honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop with a new book titled, 'Hip-Hop Is History.'
60 Travis Scott concertgoers injured in pepper spray incident
A 14-year-old was also injured after falling 13 feet from a wall they scaled to see the show. 60 Travis Scott Concertgoers Injured in Pepper Spray Incident Carys Anderson
Ras Kass’ Soul Is Still On Ice, His Mind Burns Brighter Than Ever
Emerging on the scene in 1996, MC Ras Kass built a reputation for thoughtful tongue-in-cheek wordplay and heavy societal content with his iconic 1996 song, "Nature of the Threat."
Tory Lanez sentenced to 10 years in prison
The rapper was found guilty of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison Abby Jones
Song of the Week: Danger Mouse and Jemini Bring it Back to 2004 on “Brooklyn Basquiat”
Other standout tracks come from Self Defense Family, Cannons, Ade, and more. Song of the Week: Danger Mouse and Jemini Bring it Back to 2004 on “Brooklyn Basquiat” Jonah Krueger and Consequence Staff
New York Red Bulls To Debut Hip-Hop Themed Freestyle Kit
MLS team New York Red Bulls will soon debut a new Freestyle on Aug. 26 that pays homage to Hip-Hop's 50th anniversary.
By Storm (fka Injury Reserve) Share Debut Single “Double Trio”: Stream
Ritchie With a T and Parker Corey will continue under the new moniker following the 2020 passing of bandmate Stepa J. Groggs. By Storm (fka Injury Reserve) Share Debut Single “Double Trio”: Stream Abby Jones
