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The 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards is almost here and ahead of the award show, which airs Tuesday, October 27, BET has released this year’s nominees. DaBaby and Roddy Ricch are leading this year’s artists with the most nominations. The “Suge,” rapper, who was awarded “Best Male Hip Hop Artist,” tops the list earning 12…

Tory Lanez will finally speak after months of remaining silent. On Sept. 24, Lanez revealed that he would use his Instagram as a platform to share his side of the story. “To my fans, I’m sorry for my silence. But respectfully, I got time today,” Lanez tweeted. On Thursday evening, Aug. 20, 2020, Megan Thee…

Where would American music be without Memphis, Tennessee? The Bluff City gave rise to legends who helped shape the blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and soul. The sounds crafted by artists such as B.B. King, Alberta Hunter, and Isaac Hayes set a foundation for the nation’s powerful Black music scene of the 20th century. But even…

Hip-hop is one of the only genres where rappers older than 40 are often dismissed due to age. Masai Turner and longtime collaborator, producer Akil Esoon, are looking to change that perception with their rap group, Grxwn Fxlks. On Sept, 18, the group recently released its song, “Grxwn Fxlks,” which features DJ Jazzy Jeff. During…

Memphis-raised rapper Young Dolph recently gave back to a fan in a big way. On Sept. 17, Young Dolph gifted Jackie Davila of Pleasant Grove, Texas his customized Lamborghini Aventador. The vehicle, which retails at about $450,000, was personally delivered to her by Young Dolph who recently released his album, Rich Slave. Davila won the…

The Notorious B.I.G.‘s plastic crown has sold for $594,750 at auction. The novelty accessory was worn by the late hip-hop legend in his iconic photo shoot with Barron Claiborne, just three days before he was shot and killed in Los Angeles in 1997. The crown went under the hammer at Sotheby’s hip-hop memorabilia auction in…

Sheriff Victor Hill is well-loved by the residents of Clayton County, Georgia, feared by criminals and even respected by major rap artists. The name Victor Hill is routinely mentioned in both mainstream hip-hop and underground rap lyrics. While this phenomenon is nothing new, many wonder why rappers have such an affinity for a lawman. To…

50 Cent thinks he’s immune to cancel culture. The 45-year-old rap star doesn’t think he can be canceled, and he doesn’t care whether people love him or hate him. 50 — whose real name is Curtis Jackson — said: “I’m an entertainer, so to entertain is, I believe, to provoke emotion. “I don’t believe I…

If you are a true hip-hop lover with some money to blow, historic items from rappers Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur are set to be sold during an upcoming auction. The international auction house Sotheby’s is hosting its first-ever hip-hop auction with 120 items to be sold. Of those, two prized items from the two…

For Let Me Hear a Rhyme, author Tiffany D. Jackson teamed up with lyricist Malik “Malik-16” Sharif to share a story about youth coming of age during the golden era of hip-hop. The novel tells the tale of two friends seeking to keep the legacy of their best friend alive by sharing his music after…

When COVID-19 was labeled a global pandemic in March 2020, the music industry was forced to adjust. With live shows serving as a major economic part of the industry, many artists, DJs, promoters, managers, club owners and others were adversely affected after concerts and appearances were canceled. In a move to rejuvenate the industry, Street…

Recently Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion were in the headlines again — not about Megan’s gunshot wound to the foot or Cardi’s conversations with politicians but their collaboration and the explicit lyrics in their new single “WAP,” which is #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The video for the track featured a mansion…

Hip Hop Public Health has done it again. Helmed by Doug E. Fresh, the organization has released a number of PSAs during the pandemic to bring awareness to ways that the public can curb the spread of COVID-19. Fresh, who teamed up with a number of artists to bring us the anthem “20 Seconds or…

Reality TV star Tahiry Jose became a top trending topic on social media on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, after footage emerged of her being violently grabbed by rapper Vado. During an episode of WE tv’s “Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition,” Jose and Vado, who are on-and-off-again lovers, were in group therapy, which included several…

Legendary beatboxer Biz Markie has been in the hospital for weeks due to a serious illness, according to TMZ. Biz is not, however, suffering from coronavirus. Instead, it is something related to Type II Diabetes. “He is receiving the best care from an amazing team of medical professionals and we remain positive about the outcome,”…

Great art will always stand the test of time. In the summer of 1989, Public Enemy released the most poignant protest song in hip-hop history in “Fight the Power” for Spike Lee‘s gut-wrenching film, Do the Right Thing. Thirty-one years later, the song speaks to a new generation of activists inspired by the killings of…

Snoop Dogg and DMX served as the headlining artists for the VERZUZ battle that took place on July 22. The two emcees represented an era in hip-hop that was fueled by hardcore lyrics and street anthems. But while the “battle of the dogs” matched two artists with contrasting styles, only one dog would have his…

Toni Fulton captured the moment that demonstrated why many say Kanye West should reconsider running for the nation’s highest office. On Sunday, July 19, 2020, West held his first campaign rally in Charleston, South Carolina. Fulton, who attended the rally with her younger sister Nicole Fulton, recorded West when he made the historically incorrect statement,…

Jay-Z‘s Made in America festival has been canceled. The 50-year-old hip-hop legend has made the decision to ax the popular event, which was due to take place between Sept. 5 and Sept. 6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia because of the COVID-19 crisis in the U.S. The hitmaker is instead encouraging everyone to…