For the first time ever, Diddy is reuniting just about the entire Bad Boy family- and thus, a big chunk of hip-hop history -to take them on a national tour this coming fall. Despite it being chock-full of big names like Lil Kim, Mario Winans, Mase, Faith Evans, and more. Even a holographic Biggie will be included in the night’s […]

Young Thug has found himself the subject of a lawsuit for running off on the plug…sort of. According to a report from TMZ, Hip-Hop website WeThePlugg.com has hit the Atlanta rapper with a lawsuit alleging that he made off with a $5,000 down payment for a rap verse that he never laid down. The merchandise […]

With the loss of Afeni Shakur, mother to the late Tupac Shakur, Headkrack takes a look at the amazing accomplishments she made and the legacy she leaves behind. Check out the player above to hear him explain more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays […]

Joe Budden isn’t feeling the new Drake Views album and he’s telling the world about it. https://www.instagram.com/p/BE_Lob1u7Nk/?taken-by=joebudden Lol. . .Do you agree? Catch the Day Party with @RoDigga and @DJKnyce Weekdays 3pm-7pm!

Are light-skinned rappers the only ones who get supported when they make positive music? Headkrack discusses his appreciation for rappers who make feel good, positive and uplifting hip-hop music, and laments about why it isn’t made popular as often. Check out the player above to hear him explain more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey […]

Free Will's new video for "Machine" is as captivating as it is refreshing.

Via Rap-Up: Shots fired?! Future isn’t on great terms with Ciara or Desiigner, and he reportedly made this clear during a recent concert. On Thursday (Apr. 21), the Purple Reign rapper performed at Onondaga Community College’s SRC Arena in Syracuse. During the show, he apparently felt one side of the crowd wasn’t as live as […]

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The late, great Prince was so iconic and innovative that his influence was ever-present in today's popular hip-hop songs.

Just in case they ain’t take Birdman seriously…Young Thug came thru to put his stamp on the #RESPEC! https://www.instagram.com/p/BEhAvx6F7_V/?taken-by=balleralert Now JUST in case you still haven’t seen the infamous Birdman interview everyone’s been talking about: Catch the Day Party with @RoDigga and @DJKnyce Weekdays 3pm-7pm! 

Though Bobby hasn't gone to trial yet, a few of his reported associates have already stood trial and been convicted.

Ice Cube threw his two cents in when he recently responded to Gene's comments after N.W.A. was inducted.