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Drake Keeps 44% of OVO’s Brand IP as Authentic and Vince Take New Roles
OVO’s new ownership structure separates brand rights from retail operations, with Drake retaining a creative role as the streetwear business expands.
Aug 31


Kendrick Lamar Keeps His Promise to Seven-Year-Old Fan Romell Frazier Jr.
Kendrick Lamar welcomed Romell Frazier Jr. and his family to Los Angeles after promising the young Detroit fan they would meet in person.
Aug 29


Jermaine Dupri and Sony Resolve $18 Million Royalty Lawsuit
Jermaine Dupri, So So Def and Sony Music have resolved a royalty-accounting dispute before the label filed a response in federal court.
Aug 29


Cardi B’s “AH HA” Video Turns Brooklyn Into a Block Party
Cardi B brings “AH HA” to Brooklyn with four-wheelers, a fire-hydrant finale and a perfectly timed Kash Doll cameo.
Aug 28


Kendrick Lamar and “luther” Lead BMI's R&B/Hip-Hop Awards as Nas Receives Icon Honor
Kendrick Lamar, “luther,” Nas, O Lil Angel and Sony Music Publishing lead the complete results from BMI's 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
Aug 27


JAY-Z and Rick Rubin's “JAŸ-Z IN 8” Sets Its HBO Premiere
HBO's eight-part “JAŸ-Z IN 8” pairs JAY-Z with Rick Rubin for a four-week conversation about lyrics, memory and creative process.
Aug 26


Gunna Takes Creative Control of Under Armour's New P-Star Platform
Gunna becomes Under Armour's global brand ambassador and P-Star creative director before a 14-piece collection launches August 27.
Aug 26


Post Malone's “August 26” Mixtape Gets Its First Official Release
Post Malone's 2016 mixtape “August 26” is now remastered and officially available on streaming and vinyl for its 10th anniversary.
Aug 26


Former Gang Detective Testifies About Keffe D's Alleged Role in Tupac Shakur Case
A former Compton gang detective testified about Duane “Keffe D” Davis's alleged authority in the 1996 shooting of Tupac Shakur.
Aug 26


The Game Says He Recut “No Brakes” With Drake to Protect the West Coast
The Game says “No Brakes,” his Drake collaboration from “The Documentary III,” went through several versions before he removed more confrontational material.
Aug 25


Dr. Dre Calls AI a Creative Tool in a New Music-Industry Interview
Dr. Dre says he is using artificial intelligence as a studio tool, setting off a fresh debate about authorship and technology in music.
Aug 25


Young M.A Discusses Sobriety, Faith and the Next Chapter of Her Career
Young M.A reflects on sober living, faith, fitness and a decade in hip-hop in a new XXL cover interview.
Aug 25


Nas Will Receive BMI's Icon Award at the 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI will honor Nas with its Icon Award at the 2026 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards in Los Angeles on August 26.
Aug 25


Lil Durk’s Murder-for-Hire Trial Moves to Opening Statements
A Los Angeles federal jury is seated, moving Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial into opening statements as the defense contests the charges.
Aug 24


The Roots Say Endgame Is Nearly Complete After Decade-Long Album Gap
Black Thought and Questlove say The Roots’ long-awaited Endgame album is nearly complete after more than a decade without a new studio LP.
Aug 24


Busta Rhymes Previews Posthumous D’Angelo Feature for Dillagence 2
Busta Rhymes previews a posthumous D’Angelo appearance and a Hype Williams-directed visual ahead of Dillagence 2.
Aug 24


BigXthaPlug Arrested in Texas on DWI, Marijuana, and Firearm Charges
Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug was booked into the Collin County Jail after Allen police arrested him on DWI, marijuana possession, and firearm charges.
Aug 23


Drake and Live Nation Open HISTORY Ottawa as a New 2,000-Capacity Venue
Drake and Live Nation’s HISTORY concept has expanded to Ottawa with a 2,000-capacity room, more than 200 first-year events and a mission to strengthen downtown nightlife.
Aug 22


Cam’ron’s “Frederica” Turns a Family Tribute Into a Platform for New Voices
Cam’ron’s “Frederica” arrives as a tribute to his late mother and a platform for rising artists, extending his music, film, and media work.
Aug 21


Drake’s “Fear of Missing Out” Tease Opens a New FOMO Mystery
Drake’s “Fear of Missing Out” Instagram post shows a mysterious CD case, but the artist has not confirmed whether FOMO is music, film, television, or a tour.
Aug 21
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