Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, widely credited as one of the founding figures of the culture, has died at the age of 68 following complications from cancer. Born Lance Taylor in the Bronx, Bambaataa was instrumental in shaping hip-hop in its earliest days. He helped transform street parties into a global movement and founded the Universal […]
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially announced its Class of 2026, and this year’s lineup is a powerful mix of rock, soul and hip-hop legends with a major spotlight on culture-shifting artists. Among the biggest names being inducted in the Performer category are Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Oasis, Phil Collins, Billy […]
Fans are buzzing after a mysterious billboard tied to Gunna appeared to tease a potential Netflix documentary coinciding with his latest album rollout. The billboard, which promotes a project titled The Last Wun, describes the Atlanta rapper as “The one they counted out,” with the Netflix logo, sparking speculation that the phrase could refer to […]
J. Cole has officially announced his highly anticipated The Fall Off Tour, and fans are already scrambling to secure presale tickets ahead of the general release. The massive global tour supports his newly released seventh studio album, The Fall Off, which dropped on February 6 and marks his first solo headline tour in five years. […]
Black excellence was front and center at the 2026 Grammy Awards, hosted gain by Trevor Noah, with some of culture’s biggest names finally getting their flowers. Virginia rap duo Clipse took home their first Grammy ever, winning Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips.” The moment was especially sweet considering the group was nominated for […]
Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion kicked off 2026 with another major brand partnership — this time with Dunkin’ Donuts. The Boston-based chain tapped Megan as part of its new “Dunk N’ Pump” campaign to promote its winter menu featuring Protein-Milk powered beverages, including a custom drink called Megan’s Mango Protein Refresher. Megan appears as “Pro-Tina” […]
Harlem-born rapper and style icon A$AP Rocky has officially been named a brand ambassador for Chanel, making a major milestone for both the fashion house and Hip-Hop culture. The announcement, made on November 29, 2025, credits Rocky for his “talent, curiosity and limitless creativity,” qualities that Chanel says align with the brand’s evolving vision. The […]
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, […]