Jason Lee Reflects on Drake and the Necessity of His ‘Humbling’ by Kendrick Lamar 
Lil Wayne Hints That ‘Tha Carter VII’ Could Be On The Way 
J. Cole and Cam’ron Resolve ‘Ready ’24’ Legal Dispute 
Sonny Rollins, Harlem Jazz Legend, Dies at 95 
Drake Makes History with 12 Albums on Billboard 200 MGK and Wiz Khalifa Honor the Blog Era with ‘Everything Tatted’
MGK and Wiz Khalifa reunite for their new music video ‘Everything Tatted’ and announce their upcoming ‘Blog Era Boyz Mixtape’.
Lupe Fiasco Raps Over Drake’s ‘Shabang’ Instrumental, Calls It ‘ClickBang’
Lupe Fiasco puts his own spin on Drake’s ‘Shabang’ instrumental, offering a lyrical commentary on the industry and the digital age.
The Biggest Party to Ever Hit an Arena — HOT 97 Summer Jam Returns July 24th
HOT 97’s iconic Summer Jam returns to the Prudential Center on July 24, 2026, featuring a star-studded lineup of hip-hop legends and rising talent.
Claressa Shields Banned From MVP Events After Altercation
Boxing champion Claressa Shields has been indefinitely banned from all Most Valuable Promotions events following a physical altercation with Alycia Baumgardner.
Baby Keem Credits Eminem and Common as Key Inspirations for ‘Ca$ino’
In a recent interview with Nardwuar, Baby Keem reveals how the storytelling and artistry of Eminem and Common shaped his latest album, ‘Ca$ino’.
Lauryn Hill Breaks Silence on Why She Never Released New Album
Legendary artist Lauryn Hill addresses the long-standing speculation surrounding her hiatus from releasing a follow-up to her iconic 1998 debut album.
Drake’s Triple Album Drop: First Week Sales Projections Revealed
Drake is dominating the charts with his latest releases, Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti. Here are the initial first-week sales projections.
Nick Cannon and His 12 Children Head to Netflix
Comedian and television personality Nick Cannon is set to star in a new Netflix docuseries exploring his life as a father of twelve.
Lisa Leslie Honored With Statue Outside of Crypto.com Arena
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie is set to be immortalized with a statue at Crypto.com Arena, joining an elite group of Los Angeles sports icons.
Drake Shatters Spotify Record for Biggest Streaming Day for a Hip-Hop Song
Drake has officially set a new Spotify record for the biggest streaming day for a hip-hop song with his track ‘Make Them Cry,’ surpassing Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us.’
Rick Ross Reflects on ‘Port of Miami’ Legacy and Future Projects
The Biggest Boss joins Nessa on Air to discuss his iconic career, his new book, and his perspective on the current state of hip-hop.
Spotify Discontinues Viral Charts; Releases Official Statement
Spotify has officially retired its algorithmically-driven viral charts, shifting its focus toward editorial-led ‘Viral Hits’ playlists.