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Hip-Hop’s history is bigger than one room, one borough or one night. Still, August 11 remains the date the culture returns to when it marks its birthday. On August 11, 1973, Cindy Campbell organized a back-to-school party in the recreation room at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. Her brother, Clive Campbell—DJ Kool Herc—worked the turntables. The gathering became famous for the technique Herc was developing: extending the percussion breaks dancers waited for by moving betwe

Pharrell’s strongest 2026 production skill may be diagnosis: hearing what a veteran artist should become next without forcing a return to an earlier sound.

Swae Lee’s blunt answers about technology, teamwork and release volume reveal an artist thinking beyond the next single.

Snoop Dogg has lived several careers under one public identity. That is what his forthcoming biographical film must capture. Universal has scheduled the still-untitled Snoop Dogg movie for August 6, 2027. Jonathan Daviss, known for Outer Banks, will portray Calvin Broadus Jr., while Craig Brewer—whose credits include Hustle & Flow—will direct. The R-rated film is being developed with Snoop’s Death Row Pictures. The most obvious version of the story begins with Long Beach, Dr.

Tems has reached the stage of success where nearly every new achievement arrives with an expectation attached to it. A new Vogue profile published Thursday traces her development from a young songwriter in Nigeria into a global artist with two Grammy Awards, major festival appearances and collaborations spanning African music, R&B, hip-hop and pop. The profile also describes her continuing work on new material and her effort to maintain a grounded personal life despite the de

T.I. says he is ready to retire from releasing rap albums, but the decision does not sound like an artist abandoning music in frustration. It sounds like someone reclaiming his time. The Atlanta rapper has identified Kill the King as his final solo album, closing a recording career that began when he was a teenager and helped define the commercial rise of Southern hip-hop. T.I. told People that he has lived a partially retired life since the pandemic and now finds greater ful

“Extra Innings” Turns the Final Night Into a Career-Spanning Celebration The residency expanded beyond the anniversary presentations on Sunday, July 12, with JAY-Z Extra Innings, a third night built around major records, longtime collaborators and surprise appearances from across his career. The concert began shortly after midnight following a lengthy security delay. Roc Nation and Yankee Stadium said groups of people without tickets breached or attempted to breach security,

Syd’s career has always been connected to the studio. Before audiences recognized her as the restrained, magnetic voice at the center of The Internet, she engineered sessions and helped maintain the recording environment where members of Odd Future developed their early sound. Yet technical experience does not automatically produce creative confidence—especially when someone’s work has been defined publicly through a group. Her forthcoming solo album, Beard, represents a sign

Singles may dominate playlists, but albums continue to define careers. In today's streaming landscape, artists often release individual tracks to maintain momentum and stay connected with fans. Algorithms reward consistency, and dropping singles can keep an artist visible in a crowded digital space. Yet when it comes to building a lasting legacy, a complete album still carries a different level of importance—one that goes beyond charts and quick streams. Albums allow artists