Music

Despite controversy surrounding the decision for Kendrick Lamar to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, Jay-Z‘s partnership with the NFL continues. Bloomberg reports Hov and Roc Nation’s deal with the NFL has been extended. Per the terms, they’ll continue producing the halftime show and overseeing the NFL’s social justice initiatives. Fivio Foreign declares himself a “Living Legend” […]

Photo by Leon Bennett/WireImage There was a mix of old and new school at the BET Hip Hop Awards 2024. The annual event aired Tuesday night, continuing its annual celebration of the genre and those in it. Though on hosting duties, Fat Joe kicked off the show as an MC, welcoming viewers with a performance of […]

Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET Fat Joe has lost a significant amount of weight since emerging onto the rap scene, and it’s partially thanks to carb control. Speaking to US Weekly, he shares, “We just try to eat everything with the least carbs as possible. So we try to stay away from the bread, the […]

Nazarethman/Getty Images A Brooklyn-based rapper by the name of Ka passed away Saturday at 52 years old. His family confirmed the news in a statement shared to his Instagram. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on […]

Raven B. Varona More than 20 years after coming together for their “Still D.R.E.” collaboration, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg are launching a spirit inspired by the hit song. Now available nationwide, their new product, Still G.I.N. By Dre and Snoop, is described as an ultra-premium, clean, light modern gin with hints of tangerine, jasmine and coriander and “unforgettable aromatic finish.” It’s […]

Live Nation You can find 50 Cent not In Da Club, but in Vegas for his first-ever residency. The rapper/entrepreneur is performing six exclusive shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino over New Year’s week. Kicking off Dec. 27, 50 Cent: In Da Club will feature performances of hits including “In Da Club,” “Candy Shop,” “P.I.M.P.” […]

Photo by Taylor Hill/WireImage Victoria Monét has displayed her writing skills through song, but now she’s sharing her talents with the literary world. People reports the singer has a new children’s book coming out, titled Everywhere You Are. “This book means so much to me! I love many types of writing from poetry to music, and eventually scripts […]

Amazon Studios/Prime Video Fans of Megan Thee Stallion will get a closer look at the rapper in a new documentary making its way to Prime Video. Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words will follow the journey of Megan Pete as she “navigates fame, grief, pressure and success” on her continued rise to fame, allowing people to see her “most […]

Photo by Derek White/Getty Images DaBaby hosted his first-ever town hall for youth, continuing his mission to provide awareness and help for those struggling with their mental health. The event took place on Thursday — World Mental Health Day — at West Charlotte High School, where students received DaBaby’s Youth Mental Health 101 Resource Guide. They also […]

Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Live Nation Travis Scott has been tasked with two jobs, both assigned to him by Complex. The publication has given him duties as both headliner and artistic director of its 2024 ComplexCon event, taking place Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 in Las Vegas. Alongside his Cactus Jack collective, he’ll be infusing […]