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Music Hip-Hop Makes A Huge Splash On The Hot 100 To Kick Off 2026 Mainstream hip-hop in 2025 was middling, to keep it brief, but the latest Hot 100 chart update may be a sign that a resurgence is upon us. By Zachary Horvath January 08, 2026
Music Keefe D Was Allegedly Almost Arrested In 2009 For Tupac Murder Detective Dan Long claimed during Keefe D's trial that, following a 2009 interview, authorities blocked an arrest warrant for Tupac's murder. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 28, 2026
Streetwear Hip Hop’s Fashion Icons: A Stylistic Journey Through Generations Music and Style never looked so good together. By Demi Phillips August 24, 2023
Music Rick Ross Proclaims His Innocence In First Video Since Battery Arrest Rick Ross took to social media following his arrest, and proclaimed his innocence following accusations of domestic violence. By Alexander Cole October 01, 2026
Music DaBaby Reflects On The Deaths Of His Father & Brother It as been a rough past few years emotionally for Baby. By Thomas Galindo December 01, 2021
Original Content Tech N9ne Net Worth 2024: Updated Wealth Of The Rapper Read how Tech N9ne amassed his $20M net worth through music, tours, his record label, and brand endorsements. By Jake Skudder February 16, 2024
Music Ray J Insists He Would “Never Point A Gun” At Princess Love After Arrest Last week, Ray J was arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at Princess Love when she came to pick up their kids. By Caroline Fisher December 04, 2025
Music Battle Rapper Tsu Surf Reportedly Shot Multiple Times Reports indicate that Tsu Surf is currently in stable condition. By Mitch Findlay July 26, 2018
Music Drake & Karol G Have Fans Celebrating Their New Collab "Ahí" Drake is a featured guest on Karol G's new album "No Me Arrepiento De Sentir Tanto," diving into his Spanish bag once again. By Gabriel Bras Nevares August 07, 2026
Music Cardi B & Kehlani Beat Drake, Don Toliver & More At The VMAs “Safe” wins Best Hip-Hop at the VMAs. By Aron A. September 28, 2026
Music Usher Shares Steamy Moment With Fan On Stage Days After Gabrielle Cheyenne Fiasco Usher was performing in Alabama this week, where he was able to bring up a fan on stage who genuinely wanted to be there. By Alexander Cole July 30, 2026
Music Black Sheep: Where Are They Now? Black Sheep were one of the most popular duos in the golden era of hip hop in the '90s. We're looking at what they've been up to since then. By Paul Barnes December 15, 2023