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Soulja Boy Takes “Rap Empire” Into Gaming With an Atlanta-Inspired PC Venture
Soulja Boy’s Rap Empire site links to a browser game built around his brand, while advertised features and tested gameplay remain separate questions.
4 hours ago2 min read


Megan Thee Stallion Brings Tina Snow Energy to “Thin Ice” Freestyle
The latest Tina Tuesday video pairs a compact rap showcase with platinum-blonde styling and a stripped-back industrial setting.
7 hours ago2 min read


Doechii Returns to Swamp Sessions With “CATWOMAN”
Doechii pairs a new Swamp Sessions performance with a cinematic video co-directed by the rapper and Carlos Acosta.
10 hours ago2 min read


Gunna Reaches 100 Hot 100 Entries as “Pop It” Debuts
“Pop It” debuts at No. 55, making Gunna the 25th artist to reach 100 career entries on Billboard’s Hot 100.
1 day ago2 min read


Wale Brings “WYFL” to the WNBA Finals With an Official Anthem
Wale has a new soundtrack for championship basketball.
1 day ago2 min read


Salt-N-Pepa Put Creative Ownership at the Center of Their Next Chapter
Ahead of MOPOP’s October 22nd honor, Salt-N-Pepa discuss control, longevity and what the next generation of women in hip-hop should protect.
1 day ago2 min read


Meek Mill’s Dream Chasers Nights Sets a Philadelphia Homecoming for November 24th
Meek Mill’s Dream Chasers Nights arrives at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 24th. Presales begin October 20th, ahead of Friday’s general sale.
2 days ago2 min read


Cardi B Brings Eight Songs and a Full Band to NPR’s Tiny Desk
Cardi B’s October 19th Tiny Desk concert puts familiar hits in a live-band setting, with Adam Blackstone serving as music director.
2 days ago2 min read


Power Mic Check: LL Cool J Talks Ownership, Staying Power and Life Beyond the Mic
LL Cool J’s new 7PM in Brooklyn interview connects creative judgment, music ownership and a career that reaches from Hip-Hop into Hollywood.
2 days ago2 min read


Power Mic Check: Treach Revisits the Stories Behind Naughty by Nature’s Legacy
Treach’s new Drink Champs conversation connects the group’s defining records with the relationships and decisions behind a long Hip-Hop career.
2 days ago2 min read


Gunna Builds SB THE LABEL Around Atlanta Talent and a New CEO Role
Gunna’s Atlantic Music Group partnership puts Casper Bluff, Nechie, and Dracc at the center of his next business chapter.
5 days ago2 min read


T.I. and Trina Bring Royal Takeover to Baltimore; Fabolous Leaves the Bill
The venue confirms a lineup change for October 16th. Here are the showtime, entry and accessibility details for tonight’s Royal Takeover.
5 days ago2 min read


Tyler, The Creator Takes Creative Control of Barcelona’s GOLF WANG Collaboration
The new campaign puts GOLF on Barça’s jerseys and connects Tyler’s fashion world with a short film, a clothing collection and a Barcelona music event.
6 days ago2 min read


Wale Becomes a CapSole Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer
The rapper’s CapSole role puts sneaker collecting, product direction, and ownership at the center of a new business chapter.
6 days ago2 min read


Busta Rhymes Revisits the Records—and the People—That Shaped Him
His KCRW library visit connects A Tribe Called Quest’s encouragement with the funk, soul and dancehall behind his musical world.
6 days ago2 min read


Travis Scott Gets March 19th Slot as Lollapalooza Brasil Reveals Its Daily Lineup
The festival’s new daily schedule puts Scott on Friday in São Paulo, alongside David Guetta, Sombr and Leon Bridges.
Oct 142 min read


Sean “Diddy” Combs: What Is Known About the Latest Prison Report
A new report raises questions about Combs’ safety in custody. His representative’s response and the court record provide essential context.
Oct 142 min read


Drake’s Next SOCAN Honor Puts Songwriting at the Center of His Legacy
SOCAN will honor Drake on October 26th, alongside Jessie Reyez and the creators of “Let Your Backbone Slide,” bringing Canadian music’s writing legacy into focus.
Oct 142 min read


The Drop Team Puts West Coast Hip-Hop’s Creative Voices at the Center
The Drop’s creative team explains how original music, community knowledge, and lived experience shape its West Coast Hip-Hop storytelling.
Oct 132 min read


Indigenous Hip-Hop Artists Put Representation and Community at the Center of Their Work
Antoine X, Nataanii Means, and Tufawon explain how music, public speaking, and community connections help challenge stereotypes and reach new audiences.
Oct 132 min read
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