Category: Urban AC

The Songs and Stars That Defined 2025: A Year in Music

Music in 2025 was defined by its dynamic mix of major stars holding onto chart dominance and fresh faces breaking through in a crowded musical landscape. Across formats and platforms, artists made their marks not only on traditional charts like Billboard’s Hot 100, but also on streaming and global year‑end lists that reflect listening habits […]

A$AP Rocky Confirms Release Date for Don’t Be Dumb, Out January 16, 2026

After years of anticipation, A$AP Rocky has finally locked in an official release date for his forthcoming album Don’t Be Dumb. The Harlem rapper revealed that the project will arrive on January 16, 2026, ending a long period of speculation and multiple pushed‑back dates. The announcement was paired with striking cover art designed with the […]

Legends of Sound: Paul Simon, Cher, Chaka Khan and More to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Honors

The Recording Academy has unveiled the 2026 class of Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award honorees, celebrating a remarkable group of artists whose work has shaped the musical landscape. These honors will be presented at the Special Merit Awards ceremony on January 31, 2026, during Grammy Week in Los Angeles, just before the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. […]

Snoop Dogg to Bring Holiday Hip‑Hop to NFL Christmas Halftime on Netflix

Snoop Dogg is set to bring his iconic sound and festive energy to the NFL this Christmas Day with a headlining halftime performance during the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings matchup. The event, titled Snoop’s Holiday Halftime Party, is part of Netflix’s NFL Christmas Gameday 2025, which streams live on December 25 from U.S. Bank […]

A$AP Rocky Unveils Tim Burton‑Designed Cover for Don’t Be Dumb

A$AP Rocky has taken the next major step in the rollout of his long‑awaited album Don’t Be Dumb. After years of teases and sporadic singles, the Harlem rapper has now unveiled the official cover art for the project, revealing that horror‑fantasy auteur Tim Burton helped create the visuals. The announcement broke across social platforms, where […]

50 Cent Teases Eminem for Street Fighter Soundtrack

50 Cent has teased a reunion with longtime collaborator Eminem by revealing his intention to bring the Detroit legend onto the soundtrack of the upcoming Street Fighter film. Over the weekend, the rapper and actor took to social media to share his vision for original music tied to the movie, writing that he plans to […]

Nas Lights Up Las Vegas With Exclusive Amazon Music Concert at NBA Cup 2025

Nas brought an unforgettable live music moment to Las Vegas on December 13, 2025, headlining a special performance tied to the Emirates NBA Cup semifinals. The outdoor concert, presented by Amazon Music in its In the Paint series, took place between the Cup’s semifinal games at T‑Mobile Arena’s Toshiba Plaza, creating a fusion of sports […]

Clipse and Tyler, the Creator Drop Eerie “P.O.V.” Video Directed by Cole Bennett

Clipse has released the official music video for “P.O.V.”, the high‑profile collaboration with Tyler, the Creator, marking the latest visual chapter in their much‑celebrated comeback era. Directed by acclaimed visual auteur Cole Bennett, the video debuted on December 10, positioning itself as one of the standout moments from the duo’s Grammy‑nominated album Let God Sort […]

Kendrick Lamar’s Old Bars Resurface as Top5‑Drake Feud Ignites

Kendrick Lamar — whose lyrics have long left a mark in hip‑hop — now finds himself indirectly back in the spotlight as a fresh rap feud heats up. Recently, fans resurfaced lines from his song “6:16 in LA,” where he throws shade at Drake and his collective, questioning whether Drake’s camp operates under his influence […]

21 Savage Returns: What Happened to the Streets? Drops December 12

21 Savage is preparing to drop a brand‑new album titled What Happened to the Streets?, slated for release on Friday, December 12, 2025. The announcement — made on December 8 via a brief but evocative trailer — ends months of speculation and teases a return to raw, street‑drama–infused themes. This upcoming project marks his first solo […]