Today, Lil’ Kim, the trailblazing Queen Bee, marks her 50th; a milestone celebrating a career that shattered the boundaries in Hip Hop. Born Kimberly Denise Jones on July 11, 1974 in Brooklyn, she rose to fame after joining Junior M.A.F.I.A., led by the Notorious B.I.G. Her 1996 debut album Hard Core became the highest-charting female […]
Mariah Carey has announced that her 16th studio album, a follow-up to her 2018 acclaimed Caution, is officially done. Speaking with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe and Ebro Darden earlier this week, Carey teased a second single drop, describing her new music as “very summery.” Carey’s lead single, “Type Dangerous,” debuted on June 6 and offers […]
Harlem rap icon Cam’ron just secured a major win; a $750,000 book deal with publishing giant Simon & Schuster. Set for release in February 2026, the memoir will dive into his life story, from growing up in Harlem to becoming a Hip Hop heavyweight, fashion trendsetter and media mogul. The deal marks a new chapter […]
In a heartfelt ceremony on Juneteenth, a downtown street in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was officially renamed “Rick Ross Way” to honor the hometown hero. Born Williams Roberts II in Clarksdale and raised in Florida, Rick Ross rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his debut album Port of Miami. Since then, he’s become a hip-hop mogul, […]
This year’s BET Awards pulled out all the stops for its 25th anniversary, transforming the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles into a glittering shrine of Black excellence on Monday night. With Kevin Hart steering the ship as host for the second time, cracking jokes and dodging unscripted chaos, the night delivered a mix of nostalgia, […]
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby, born Trevon Gardner, was hospitalized after a targeted drive-by shooting on May 22, 2025. While driving alone in his SUV near 8 Mile and Beech Daly, an assailant fired more than 20 rounds at Gardner’s vehicle, causing it to crash into a building. The rap star sustained gunshot wounds to his […]
Lil Wayne will hit the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City this Friday to kick off his surprise tour for Tha Carter VI. The tour will span 34 dates across the U.S. and Canada, featuring performances in select cities from Tyga, Belly Gang Kushington, NoCap and the Hot Boys. The tour also […]
Jeezy is suing his former managers and business partners Solomon Fornie and Eddie Bridgeman for mismanaging his finances. According to court documents, Fornie and Bridgeman worked for Jeezy for more than a decade, but as of last year, the rapper claims the men prevented him from seeing certain financial records and that one misrepresented himself […]
After a very public fallout, Drake has withdrawn his legal action against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify. Although the star accused the two entertainment giants of plotting and scheming to make Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” a big hit, Drake filed court documents this week informing the court that all three parties “met and […]
Today, the iconic LL Cool J marks another milestone, celebrating his birthday and his enduring influence on the world of Hip Hop. Born James Todd Smith on January 14, 1968, in Bay Shore, New York, LL Cool J has been a dominant figure in music, acting and pop culture for more than four decades. Known […]
A new year is bringing a new Diddy documentary, featuring many of his former colleagues, associates and employees. Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy will debut on Peacock on January 14 and includes interviews from Al B Sure, Cassie’s former makeup artist, Diddy’s former manager and security guard, as well as former Making the […]
Today marks what would have been the 53rd birthday of Earl “DMX” Simmons, one of Hip Hop’s most influential and dynamic figures. Known for his gritty delivery, raw emotional depth and unapologetic authenticity, the rapper left an indelible mark on the genre before his untimely death on April 9, 2021, at the age of 50. […]
