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

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

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

Snoop Dogg has announced the High School Reunion Tour with Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Warren G and Berner featuring special guest DJ Drama. Produced by Live Nation, the massive 33-city tour kicks off on July 7 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, then makes stops across the U.S. in Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston...… Read more

The National Hip Hop Museum has announced the upcoming induction ceremony for CL Smooth, Special Ed and Black Sheep's Dres. The event will take place on March 11 at the NHHM in Washington D.C. with hosts Grandmaster Caz and Executive Director Master Gee. Kicking off with a live broadcast of “Master...… Read more

Hip Hop was in the building at Webster Hall in New York City on Thursday night (March 2). Fans, friends and peers packed the famous venue for De La Soul and Amazon Music event, "The D.A.I.S.Y. Experience," ahead of the legendary group's first six albums finally going up on digital streaming services...… Read more