Hip-Hop
Akon on 20 Years of Trouble, a Superfan Festival, and His Next Album: Podcast
The R&B superstar takes us back to 2004 and previews the future. Akon on 20 Years of Trouble, a Superfan Festival, and His Next Album: Podcast kylemeredith
Song of the Week: Killer Mike’s El-P-Produced “Detonator” Doesn’t Have to Go So Hard
Killer Mike pivots away from his recent gospel-inspired projects for a more classic return to form on our latest song of the week pick. Song of the Week: Killer Mike’s El-P-Produced “Detonator” Doesn’t Have to Go So Hard Mary Siroky and Paolo Ragusa
Fatman Scoop, “Lose Control” Rapper and Hype Man, Dead at 53
The rapper suffered a medical emergency on stage. Fatman Scoop, “Lose Control” Rapper and Hype Man, Dead at 53 Scoop Harrison
LL Cool J and Eminem team up for first-ever collaboration “Murdergram Deux”
The track appears on LL Cool J's upcoming album, The FORCE. LL Cool J and Eminem Team Up for First-Ever Collaboration “Murdergram Deux”: Stream Eddie Fu
Ms. Lauryn Hill gives surprise performance at high school reunion
Hill treated her Columbia High School classmates to an impromptu set. Ms. Lauryn Hill Gives Surprise Performance at High School Reunion: Watch Eddie Fu
Dr. Umar Johnson Says Hip-Hop Failed The Black Community
Dr. Umar Johnson was a recent guest on the Hustle Over Everything podcast and suggested that Hip-Hop has let down the Black community. The post Dr. Umar Johnson Says Hip-Hop Failed The Black Community appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
M.I.A. endorses Trump, following RFK Jr.’s lead
The endorsement follows RFK Jr. withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Race to support Trump. M.I.A. Endorses Trump, Following RFK Jr.’s Lead Jo Vito
Lil Jon turns in surreal performance of “Turn Down for What” at DNC
Lil Jon also performed "Get Low" with new lyrics, "VP Harris, Governor Walz," in place of "to the window, to the wall" Lil Jon Turns in Surreal Performance of “Turn Down for What” at DNC: Watch Jo Vito
Dr. Dre is “deadass serious” about trying out for USA archery team at 2028 Olympics
The hip-hop legend says he practices on a setup in his backyard that's further than the qualifying distance. Dr. Dre Is “Deadass Serious” About Trying Out for USA Archery Team at 2028 Olympics Eddie Fu
Michael Rubin banned “Not Like Us” at his All-White party for Drake
The Fanatics CEO explained he thought "it was the appropriate thing" to do for his friend. Michael Rubin Banned “Not Like Us” at His All-White Party for Drake Eddie Fu
Hip-Hop 101 festival reveals lineup led by Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, De La Soul
Too $hort, Eric B & Rakim, Dilated Peoples, and Mistah Fab will also play the Oakland event. Hip-Hop 101 Festival Lineup Led by Public Enemy, Cypress Hill, and De La Soul Eddie Fu
Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at 2024 Olympics closing ceremony
The Angelenos celebrated Californian culture as part of the handoff of the Olympic flag from Paris to Los Angeles. Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg, Red Hot Chili Peppers Perform at 2024 Olympics Closing Ceremony: Watch Jo Vito
