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Today marks the 28th anniversary of the death of Tupac Shakur, a towering figure in the world of hip-hop whose influence extends far beyond his music. On September 13, 1996, the world lost a voice that spoke to the struggles and aspirations of countless individuals, but Tupac’s impact remains vibrant and enduring. As we remember […]
Frankie Beverly, frontman for the R&B soul and funk bandMaze Featuring Frankie Beverly has passed away. The news of his passing was confirmed by his family in a post on his official social media accounts, saying “Grieving the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and emotional experience. During this time, as we […]
Eminem will open the show just weeks after his latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grace), became his 11th album to enter the Billboard 200 at No. 1. Just this week, his 2005 hits compilation Curtain Call: The Hits became the first hip-hop album ever to log 700 weeks on the Billboard 200. Eminem landed eight nominations […]
D’Angelo is currently working on his first album in nearly a decade, according to his longtime collaborator Raphael Saadiq. During a recent appearance on the “Rolling Stone Music Now” podcast, Saadiq shared that the Virginia singer and songwriter is in a great creative space and excited about his new music. D’Angelo is reportedly working on […]
The game is Feb. 9 in New Orleans. The rapper previously performed at the 2022 Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, the NFL announced Sunday. “Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world […]
LL Cool J has returned to his rap roots with The FORCE (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy), his first album in 11 years, released on September 6, 2024. Produced by Q-Tip, the album features collaborations with Nas, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg. It tackles serious themes like social injustice and racism, while also exploring lighter topics […]
Atlanta rapper Rich Homie Quan, who burst onto the hip-hop scene in 2013, died in Georgia, authorities said. The artisMusict, whose given name is Dequantes Devontay Lamar, scored a big hit more than a decade ago with the song “Type of Way.” He followed it up in 2015 with “Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh).” The Fulton […]
Megan Thee Stallion stars in Pepsi’s new “Make Your Gameday Epic” campaign, coinciding with the 2024-2025 NFL season. The commercial, a modern spin on Pepsi’s iconic 2004 “Roman Empire” ad, features Megan as Empress Megan, alongside NFL stars Josh Allen, Travis Kelce, Derrick Henry, and Justin Jefferson. The ad draws inspiration from the original, which […]
Megan Thee Stallion is gushing over her friendship with Cardi B and GloRilla. The rap superstar recently sat down with Billboard, where the subject of Cardi and Glo came up. The trio famously united onstage at Madison Square Garden, which was a moment Meg cherishes. “It was a little East Coast-Southern sandwich we had going on. I was very […]
On September 1, 2024, rapper GloRilla was honored with a key to her hometown, Memphis, during the city’s 901 Day celebration, which recognizes the 901 area code. The event was attended by Memphis Mayor Paul Young, rapper Kia Shine, and other community members. GloRilla expressed her gratitude on Instagram, acknowledging her deep connection to the […]