MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A jury on Thursday found Hernandez Govan, 45, not guilty of orchestrating the 2021 ambush killing of Grammy-nominated rapper Young Dolph, concluding a high-profile trial that captivated the hip-hop world. The verdict came after roughly three hours of deliberation by the 12-person jury. Govan Acquitted on All Charges Hernandez ...
The landscape of urban music was abuzz on August 20, 2025, with the latest “Urban Update” from rap2soul.de and pelioneradio.de delivering a packed slate of significant stories. From legal ramifications for prominent artists to veteran commentary on the state of the genre and fervent fan speculation, this week’s update provide...
A member of the acclaimed Irish hip hop trio Kneecap appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London on August 20, 2025, to contest a terrorism-related charge. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known by his stage name Mo Chara, faces accusations under the UK’s Terrorism Act 2000 for allegedly displaying a flag associated with Hezbollah duri...
The mid-August stretch of 2025 has cemented itself as a significant period in contemporary hip-hop, marked by a powerful surge of authentic artistic expression and highly anticipated album drops. This era saw established titans like Kid Cudi, $uicideboy$, and Chance the Rapper delivering projects that resonated deeply, alongside broader trends...
The “Urban Update” broadcast on rap2soul.de and pelioneradio.de on August 20, 2025, delivered a compelling mix of top stories from the hip-hop and broader urban music landscape. This edition featured significant legal developments, candid industry critiques, groundbreaking artistic expressions, and the fluctuating hopes for a highl...
Quavo Ignites Penn State’s HUB Lawn as Headliner for Fifth Annual LightsUP Festival Penn State University’s campus buzzed with electrifying energy as Grammy-nominated artist Quavo took the stage to headline the highly anticipated LightsUP festival on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Organized by the collaborative efforts of the Student P...
Edison Research’s latest findings from its Q2 2025 “Share of Ear” report unveil a compelling trend: fans of Hip-Hop and R&B are dedicating more daily time to their favored music than any other genre affinity group. This deep immersion underscores the genre’s profound cultural impact and the intense connection its l...
Recent findings from Edison Research’s Q2 2025 Share of Ear® study reveal a striking reality in the audio landscape: fans who primarily gravitate towards Hip-Hop and R&B music are dedicating the most daily time to their favorite genre, immersing themselves for an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes each day. This considerable engageme...
Vermont’s seasoned hip-hop artist Nastee has finally unveiled his highly anticipated debut solo LP, “Current Events,” a project that artfully bridges the gap between classic 90s New York hip-hop sensibilities and a distinctly modern urgency. Emerging from a scene he helped cultivate, Nastee, a co-founder of the influential Ve...
Nastee’s ‘Current Events’: Vermont Hip-Hop Pioneer Delivers a Timeless ’90s Masterclass Vermont’s vibrant hip-hop scene has a new benchmark with the release of ‘Current Events,’ the highly anticipated debut solo LP from the seasoned artist known as Nastee. More than just an album, this project is a pro...
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