Greg Tate, Hip Hop Journalism Godfather, Dies At 64 - Here's Why His Words Mattered
Tate was a pioneering Hip Hop journalist for New York's influential newspaper Village Voice beginning in the 1980s.
Hip Hop Legend Queen Latifah To Receive Lifetime Achievement Honor At 2021 BET Awards
Queen Latifah is the first female rapper to receive the prestigious award in the BET Awards' 20-year history.
J. Cole's New Album Sparks Heavy NBA Reactions From Damian Lillard, Ja Morant + More
Several NBA All-Stars and other players quipped about their favorite moments from 'The Off-Season'
Travis Scott To Receive Prestigious Honor At Annual Parsons Benefit
The Parsons Benefit ceremony will be held virtually and in-person on June 15.
Cordae Is Now A Record Label CEO Rapper
Cordae revealed his new independently owned imprint on Instagram.
How To Watch J. Cole's Pro Debut In Basketball African League
The North Carolina-bred rap titan will play for the Rwanda Patriots B.B.C. in their first game against Nigeria on May 16.
Ski Mask The Slump God Names The G.O.A.T. SoundCloud Rapper
In a Complex Brackets interview, Slump made his top pick among the wave of artists who emerged on the streaming service during mid-2010s.
Detroit Pistons Honor ‘Martin’ TV Show With NBA Merch Collaboration
The NBA team will honor the syndicated 1990s sitcom for its Detroit roots by selling exclusive merchandise inspired by the show on its fan website beginning May 14.
Podcast Host Gillie Da Kid Slanders JAY-Z's 'Sorry Not Sorry' Bars
The respected Philadelphia-bred underground rap stalwart disparaged Hov's verse during a car ride while upholding today's rap stars.
J. Cole Becomes The 1st Rapper To Grace SLAM Magazine Cover
The latest SLAM Magazine issue No. 232's cover story is about how the "Apparentlly" rapper links basketball to his creative process.
Curren$y Clowns His Crew After Stolen Jet Life Chain Appears On The News
The Jet Life Records label honcho wants to know who within his crew didn't disclose their name to police following the theft.
J. Cole Explains Epic 2019 Features Run With Young Thug, 21 Savage + More
He details his motivation to work with fellow Hip Hop artists, many whose singles had gone platinum from his features.
Lil Durk’s ‘6th BM’ Brags About Credit Card Access
India Royale let haters know on Twitter how she reaps the benefits of parenting the Chicago rapper's daughter sixth child and their relationship.
Ice Cube Compares Kobe Bryant To Bruce Lee
Cube spoke about the NBA legend's and Hollywood actor's impacts following their deaths to former NFL players Terrell Owens and Matthew Hachette on the Getcha Popcorn Ready podcast.
Jeezy Says Snoop Dogg & E-40 Once Compared Him To 2Pac - & Not In A Good Way
The Atlanta trap music luminary detailed on his 'Best Advice' podcast episode released May 6 on Spotify about the self-destructive path he was on before turning his life around.
XXXTENTACION Fans Wanting New Music Better Learn Up On NFTs
The NFTs are XXX's latest product since his posthumous album 'Bad Vibes Forever' was released in 2019.
The Breakfast Club's DJ Envy Mourns Mother-In-Law's Sudden Passing: 'Worst Call Imaginable'
The Breakfast Club co-host said Norma Grante was one of his biggest supporters early in his career.
Moneybagg Yo Celebrates Getting Real Name Off Music Choice - Even Though Google Exists
The music service channel removed its "Did You Know?" factoid about his real name after he expressed his displeasure about it on Instagram.
New York Rapper Jeezy Mula Sentenced To Prison Bid For Bloods Gang Bank Fraud Scam
Mula was investigated by the FBI for his connection to the Real Ryte gang, which has several members and himself indicted on attempted murder and racketeering charges.
6ix9ine Tells DJ Akademiks Why He Praises Quando Rondo As 'The Most Disrespectful' Rapper
6ix9ine detailed to DJ Akademiks his belief Quando Rondo gets his nod for disrespecting King Von after the late Chicago drill rapper's death in Atlanta in 2020.
Queen Key & Polo G Producer DJ Ayo Accused Of Petty Pandemic Scam
Independent artist manager Elizabeth Johanson claimed the two Chicago-based Hip Hop artists caused her virtual show's failure after taking their deposits without performing as scheduled.