The music industry buzzed with anticipation as August 2025 drew to a close, with Friday, August 29th, marking a significant day for new releases. Hip-hop fans were treated to highly awaited projects from Joey Bada$$ and Westside Gunn, while R&B enthusiasts celebrated new singles from Ella Mai and Sabrina Carpenter. This day showcased a di...
Rising Atlanta hip-hop artist PLUTO has officially announced her headlining “Pluto World Tour,” a comprehensive 14-date journey across the United States. The tour is set to promote her upcoming debut album, “PLUTO WORLD,” slated for release on September 26. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the young a...
August 28, 2025, proved to be a landmark day in the music industry, buzzing with major tour announcements, significant legal developments, and noteworthy chart achievements. From global stadium tours to intimate anniversary celebrations, the day’s headlines painted a vibrant picture of the diverse landscape of contemporary music. Arena-S...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles was abuzz with music industry luminaries as BMI hosted its 2025 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, bestowing its highest honor, the BMI President’s Award, upon the innovative and influential artist T-Pain. The prestigious ceremony also celebrated GloRilla with the BMI Im...
A jury has delivered a swift victory for hip-hop superstar Cardi B, finding her not liable in a civil lawsuit alleging assault by a former security guard. The verdict, reached after less than an hour of deliberation, concludes a high-profile trial that captured significant public attention. Emani Ellis, the security guard, had accused the Gram...
Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) is set to celebrate the titans and rising stars of R&B and hip-hop at its highly anticipated 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The prestigious event, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2025, in Los Angeles, will honor GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain with the esteemed BMI President&#...
Drake Achieves Milestone: Billboard Declares Him the 21st Century’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist In a definitive acknowledgment of his unparalleled dominance, Billboard has officially named Aubrey Graham, professionally known as Drake, as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious ranking, compiled by ana...
The Black Radio Experience, a premier celebration of Black music and culture, returned to Napa Valley for an immersive three-day festival from August 29th to August 31st, 2025. This event, an offshoot of the renowned Blue Note Jazz Festival, transformed The Meritage Resort and Spa into a vibrant hub for hip-hop, rap, jazz, soul, and […]
GRAMMY-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, has entered a plea of not guilty to four felony charges stemming from his arrest on August 21st. The charges include three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. The Incident and Arrest […]
Rapper Cardi B took the stand this week to vehemently deny allegations of assault, spitting, and scratching made by a former security guard, Emani Ellis. The highly publicized civil trial in Los Angeles County court centers on a 2018 incident outside a Beverly Hills obstetrician’s office, where Ellis claims Cardi B attacked her while the...
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