Nas is going back on tour with the legendary Wu-Tang Clan
It’s a celebration for the rap icon Nas. The hip-hop veteran is lacing back up for another run around the country alongside hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan.
Bobby Shmurda puts major respect on Joyner Lucas' name
New York rapper Bobby Shmurda is making sure people understand the independent hustle is legit. The hip-hop heavyweight has sparked the attention of Boston rap lyricist Joyner Lucas after highlighting the benefits of going indie and being nice-nice without major label support.
Tekashi 6ix9ine's making Ecuador families smile with stacks of money
New York rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine might be the biggest troll in the rap game but his heart is pure as gold. The Brooklyn native takes some time to show fans and haters alike what he’s doing away from the recording studio.
French Montana's new Montega album is officially locked in
New York rapper French Montana knows the importance of putting out summer smashes. The hip-hop superstar has announced plans to put out his Montega studio album to the masses in the coming weeks.
Homeboy Sandman's Omnipresent anthem can't drop soon enough
It feels like way too long since New York’s own Homeboy Sandman has come through with some hard-hitting bars and with ‘Omnipresent’ on deck, the countdown is officially activated. The Queens rap slinger is penciled in this Friday to unleash - officially - his newest tune to the masses.
50 Cent's super crushed over a fan's cringe tribute tattoo
Yikes? New York rapper 50 Cent isn’t feeling the love a fan tried to show him courtesy of a super mind-blowing and cringe back tattoo in his honor.
Nicki Minaj's using thirst to sell merch and I'm not complaining
Granted, it ‘is’ a Woman Crush Wednesday but did Nicki Minaj really have to do it on ‘em like this? Truth be told, this section is really dedicated to full-fledged news stories like ‘Snowfall’ being renewed for a sixth and final season or what’s going on with Tory Lanez in the Megan Thee Stallion case, but it’s too much of an ass-tounding opportunity to put Onika Maraj back on top.
Smoke DZA's 'Driplomatic Immunity' is - finally - streaming
I won’t lie - when it comes to Smoke DZA’s music, it’s hard not to be impatient. The Kush God has come through with his much-needed new Driplomatic Immunity album and it’s pure Harlem vibes.
Smoke DZA's new 'Driplomatic Immunity' album is officially on deck
Harlem’s own Smoke DZA isn’t settling down after dropping new music. The hip-hop veteran is already reloaded with his new Driplomatic Immunity album preparing to drop in the coming days.
Lady London sold out her first-ever show and made it memorable
If you haven’t already, then please place ample respect on Lady London’s name. The hip-hop rookie is on a tear and made her presence felt more than ever at her first show - ever - by selling out the legendary S.O.B.’s in New York City.
Lady London's invading NY's famous S.O.B.'s and we can't wait to see her live
It’s one thing to hear your favorite hip-hop artists on a digital streaming platform but it’s an entirely different experience when you see them live up to the hype in-person. For fortunate folks in the New York City area this Saturday (February 19), the chance to see rap spitter Lady London throw it down at the legendary S.O.B.’s - you know, the place Drake had everyone losing it at the start of his career - is a no-brainer.
Nicki Minaj delivers 5 jaw-dropping gems in new Hot 93.7 Q&A
Young Money’s Nicki Minaj doesn’t always do interviews but when she does, they’re always memorable. The self-proclaimed Queen of Rap comes through with a thought-provoking and eyebrow-raising chop up session with Hot 93.7 Hartford’s DJ Buck & Friends show.
Jim Jones diagnosis of NY Hip-Hop right now, new music and more with DJ Drama on Apple Music
Dipset’s Jim Jones has plenty to talk about right now with his new Gangsta Grillz: We Set The Trends album streaming everywhere. The hip-hop veteran and producer DJ Drama chop it up with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden on Apple Music 1 to dish on their first collaborative album in nearly 20 years, coming together and even digging into the state of Big Apple hip-hop.
Cardi B might pull an Amber Rose with her recently born son
New York rapper Cardi B must really love her mini-me. The hip-hop star has teased the possibility of adding her recently born son’s name to her actual face with good ol’ fashioned permanent ink.
50 Cent's convinced your workout goals '22 aren't changing
It’s the start to the new year and 50 Cent’s convinced your gym membership is going to do exactly what it did last year. The G-Unit boss shares his prediction for how the average person is going to treat their workout goals with 2021 in the rearview mirror.
Dave East has joined the NFT hustle, too
There’s no stopping what’s going on in the NFT world. It’s to the point where it’s tough to remember who is responsible for making it pop off especially in the rap game with artists like Dave East fully embracing the digital hustle.
Nicki Minaj really held down every Barbie on her 39th birthday
All Barbies unite in the name of Nicki Minaj. The self-proclaimed queen of rap made sure to come through in a big way to celebrate her 39th birthday by sharing deep words and super heartwarming celebratory footage.
DreamDoll's leveled up her Spotify streams this year
New York rapper DreamDoll did big things in 2021 from linking up with Warner Records to putting out a slew of major hard-hitting anthems to the masses. But more than anything she’s proving numbers don’t lie by showing off her Spotify streams growth dating back to 2018.
Don Q is warming up the winter temps with 'Slander'
New York rapper Don Q is in his hard-hitting raps bag. The hip-hop artist helps folks get through the work grind with his new ‘Slander’ music video.
Dave East has followed Nipsey Hussle's blueprint + won
It’s more than just Black excellence these days and Dave East is making sure of it. The hip-hop artist has stepped forward to let the world know he’s living out what the late Nipsey Hussle preached by securing his first Harlem store.