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Benzino - Rapper - 2023

Benzino - Rapper - 2023

Benzino arrested on drug and speeding charges in Georgia

Busted in Crisp County.

Jun 23, 2026

Yasiin Bey - Mos Def - 2012

Mos Def reissues ‘The Ecstatic’ album for first time in 15 years

A classic.

Jun 23, 2026

Meek Mill - Rapper - 2024

Meek Mill’s childhood friend sentenced to eight years in Philadelphia prison

A former affiliate.

Jun 23, 2026

Sexyy Red - 2023 - Rapper - Hip Hop Hero

Sexyy Red sues security guard over $500,000 Florida burglary

Alleged stolen handbags and jewellery.

Jun 23, 2026

Tay Keith - American Record Producer - 2026 -

Tay Keith’s girlfriend requests help from Nashville police in 911 call before his death

The produced died last week.

Jun 23, 2026

Mystikal - Rapper

Mystikal sued by woman he pleaded guilty to raping in Louisiana

Serving 20 years in prison.

Jun 23, 2026

News

Mello Buckzz - Rapper - 2026

Chicago rapper arrested after police find stolen gun

Jun 23, 2026

Rod Wave - American Rapper - 2025 - Hip Hop Hero

Rod Wave announces homecoming Florida shows

Jun 23, 2026

Julio Foolio - Florida Rapper - 2024

Four men sentenced to life in Florida prison for Foolio murder

Jun 23, 2026

Beyonce - Jay Z - 2018

Beyoncé explains the real reason Jay-Z grew out his hair

Jun 23, 2026

Rico Recklezz - Rapper - 2026

Chicago rapper claims he was attacked and robbed by police officers

Jun 22, 2026

Mystikal - Rapper

Mystikal’s son breaks silence on 20-year prison sentence in Louisiana

Jun 22, 2026

Young Thug - Rapper - 2021

Young Thug offers to sign Kodak Black to his YSL label

Jun 22, 2026

SZA - Solána Imani Rowe - 2023

SZA slams musicians using AI: “You’re disgusting”

Jun 22, 2026

Bobby Shmurda - Rapper - 2024

Bobby Shmurda’s father released from prison after 30-year Miami sentence

Jun 22, 2026

Swizz Beatz - Hip Hop Hero

Swizz Beatz sues North Carolina nightclub over DMX song

Jun 22, 2026

Drake - Tay Keith - Split - 2026

Drake pays tribute to Memphis producer Tay Keith following his death

Jun 22, 2026

Kanye West - Ye - 2025 - Rapper - Designer

San Antonio mayor calls for cancellation of Kanye West concert

Jun 22, 2026

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The Paris incident that inspired Kanye West’s ‘I Am a God’

Jun 21, 2026

Jay-Z - Rapper - Shawn Corey Carter, - 2023

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

What football team does Jay-Z support?

Jun 21, 2026

Lil Wayne - Hip Hop Hero (1)

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The time Jim Jones wanted to fight Lil Wayne

Jun 21, 2026

Gucci Mane - hip Hop Hero

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

How a pool cue assault led to prison time for Gucci Mane

Jun 21, 2026

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

How Eazy-E discovered will.i.am at 16 years old

Jun 20, 2026

The five best Wu-Tang Clan solo albums

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

What is the only Wu-Tang Clan song to feature all members?

Jun 20, 2026

Ice-T - Rapper - 2018

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The rapper Ice-T claimed “single-handedly killed hip-hop”

Jun 20, 2026

Method Man - Rapper - 2024

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The Wu-Tang member Method Man claimed stole his verses

Jun 19, 2026

Lists

The five best self-titled hip-hop albums

The five best self-titled hip-hop albums

Rappers defining themselves with total clarity.

Jun 20, 2026

Features

D12 - HIP HOP HERO

Old School Archives

How D12 really felt about playing second fiddle to Eminem

Apr 19, 2026

Drake - Kendrick Lamar - Split - 2025

One rapper tried to warn Drake against the Kendrick Lamar beef

Apr 13, 2026

Kanye West - Ye - 2025 - Rapper - Designer

Kanye West’s Wireless Festival controversy explained

Apr 7, 2026

Phife Dawg - Hip Hop Hero

Phife Dawg: 10 years without the Five-Foot Assassin

Mar 22, 2026

A$AP Rocky - Rapper - 2025

What to expect from A$AP Rocky’s new album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb’

Jan 10, 2026

Kendrick Lamar - Rapper - 2022

The biggest disappointment of Kendrick Lamar’s career

Dec 29, 2025

Lil Baby - Rapper - 2019

The reason Lil Baby thinks he’s misunderstood

Dec 21, 2025

Drake - Kendrick Lamar - 2025 - Split

The truth behind Kendrick Lamar song ‘Not like Us’ aside from Drake

Dec 7, 2025

Mixtapes

The Alchemist - Producer - DJ - Hip Hop Hero

Essential Playlist: The 25 best Alchemist beats

Jun 1, 2025

Kendrick Lamar - 2024 - Not Like Us

Essential Playlist: The 25 best ‘Compton made’ rap songs

May 26, 2025

The 25 most essential underground California hits of all time

The 25 most essential underground California hits of all time

May 5, 2025

J Dilla - Hip Hop Hero

The samples that make J Dilla’s classic ‘Donuts’

Jul 29, 2024

A playlist of the best songs sampled by Wu-Tang Clan

Jul 20, 2024

Pop Smoke - Hip Hop Hero

From Skepta to Fredo: Pop Smoke’s ultimate party playlist

Jun 24, 2024