HOT 97 has announced a new one-day concert event honoring the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Wu-Tang Clan will be headliners with Mary J. Blige and EPMD among others on the bill.
Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Mary J. Blige featuring DJ Khaled, Cyn Santana, and more.
BET is set to air a five-part documentary series on the rise of Murder Inc., the bombastic label founded by Irv Gotti which rose to fame through its artists such as Ja Rule and Ashanti. The series is executively produced by Gotti and Ja Rule and will air at an undisclosed time this summer.
We too were lowkey surprised that the LA representative wasn't included in the show as his classic double-platinum debut album, The Documentary helped establish Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records as thee record label out in these streets this side of Roc-A-Fella.
According to Snoop Dogg, JAY-Z tested Roger Goodell's gangster to make sure Super Bowl LVI's Hip-Hop inspired Pepsi Halftime show did happen.
A lawsuit filed by a "Jane Doe" in California federal court alleges that Snoop Dogg sexually assaulted her after she attended one of his concerts in May 2013. The filings also allege that his associate, Bishop Don "Magic" Juan also sexually assaulted her in the hours after the concert.
Mtume was behind the massive "Juicy Fruit" hit, famously sampled by The Notorious B.I.G.'s "Juicy" smash.
It seems one of Hip-Hop’s most infamous beefs is back on. 50 Cent and The Game recently traded shots over the Super Bowl Halftime Show winning an Emmy Award.
Yung Miami loves her papi, Diddy.
Last week we lost one of our greatest cultural architects in Andre Harrell. Two of his greatest proteges have testified to his indelible energy and passion for Black excellence.
Apple Music is now the official sponsor of the Super Bowl halftime show.
Kanye West was the hottest rapper in the building at Sunday evening’s (June 26) BET Awards. Wearing a jacket, full face mask, dad hat and sunglasses, despite it being 80 degrees in Los Angeles, Ye was on stage to present Sean “Diddy” Combs with his BET Lifetime Achievement Award.
