Joey Bada$$, a prominent figure in contemporary hip-hop, recently revealed a personal connection to Kendrick Lamar’s chart-topping track “Not Like Us.” The Brooklyn rapper admitted that he spent his entire summer Crip walking to the anthemic song, while also clarifying his intentions and offering insights into his upcoming mu...
The Vermont hip-hop scene has long recognized Nastee as a foundational figure, a producer, rapper, and label owner whose influence has shaped the local landscape for years. Now, after a significant anticipation period, Nastee has finally unleashed his debut solo LP, “Current Events,” a project that solidifies his mastery and pays h...
Atlantic Music Group (AMG) has announced a significant leadership realignment, appointing Rayna Bass and Selim Bouab as the new Co-Presidents of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Global Music. This strategic move, effective immediately, sees the acclaimed duo extend their influence beyond their established roles as Co-Presidents of 300 Entertainment, fur...
Fans of Hip-Hop and R&B are dedicating more time to their favorite genres than any other music enthusiasts, spending an average of nearly four hours per day immersed in music. This finding, revealed in the latest Q2 2025 Share of Ear® report by Edison Research, highlights a significant level of engagement that far surpasses the […]...
Milwaukee, WI – The city of Milwaukee recently concluded its vibrant 7th annual Hip-Hop Week MKE, a week-long celebration from August 17-23, 2025, that masterfully blended top-tier musical performances with crucial civic engagement, educational workshops, and community-focused initiatives. This year’s event, a cornerstone of Milwaukee...
A new era of student entertainment is dawning at Penn State as rapper Quavo is set to headline the highly anticipated LightsUP Festival. The event, scheduled for Thursday, August 28, will transform the HUB Lawn into a vibrant hub of musical energy, celebrating the return of students to campus and kicking off the fall semester […]
Vermont Hip-Hop Veteran Nastee Unleashes Highly Anticipated Debut Solo Album, ‘Current Events’ Nastee, a foundational figure in the Vermont hip-hop landscape and a respected producer and engineer, has finally released his debut solo LP, “Current Events.” After years of shaping the sound of the underground scene and cont...
Drake’s “NOKIA” Achieves Monumental Milestone, Surpassing 400 Million Streams to Claim 2025’s Top Rap Song Title In a testament to his unparalleled staying power in the hip-hop world, Canadian superstar Drake has once again redefined success with his hit single “NOKIA.” The track, featured on his critically ...
New research from Edison Research reveals that fans who identify Hip-Hop/R&B as their primary music genre are the most dedicated listeners, spending an average of 3 hours and 48 minutes with music daily. This figure significantly surpasses the overall average daily music listening time and highlights the deep engagement fans have with the...
Mid-August 2025 has proven to be a pivotal moment in the hip-hop landscape, characterized by a wave of highly anticipated album releases and a discernible, prevailing trend towards authenticity and deeply personal narratives. From the introspective sonic explorations of Kid Cudi and the chart-topping arrival of $uicideboy$ to the culturally re...
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