Hip hop

Revisiting EMPD’s ‘Unfinished Business’: A 35-Year Retrospective

With their sophomore album, the dynamic duo cemented their place in hip-hop as all-time greats employing innovative production, exceptional songwriting, and humorous storytelling.
08/01/2024

Salt-N-Pepa Makes History As The First Female Rap Act To Have Their Own Action Figures

Created by Super7, the customized toys features the iconic group dressed in their outfits from their classic song ‘Push It.’
05/31/2024

Revisiting Jeru the Damaja’s ‘The Sun Rises In the East’: A 30-Year Retrospective

A landmark album in East Coast hip-hop, the Brooklyn native delivered a classic in tandem with the legendary production of DJ Premier.
05/24/2024

Eminem Publishes an Obituary for Alter Ego ‘Slim Shady’

In a local Detroit newspaper, the rap superstar wrote the obituary in promotion of his upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce).”
05/15/2024

Grammy Winning Producer Nascent Explores Childhood and Creativity in New Album ‘Don't Grow Up Too Soon’

With a production resume featuring SZA, Chance the Rapper, and Ye, Nascent talks to BET about being inspired by reflections on his younger self.
05/07/2024

Trump Plans to Court Black Voters with Celebrity-Led Campaign Push

In a bid to win over African American voters, former President Donald Trump is reportedly aligning with hip-hop artists and athletes, planning major events in key cities, despite the lack of a cohesive engagement strategy.
04/30/2024

YTB Fatt Will Not Be Denied

The West Memphis native is staking his claim as one of the rappers poised to make a major impact in 2024.
04/29/2024

Wolfacejoeyy Says It’s His Time To Shine

The popular Staten Island artist is gearing up for the release of his new album “Valentino.”
04/26/2024