The Business of Hip Hop

The WBAU Signal That Reached the Whole Industry

By bigced 1 day ago

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!’

By bigced 2 days ago

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

By bigced 1 week ago

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

By bigced 2 weeks ago

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 on Hip-Hop, Cannabis, and Health: A Journey of Culture & Community: My Friends Are Better Than Yours

Hawaii Mike Broke Every Rule to Build an Industry Career

By bigced 2 weeks ago

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

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

By bigced 3 weeks ago

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

Amazon Music to Livestream Rolling Loud

By bigced 1 month ago

Amazon Music Returns as the Exclusive Livestream Destination for Rolling Loud

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

By bigced 1 month ago

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.

What Happens When Shakespeare Meets Hip-Hop?

By bigced 2 months ago

“The Bard in Bars” Brings Classic Texts to Life at Miami’s Historic Lyric Theater

Snoop Dogg Performing At Treasure Island’s 2026 Summer Concert Series

By bigced 2 months ago

Iconic rapper headlines the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, September 5

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

By bigced 2 months ago

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

By bigced 2 months ago

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