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Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 21, 2026 Hip-hop albums will be in abundance tonight as Rapsody, Ken Carson, Denzel Curry, Thirteendegrees, and Mike Shabb are all dropping. By Alexander Cole August 20, 2026
Music Hip-Hop Albums & Songs Dropping Tonight, August 14, 2026 Tonight is going to be a big one for hip-hop albums as we have new projects from Nipsey Hussle, Internet Money, and Trippie Redd. By Alexander Cole August 13, 2026
Music Kanye West Called A Disgrace By Israel's Embassy In Portugal Kanye West is hosting a concert in Portugal tonight, which Israeli ambassador Oren Rozenblat said the country should be ashamed of. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Music Blueface Reportedly Gets In Shootout As Video Of Chrisean Rock Beating Up A Woman In The Street Goes Viral Blueface and Chrisean Rock are currently under scrutiny as videos from last night showcase some alleged concerning behavior. By Alexander Cole August 17, 2026
Music Kris Kross: Where Are They Now? A look into the lives and careers of of the two best friends that made Kris Kross. By TeeJay Small December 26, 2023
Music N.W.A. Members: Where Are They Now? A close look into the lives and careers of each member of N.W.A. By TeeJay Small January 03, 2024
Music Rick Ross Taunts 50 Cent For Refusing To Drop More Music, Mentions 50's Mom Rick Ross said 50 Cent's mother is "turning over in her grave" because of the relaunched G-Unit Reebok sneakers. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 23, 2026
Music Diddy Scores Partial Win In Defamation Lawsuit Against Ariel Mitchell A federal judge allowed several of Diddy’s defamation claims to move forward while narrowing the case against NewsNation. By Erika Marie September 10, 2026
Music Paul Wall Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rap Icon The journey of rapper Paul Wall, from Houston's underground to the world's stage, is a rhythm-filled ride through the world of hip-hop. By Jake Skudder February 06, 2024
Music Tupac's Family Accuses Keefe D Of Ordering Crew To Keep Murder Quiet These allegations reportedly appear in Tupac's brother Mopreme Shakur's wrongful death lawsuit against Keefe D. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 21, 2026
Music XXL Officially Unveils Their 2026 Freshman List Iconic hip-hop magazine XXL has officially revealed its Freshman List for 2026, and it includes some massive up-and-comers. By Alexander Cole June 24, 2026
TV "The Rap Game" Winners: Where Are They Now? A rundown of all winners of The Rap Game TV show, from Season 1's Latto to Season 5's Tyeler Reign. See what the artists have been up to. By Michael Lusigi May 17, 2023