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Eminem announces his next album... and his last?

The real slim shady is back with a new album, but is it the end for the iconic rapper?

26 April 2024

Culture news

Les Flammes 2024: Aya Nakamura reigns supreme wins three top awards

Aya Nakamura has cemented her status as the French queen of hip-hop at Les Flammes. The awards were created by Yard and Booska-P, in partnership with Spotify, in response to the longstanding neglect of rap and R&B genres at France's Victoires awards.

26 April 2024

Culture news

Casey Benjamin, who worked with Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, dies at 46

You may not know his name, but if you’ve heard him play as a member of The Robert Glasper Experiment or with Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé or Kanye West, you remember...

1 April 2024

Lifestyle

Tyler, the Creator's Louis Vuitton capsule collection is almost here

The US rapper was invited by Louis Vuitton men’s creative director Pharrell Williams to design the new Spring-Summer 2024 capsule collection. It hits stores on 21 March.

18 March 2024

Culture news

Explaining the grim allegations surrounding Sean "Diddy" Combs

Amidst a string of recent sexual misconduct allegations, Sean "Diddy" Combs now faces another damning lawsuit, this time from a producer involved in his 2023 Grammy-nominated album.

29 February 2024

Culture news

Jam Master Jay killing: Two men found guilty of murder of Run-DMC star

Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay’s godson Karl Jordan Jr and childhood friend Ronald Washington were convicted of killing the DJ, nearly 22 years after rap star's death.

28 February 2024

Culture news

Why is Kanye West's 'Vultures 1' album being removed from streaming?

The album disappeared from Apple Music and iTunes on Thursday afternoon following reports that its distributor was working to remove it from all streaming platforms.

16 February 2024

Culture news

Killer Mike issues statement following arrest at 2024 Grammys

US rapper Killer Mike has dismissed his arrest at the Grammy Awards ceremony, where he won three major awards, as "a speed bump". He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

6 February 2024

Culture news

Jam Master Jay’s murder trial begins in New York, decades after death

The hip-hop star was killed in 2002 at his recording studio at age 37. Two men in his inner circle now face trial, accused of murdering him over a failed drug deal.

30 January 2024

Culture news

Rapper A$AP Rocky pleads not guilty to shooting gun at former friend

The American rapper attended an arraignment hearing in Los Angeles following charges related to an incident in Hollywood in November 2021.

9 January 2024

Culture news

Drop it like it’s baton: Snoop Dogg to commentate Paris 2024 Olympics

“Peace and Olympic LOVE, ya dig?”

3 January 2024

Culture news

Kanye West apologises to Jewish community for antisemitic comments

The spirit of Christmas must be upon Ye, as the controversial rapper has made an apology to the Jewish community for his repeated antisemitic comments. Reconciliation at last, or strategic amends before his new album drops?

26 December 2023

Culture news

Mobo Awards 2024: Stormzy and Little Simz dominate nominations

Stormzy and Little Simz lead the nominations for the upcoming Mobo Awards, each up for four top awards.

15 December 2023

Culture news

US Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces fresh sex abuse allegations

It is the fourth sexual abuse lawsuit against the hip-hop mogul in recent weeks, whose complainant has kept her name under a pseudonym. Combs denies the allegations and says they are looking for "a quick payday".

7 December 2023

Culture news

How TikTok has shaped the music charts in 2023

TikTok has released its annual report on the influence of the wildly popular social media platform on the music industry.

6 December 2023

Culture news

Rapper Young Thug's lyrics used against him on opening day of trial

Prosecutors portrayed the YSL crew as a "pack" with Young Thug as its "wolf" in their opening statement.

28 November 2023

Culture news

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of rape in new 'revenge porn' lawsuit

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is being sued by a woman who says he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991.

24 November 2023

Culture news

Eminem is coming to online video game Fortnite

Eminem - Meet Rap Boy, Slim Shady, and Marshall Never More.

24 November 2023

Culture news

A$AP Rocky must stand trial on charges he fired gun at former friend

There is apparently enough evidence for rapper (and Rihanna's partner) A$AP Rocky to stand trial on charges that he fired a gun at a former friend.

21 November 2023

Culture news

Kanye West drops first song since antisemitic meltdowns. Hit or flop?

Kanye "Ye" West has released a new song, ‘Vultures’, his first since antisemitic meltdowns cratered his career. And not only is it hot trash - he’s actually doubling down... CONTENT WARNING: This article features strong language.

20 November 2023