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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

Power1047’s August 10 Grown & Sexy rotation features Shai, Soul for Real, Kelly Price, India.Arie, Bilal, Dwele, Lalah Hathaway and more.

Power1047 closes August 10 with Tyler, the Creator, The Weeknd, BTS in Baltimore, Michael on Starz and the Orioles’ series opener in Minnesota.

The former president’s first Audible hosting project will examine six books that shaped his worldview.

G-Unit is bringing its crime-drama experience to a game franchise that has reached more than 50 million players.

The singer-songwriter’s August 21 project shifts the focus toward the man, husband and father behind the catalog.

Megan has confirmed the next chapter of her album series is moving forward—but the rollout still has important blanks.

The nine-time All-Star brings 440 career saves to a Royals bullpen that entered the weekend near the bottom of the majors in ERA.

Washington will learn Tunsil’s recovery timetable after surgery and plans to move forward internally with Brandon Coleman.

The three-time All-Star is working at a player-led Australian minicamp after missing the 2025–26 NBA season.

The large-format epic has reached $1.1 billion globally, including an Imax record of $289 million.

Fridayy’s third album arrives Friday with contemporary R&B, Caribbean-influenced rhythms and a more playful rhythmic direction.

The Baltimore Ravens are moving from installation-heavy training camp into their first true game-week rhythm under head coach Jesse Minter. Minter said Sunday’s padded practice included roughly 100 snaps and was designed to create the most game-like atmosphere possible before the preseason opener. Each group received about 34 plays, with the starting units working mostly at “thud” tempo and younger players receiving more live tackling work. The Ravens are off Monday and retur

The Orioles finally found the offensive response they needed before leaving Texas. Pete Alonso hit two two-run home runs and reached base five times as Baltimore beat the Rangers 10–5 on Sunday, avoiding a three-game sweep in Arlington. Alonso finished with three hits and four RBIs, while his second homer gave him 25 for the season. The breakout came after Baltimore scored only one run in each of its previous three games—all losses. On Sunday, the Orioles collected 15 hits an

Maryland’s annual back-to-school sales-tax holiday is underway, but the exemption is based on the price of each qualifying item—not the total receipt. Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week runs from Sunday, August 9, through Saturday, August 15. During that period, qualifying clothing and footwear priced at $100 or less per item are exempt from Maryland’s 6% sales tax. That means two qualifying sweaters priced at $60 each can both be tax-free even though the combined purchase exceeds $

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was fatally shot near the Las Vegas Strip, the only person charged in the case is going before a jury. Jury selection begins Monday in Clark County District Court for Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, who faces one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon. Davis has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors accuse him of organizing the September 1996 drive-by attack; he is not accused of firing the shots. That distinction matters. Nevada law can allow pro

A bankruptcy trustee is asking a judge for permission to sell Dame Dash’s life rights, personal archive and unfinished Roc-A-Fella film to repay creditors.

Hurricane Wisdom delivers a major new album, Roy Woods returns with late-night R&B, Nino Paid represents the region, and Inspectah Deck keeps lyricism front and center.

Jahmyr Gibbs and Detroit have agreed to a three-year, $67.5 million extension that makes him the NFL’s highest-paid running back.

CLLCTIVGive is directing a full day of donations, amplification and prize funding toward Black-led organizations across Greater Baltimore.