Jay‑Z made his long‑awaited return to the stage at the 2026 Roots Picnic, and he didn’t come quietly.
Acclaimed trombonist Ryan Porter died on May 16, weeks after a severe April 28 accident left him with life‑altering injuries.
Rob Base, the Harlem‑born rapper behind the hip‑hop classic “It Takes Two,” has died at 59 after a private battle with cancer, his family confirmed.
Afrika Bambaataa died April 9 in Pennsylvania from complications of cancer.
The project extends the group’s annual tradition of curating R&B, soul, and hip-hop tracks that celebrate themes of love.
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.
