The Minnesota State Fair’s Grandstand stage recently played host to a powerful wave of nostalgia, as hip-hop icons from the early 2000s delivered a high-energy performance that resonated deeply with a sold-out crowd of 14,018 fans. This concert, headlined by Nelly, marked the largest gathering of the year for the fair’s music serie...
West Coast hip-hop titan Ice Cube has once again surprised his legion of fans with the announcement of a brand new album, tentatively titled “Man Up.” This revelation, made on August 29, 2025, has sent waves of excitement through the music community, with many speculating that “Man Up” will serve as a thematic sequel to...
Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ has officially returned, dropping his highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Lonely At The Top,’ on August 29, 2025. This release marks a significant milestone in the career of the Pro Era co-founder, offering an introspective and sonically diverse collection of songs that explore the complexities...
West Coast hip-hop icon Ice Cube has sent shockwaves through the music industry with the surprise announcement of his upcoming twelfth studio album, titled “Man Up.” This highly anticipated project is reportedly a follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2024 release, “Man Down,” and is slated for release in 2025, with a l...
Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ has officially graced the music landscape with his highly anticipated fourth studio album, ‘Lonely At The Top,’ released on August 29, 2025. This project marks a significant milestone, arriving three years after his acclaimed 2022 album, ‘2000,’ and solidifying his stature as a prominent...
BROOKLYN, NY – August 29, 2025 – The highly anticipated wait is over. Brooklyn’s own Joey Bada$$ has officially released his fourth studio album, “Lonely At The Top,” today via Columbia Records/Pro Era/Cinematic Music Group. This marks a significant moment in the career of the acclaimed rapper, producer, and actor, arriving t...
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, held on August 28th at the prestigious Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, honored Faheem Rashad Najm, globally recognized as T-Pain, with the esteemed BMI President’s Award. This pinnacle of recognition celebrates artists whose careers have not only achieved immense success but have also fundamen...
In a vocal display of solidarity, Detroit rapper 42 Dugg has publicly backed Drake, critiquing the hip-hop community’s tendency to quickly turn against its own artists. Dugg’s statements, shared across social media platforms, address what he perceives as a pervasive lack of loyalty and a culture that is quick to condemn, regardless...
New Music Friday August 29, 2025: Joey Bada$$, Sabrina Carpenter Lead a Diverse Release Slate This Friday, August 29, 2025, marks a significant day in the music calendar, particularly for fans of hip-hop and R&B. The industry is buzzing with a wide array of highly anticipated album and single releases, featuring established stars and crit...
Chicago’s vibrant hip hop scene has long been a fertile ground for artistry and storytelling. Now, one of its own, acclaimed rapper and DePaul University alumnus Femi Adigun, professionally known as Femdot, is bringing this rich cultural tapestry into the academic sphere. This fall, Adigun will step into the role of ‘Professor Fem,...
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