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The August 4 Power1047 Nightcap covers Drake, Future and Don Toliver on the charts, Akeylah Simone’s new R&B statement, Viola Davis’ Ascent, Baltimore’s National Night Out, Ted Lasso and ten classic slow jams.

The August 4 visual gives Ty Dolla $ign and aespa’s electronic crossover a new international spotlight.

Tonight’s Power1047 Nightcap covers J. Cole’s new Hip-Hop magazine, Kehlani’s tour launch, Dahi and Loe Shimmy’s latest moves, Baltimore arts and ten slow jams.

A new RIAA certification turns one of the 2020s’ biggest rap collaborations into a 10-million-unit record.

Ye’s official tour calendar points to a stadium-scale August run beginning August 7 in Portugal and reaching New Orleans on August 28.

Ten years after Blank Face LP sharpened ScHoolboy Q’s balance of menace, humor and reflection, the TDE rapper is taking the album on a limited anniversary run.

The Philadelphia artist’s compact new project delivers eight tracks in 23 minutes and begins a fresh chapter under Cor(e).

Cardi B returns with “AH HA,” Meek Mill revisits a classic, Jacquees delivers Mood 2, and Too $hort extends his legendary run on a loaded New Music Friday.

Cardi B is officially returning with new music. The Bronx rapper announced that her next single, “AH HA,” will arrive on streaming services Friday, July 31. The track will be Cardi’s first official release of 2026 and follows a short social-media preview that immediately generated reactions from fans. Cardi unveiled the release date Wednesday after teasing a portion of the record earlier in the week. Her announcement framed the song as a club-ready summer release, giving list

BMI will honor Nas with its highest distinction during the organization’s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards on August 26 in Los Angeles.

Busta Rhymes is joining one of the summer’s biggest multigenerational celebrations of reggae, dancehall and hip-hop. The veteran New York rapper has been added to Kaya Fest Toronto, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, at Markham Fairgrounds. He joins Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Shabba Ranks, Lila Iké, Jesse Royal and YG Marley. The festival’s expanded programming also includes a Canadian All-Star Showcase featuring Jully Black, TOBi, Exco Levi

Demand for JAY-Z’s anniversary celebration is carrying the rap icon into additional stadium dates. Presales opened Wednesday, July 29, for newly added concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The second London performance is scheduled for September 5, following the previously announced September 4 show. Los Angeles will receive another performance on October 24 after the October 23 date. The expanded schedule also includes a September 1

Eminem is turning pieces from his personal sneaker collection into support for young people in Detroit. The rapper is auctioning several rare, autographed Air Jordan sneakers from his private collection, with proceeds benefiting the Marshall Mathers Foundation. The organization supports programs serving disadvantaged and at-risk youth in Eminem’s hometown and surrounding communities. The collection offers fans access to memorabilia connected directly to one of hip-hop’s most

Cardi B is celebrating another major live-performance milestone after selling out multiple shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden. The Bronx rapper discussed the concerts during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, reflecting on the scale of performing in one of her hometown’s most recognized venues. She also spoke about her career, family and expanding beauty and haircare business. Selling out Madison Square Garden remains one of the clearest measures

A Texas judge has reportedly ruled that prosecutors may introduce selected rap lyrics during Yella Beezy’s upcoming murder-for-hire trial connected to the killing of Dallas rapper Mo3. The ruling does not mean that every Yella Beezy recording can be presented to the jury. It allows prosecutors to use specific material that the court has determined may be relevant to the case. Yella Beezy has not been convicted and is entitled to the presumption of innocence throughout the tri

Trim is extending the life of “Nobody” by turning the record into a cross-regional collaboration. The newly released remix features Monaleo and G Herbo, adding two recognizable voices to the record’s hard-edged production. HotNewHipHop reports that the July 24 version follows an earlier remix featuring Monaleo and now includes a new contribution from Herbo. The pairing gives the record multiple points of entry. Monaleo brings the confidence and rhythmic control associated wit

Cardi B demonstrated this weekend that a major performance does not always require a stadium-sized venue. The Bronx rapper appeared at New York’s recently opened Pacha nightclub for a one-night performance built around records including “Bodak Yellow,” “WAP,” “Up” and “Outside.” She also shared images from the appearance through her Instagram account, helping the performance continue circulating after the event ended. The smaller club environment gave the appearance a differe

Lil Wayne is returning to Bangor tonight with an opportunity to repair the relationship between a major touring artist and an audience that was left waiting. The rapper and 2 Chainz are scheduled to perform at Maine Savings Amphitheater as part of the 20 Years of Carter Classics tour. The concert was originally scheduled for June 30 before being moved to July 28. Ticketmaster confirms a 7:30 p.m. start and says tickets purchased for the original date will be honored. The post

The first 2026 XXL Freshman cypher has arrived, moving the annual conversation from who was selected to what each artist can actually do with the microphone. XXL’s public rollout began Monday with artists from the new class performing over original production and DJ Drama returning as part of the presentation. The initial group includes Chris Patrick, Hurricane Wisdom, Miles Minnick and several other developing rappers from different regional and stylistic backgrounds. The cy

R&B and hip-hop remain among the most influential forces in popular culture, but that influence is operating inside a changing commercial environment. Luminate’s 2026 midyear report indicated that R&B and hip-hop consumption declined while dance and electronic music gained ground. Physical formats also showed unexpected strength, with CD sales rising during the measured period. The numbers do not mean that hip-hop and R&B have suddenly lost their audience. They suggest that t