The Forrest Gump of Hip-Hop on Today’s Music Industry and How Hot 97 ‘Lost the Plot’ After decades spent shaping radio and advising artists, Damion "Damizza" Young is sharing his hard-won ...

Atlanta rapper Shawty Dred has been indicted by the United States Department of Justice as part of an alleged $42M fraud scheme involving SNAP benefits. On Wednesday (Oct. 21), the Department of ...

Rapper Blueface has been arrested in Los Angeles and charged with obstructing or delaying an investigation by L.A. County Sheriff's deputies.

Trick Daddy and Trina are bringing Miami vibes to Grand Theft Auto VI, as the rap legends have been unveiled as hosts of one of the forthcoming title’s in-game radio stations. On Thursday (Oct. 8), ...

Actor Reggie McFadden, best known for his appearances on 'Martin,' 'In Living Color,' and 'Def Comedy Jam,' passed away in Tanzania at 57.

21 Savage is renowned for his streetwise brand of trap music. But beneath his steely veneer, the rap star is an unabashed R&B connoisseur. He’s also taken inspiration from old-school hip-hop artists ...

Rihanna shooting suspect Ivanna Ortiz was declared competent to stand trial on charges that she opened fire on the star’s home with her family inside.

MC Lyte is glowing. Dressed in a mustard yellow top with lips painted red, she appears much younger than her biological age. She’s surrounded by shiny gold and platinum records, evidence of a fruitful ...

Today is Friday, which means there are tons of new releases to look forward to from your favorite hip-hop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, jazz, and afrobeats artists. To help you unwind and enjoy the weekend ...

RZA Wants ‘The Disciple’ Documentary to Inspire, Not Reignite Controversy The Wu-Tang Clan architect discusses the new Netflix film, the one-of-one album Once Upon a Time in Shaolin, and his group's ...

Born in Tampa, Florida, Destin was raised by a single Jamaican-born mother. He’d hum classic R&B records like Aaliyah’s “Rock The Boat” before he could even fully talk, and his innate love for music ...