Apple Music has cast a global spotlight on the vibrant and evolving African music landscape, announcing its latest cohort of Up Next artists. The prestigious program, renowned for identifying and elevating emerging talent worldwide, has selected four distinct voices from across the continent: Kenya’s Toxic Lyrikali, Ghana’s Raevin, Nigeria’s E...
Lil Nas X Faces Felony Charges After Altercation with Police The globally recognized artist Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, has been charged with four felony counts following an incident early Thursday morning in Los Angeles. The charges include three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one […]
In a monumental acknowledgment of his transformative impact on contemporary soundscapes, Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Graham, globally recognized as Drake, the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This distinction, based on a comprehensive analysis of chart performance from January 2000 through December 2024, sol...
In a monumental recognition of his quarter-century dominance, Billboard has officially crowned Aubrey Graham, known globally as Drake, as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade, spanning from January 2000 through December 2024, solidifies the Toronto superstar’s unparalleled impact on the mu...
Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the paramount R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This landmark recognition solidifies his decade-plus reign at the pinnacle of contemporary urban music, based on an exhaustive analysis of his performance across Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Al...
August 25th stands as a date etched deeply into the vibrant tapestry of hip-hop and R&B history, a day that has consistently served as a crucible for significant musical achievements, the birth of influential artists, and poignant moments of loss. Across various years, this date has witnessed the release of genre-defining albums, celebrat...
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, born Montero Lamar Hill, is facing serious legal repercussions after being charged with four felony counts stemming from a bizarre incident that occurred in Los Angeles. Police responded to calls about a naked man wandering on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City early Thursday morning, August 21, 2025. When confro...
August 25th stands as a date indelibly etched into the rich tapestry of hip hop and R&B history, marking moments of groundbreaking artistic achievement, significant career milestones, and profound, heartbreaking loss. This particular day has witnessed the release of seminal albums that have redefined genres, the commencement of tours that...
The August 25th date has emerged as a cornerstone in the history of hip hop and R&B, marked by the release of seminal albums, the births of legendary artists, and significant cultural moments. This day has repeatedly proven to be a powerful marker, shaping the trajectory of modern music through its enduring contributions. A Defining [&hel...
August 25th stands as a date indelibly etched into the rich tapestry of hip hop and R&B music history. Across various years, this day has been marked by groundbreaking artistic achievements, significant career milestones, and profound, heartbreaking loss. From the release of seminal albums that redefined genres to the commencement of tour...
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