Category: Hip Hop

Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88

Wondery and Audible Announce New Original Podcast Limited Series Class of ‘88, Hosted by Will Smith Class of ‘88 celebrates one of hip-hop’s most prolific years, with interviews from the era’s most influential artists, including Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Rakim, and Chuck D Full series releases October 26, exclusively on… Continue reading Will Smith to Host Limited Podcast Series Class of ‘88

Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023

GRAMMY® AWARD-NOMINATED ARTIST, ENTREPRENEUR, AND PHILANTHROPIST FAT JOE RETURNS AS HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF “BET HIP HOP AWARDS” 2023 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10 AT 9 PM ET/PT ON BET #HIPHOPAWARDS (Host & Co-Executive Producer of “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2023 Fat Joe // Photo Credit: Prince Williams/ Filmmagic/ BET) New York, NY – September… Continue reading Fat Joe Returns as Host of ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ 2023

The Kennedy Center Presents Fireside Chat with Kool Herc and his Sister Cindy Campbell

Although the official birthday of what is considered the birth of hip-hop has passed, the celebration continues. The person who is called the father of hip hop, DJ Kool Herc, real name, Clive Campbell, and the woman with the title of First Lady of hip-hop, Cindy Campbell, his sister, will be making an appearance in… Continue reading The Kennedy Center Presents Fireside Chat with Kool Herc and his Sister Cindy Campbell

JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership

An additional piece of hip-hop history has been added to The Book Of HOV exhibit that is currently being featured at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York City. Roc Nation has announced that the off-white Lexus that was prominently featured in Jay-Z’s “Dead Presidents II” video which was released in 1996, will be added… Continue reading JAY-Z’s ‘Book Of Hov’ Exhibit Earns Extension with Lexus Partnership

Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen

Sean “Diddy” Combs was on a quest to place Black Entertainment Television back in the hands of Black ownership. When it was announced that Paramount was ready to sell a majority stake of BET to whoever was in the market to buy a brand, the likes of Diddy, Byron Allen, and Tyler Perry, along with… Continue reading Diddy Envisions a Dream Team with Tyler Perry & Byron Allen

Is Slick Rick Preparing to Release First Album In Nearly 25 Years?

It’s been nearly 25 years since Ricky Walters, also known as Slick Rick released a new project. According to an Instagram post from the legendary photographer, Jonathan Mannion, there is an upcoming album on the way from “The Ruler.” With multiple appearances around the states celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, Slick Rick has been… Continue reading Is Slick Rick Preparing to Release First Album In Nearly 25 Years?

EBONY Magazine Returns With Limited Edition Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

PARTNERSHIP WITH MASS APPEAL CELEBRATES THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF HIP HOP NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — EBONY Magazine will return to print for a Fall issue that is slated to hit newsstands on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  In partnership with entertainment company Mass Appeal, the limited-edition print issue celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip… Continue reading EBONY Magazine Returns With Limited Edition Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop

Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game

Queen Latifah went back to her home state of New Jersey to sing the National Anthem at this week’s Monday Night Football game. The performance shocked fans of the headliner of the CBS drama, “The Equalizer.” Yet, fans of the hip-hop recording artist already knew that Latifah, nee Dana Owens was just as prolific a… Continue reading Queen Latifah Leaves Fans Shocked With Vocal Prowess After Singing National Anthem at Giants-Cowboys NFL Game

Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

On Tuesday night, the Barbz will be happy to see that their queen will be hosting AND performing at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. According to XXL, Nicki Minaj is set to host the 2023 VMAs that are taking place in Newark, NJ at the Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. Nicki… Continue reading Nicki Minaj Has Double Duties as Host & Performer at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards

Salt-N-Pepa Commemorate Three Decades of Very Necessary (30th Anniversary Edition) Available October 20

GRAMMY® Award-winning trailblazing hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa will celebrate three decades of their classic fourth full-length album, Very Necessary, with the release of Very Necessary (30TH Anniversary Edition), out October 20, 2023 via UMe. Various configurations include a Limited-Edition Deluxe Double LP and 2CD Deluxe as well as a Digital Deluxe version. This stands out as… Continue reading Salt-N-Pepa Commemorate Three Decades of Very Necessary (30th Anniversary Edition) Available October 20

Desiigner To Plead Guilty to Charge of Indecent Exposure Seeking 2 Year Probation and Community Service

Earlier this year, Brooklyn-bred rapper Desiigner was arrested and charged with a misdemeanor of indecent exposure on an aircraft when he was allegedly caught exposing himself. He was recently expected to make a plea deal that would prevent him from serving any jail time, according to TMZ Hip Hop. Sidney Royel Selby III, who we… Continue reading Desiigner To Plead Guilty to Charge of Indecent Exposure Seeking 2 Year Probation and Community Service

‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th

STONY BROOK, NY- ‘Planet of the Tapes’ radio show, which airs on LL COOL J’s Sirius XM Radio Channel with Diamond The Artist aka DTA Experience & Geechie Dan, will record a LIVE radio broadcast at the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on September 17th from 12-5pm.… Continue reading ‘Planet of the Tapes’ Radio Show to Record LIVE from Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame on September 17th

French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video

French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko, the Community Built Atop Stilts in Lagos, Nigeria, with Help from Swae Lee, gamma., and SALXCO in his Continued Commitment to Support Underserved Communities in Africa Through his Music The Canoes Will be… Continue reading French Montana Donates 500 Canoes to Makoko Community Where he Shot ‘Wish U Well’ Video

Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List

JAY “JEEZY” JENKINS’ DEBUT MEMOIR “ADVERSITY FOR SALE” BACK FOR WEEK TWO ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLERS LIST The Grammy-Nominated, Multi-Platinum Artist’s Inspirational Book Charts at #10 & #11 on Prestigious Charts! Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, the renowned Grammy-nominated recording artist, successful businessman, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has achieved yet another milestone in his illustrious… Continue reading Jeezy’s ‘Adversity for Sale’ Back for Week Two on New York Times Best Sellers List

Former Bad Boy Rappers Shyne and Loon Seen Hanging Out at Invest Fest

Two former “Bad Boys” reunited recently in Atlanta after both men have had ups and downs in their lives. Their current situations have both of them continuing on a positive path. According to HipHopDX, former Bad Boy labelmates, recording artists Shyne, born Jamal Michael Barrow, now known as Moses Michael Levi Barrow, and Loon, born… Continue reading Former Bad Boy Rappers Shyne and Loon Seen Hanging Out at Invest Fest

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