Kid Koala Releases "Some Of My Best Friends Are DJs" Vinyl + Comic Book

Kid Koala has returned with "Some Of My Best Friends Are DJs" vinyl and an accompanying 50-page comic book drawn by Kid Koala himself. Comprised of 15 tracks, the album puts his innate musical skills on display as well as his artistic leanings. The project is currently on sale on Kid Koala's website...Read more

Lauryn Hill Teases 25th Anniversary Tour For "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill"

Lauryn Hill released her one and only solo album, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill," in 1998 to critical acclaim. During her headlining set at the ONE MusicFest in Atlanta on Saturday (October 8), The Fugees MC teased a tour in celebration of the iconic album's 25th anniversary.  “25 years on," she...Read more

Jermaine Dupri Confirms So So Def Vs. Bad Boy Records Verzuz

So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri was onstage at the ONE MusicFest in Atlanta over the weekend when he made a big announcement. Speaking to the crowd, Dupri revealed a Verzuz battle between So So Def and Diddy's Bad Boy Records was imminent, although he didn't specify a date.  As he says in the YouT...Read more

Killer Mike Stresses Importance Of Voting During Illuminating "Fallon" Appearance

Killer Mike took his latest solo single "Run" to "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Friday (October 7). The theatrical performance began with a spoken word intro before the Run The Jewels MC invited New York City to "go to church."  "Run," Mike's first solo single since 2012's "R.A.P. Musi...Read more

Spyder D Hospitalized Following Stroke

Hip Hop pioneer Spyder D—mostly known for the 1982 hit "Smerphie's Dance"— has been hospitalized. According to a statement obtained by Rock The Bells, the 62-year-old has been under medical care for nearly two months.  “Spyder D recently faced a challenge with his health when he suffered a stroke w...Read more

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas + Busta Rhymes Sell Out Hollywood Bowl With Surprise Guests

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and Busta Rhymes sold out The Hollywood Bowl on October 4 as part of the N.Y. State of Mind Tour. GZA marked the occasion by sharing a photo of the marquee to his Instagram account with his excitement palpable in the caption. "Showtime in 20 minutes!" he wrote. The packed crowd li...Read more