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Kurtis Blow and The D.O.C. Honored as Paid In Full Hip-Hop Grandmasters

The Paid In Full Foundation recognized Kurtis Blow and The D.O.C. as Hip-Hop Grandmasters at its October 24 gala. Their…

6 days ago

Jay-Z Officially Announced as 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Headliner

Jay-Z is officially taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. The announcement brings his work as a performer and Roc…

6 days ago

House of Ink: Cast, Premiere and Black Ink Connection

Ceaser Emanuel is heading to Optix with House of Ink. Here is the announced cast and premiere date, plus why…

1 week ago

Martin No Filter Fighters: Inside the Unofficial Game

A fan-made Martin fighting game turns familiar sitcom personalities into playable matchups. Here is what the creator confirms and why…

2 weeks ago

Nas Calls for a Celebration of Music and Respect for Its Foundations

Nas’s message asks the culture to remember its musical foundations, value its creators and look beyond trends. Here is what…

3 weeks ago

DistroKid Music Removals After UMG Claims: What Independent Artists Should Know

A missing release can leave independent artists with more questions than answers. Ground Up Radio examines DistroKid’s response to UMG’s…

3 weeks ago

Bandcamp Friday Returns November 6: A Plan for Independent Hip-Hop Artists

Bandcamp Friday returns November 6, 2026. Learn what the fee waiver means and how independent hip-hop artists can prepare a…

3 weeks ago

Hip Hop Museum 2027 Opening: Why Preservation Matters

The Hip Hop Museum now lists a 2027 opening. Here’s what is confirmed, what the Culture Lab offers, and why…

3 weeks ago

Chuck D and Cornbread Bring Art and Activism to Hip Hop Cultural Summit

Chuck D and Cornbread join the Hip Hop Cultural Summit 2026 in Delaware on October 17. Explore the free event’s…

3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Lil Durk Acquitted on All Counts in Federal Trial

Chicago rapper Lil Durk walked free Sept 11 after a Los Angeles federal jury found him not guilty on all…

2 months ago

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