Category: Urban

A$AP Rocky Jokes About Kids’ Love for Cocomelon, Praises Rihanna as the Perfect Partner

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s children might be huge fans of Cocomelon, but the same can’t be said for their dad. In a recent cover story for Billboard, published on August 22, the Harlem rapper (born Rakim Mayers) humorously admitted that his sons RZA, 2, and Riot, 1, have a taste in music that drives him […]

Latto Drops Missing Track “Chicken Grease” After Fans Demand Its Release

In the lead-up to her new album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Latto teased fans with a snippet of a track sampling T.I.’s 2003 hit “24’s” in the trailer. However, when the album was released on August 9, fans were disappointed to find the song missing. Despite the album’s critical acclaim and strong streaming numbers, many […]

Nicki Minaj Gears Up for Second Leg of “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” with New Surprises

Nicki Minaj is ready to take her Pink Friday 2 World Tour to new heights as she prepares for the second North American leg starting in September. The rapper took to social media on August 16 to excite her fans, the Barbz, with promises of fresh surprises, including updated sets, new wardrobe choices, and potentially […]

Cardi B Teases Sophomore Album with Fans: Release Date Still a Mystery

Cardi B has been fueling anticipation for her long-awaited sophomore album for over a year. Following the sixth anniversary of her 2018 debut, Invasion of Privacy, the “Bongos” rapper hinted in April that her upcoming album would be “so different from what everyone is expecting.” Despite the excitement, she has remained tight-lipped about when the […]

Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Team Up with Sting for New Album “Missionary”

Fresh off their headline-making performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics closing ceremony, Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre are set to release their highly anticipated album, Missionary, this November. The biggest surprise? Legendary musician Sting will be featured on the album. In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dr. Dre shared his excitement about the project, […]

Flavor Flav and Public Enemy to Headline Hip-Hop 101 Festival in Oakland

After energizing the USA Water Polo teams as the official hypeman at the Paris Olympics, Flavor Flav is set to return to the Bay Area with his iconic group, Public Enemy, for a special music festival. The legendary rap group, known for their groundbreaking album It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, […]

Dr. Dre Aims for Gold at 2028 Olympics—But It’s Not in Music

Dr. Dre, the legendary hip-hop producer and entrepreneur, has his sights set on a new challenge: the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The Compton native, known for his groundbreaking contributions to music, recently revealed a surprising ambition—to compete in the archery event at the upcoming Olympic Games. In a virtual interview with ET, Dr. Dre, […]

Wale Announces “Every Blue Moon” Tour with a Stop in San Antonio

Wale, the multi-platinum artist and 2000s music icon, is heading to San Antonio! The Grammy-nominated rapper has announced his “Every Blue Moon” tour, which includes a performance at the Aztec Theatre on Tuesday, October 29. Tickets for the show will be available starting Tuesday, August 13, during the artist presale, with general public sales beginning […]

Travis Scott Released After Paris Altercation, No Charges Filed

Travis Scott was released from French police custody without charges following an altercation with a security guard at a Paris hotel, French prosecutors announced on Saturday. The Paris prosecutor’s office issued a statement explaining that Scott’s detention was lifted and all proceedings were terminated, deeming the incident minor. The rapper was arrested early Friday after […]

Nelly Arrested for Ecstasy Possession at Missouri Casino

Rapper Nelly was arrested early Wednesday (August 7) in Maryland Heights, Missouri, for drug possession and an outstanding insurance violation. The arrest occurred around 4:45 a.m. at the Hollywood Casino. Nelly’s attorney, Scott Rosenblum, claimed the artist was unfairly targeted by an “overzealous” officer who conducted an improper search. According to Rosenblum, Nelly had won […]