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This Weekend: Here’s What to Watch, Listen to & Experience

Spend time off with Kehlani, Ogi, and DJ D-Nice.
05/06/2022
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Black Twitter Reacts To Pusha T’s ‘It’s Almost Dry’ Preview

Early hype for the rapper’s fourth album is its own trending topic.
04/20/2022
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Without Black People, There Would Be No Hip Hop

This month learn how impactful our Black history has been on the world.
02/15/2022
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50 Cent is Bringing Snoop Dogg’s 1993 Murder Trial to Starz

The Doggystyle emcee said he’s excited to finally get to tell his story.
12/14/2021
Jay-Z And LL Cool J Further Cement Hip Hop In The Culture At 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Jay-Z And LL Cool J Further Cement Hip Hop In The Culture At 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction

Join BET.com for an inside view into this year’s ceremony, which also celebrated the musical contributions of Tina Turner, Clarence Avant, Billy Preston, Gil Scott-Heron, and more.
11/16/2021

Frank Ocean Could Face Legal Trouble for 'Blonde'

His release may not have been as slick as we thought.
08/25/2016

It All Makes Sense: Frank Ocean Pulled a Boss Move on Def Jam With 'Blonde'

All hail Frank Ocean.
08/24/2016

August Alsina Continues Assault on Def Jam for Album Leak

"It sucked the life out of me," he said regarding the leak.
12/11/2015
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Kanye West Paris Tracklist Is Fake

Yeezy is the latest artist to get looped into an album scam.
11/07/2014
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25 Most Influential Def Jam Artists

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Trinidad James Talks Bobby Shmurda Comparisons

Now-indie rapper weighs in on chatter about instant fame.
08/20/2014