hip hop
Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’: A Surprise Album That Redefines West Coast Hip-Hop In an unexpected move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Kendrick Lamar released his sixth studio album, ‘GNX,’ on November 22, 2024. This surprise drop marks Lamar’s first major project since ‘Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers’ in 2022 and his departure […]
Mac Miller’s Family to Release Posthumous Album Balloonerism in 2025 The family of the late rapper Mac Miller has announced the release of Balloonerism, a previously unreleased album crafted around 2014. The album is set to drop on January 17, 2025, marking a poignant moment for fans eager to experience more of Miller’s creative genius. […]
Rico Wade, a pivotal force in Organized Noize, has left an indelible mark on hip-hop. This blog post pays tribute to his contributions and explores his lasting impact on the genre.
DJ Mister Cee, a seminal figure in the hip-hop community, has left an indelible mark on the genre through his work with some of the biggest names and his undeniable influence on music and culture.
The Irving Plaza Shooting: The Aftermath and Troy Ave’s Sentencing In May 2016, the hip-hop world was shaken to its core by a shooting at Irving Plaza in New York City, during a concert headlined by T.I. This tragic event not only claimed the life of Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, bodyguard to Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave, […]
N.W.A. and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award: A Recognition of Pioneering Impact In a monumental recognition of their groundbreaking contributions to music and culture, N.W.A., the rap group that brought the streets of Compton to the global stage, was honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony, held on February 3rd at the Wilshire […]
Triumph and Tribulation: Killer Mike’s Grammy Night Shocker At the 2024 Grammy Awards, hip-hop artist Killer Mike won three prestigious awards for his album “Michael,” including Best Rap Album, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Song for “Scientists & Engineers.” However, the night took an unexpected turn when he was briefly detained by security immediately […]
Ice Spice Sued for Alleged Copyright Infringement of ‘In Ha Mood’: Inside the Legal Battle Ice Spice, born Isis Naija Gaston, has recently been sued for copyright infringement over her 2023 single “In Ha Mood.” The lawsuit was filed by Brooklyn rapper D. Chamberz (Duval Chamberlain) at the Brooklyn Federal Court. Chamberlain claims that “In […]
Katt Williams on Suge Knight’s Podcast: 2Pac’s Legacy, Ludacris Diss, and Hip-Hop Insights The Unbreakable Bond: Williams and Knight In a recent episode of “Collect Call with Suge Knight,” comedian Katt Williams joined the incarcerated music mogul for a profound conversation that delved deep into their shared history and the hip-hop culture. This podcast […]
Hip-Hop Legends DJ Kool Herc and N.W.A. to Receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at 2024 Grammy Awards In a historic and long-awaited moment for the world of hip-hop, the Recording Academy has announced that two iconic figures in the genre, DJ Kool Herc and N.W.A., are set to receive Lifetime Achievement Awards at the 66th […]