Condolences are pouring in on social media after the Hip Hop community learned Grand Daddy I.U. has passed away. Chuck Chillout was among the first to post about his death, writing on Instagram, "Man this one hurts RIP to coldchillin artist MC @granddaddy_iu rest well bro u will be miss." A cascade...… Read more

Mount Westmore—the rap supergroup comprised of West Coast icons Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Too Short and E-40—released their debut album on Friday (December 9). Simply titled Snoop Cube 40 $hort, the project serves somewhat as a follow-up to Bad MFs, which was exclusively released in June via blockchain-...… Read more

Ghostface Killah is celebrating the holidays with a special, limited-time release called Killah Christmas. The six-track effort boasts contributions from fellow Wu-Tang Clan legend Raekwon The Chef along with Nizzle Man, Billy Ski Mask and Reek Da Villain. With songs such as "Sweet Violence (Bob Jam...… Read more

Aesop Rock has unveiled a surprise collaboration with longtime collaborator and friend Blockhead for a new standalone single “Pumpkin Seeds” featuring Lupe Fiasco. The track was created in an effort to help nonprofit organization The Collaboratory raise funds and awareness for two DIY skateparks in...… Read more

Mix Master Mike, decorated turntablist and all-around good human, was given Louisville's Key to the City in 2015 after participating in a benefit concert for the Kentucky metropolis. But times have vastly changed since then. In March 2020—right as the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States—Universi...… Read more

Ten months after Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia for allegedly "smuggling" hashish oil in her luggage, the WNBA star is going home. President Joe Biden made the announcement on Thursday (December 8), explaining the United States had traded convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout—also known...… Read more