New York Times staff writer Jonathan Abrams has released a new book called "The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip Hop," which dives into the genre's origins through a series of roughly 300 interviews with the pioneers and architects of the culture.  Published by Penguin Books, "The Come U...… Read more

The relentless workhorse Snoop Dogg and new collaborator DJ Drama have unveiled the cover art and release date for their upcoming Gangsta Grillz-inspired project "I Still Got it." According to an Instagram post from the D-O-Double-G, the Death Row Records album is scheduled to arrive on Thursday (Oc...… Read more

Jadakiss has announced a new coffee business, Kiss Café, with his father Bob Phillips and son Jaewon Phillips. Bob has been in the business since 1977. Twelve years into his career, he became CEO of Caturra Corp., a boutique importing and trading firm that specializes in international green coffees....… Read more

Former "Pump It Up!" host Dee Barnes is reveling in gratitude after she was able to save her archives from auction. The trailblazing journalist, who was not only the first Black woman but first woman (period) to host a Hip Hop video show on a major network, notified her fans her collection was in pe...… Read more

Nas has unveiled the cover art and release date for "King's Disease III," the follow-up to 2021's "King's Disease II." According to an Instagram post shared on Tuesday (October 18), the highly anticipated project will arrive on November 11 with executive production once again provided by Hit-Boy. ...… Read more

Fugees affiliate and brilliant singer-songwriter John Forté is asking for support for his friend and legendary streetwear designer Alyasha Owerka-Moore. According to an Instagram post shared on Monday (October 17), Owerka-Moore is currently undergoing treatment for Stage 3 colon cancer. As a result,...… Read more