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In a new Tea Time interview, Chance considers “The Rapper” while explaining why creative freedom can also mean keeping part of his life private.

A new short documentary connects Nas’s Queensbridge roots with a larger question: can New York keep making room for the artists who define it?

Rick Ross has been released after his October 1st arrest. His attorney entered a not-guilty plea, and the rapper denied the allegations.

Master P’s new Rickey Smiley interview connects independent business lessons with a shared celebration of New Orleans Hip-Hop.

AZ Chike and Tyler, the Creator move through a stack of movie homages in the cinematic video for “Look Like My Mama.”

J. Cole says Jay-Z’s decision not to rush “Wet Dreamz” toward radio gave him the time and life experience needed to build a lasting career.

A Las Vegas jury convicted Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder after less than three hours of deliberations in Tupac Shakur’s killing.

A Los Angeles federal jury is seated, moving Lil Durk’s murder-for-hire trial into opening statements as the defense contests the charges.

Black Thought and Questlove say The Roots’ long-awaited Endgame album is nearly complete after more than a decade without a new studio LP.

Busta Rhymes previews a posthumous D’Angelo appearance and a Hype Williams-directed visual ahead of Dillagence 2.

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.

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.

Tommy Davidson reprises Varnell Hill in Paramount+’s new workplace comedy, with Martin Lawrence, Kym Whitley, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and more joining the September premiere.

A24’s “Mother Mary,” starring Michaela Coel and Anne Hathaway, begins streaming on HBO Max today with music, fashion, fractured friendship, and psychological tension.

The Game’s “The Documentary III” arrives as a 24-track surprise release with Drake, Lil Wayne, Leon Thomas, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and lyrics reigniting Kendrick Lamar debate.

Rio Da Yung OG announces “The World Is Yours” for September 11 and previews the project with the new single “Finna Drop (Tour).”

Bruiser Wolf’s Baltimore debut brings DJ Raphy, Eze Jackson, and Butch Dawson to Le Mondo August 21 before an all-vinyl Black Audio Society afterparty.

The “I Love the 90s” show follows the Orioles-Rays game August 21 with Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Tag Team, and Treach performing at Camden Yards.

YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s album "All Dogs Go to Heaven" has a title and an October target, but no confirmed release date, artwork, or track list.

Nino Paid takes Somewhere Over the Rainbow on a 14-date tour beginning August 26, with a Washington, DC, stop scheduled for September 4, 2026.