Fugees' Wyclef Jean Hospitalized Following Miami Trip

Fugees MC Wyclef Jean recently alarmed his fans when he shared a video of himself in the hospital to social media. Dressed in a hospital gown and mask, the Hip Hop legend strolled through the halls as he made his way back to his room. He said, "I've never stayed in a hospital before overnight. Shoul...Read more

Consequence Preps New Album With "This Is 192" Featuring 11-Year-Old Son Caiden

As Consequence preps his next solo album, Nice Doing Business With You, he's released another teaser from the project titled "This Is 192" featuring his 11-year-old son Caiden. Consequence shared a video for the track via Instagram on Monday (March 13). Shot inside a New York City subway station,...Read more

Melle Mel Addresses Eminem "White Rapper" Comments Using Slim Shady's "White America" & "Til I Collapse"

Melle Mel became a trending Twitter topic this week following his controversial interview with The Art of Dialogue. During the conversation, the Furious Five member drew Twitter's ire when he claimed Eminem is only on Billboard's Top 5 rappers of all time list because of his skin tone. Days later, M...Read more

Sage Francis Announces First-Ever Strange Famous Records Fest—And It's Free

Sage Francis has announced the first-ever Strange Famous Records music festival. The free event takes place June 17 at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver. Lineup includes labelmates Wheelchair Sports Camp, Metermaids, Sleep of Old Dominion, Mopes and Cas One, among others.  "The Levitt Pavilion reached...Read more

Ruff Ryders Announce DMX "Ryde Out" Tribute For Two-Year Anniversary Of His Death

DMX died at White Plains Hospital on April 9, 2021 following a cocaine-induced heart attack, a tragic end to a brilliant career but often tumultuous life. To commemorate the two-year anniversary of his death, the Ruff Ryders Entertainment crew has announced an event dubbed "Ryde Out." As suggested b...Read more

National Museum Of African American Music Highlights "This Is Hip Hop" Photography Exhibit

Nashville's National Museum of African American Music's (NMAAM) kicked off its yearlong photography exhibit, “This Is Hip Hop,” on January 19 in honor of the genre’s 50th birthday. Beginning with a fireside chat between Chicago Hip Hop photographer Raymond Boyd and Nashville radio personality DJ Ken...Read more