Category: The Business of Hip Hop

The WBAU Signal That Reached the Whole Industry

We dive deep into the legendary origins of WBAU Long Island, the Adelphi University radio station that served as the launchpad for some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop

The Black Effect Welcomes ‘Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views!’

iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network today announced that the “Effective Immediately w/ DJ Hed & Gina Views !” podcast has joined the Black Effect’s lineup of shows

From Hip-Hop Fan to VIBE Magazine Writer | Breaking Into Music Journalism

The BlackSpot dive into the journey from writing rhymes in school to landing an internship at VIBE Magazine to start a career in music journalism

Havoc Announces Opening of Cannabis Dispensary, The Bridge

Havoc of Mobb Deep is excited to announce the expansion of his business portfolio with the grand opening of The Bridge, a cannabis dispensary, in his hometown of Queens in New York City

Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career

Hawaii Mike grew up in a musical household (shoutout to Viva Brazil)

38 Spesh Releases ‘8 Shots’, New Video ‘Used 2’

38 Spesh has officially released his new project 8 Shots; which is now available at all DSPs.  Spesh also released a new video for “Used 2,” which features Rome Streetz

Additional Dates Added To Jeezy Las Vegas Residency, Legend of the Snowman

Jeezy has announced 11 newly added dates following overwhelming demand for the initial 10-show run, which is now nearing sellout happening at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

NYX Professional Makeup Launches Caramelt Mami Body Oil With Megan Thee Stallion

NYX Professional Makeup teamed up with Megan the Stallion to create a “dripping in oil” campaign set to her smash song, “Body.”

Cardi B Ends Little Miss Drama Tour at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena

The Little Miss Drama Tour closed with 453,000 tickets sold and over $70 million grossed across 35 dates, marking the highest-grossing debut arena tour by a female rapper

FanArcade Releases ‘Release The Iceman’ For Drake Fans

FanArcade released an 8-bit style game, “Release The Iceman” as a “playtition” for fans of Drake in anticipation of his next album, “Iceman”

Rick Ross Announces Tour Celebrating 20th Anniversary Of Debut Album, Port Of Miami

Rick Ross has announced a national tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his album “Port of Miami,” will start in May

The Roots, Live Nation Urban Announce 2026 Roots Picnic

The two-day festival Roots Picnic returns on Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Belmont Plateau.

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