Hip hop and R&B

Will Smith called on both JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar for advice as he undertook making 'Based on a True Story', his first album in 20 years.

YG has bravely revealed on his new song '2004' that he was raped by a woman 'twice his age' when he was just 14 years old growing up in Compton.

Sexyy Red has been sued for a whopping $5 million after allegedly encouraging fans to commit acts of violence against her child's grandmother.

Sheff G is set to spend five years behind bars after the drill rapper pleaded guilty to attempted murder two years after his initial arrest.

Suge Knight has gone off on Kanye West after the Chicago rapper insulted JAY-Z and Beyoncé and mocked their children as 'retarded'.

Diddy is being accused of forcing a male photographer to perform oral sex on him on a film set according to a new lawsuit against the mogul.

Kanye West has continued attacking Kendrick Lamar, this time over his performance of 'Count Me Out' at Louis Vuitton's 2023 fashion show.

Big Sean has explained why he believes that the late J Dilla is one of the greatest producers ever with a legacy that stands the test of time.

Timbaland isn't impressed by today's music and believes that, despite the controversy, AI is currently the purest creative tool out.

Will Smith has been honored in his hometown of Philadelphia with a street dedicated in his name and the prestigious key to the city.

Tyler, The Creator and Sexyy Red reunited this week on Tyler's tour to perform their collab "Sticky," creating some great extra content in the process.

Kanye West is facing another lawsuit, this time from a German singer-songwriter who claims he sampled her song without permission.

GloRilla was forced to end her recent St. Louis tour stop early due to multiple altercations breaking out in the crowd throughout the night.

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show FCC complaints have been released, with most focusing on claims of being "anti-American" and overly focused on Drake.

Sauce Walka is mourning the death of his friend and artist Sayso P who was shot to death in front of him by two assailants in Memphis.

Uncle Luke of 2 Live Crew reveals he fought with Run-DMC, Rakim and Redman over alleged disrespect shown towards Southern rap back in the day.

G-Eazy talks about his conversation with Drake after 'God's Plan' and his love for Nas' 'Illmatic' in the latest episode of UPROXX's 'Sound Check' series.

Meek Mill has hit back at outlandish claims by a recently arrested Crip member who claims he took the Philadelphia rapper hostage in a nightclub.

Kumerica is not just about hip hop – Tony Dath  Myjoyonline

Playboi Carti has dropped a deluxe version of his long-awaited 'Music' album which gifts fans a further four tracks on the already lengthy album.

Remembering Eric ‘Eazy-E’ Wright: A pioneer of hip-hop gone too soon  The Indian Express

7 Shows Driven By Hip-Hop As a Plotline  BET

Nelly has publicly apologized to Eminem over their past beef in the early 00's when the two got involved in a mutual misunderstanding.

Joe Budden has seen naked pictures of himself surface through a lawsuit filed by his neighbors over an alleged lewd act in his condo building.

50 Cent is set to continue expanding his business empire by opening a new sports and entertainment venue in his adopted home of Shreveport.

T.I. and Tiny have officially moved on from the defamation lawsuit filed against them by a former friend, as a judge has dismissed the case in its entirety.

Petey Pablo's 'Raise-Up' could become official hip hop song of North Carolina  WCNC.com

At 47 years old, N.O.R.E is looking great and feeling better than ever after committing to a healthier lifestyle and losing a ton of weight.

20 music videos that shaped hip-hop  Yardbarker

The best hip-hop songs of the 2020s, so far  Yardbarker

Will Smith has opened up about his feelings regarding the 10-year ban from the Oscars following his infamous altercation with Chris Rock at the 2022 show.

Cardi B is far from thrilled after discovering that her 6-year-old daughter decided to personalize her $60,000 Birkin bag with some custom artwork.

This Day in Hip-Hop and R&B History: March 26  Foxy 99

Oprah Winfrey dragged into major hip-hop star's rape case  Daily Mail

Sexyy Red believes that she receives more criticism and negativity online than any of her female counterparts in the rap industry.

Erykah Badu has become part of the growing trend of Tesla vandalism, which has been on the rise since Elon Musk took office in the White House.

New bill to make Petey Pablo’s ‘Raise Up’ North Carolina’s official hip-hop song  CBS17.com

‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ new episode: Where to watch season 12 for free  MassLive.com

NC lawmaker proposes making 2001 rap anthem as state's official hip-hop song  WCNC.com

Where to watch ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ Season 12, Episode 26 streaming free on demand  OregonLive

Vic Mensa has revealed that he once got into a drunken brawl with Italian gangster inside a nightclub, leading to him paying a $10K settlement.

North Carolina bill seeks to name official state hip-hop song  WBTV

Trey Songz proved he had moves that weren't just dancing after his stage was attacked by an overly excited fan during a recent concert.

Hip Hop artist CJ Luckey helps kids at Grand Island’s Starr Elementary get motivated  KSNB

How to watch ‘Love and Hip Hop Atlanta,’ season 12, episode 26, with a FREE live stream  PennLive

R&B/Hip-Hop Fresh Picks of the Week: JT, TheARTI$t, Jada Kingdom, Lil Durk & More  Billboard

Golden Stage 2025: Three generations of hip-hop come together for one evening  Sortiraparis

MC Ceja Redefines Latin Hip-Hop With “3MEN2 Vol. 2”  The Garnette Report

Tyler, the Creator, Doja Cat, Hozier, Doechii, Gracie Abrams top ridiculous Outside Lands lineup  The San Francisco Standard

Diddy has managed to score himself some good legal news as five of Lil Rod's claims against him were dismissed by a judge though not sexual assault.