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Doja Cat Gives Baltimore Fans Two Arena Nights to Choose From
Compare the Baltimore and Washington dates, arena access and the last Saturday MARC train home.
12h


Dallas Jury Convicts Yella Beezy in the Killing of MO3
Six years after MO3’s death, a Dallas County jury convicted Yella Beezy of capital murder. The court sentenced him to life without parole.
17h


Lil’ Kim’s “Hard Core” at 30: A First Listen to the Full Album
Explore all 15 tracks on Lil’ Kim’s debut, from the opening skit to the Junior M.A.F.I.A. finale, with previews in the original album order.
1d


Aesop Rock and Blockhead Turn Old Resort Ads Into Trouble Mountain
Childhood TV spots for the Poconos inspired a 17-track record. The animated “Trouble Trouble” offers a first trip up the mountain.
3d


Berner and B-Real Bring Demrick and Devin the Dude Into “Inside the Bag”
The two rappers share top billing on a 12-track album. Demrick appears twice, with Devin the Dude joining them on “Due Time.”
3d


BigXthaPlug Matches His Billboard 200 Peak With “Better Over Time”
The Dallas rapper earns his third top-10 album as “Better Over Time” opens at No. 7 with 35,000 equivalent album units.
3d


Queen Latifah and MC Lyte Take Their Place in the Rock Hall’s Class of 2026
Saturday’s induction ceremony recognizes two hip-hop pioneers whose records expanded the possibilities for women behind the microphone.
3d


Nelly Brings a Post-Competition Concert to PBR’s Las Vegas Championship
Nelly performs after Friday’s PBR competition in Las Vegas, with the concert included in admission and a separate dirt-access upgrade.
Nov 6


Ice Cube and Mike Epps Launch ‘Listen & Laugh’ With Dr. Dre
Ice Cube and Mike Epps open their weekly podcast with Dr. Dre on November 6th, with video on YouTube and audio on podcast platforms.
Nov 6


Drake Leads Apple Music’s Rap Life Year-End Spotlight
Apple Music’s “Rap Life: Best of 2026” puts Drake at the center of its editorial presentation, with 50 tracks available to explore.
Nov 5


Fat Joe Brings Remy Ma and Jadakiss to His New Tiny Desk Concert
Fat Joe’s November 5 Tiny Desk pairs a live band with Remy Ma, Jadakiss, Stove God Cooks and Stevie Mackey.
Nov 5


Cam’ron Narrates SNIPES’ Holiday Campaign With Samara Cyn and BNYX
SNIPES pairs Cam’ron’s narration with Samara Cyn, Perris Howard and an original BNYX score for “The Gift of Fresh.”
Nov 5


Yung Miami Says “Spend Dat” Changed How She Finished Her Solo Debut
In a new Billboard interview, Yung Miami explains how a breakout hit raised the stakes for Watch Dis and shaped her collaborations.
Nov 4


Lil Baby Opens Up His Creative Process With Pharrell and Popcast
Lil Baby explains how working with Pharrell changed his routine and why he is becoming more open to creating with producers in the room.
Nov 4


Power Mic Check: BigXthaPlug Wants Hip-Hop to Be Fun Again
In his Club Shay Shay interview, BigXthaPlug questions viral shortcuts, critiques drill’s influence and calls for more creative freedom in rap.
Nov 4


Trippie Redd’s NDA Tour Reaches Madison With D.C. Set for November 22nd
Trippie Redd plays Madison November 3rd as the NDA tour moves toward a November 22nd stop at Echostage in Washington, D.C.
Nov 3


Run the Jewels Set Two Austin Shows at New United Heritage Hall
Killer Mike and El-P will play March 5th and 6th at the new 4,000-capacity Austin venue, with tickets now listed through AXS.
Nov 3


Chance the Rapper’s SocialWorks Opens 11-Site Winter Donation Drive
SocialWorks’ ninth Warmest Winter drive is collecting clothing, hygiene products, toys and baby supplies across Chicago through January 10th.
Nov 3


UK Rap Gets Its Own Official Chart and a BBC Radio 1Xtra Countdown
A dedicated weekly ranking will give British rap a new sales-and-streaming benchmark and a regular BBC Radio 1Xtra countdown.
Nov 2


Wu-Tang Clan to Headline Lions’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Wu-Tang Clan will headline Detroit’s Thanksgiving halftime show on November 26th, with Eminem and Paul Rosenberg returning as executive producers.
Nov 2
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