HOT 97 launched its first daily TV news as backlash erupted, following Ebro's exit and claims the station prioritized business over culture.

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Tyler, The Creator continues to defy expectations with Don’t Tap the Glass, one of the most intriguing rap albums of 2025.

An up-and-coming New York rapper has received a lengthy prison sentence. According to the Associated Press, Kevin Perez, better known by his stage name Kay Flock, was sentenced to 30 years in prison ...

DJ DUKE’s role as curator turns that mission into motion. He understands that breaking music isn’t only about spinning ...

H-Town Frankie, the Houston creator who made a name for himself with choreographed holiday light shows, has lit up social ...

Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage talked about her new foray into R&B, 'This One Is Personal,' Afrobeats and the impact of ...

The Short Stop was bustling last Saturday night around 10:30, which was early enough to beat the line. Inside was a mix of the type of people you’ll regularly ...

We’re at the end of yet another year where commentators and fans speculated on the health of the rap world. In October, it was reported that, for the first time in 35 years, there were no rap songs in ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like Lily Massie and SAHXL. After he was sentenced to four years in prison for his prostitution convictions just a few weeks ago (Oct. 3 ...

Listen to new must-hear songs from emerging R&B/hip-hop artists like detahjae and rum•gold. The big news story over the weekend was the announcement of the 2026 Grammy Award nominations (Nov. 7).

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show has long been one of fashion’s most talked-about events, not just for the lingerie and wings, but also for the musical acts that bring the runway to life. What ...