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Big30 - Rapper - 2023

Big30 - Rapper - 2023

Memphis rapper Big30 to be released from Dallas jail ahead of Gucci Mane kidnapping trial

Freed from custody.

Jun 4, 2026

Latto - Cardi B - Split - 2026

Latto explains real reason behind Cardi B diss: “Emotions high”

A complete breakdown.

Jun 4, 2026

Jaiswan - Rapper - 2026

Detroit rapper sentenced to 10 years in prison for $63 million scheme

The alleged ringleader.

Jun 4, 2026

Da$H - Rapper - 2024

A$AP Mob affiliate Da$H reportedly homeless in New Jersey

A cause of concern.

Jun 4, 2026

Navy Blue - Rapper - 2025

Navy Blue announces new album ‘Sir Render’ featuring Ka and Earl Sweatshirt

Featuring Ka and Earl Sweatshirt.

Jun 4, 2026

A$AP Rocky - Rapper - 2025

A$AP Rocky reveals plans to run for New York City mayor: “Coming for Mamdani’s spot”

Big dreams.

Jun 4, 2026

News

Lucki - Rapper - 2025

Chicago rapper LUCKI signs to Interscope Records

Jun 4, 2026

Doja Cat - Hip Hop Hero

Doja Cat slams Elon Musk as a “no-neck havin chimpanzee”

Jun 4, 2026

2 Live Crew lose appeal to reclaim music copyrights

Jun 3, 2026

Fetty Wap - Rapper - 2021

Florida school principal suspended over Fetty Wap lyrics

Jun 3, 2026

Diddy - Cassie - Cassie Ventura - Split

Cassie flees the United States after $20 million payout from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Jun 3, 2026

Quando Rondo - Rapper - 2026

Quando Rondo released from South Carolina prison to halfway house in Atlanta

Jun 3, 2026

Diddy - Sean Combs - Sean 'Diddy' Combs - 2020

Los Angeles prosecutors reviewing new Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexual assault allegations

Jun 3, 2026

A$AP Rocky - Rapper - 2024

A$AP Rocky addresses home shooting for the first time

Jun 3, 2026

Kendrick Lamar - 2024 - Not Like Us

Kendrick Lamar announces new signing to pgLang

Jun 3, 2026

Earl Sweatshirt - 2017 - Frank Morales

Earl Sweatshirt cancels London show at the last minute

Jun 2, 2026

A$AP Rocky - Rapper - 2025

A$AP Rocky reveals what he learned at Virgil Abloh’s funeral: “It wasn’t easy”

Jun 2, 2026

Landough$ - Rapper

Washington DC rapper arrested on murder charges

Jun 2, 2026

Old School Archives

RZA - Rapper - 2025

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The Raekwon song "too emotional" for RZA

May 31, 2026

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The rapper who inspired Logic to speak about mental health

May 31, 2026

Chief Keef - Katy Perry - Split

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

Why did Chief Keef have beef with Katy Perry in 2013?

May 31, 2026

Michael Jackson - 1991

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The rap legend left humbled by meeting Michael Jackson

May 31, 2026

DMX - Spotify - Hip Hop Hero

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

Damien: the DMX alter ego who represented the devil

May 30, 2026

Tech N9ne - Hip Hop Hero

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

How is Tech N9ne related to Nelly and E-40?

May 30, 2026

Cam'Ron - Hip Hop Hero.

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

Why did Cam’ron get shot in Washington DC in 2005?

May 30, 2026

Snoop Dogg - Dr Dre - 2024

Old School Archives

Old School Archives

The pop legend who became Snoop Dogg’s mentor

May 28, 2026

Lists

Five rappers who retired but came back

Five rappers who retired but came back

Who took a slightly exaggerated hiatus?

May 31, 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