A Los Angeles jury has delivered a swift and unanimous verdict in favor of Grammy-winning artist Cardi B, finding her not liable for assault and battery in a civil lawsuit filed by former security guard Emani Ellis. The trial, which concluded on September 2, 2025, saw jurors deliberate for less than an hour before clearing […]
August 2025 has cemented itself as a landmark month for hip-hop, an era defined by a relentless barrage of high-profile album drops, explosive chart performances, and the continued evolution of the genre. From seasoned titans reasserting their lyrical prowess to established artists pushing creative boundaries, the past month has been nothing s...
In a definitive acknowledgment of his unparalleled influence and sustained chart dominance, Billboard has officially crowned Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the number one R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious designation, compiled by analyzing artist performance on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Ho...
In a definitive declaration of his enduring influence and chart dominance, Drake has been officially named Billboard’s No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade, based on comprehensive performance data from January 2000 through December 2024, solidifies the Toronto superstar’s unparalleled impact ...
Billboard has officially declared Aubrey Drake Graham, known globally as Drake, as the undisputed No. 1 R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the 21st Century. This prestigious accolade recognizes his unparalleled chart performance and profound cultural impact across two decades of modern music, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the hip hop a...
Los Angeles, CA – Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, known for his genre-bending music and cultural impact, is facing four felony charges stemming from an early morning arrest on August 21st in Los Angeles. The charges include three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer. […]
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, has broken his silence following a highly publicized arrest and subsequent felony charges in Los Angeles. The artist described his recent experience as “terrifying” in his first public statement since the incident, which led to him spending the weekend in jail...
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges stemming from an incident where police allege he charged at officers while naked on a Los Angeles street. The rapper, a prominent figure in contemporary hip hop, was arraigned on Monday, August 25th, following his […]
Grammy-winning artist Lil Nas X has broken his silence following a highly publicized arrest and subsequent felony charges in Los Angeles. The 26-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, shared his experience via his Instagram Stories, describing the events as “terrifying” and reassuring fans of his well-being. The i...
Apple Music has cast a global spotlight on the vibrant and evolving African music landscape, announcing its latest cohort of Up Next artists. The prestigious program, renowned for identifying and elevating emerging talent worldwide, has selected four distinct voices from across the continent: Kenya’s Toxic Lyrikali, Ghana’s Raevin, Nigeria’s E...
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