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Sukihana will never apologize when it comes to embracing a part of her body that can serve as a vessel of life. “I am going to sing about this cat because this cat is worth it,” the Wilmington, Delaware-raised rapper brazenly said during a recent interview with rolling out. After appearing in the video for…

Charlamagne Tha God called out Kanye West for allegedly giving Big Sean a bad contract. On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, “The Breakfast Club” radio personality shared an inside scoop about Sean’s deal with West’s G.O.O.D Music record label and Def Jam. Charlamagne shared that Big Sean has shown restraint while dealing with being ripped off…

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…

Dr. Dre’s estranged wife wants more than his coins. She reportedly wants his name and intellectual property. On Sept. 18, Page Six reported that Nicole Young filed a lawsuit against Dr. Dre, whose real name is André Young, which claims that she co-owns the trademark to his name and the trademark to his classic hip-hop…

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…

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In this edition of “Breaking Down Bars,” rapper Young Dolph shares how an incident of racial profiling inspired his song, “The Land” from his new album, Rich Slave.

Bun B took aim at Tory Lanez for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion. The rap legend made it a point to defend his fellow Houstonian during a video that was streamed on Instagram Live. “F— Tory Lanez, and I don’t care if this go viral or none of this s—,” Bun B said. “I’m from…

During a recent episode of “Breaking Down Bars,” Audrianna Williams and Callie Evans, who are teachers at Monroe Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, shared the inspiration behind their viral back-to-school rap song. What was the inspiration for the back-to-school rap that remixes Jack Harlow’s “What’s Poppin’ “? Audrianna Williams: During my first year of…

Megan Thee Stallion received support from several rappers and notable figures after she was labeled a snitch by some social media users. After Megan Thee Stallion revealed that was shot by Tory Lanez, some on social media labeled her as “Megan Thee Snitch.” Megan thee stallion a certified snitch / 7 days a week —…

Kanye West continues to push for his name to be on the presidential ballot in multiple states. The embattled rapper tweeted on Aug. 21 that his name is currently on nine ballots. “Praise God…look at all the ballots we’re on,” West tweeted. “Oklahoma, Arkansas, Vermont, West Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, Utah, Minnesota, Tennessee, Virginia.” However, those…

Let’s be honest. Hip-hop and bluegrass are the gravitational centers for two radically different musical universes whose faithful followers did not often intermingle with the other. But that has changed. Gangstagrass is a critically-acclaimed band that has deftly intertwined the two iconic music forms that seemed, on the surface, diametrically opposed. The multi-member group eventually…

Torey Lanez will possibly be forced to adjust his career after Megan Thee Stallion told her social media followers that he was the person who shot her. On the evening of Aug. 20, Megan shared who shot her in the foot for the first time during a gut-wrenching chat on Instagram Live. “You shot me,…

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…

Nas has never held back when it comes to dissing someone. The veteran emcee is known for releasing one of the most scathing diss records in hip-hop history with the 2001 song, “Ether.” On his new song, “Ultra Black,” Nas takes aim at Doja Cat for her racist antics that were exposed in May 2020.…

In his latest video, Jidenna shares the power of Africa on the song, “Black Magic Hour.”

Takeoff of the Migos has responded after reports emerged of him being involved in an alleged sexual assault. On Aug. 5, attorney Neama Rahmani revealed that her female client filed a lawsuit against the rapper, according to the Los Angeles Times. The lawsuit claims that the incident took place at a house party in Encino,…

Logic revealed that he was bothered by Joe Budden’s critique of his rap skills. During an interview with HOT 97, the mixed-race rapper shared how he was affected by Budden’s words. During an episode of his podcast in 2019, Budden, who often presents strong opinions about hip-hop, said Logic was “one of the worst rappers…