Scott Matelic is an Indianapolis-born hip-hop producer and DJ whose sound emerges from the crate-digging traditions of DJ ...

Tom G (L) and Sam E Hues at Alter Ego in Tampa, Florida. A godfather of the Tampa rap scene links up with one leader of the new school on a tough new ...

Drake gambling lawsuit, Mariah Carey Christmas victory, big cases to watch in 2026, and much more in this weekly recap of music law news.

Newark battle rapper Tsu Surf is scheduled for release from federal prison on February 16, 2026, following his 2023 RICO conviction and sentencing.

The rising star of hip-hop's New Dallas Movement was among five people shot early Thursday morning.

Here are five things to know about Cannon’s life and musical career following a shooting incident that critically injured him ...

Romulus, and Straight Outta Compton make up our list of the best movies to watch on Prime Video the weekend of January 2nd, ...

A vivid and stylish review of Lil Uzi Vert’s “What You Saying” music video, examining its high-fashion visuals and bass-heavy ...

Davis' attorneys argue a judge relied on a “misleading portrait” of Davis as a dangerous drug dealer to grant a nighttime ...

The River City is nothing if not consistent. The world could be on fire, and that cool hip-hop collective you’ve heard of would still release four albums in a single year. Half the city could be ...

Rap in 2025 was all about experimentation. From the year’s first runaway hit, NBA player-turned-musician Gelo’s single “Tweaker,” to the maximalist ecclesiastics of Playboi Carti’s Music, or even in ...

We should address the elephant in the room: hip-hop did not have a strong year on the charts. In fact, rap music had its worst showing in years. Back in October, it made headlines when—for the first ...