The stage is officially set for the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, with the Recording Academy unveiling its full list of nominees and ushering in another vibrant chapter of music history. Scheduled for Sunday, February 1, the ceremony will unfold live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing on CBS and streaming on Paramount+, promising a dazzling […]
Tag: Hip hop
Rap Royalty to Football Stake? Snoop Dogg Signals Interest in Celtic
Rap icon Snoop Dogg is turning one of his longtime passions into a potential investment play, and his sights are set on Glasgow’s Celtic F.C. The American MC – whose engagement extends far beyond the music studio – already holds a minority stake in Swansea City A.F.C. in Wales and now says he would be “down for” a similar […]
Saweetie Turns Up the Heat with Her Bold ‘Hella Pressure’ EP
Saweetie is reminding listeners exactly who she is with her latest release, HELLA PRESSURE, a five-track EP arriving August 1, 2025, via Warner Records. From the commanding single “Boffum” (produced by J. White Did It) to the empowering lyrics threaded throughout the project, she leans into both swagger and vulnerability. The EP features songs like […]
Cardi B Builds a Super-Roster: Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez & More Join Am I The Drama?
Cardi B is sparking major buzz with the official feature list for her long-awaited sophomore album, Am I The Drama?, set to drop on September 19, 2025. The lineup is stacked. Alongside returning collaborators like Lizzo and Kehlani, she’s tapped industry legends and cross-genre stars, including Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, Tyla, and Cash […]
Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar Dominate Midyear Music Charts in 2025
The numbers are in, and Morgan Wallen and Kendrick Lamar are leading the charge in 2025’s music landscape. According to Luminate’s Midyear Music Report, Wallen’s I’m the Problem topped U.S. album consumption for the first half of the year, racking up 2.562 million equivalent album units since its May release. It marks yet another chart […]
Tyler, the Creator Turns Chromakopia Into a Live Spectacle of Controlled Chaos
Tyler, the Creator has never played by the rules, and his latest tour proves he’s not about to start now. At a recent stop on his Chromakopia tour, the rapper delivered a solo spectacle that was equal parts theatrical chaos and introspective art installation. Kicking off in a swirl of green smoke and fire to […]
Rio Da Yung OG Celebrates Release with ‘RIO FREE’ EP
Detroit rapper Rio Da Yung OG has made a triumphant return with his latest project, the RIO FREE EP, released on January 15. The project celebrates his release from incarceration and marks a new chapter in his career. The RIO FREE EP features collaborations with notable artists like Peezy and Babyface Ray, showcasing Rio’s signature […]
Drake Speaks Out About Fake Friends Amid Feud with Kendrick Lamar
Drake had a lot to say about loyalty and betrayal during his appearance at Canadian broadcaster Tyrone Edwards’ Nostalgia Party in Toronto on Saturday night. Addressing the crowd, the “One Dance” rapper warned about the inevitable realization that even those you think are close friends may “switch up” and betray you. “My real friends, are […]
Swizz Beatz Recently Spoke About His Favorite Hip Hop Group
Super Producer Swizz Beatz recently unveiled his favorite Hip Hop group in his Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 22nd in a clip showing him listening to multiple tracks from The LOX while in a car. Swizz in the clip showed himself rapping along to DMX’s “N-ggaz Done Started Something” and “Blackout,” which both feature the […]
Cassidy is Looking to Battle Eminem For the “Biggest Battle Rapper Crown”
Cassidy recently made the claim that he is the “biggest battle rapper” out there until Eminem wants to challenge him for the “crown.” The Philadelphia artist spoke about his views on his place in rap during an interview with the African Cultural Art Forum. He also spoke about his intentions to collaborate with Eminem one […]