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, […]
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 […]