Young Thug Album Release Party For PUNK

OP-ED: Hip-Hop Isn't To Blame For Violence

Despite the immense popularity of hip-hop, the culture and the music continue to be portrayed as a cultural wasteland in…
by A.D. Carson
06.15.22
American Conservative Union Holds Annual Conference In Florida

MAGA Rapper Video With Proud Boys Goes Viral

The right-wing white supremcee would be embarrassing if conservatives had any shame.
by Zack Linly
06.15.22
WE Day California 2019

Chance The Rapper’s Nonprofit Distributes Meals In Chicago

Chance the Rapper distributed 1,500 free meals in Chicago in celebration of his 29th birthday.
by Brandee Sanders
04.24.22
2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards - Arrivals

Rock The Bells Festival Coming Back This Summer

Rap pioneer LL Cool J reps for hip-hop history daily on "Rock The Bells Radio," and now he's ready to…
by Keenan "HIGz" Higgins
04.10.22
BET Her Awards Presented By Bumble - Arrivals

Master P Leads Tornado Relief Efforts In Louisiana

Mogul Master P’s foundation is leading tornado relief efforts in New Orleans.
by NewsOne Staff
03.26.22
Lip Sync Battle LIVE: A Michael Jackson Celebration - Arrivals

Legend LL Cool J Honored With Queens Statue

Hip-hop legend LL Cool J was honored with a statue in Queens, New York.
by Brandee Sanders
12.11.21
Tupac Shakur Live In Concert

Museum Honoring Tupac’s Legacy Coming To L.A.

A museum honoring the life, legacy and artistry of hip-hop giant Tupac Shakur is slated to open next year.
by Brandee Sanders
11.07.21
Rakim

Hip-Hop Promoter Cancels Rap Concert Over Vaccine Mandates

A hip-hop concert that was planned for November 7th at Detroit’s Masonic Temple has been canceled by promoters due to…
by Bilal G. Morris
10.28.21
Northside Festival - Day 2

Rapper Nas Awarded With Designated Day In Queens

Lyricist Nas was bestowed with a key to Queens and awarded with a designated day.
by Brandee Sanders
10.04.21
black music month Nicole & DJ Khaled's Birthday Celebration With Haute Living And Roger Dubuis

Drunk Uncle Self Care: Treating Trauma, Debating Hip-Hop

Since it's Black Music Month and we're approaching a summer of vaccination roulette with family, here's a curated list of…
by Trevor Baldwin
08.25.21
Northside Festival - Day 2

Nas’ ‘Illmatic’ Receives Library Of Congress Honor

Nas’ debut album has been added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
by Brandee Sanders
08.26.21
Made In America - Day 1

Meek Mill, Nonprofit Team Up For Gift-Giving Initiative

Rapper Meek Mill donated $30,000 to provide gifts for students and their families during the holiday season.
by NewsOne Staff
10.04.21
Whodini Backstage At The UIC Pavilion

Celebs Mourn John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher Of Legendary Whodini

Whodini helped cultivate rap's sound in the 80's and was one of the leaders of New Jack Swing.
by Charise Frazier
10.04.21
Run-DMC

Jam Master Jay's Family Breaks Silence After Arrests

Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr. are charged after the Run-DMC member was killed nearly 20 years ago.
by Royce Dunmore
10.02.21
Celebrities Visit SiriusXM - October 14, 2019

The Roots Ink Production Deal With Universal Television

Black Thought and Questlove inked a production deal with Universal Television.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
10 itemsWill Smith's Rapping On Joyner Lucas Song Sparks Emotional Reactions

New Song With Will Smith Sparks Emotional Reactions

Twitter couldn't deal.
by Royce Dunmore
09.30.21
Celebrities At The Los Angeles Clippers Game

TDE Founder Covers Rent For L.A.’s Senior Citizens

Hip-hop executive Anthony Tiffith, CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, will cover one month’s rent for over 300 senior citizens living…
by NewsOne Staff
10.09.21
Kanye West Compares Himself To Kobe Bryant: 'He Was The Basketball Version Of Me'

Kanye West Compares Himself To Kobe Bryant

The rapper also discusses who he's voting for and why.
by Royce Dunmore
10.09.21
Who Killed Pop Smoke? Rapper Killed In Home Invasion Posted Address Online

RIP Pop Smoke: Rapper Killed In Home Invasion

The up-and-coming artist dies at age 20.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21
10 itemsEbro Compares Eminem To Black People And It Doesn't End Well

Ebro Says Eminem Gets Disrespected Like 'Black Folks'

Rap fans and non-rap fans were equally baffled.
by Adrian Moore
10.07.21