Long recognized as one of the most influential editorial voices of hip-hop’s early decades, James Bernard helped shape how the culture was covered and understood.
U.S. District Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall issued the decision nearly two years after a jury convicted Jordan and co‑defendant Ronald Washington.
Known for his seven-week winning streak on BET’s “106 & Park” in 2001, Posta Boy helped elevate battle rap to national prominence.
ATLANTA — The NXT Awards, a new culture-forward awards show celebrating music, media, and influence, will premiere Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, at Gateway Arena in College...
The Inglewood, CA native died on July 1, 2025, after a private two-year battle with ovarian carcinosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Marking three decades since the acclaimed release of Illmatic, Nas and the BSO will bring the album’s iconic tracks to life with full orchestral arrangements.
The pioneering lyricist will be honored during the Special Merit Awards Ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday, February 1, 2025, one day before the Grammy Awards.
Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the newly opened exhibition, Cey Adams: Departure – 40 Years of Art and Design, a comprehensive retrospective of the...
Okayplayer proudly announces the debut episode of the third season of Webby Award-winning podcast and video series The Almanac of Rap, hosted by dynamic hip-hop artist...
Hip-hop royalty Salt-N-Pepa will receive their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
