The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards brought together the industry’s elite on Thursday, August 28th, at the prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The star-studded, invitation-only event served as a vibrant testament to the enduring influence and creative innovation within contemporary R&B and hip-hop music, honoring two...
The week of August 29, 2025, has ushered in a substantial surge of new music, with hip-hop and R&B artists prominently featured. This New Music Friday brings a diverse array of releases, from full-length albums to compelling singles, highlighting the current vitality of these genres. Leading the charge are established names like Joey Bada...
August 27th stands as a date deeply etched into the history of hip-hop and R&B, a day that has witnessed the release of seminal albums, the emergence of groundbreaking collaborations, and significant moments in music award ceremonies. This single day has played host to milestones that have shaped the soundscape and cultural impact of mode...
The unmistakable sonic signature of Clipse has once again vibrated through San Francisco, as the legendary Virginia-bred hip-hop duo, comprised of brothers Pusha T and Malice, delivered a sold-out performance at The Warfield on August 25, 2025. This momentous occasion marked not only their much-anticipated return to the city after a 15-year ab...
Drake Reigns Supreme: Billboard Names Him the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century In a definitive acknowledgment of his monumental career, Billboard has officially crowned Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious designation, based on extensive chart ...
August 27th stands as a significant marker in the rich tapestry of Hip Hop and R&B history, a day that has witnessed pivotal album releases, the emergence of influential artists, and key cultural moments that have shaped the sound and trajectory of modern music. Chart-Topping Releases and Artistic Declarations The music landscape was sign...
Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, the trailblazing hip-hop artist and entrepreneur, has once again demonstrated his formidable financial prowess, with his net worth escalating by $100 million since the beginning of 2025. This significant gain has bolstered his fortune to an estimated $2.6 billion, reaffirming his undisputed position as the world’s r...
The legendary rapper Eminem has delighted fans by releasing a previously unreleased track, “Everybody’s Looking At Me,” as part of the official soundtrack for his new documentary, “STANS.” This unearthed gem, produced by longtime collaborator Dr. Dre, offers a potent dose of nostalgia and a fresh perspective on Em...
Indie Rapper’s TikTok Announcement Sparks Buzz for August 29, 2025 Mixtape Release A burgeoning indie rapper, announced via a TikTok video posted by user YoungStanMusic_CityFan, is set to drop a fresh hip-hop mixtape on August 29, 2025. The announcement, accompanied by hashtags #indierapper, #RealRap, and #SouthAfricaHipHop, signals a gr...
Twenty-nine years ago, on August 27, 1996, a seismic shift occurred in the hip-hop landscape with the release of Outkast’s sophomore album, “ATLiens.” Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, the dynamic duo of Big Boi and André 3000 delivered a project that transcended regional boundaries, cemented their status as pioneers, and contin...
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