The family of Stephen "Zumbi" Gaines and their attorney have spoken out regarding the Zion I rapper's suspicious death at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, California last August. Days after The Mercury News reported no criminal charges would be filed—despite the coroner ruling Gaines' death a homici...… Read more

The 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards took place at the Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta on September 30 and finally aired via BET on Tuesday (October 4) with Fat Joe handling hosting duties. Kendrick Lamar, who was nominated nine times, walked away with six trophies in categories such as Lyricist of the Year, H...… Read more

Open Mike Eagle has shared a new single called "Circuit City" produced by Madlib and featuring Video Dave and Still Rift. The track comes from Mike's forthcoming album, "Component System with the Auto Reverse," and is the follow-up to lead single and video "i'll fight you" produced by Diamond D of t...… Read more

Prodigy's posthumous album "The Hegelian Dialectic: The Book of Heroine" has arrived. Comprised of 12 tracks, the project boasts features from DJ Premier, Faith Evans, Big Daddy Kane, Remy Ma, Berto Rich, DJ Scratchand Big Noyd.  “Navigating through the storm, we’re pleased and grateful to all thos...… Read more

Nearly 30 years after Snoop Dogg delivered his debut solo album "Doggystyle," he and Dr. Dre are reconvening for "Missionary." Speaking to Stephen A. Smith on the new podcast "K[no]w Mercy," Snoop confirmed the project would arrive via Death Row Records/Aftermath Entertainment next month.  "Me and...… Read more

Zion I rapper Stephen "Zumbi" Gaines died unexpectedly in August 2021 while hospitalized at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, California. On September 30, The Mercury News reported police and prosecutors have determined Gaines' death was not criminal in nature despite determining he died after being...… Read more