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California shows strong support for local artists, unlike other states

Mike Clark, Jr. Shares His Story of Overnight Stardom Fueled by Hometown Soul

Rapper JWalt details who he is as an artist, along with the person behind the pen responsible for creating his organic Oakland native flow.

LEW Looks Back at the Life Lessons That Shaped His Sound

A new music industry pronoun dataset reveals key insights into gender equity and representation. Learn how analyzing lyrics and credits helps track progress and bias.

Blending raw emotion with genre-bending sound, Nxdia turns vulnerability into power on their debut mixtape, proving that even when no one’s watching, the truth still hits loud.

Still riding high from the release of his debut album Gen Z, Lagos-born street pop sensation Zinoleesky has teamed up with South London rap powerhouse Ms Banks for a fiery new collaboration, “Ayamase.”

Singer/producer Geo Baddoo reflects on her single “Look at Me” and how it relates to an artist that individuals can relate to on a deeper level.

Album Drops Ahead of 2025 Annual Trae Day Weekend in Houston

Rick Ross and Pharrell reunite for "For The Money," a luxury-driven single blending raw energy and elegance.

HOT 97 Summer Jam 2025 lit up Newark with stars, tributes, and surprises—despite tech issues, hip hop’s biggest night still delivered.

Ferg sheds the A$AP name, reveals his roots in Harlem art, and reclaims his identity with a powerful new vision.

The Bonfyre talks survival, silence, and starting over as she returns to music after a five-year hiatus.

STEBN Fuses Culture and Community to Make Beautiful Music

Tyler, the Creator is one of the rap game’s most creative voices. His ‘CHROMAKOPIA’ rollout was grand, to say the least. We’ve ranked all of his album covers.

Tyler, the Creator’s career has been great, and he credits much of his success to his parental relationships. We have the latest on his parents and more.

Kid Cudi has raked in millions as one of music’s most abstract and profound voices. In the process, he’s stacked up a net worth of millions. We have the latest.

Michael Sumler’s was killed in a tragic car accident. His death brought renewed attention to his years with Kool & The Gang — read for more details.

Offset doesn’t just rap about money, he’s got millions in the bank. We wet into Offset’s net worth, his investments and business ventures, and his spousal support filing against Cardi B.

Get the inside scoop on what happened to Skilla Baby, details of his shooting and car accident, and his recovery.

Kevin Ross is a singer-songwriter who has penned songs for some of R&B’s greatest acts and several projects of his own. He shares his artistic growth on a new EP, Love Uptempo Vol. 1, plus his vision for his career and the future of the industry.

Hip-hop legend Flavor Flav reflects on the genre's evolution and uses his platform to advocate for women’s sports and positive cultural change.

Two years into his sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the foot, Tory Lanez appeal—and a prison stabbing—puts the case back in the spotlight.

Lil Tecca’s been silent and reserved about details for his new album, Dopamine, but we’ve done some digging and have the latest on its release date and more.

Rapper Young Thug has six children and three baby mamas. Here's a look at his life as a father and potential new family with Mariah the Scientist.

50 Cent and Tia Kemp are controversial celebrities known for stirring the pot online. But the pair also have a history that dates back to 2009.

It’s been a heavy year for the hip-hop world. We’re commemorating these 6 rappers who died in 2025.

Andre 3000 is one of the rap game’s finest. After a career as a pioneer of southern rap, he’s expanding his range. We have details on his net worth and more.

Childish Gambino has proven himself as one of the blog era’s most prominent voices. We have all the details on his multimillion-dollar net worth and career.

Pharrell Williams found success in the music industry and parlayed that into a fully functional creative career. Here's the scoop on his net worth.

Bow Wow’s net worth has been built over three decades. From chart-topping albums to sold-out shows, he’s made a pretty penny but faced ugly hardships.

:Is Lil Durk Muslim? Discover how the rapper’s Islamic faith influences his music, mindset, and life through public affirmations and personal growth.

Discover Shaboozey's net worth. Read for a complete breakdown of his career journey, hits, and his success in the country-rap genre!

André 3000 dropped a new surprise piano album during the 2025 Met Gala. This is his second solo album, following his new trend of instrumentalism over lyrics.

YFN Lucci is back like he never left, and he's got the net worth to prove it. Following his release from prison, the rapper is living good and giving back.

Young Thug and Gunna’s friendship has been a topic amongst fans since their indictment in 2022. With a new album on the way, there may be a reunion soon.

Rumors have circulated about whether Iman Shumpter and Teyana Taylor did or didn't sign a prenup. So what's the truth? Here's what we know.

YNW Melly was one of 2018’s biggest new artists in the spotlight. However, his run-in with legal troubles has created uncertainty in his career’s future.