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Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images Today marks one year since rapper PNB Rock died at age 30. On September 12, 2022, the Philadelphia native was fatally shot during a robbery while dining at the popular Los Angeles eatery Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles. PNB’s rising rap career was cut short when, according to LAPD, he and his girlfriend were approached by a […]

VLNS, LLC./Loma Vista Records/Concord For fans looking to get more Killer Mike new music, it’s on the way.  After releasing his “Album of the Year” sixth studio album Michael this past June, the Atlanta rapper is readying the deluxe version.  He took to Instagram with a short video to show off the vinyl copy dropping Friday, September 15, that’ll include three brand […]

ABC Beyoncé wins over fans on the internet, yet again.  This time, the singer shared a now viral picture to social media — a sweet re-creation of a throwback photo of her with her parents.  In the black-and-white image, Bey is seen snuggled in between her parents, smiling from ear to ear, while her mother, Tina Knowles, kisses her right […]

David Becker/Getty Images via ABC Drake has been pretty tight-lipped about his long-awaited upcoming album, For All the Dogs, but at a recent show part of his Its All a Blur Tour, the “In My Feelings” rapper dropped exciting album news for fans.  “I’m even going to say something tonight in Austin, Texas I haven’t said yet,” Drake said […]

MTV MTV announced a final round of presenters who’ll appear during tonight’s Video Music Awards, naming Fat Joe, Saweetie, and sister duo Chlöe and Halle Bailey among the stars.  Also added to the lineup: Ashanti, Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, Shenseea, Billy Porter, Tiffany Haddish and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie.  The new group will join a host of previously announced performers including Coco Jones, Ice Spice, GloRilla, and French Montana.  Nicki Minaj will take on double duty as a […]

MTV If Nicki Minaj wins the coveted Artist of the Year Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12, she’d become the first female rapper to do so.  She’s up against an A-list roster of artists: Doja Cat — who could also earn the title, Shakira, Taylor Swift, Karol G and Beyoncé.  Past female rappers nominated for the special award include Cardi B in 2018 […]

Scott Legato/Getty Images Lil Durk is leaning into a hip-hop legend for a new track with a sample of Missy Elliot‘s 2001 hit “Get Ur Freak On.” He took to social media over the weekend with a 25-second preview of the unreleased song, later shared by Rap Alert and The Shade Room, that sees him rapping his usual drill-style flow […]

Alamo Records, LLC/Sony Music Entertainment Rod Wave is taking his talents on the road. He’ll travel across North America with his 35-city tour this fall, kicking off in Nebraska on October 19. He’ll make stops in Kansas City, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Los Angeles and other major cities before ending in Jacksonville on December 18.  The concert series comes […]

MTV The 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are set to end with a bang.  A host of legendary hip-hop artists such as Doug E. Fresh, DMC, Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and LL Cool J will take the stage for a special final performance in honor of this year’s 50th anniversary of hip-hop.  They’ll join previously announced performers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj for the big finale of […]

My Block Inc/SoNo Recording Group Erica Campbell, one-half of the Grammy-winning sister duo Mary Mary, will soon release her new album, I Love You.  The singer’s third studio project, expected out on September 15, was preceded by songs “Positive” and “Feel Alright (Blessed), both of which spent weeks at number 1 on Billboard‘s gospel charts.  “The “I Love You” […]