Category: Urban

Wiz Khalifa Calls Out AI Deepfakes in Scream 7

Artificial intelligence is creeping into every corner of the entertainment business, and not everyone is thrilled about it. Rapper Wiz Khalifa recently made that clear when he took aim at the upcoming horror sequel Scream 7 during a livestream of his show The Sesh. Speaking candidly to viewers, Khalifa criticized the film’s reported use of […]

Kanye West Reveals SoFi Stadium Concert as New Album Approaches

Kanye West is preparing to step back onto one of the world’s largest concert stages with the announcement of a major Los Angeles performance set for early April. The artist, who now goes by Ye, revealed plans for a one-night event at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on April 3. The venue, home to the […]

From “God Only Knows” to “I Will Survive”

March 10 has delivered a surprising range of milestones across the music world, blending landmark recordings, chart triumphs, and moments of reflection on influential artists. One of the most influential studio sessions in pop history began on this date in 1966 when The Beach Boys started recording the instrumental track for “God Only Knows.” Led […]

Kehlani Set to Headline Free Concert During 2026 Women’s Final Four Weekend

The NCAA Women’s Final Four weekend will bring more than championship basketball to Phoenix in 2026. Fans can also expect a major live music moment as R&B star Kehlani headlines the annual Super Saturday Concert. The free outdoor event is scheduled for April 4 at Margaret T. Hance Park in downtown Phoenix, transforming the park […]

March 9: The Day That Shaped Rock, Pop, and Hip-Hop

March 9 stands as a day packed with pivotal moments in modern music history, from career-defining releases to tragic losses that reshaped the industry. One of the most influential milestones arrived in 1987 when U2 released The Joshua Tree. The album quickly became a defining statement of the band’s sound and ambition, blending expansive rock […]

Tech N9ne and E-40 Unite for 2026 Strange Wid’ It Tour

Two of hip-hop’s most enduring independent voices are joining forces for a national run that celebrates decades of influence and hustle. Tech N9ne and E-40 have announced the Strange Wid’ It Tour, a co-headlining trek that unites the Strange Music and Sick Wid It camps for a series of shows across the United States. The […]

Wu-Tang Clan Mourns Oliver “Power” Grant’s Death at 52

Oliver “Power” Grant, a foundational figure behind the legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, has died at age 52 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family and the group confirmed in a joint statement. Grant passed away on February 23, 2026, and the cause of death was publicly revealed in late February as he bravely […]

Nipsey Hussle Square Officially Dedicated in Los Angeles

Los Angeles has taken a significant step in memorializing the late Nipsey Hussle, the revered rapper, community activist, and entrepreneur, by renaming the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue Nipsey Hussle Square. The site, deeply rooted in Hussle’s life and career, is where his original Marathon Clothing store once stood and where he was […]

Kanye West Goes to Court in $1M Unpaid Wages Lawsuit

A significant legal dispute has unfolded for Kanye West, better known as Ye, as a former employee pushes forward with a lawsuit claiming unpaid wages and unsafe labor conditions connected to his Malibu mansion renovation. The case, originally launched in September 2023 by worker Tony Saxon, centers on allegations that West agreed to pay Saxon […]

From Iron Maiden to Mariah Carey: Rock Hall’s 2026 Ballot Turns Up the Volume

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has officially rolled out its 2026 nominees, and the ballot reads like a master class in modern music history. Seventeen artists and groups are in the running this year, representing a broad sweep of styles that underscore how expansive the definition of rock and roll has become. From […]