9th Wonder and Black Thought are almost done with their album
The long-awaited collaboration between 9th Wonder and Black Thought is nearly complete, with just one verse left to go. The full album is ready—though it has no title or release date yet—and promises to be a classic thanks to the combination of 9th Wonder’s soulful production and Black Thought’s lyrical prowess. Both artists, known for their long-standing and influential…
Swizz Beatz Reaches Settlement in Case Related to the 1MDB Scandal
Swizz Beatz has settled a $7.3 million lawsuit linked to the 1MDB scandal, though the details of the settlement have not been made public. He has always maintained that he did not know the money had been stolen and that the payments were legitimate. With this settlement, the case has been closed without a conviction…
The Real Skitso builds bridges between Buffalo, the West Coast, and Memphis
The Real Skitso, a producer and MC from Buffalo, is making waves by blending his city’s gritty hip-hop sound with West Coast and Memphis legends like Kokane and Project Pat. His collaborations have led to mentorship and a spot on Kokane’s Bud E Boy Music roster, highlighting his dedication to authentic hip-hop without regional boundaries….
Ice Cube’s sculpture on permanent display at the museum
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond has added a ceramic sculpture of Ice Cube, ‘Roundel with Boy from the Hood’ by artist Roberto Lugo, to its permanent collection, thereby recognizing hip-hop as a full-fledged art movement. The work combines classical Renaissance ceramic traditions with Ice Cube’s iconic look from the “Straight Outta Compton” era and…
Pusha T Announces New Solo and Collab Projects with Pharrell
Pusha T has confirmed that he’s working on new solo material and that Clipse is also heading back into the studio with Pharrell Williams, who previously helped launch the duo’s career. Although there are no details yet on release dates, the return of the collaboration between Pusha, Malice, and Pharrell is generating a lot of buzz. The projects are seen as a…
Hip Hop Museum Celebrates 53 Years of Culture: A Bridge Between Generations
The Hip Hop Museum in New York celebrated 53 years of hip-hop culture with the event “Hip Hop 53: Bridging Legacy with the Next Generation of the Culture,” where generations came together to honor history and pass on knowledge. The gathering highlighted the continuity of hip-hop as a living movement that preserves its foundations while…
Aubrey O’Day Points the Finger at Diddy After Keefe D’s Conviction
Aubrey O’Day sees Keefe D’s conviction as a precedent that could also hold Diddy criminally liable for the murder of Tupac Shakur, since you don’t have to pull the trigger yourself to be held responsible. Keefe D was found guilty of orchestrating Tupac’s death, even though prosecutors had no direct evidence…
Joey Bada$$ kicks off his sold-out Blue Note residency in Los Angeles
Joey Bada$$ kicked off his completely sold-out residency at Blue Note Los Angeles this weekend, where he’s celebrating the classic boom-bap style that made him famous. The shows focus on his early work from albums like *1999* and *B4.DA.$$*, in an intimate setting that perfectly suits his underground roots and respect for hip-hop tradition….
What caused the rift between Nas and Hit-Boy?
Nas and producer Hit-Boy haven’t spoken to each other in three years, despite their successful collaboration between 2020 and 2023, during which they released six albums, including the award-winning *King’s Disease* trilogy. The rift appears to be deep, possibly caused by personal and artistic differences, including rumors about Nas’s attitude toward Hit-Boy’s father, but the exact…
Cam’ron: Dipset’s loss to The L.O.X. in the Verzuz battle brought the tour to a halt
Cam’ron revealed that Dipset’s loss to The L.O.X. during their Verzuz battle led to the cancellation of a planned tour, which dealt a financial blow to the group. The battle was considered one of the most intense in the series, with The L.O.X. outshining Dipset with their energy and setlist. This event underscores…