Chicago’s vibrant hip hop scene is set to gain a new academic spotlight as acclaimed rapper Femi Adigun, known professionally as Femdot, takes on the role of instructor at his alma mater, DePaul University. This fall, Adigun will lead “Chicago Culture Through Hip Hop,” a course designed to immerse students in the rich history...
The final Friday of August 2025 delivered a seismic event for music enthusiasts, with New Music Friday on August 29th ushering in a deluge of highly anticipated albums and singles from across the hip, hop, and R&B spectrum. This blockbuster release slate featured significant new bodies of work from influential artists like Joey Bada$$, Sa...
Billboard has officially declared Drake the undisputed No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century, a monumental recognition of his pervasive influence and unparalleled chart dominance over the past two and a half decades. This accolade solidifies the Toronto superstar’s status as a generational talent who has not only defined but ...
The final Friday of August 2025 ushers in a colossal wave of new music, with major players across hip-hop, R&B, and pop dropping highly anticipated projects. New Music Friday, August 29th, is set to be a landmark day for music lovers, featuring the return of influential artists and exciting new sonic explorations. Hip-Hop’s Heavy Hi...
The landscape of contemporary music was significantly enlivened on Friday, August 29, 2025, as a robust slate of releases dropped across hip-hop and R&B. Headlined by new projects from Joey Bada$$, a soulful comeback from Ella Mai, and a fresh track from Sabrina Carpenter, the week underscored the genre’s dynamic evolution and endur...
LOS ANGELES – Global music phenomenon Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, entered a plea of not guilty to four felony charges on Monday, August 25, 2025, stemming from a bizarre incident last week that led to his arrest and hospitalization. The Grammy-winning artist appeared in Van Nuys Courthouse to formally […]
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...
In a monumental recognition that underscores his unparalleled influence on contemporary urban music, 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 title, determined by an extensive analysis of chart performance from January 2000 through ...
Los Angeles, CA – August 29, 2025 – The 2025 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards celebrated two defining forces in contemporary music, recognizing the groundbreaking impact and enduring legacy of GloRilla and T-Pain. The exclusive, invitation-only ceremony, held at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, honored GloRilla with the prestigious BMI Im...
In a closely watched civil trial, hip-hop superstar Cardi B has vehemently denied assaulting a former security guard, Emani Ellis, who claims the rapper physically attacked her outside an obstetrician’s office in 2018. Cardi B testified that the encounter was purely verbal and that she never touched Ellis, despite the security guard̵...
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