In an emotionally charged new interview with media figure Big Bank Black, Young Thug tearfully confronted the sense of betrayal he felt from former protégé Gunna. On the three-hour-long Rolling Stone–framed conversation, he said, “I gave him more time than my kids,” revealing deep, personal sacrifice and trust now overturned. Thug’s heartbreak centers on Gunna’s […]
The 2025 MTV VMAs weren’t just a pop spectacle—country and rap artists also claimed major victories in genre-specific categories. In the newly introduced Best Country category, Megan Moroney took home the moonman for her heartfelt single “Am I Okay?”, outpacing top names like Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. Rap icons were […]
Cardi B stands at a crossroads where legacy meets reinvention—and Billboard has officially crowned her a leading force in hip-hop. As the cover star of its 2025 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue, the artist reflects on a journey marked by cultural dominance and personal evolution. In the spotlight, she revisits the calculated decision to turn down […]
LL Cool J’s journey from recording rhymes in his grandmother’s basement to hosting the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on his own epitomizes resilience, reinvention, and raw talent. Bursting onto the scene at just 16, he signed with Def Jam in 1984 and shook hip‑hop’s foundations with his debut single “I Need a Beat,” followed by the seminal […]
A Los Angeles jury handed a swift victory to Cardi B, clearing her of all civil charges brought by former security guard Emani Ellis. In less than an hour of deliberation, the panel found Cardi B—not liable for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, or false imprisonment. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2018 […]
“Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd has just rewritten streaming history—becoming the first song ever to hit 5 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone was confirmed by Spotify on August 31, 2025, sparking widespread celebration across social media. The Weeknd reposted the announcement on his Instagram Story just before his Houston concert, part of his ongoing After […]
A nearly two-year-old interrogation clip of Young Thug has unexpectedly resurfaced online—igniting a firestorm of accusations over alleged “snitching.” The video captures a tense exchange in which the Atlanta rapper seemingly mentions Peewee Roscoe during questioning about the 2015 shooting of Lil Wayne’s tour bus. This moment has drawn criticism from fans, especially amid Thug’s […]
In a major nod to lasting influence, Lil Baby’s 2020 breakthrough My Turn has officially been voted the top R&B/Hip-Hop album of the 21st century, according to Billboard’s comprehensive rankings—a list that spans chart performance from 2000 through 2024. The album’s success is well-earned: its deluxe version and a string of hit singles propelled My […]
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X (Montero Lamar Hill) has broken his silence following a harrowing and highly publicized incident in Los Angeles. The rapper was arrested after being found walking nearly naked along Ventura Boulevard—wearing only underwear and cowboy boots—an event that police described as erratic and concerning. Responding officers say he assaulted multiple officers […]
In a candid moment on the It’s Giving podcast, rap icon Snoop Dogg confessed that watching Pixar’s Lightyear with his grandson shook his comfort in children’s entertainment. He recounted how the youngster paused the film to ask, “Papa Snoop? How she have a baby with a woman?”—referring to the movie’s portrayal of a same‑sex couple […]