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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…

It seems as if CeeLo Green often finds new ways to evolve as an artist. Most hip-hop purists’ first introduction to Green came when he was an outspoken teenager and a member of the überpolitical group Goodie Mob. The four-man group, which also features Khujo, Big Gipp, and T-Mo, redefined Southern rap with thought-provoking lyrics…

J. Cole released a surprise single in the midst of the uprising that’s occurring globally following the untimely death of George Floyd. Cole’s song, “Snow on Tha Bluff” became a trending topic during the early morning hours of June 17 due to its lyrical content. The song came two weeks after Chicago-based rapper, Noname, posted…

Black artists have always fueled the music industry. In 2018, hip-hop surpassed rock to become the biggest selling music genre in America, according to Nielsen Music. But while major record labels such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Atlantic Records, Sony Music, and Island Records all benefit mightily from the contributions of Black artists,…

Nicki Minaj is catching heat for her decision to collaborate with hip-hop’s biggest snitch, Tekashi69. On Wednesday, June 10, 2020, Minaj posted an image on social media confirming a new track titled “Trollz.” A portion of the proceeds from the song, which is scheduled to be released Friday, June 12, reportedly will be donated to The…

Verses have always been healing for me — whether it is biblical verses telling a powerful testimony or perfectly crafted verses over a tight beat. Growing up, my parents gave me the Bible and the stereo gave me hip-hop. I’ve always been able to see God in music with great ease. When the Notorious B.I.G.…

Name: DJ Iesha Irene City: Los Angeles, California Style/genre: Open format, but mainly hip-hop and R&B. Social media handles: Instagram @iesha_irene. Rolling out’s Master DJ series spotlights DJs recognized in their respective cities who are making an impact in their communities. DJ Iesha Irene specializes in corporate, private and celebrity events. Some of her previous gigs…

Sheri Sher is best known as a founding member of the all-female hip-hop group Mercedes Ladies that formed in the late 1970s. She is also one of several Black women associated with hip-hop music and entertainment who appear in the documentary “On The Record” and have accused music mogul Russell Simmons, one of the industry’s…

Lil Durk has emerged as one of the elite rappers to come out of Chicago in the last decade. He has linked up with many of the industry’s heavy-hitters and has earned his respect. Durk is prolific and has been dropping mixtapes since 2011. His latest release is Just Cause Y’all Waited 2, and depending…

Kendrick Lamar‘s record label boss, Anthony ‘Top Dawg‘ Tiffith has teased his client is set to return with new music “soon.” According to the hip-hop superstar’s TDE record label boss, Anthony ‘Top Dawg’ Tiffith, the “Humble” hitmaker is gearing up for his comeback during the coronavirus pandemic. On an Instagram Live stream over the weekend,…

Newark, New Jersey, native Brittany Dickinson, who performs as pineappleCITI, brings light to her lyrics. Her story is not a picture-perfect one. CITI, whose moniker was chosen by the way she styled her locks, was in a car accident that left her unable to walk. The accident resulted in months of surgeries and physical therapy.…

If you’ve ever taken a stroll down the natural hair care aisle in your local store, then you couldn’t miss the bold ’90s-inspired packaging for the product line The Doux. The brand was created by veteran hairstylist Maya Smith, a 20-year beauty industry veteran. She developed the products when she was a salon owner in…

Meek Mill believes the world is currently experiencing what it feels like to live in a low-income community, often known as the “hood.” In a recent post on Twitter, the Philadelphia native shared his theory with his 9.7 million followers. Meek Mill wrote: “Just so the world know… 2020 like a regular day in the…

Kanye West has been named a billionaire by Forbes magazine, although he disputes their calculation of his net worth at $1.26 billion, claiming he is actually worth $3.3 billion. Kanye West is officially a billionaire. The 42-year-old is reportedly worth $1.26 billion and has finally been named a billionaire by Forbes Magazine after he provided…

New York-based rapper Fred the Godson has passed from COVID-19. For several weeks, the 35-year-old rapper battled the novel virus which has devastated New York. Fred the Godson revealed his diagnosis during an Instagram post where he showed a photo of himself attached to a ventilator. “I’m in here with this Covid-19 s—! Please keep…

MC Lyte recently teamed up with the National Basketball Wives Association and Morgan Stanley to give back during the global health pandemic by donating more than 15,000 books to 5,000 students in under-resourced areas that have been impacted by current shelter-in-place orders. NBWA recently organized the “Spread Love Fest,” a virtual party with a purpose…

Brittany Lynch is a woman who possesses many talents. In rolling out’s vernacular, she is a Sister with Superpowers! Lynch, who is also known as DJ Mis Brit, is a mom, poet and entrepreneur who fiercely advocates for artists in communities of color. The former host of St. Paul’s KFAI FM Radio hosted a weekday…

The Goodie Mob stands as one of the most legendary rap groups in hip-hop history. On April 19, Goodie Mob’s story will be featured on TV One’s docuseries, “UNSUNG.” Group members Cee-Lo, Khujo, T-Mo and Big Gipp, were often prophetic in their music. With the social effects of the global pandemic, many believe that the…

Former “Love and Hip Hop: New York” star Sophia Body was on her way to Instagram trolling of another person when, suddenly, she got her own scalp peeled back by Mr. Champagne Papi himself, rapper-singer Drake. Apparently, Drake, 33, and Sophia Body, 28, have history and commonalities, such as their origin of birth and involvement…

In the latest episode of “Star Studio,” Goodie Mob discusses their legendary rap career.