In a remarkable ascent that has captured international attention, 27-year-old rapper Lanlao, also known as SKAI ISYOURGOD, has emerged from the southern Chinese city of Huizhou, Guangdong, to become a global music phenomenon. His unique fusion of Southern American hip-hop influences with authentic Guangdong storytelling has not only propelled ...
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,...
Mumbai is set to become the epicenter of a musical explosion in January 2026 as Lollapalooza India announces its highly anticipated 2026 lineup, headlined by rock titans Linkin Park and rap innovator Playboi Carti. The fourth edition of the globally renowned festival will transform the Mahalaxmi Race Course into a vibrant hub of music, culture...
The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards celebrated a night of significant achievements and influential artistry, with GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and songwriter T-Pain being honored with the prestigious BMI President’s Award. The gala, held on August 28, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, recognized T-Pain for hi...
Kansas City, MO – The T-Mobile Center pulsed with anticipation on the evening of August 26, 2025, as the city welcomed hip-hop titan Lil Wayne for a highly anticipated stop on his “Tha Carter VI Tour.” Celebrating over two decades of his iconic “Tha Carter” album series and the release of his latest project, “Tha ...
In a move that shatters conventional music video rollouts, global superstars Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR have collectively debuted a staggering 19 distinct music videos for their collaborative track, “Somebody Loves Me.” This expansive visual project is the ambitious culmination of an innovative fan contest, transforming a moment of on...
Drake has officially been named Billboard’s number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, a monumental achievement that underscores his unprecedented impact on the music industry. This retrospective ranking, covering artist performance from January 2000 through December 2024, solidifies the Canadian superstar’s status as ...
Billboard, the definitive voice in music industry tracking, has officially crowned Aubrey Graham, globally recognized as Drake, as the No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This monumental designation, covering the period from January 2000 through December 2024, solidifies Drake’s unparalleled dominance and profound influenc...
The world’s largest hip-hop festival, Rolling Loud, is poised to make its groundbreaking debut in India this November 2025. The highly anticipated two-day event will descend upon Navi Mumbai, specifically at the newly branded “Loud Park” in Kharghar, marking a significant expansion for the global music phenomenon into one of ...
Drake Reigns Supreme: Billboard Names Him Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century In a monumental acknowledgement of his sustained dominance and genre-shaping influence, Billboard has officially named Aubrey Graham, known globally as Drake, as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade, reflec...
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