Hip Hop News
Madlib Salutes MF DOOM On 20th Anniversary Of ‘Madvillainy’
Madlib gave a knowing nod to the late MF DOOM on the 20th anniversary of their 2004 joint album, Madvillainy.
Gillie Da Kid Opens Up About His Son’s Death Online
Gillie Da Kid opened up about the death of his son, YNG Cheese, on social media over the weekend. In a post to Instagram made on Saturday, the "Million Dollaz Worth of Game" podcast host also expressed his thanks to those who sent words of support.
Florida A&M Suspends Football Program Due To Rap Video
Florida A&M's head coach Willie Simmons has suspended all football activities at the school after an unauthorized rap video aired on Friday, which was shot mostly in the team's locker room. The school is still investigating.
New York City & Queens Public Libraries Debut Hip-Hop Cards
The public library systems for New York and the borough of Queens have launched new limited-edition library cards celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop. The card for the New York Public Library features the mural from the movie "Wild Style", while the Queens card features a design from veteran streetwear artists The Shirt Kings.
“The Book of HOV” Exhibit Takes Over The Brooklyn Public Library
A new exhibit commemorating the influence of Jay-Z is now on full display at the Brooklyn Public Library's main branch. The exhibition features a full-size recreation of the studio where the artist recorded many of his hits as well as lyrics from his songs adorning the front of the building at Grand Army Plaza.
KRS-One & Senator Charles Schumer Honor 1520 Sedgwick
KRS-One and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer offer up reflections on the birthplace of Hip-Hop, 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx. The Senator from New York helped to pass a Congressional resolution preserving the building as the culture's birthplace, and the Hip-Hop legend is currently running an initiative of community programs at the iconic building.
Rock The Bells & LL Cool J Announce Inaugural Afrocruise
LL Cool J and Rock The Bells are partnering with AfroVerse to launch the first-ever Afrocruise. The cruise excursion will feature an array of notable artists from the diaspora including Adunkele Gold, and sail from Miami, Florida to Nassau, Bahamas next March.
Ice Cube Claps Back At Those Criticizing Photos With RFK Jr.
Ice Cube fired back directly at critics online after a photo of himself and controversial political candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was posted. The BIG3 basketball league owner blasted fans who called him a "sellout", and did have a few supporters including fellow Hip-Hop legend Chuck D.
C.J. Wallace To Be Main Voice Of New Notorious B.I.G. Doc
The son of the late rapper The Notorious B.I.G. will take part in a new documentary about his life. C.J. Wallace will be the main narrator as the project will be crafted as "a dual narrative" exploring the lives of father and son. Wallace's mother, Faith Evans as well as Lil Kim and others close to the Bed-Stuy legend.
Third Man In Jam Master Jay Killing Wants Separate Trial
The attorney for Jay Bryant, the third man recently charged in the 2002 murder of Jam Master Jay, has asked for a separate trial for his client. Cesar de Castro made the request due to having a heavy schedule of other hearings, also raising the possibility of the other defendants turning on his client.
Drake Defends Pink Nailstyle On Instagram
Drake defended his pink nails that he showed off in an Instagram post of photos from behind the scenes of his current tour. Lil Yachty teased him in the comments, which led Drake to fire back. The back-and-forth between the two friends comes after some poked fun at his lyrics on "Rich Flex", Drake's hit single with 21 Savage.
Lawsuit Claims Kanye West’s Donda Academy Smelled of Mold
Another former teacher at Kanye West's Donda Academy has filed a lawsuit, alleging that there were multiple unsafe conditions at the school including a "moldy smell". Isaiah Meadows is the fourth teacher to file a suit, doing so in Los Angeles on Thursday.
