Hip Hop Highlights

SZA publicly calls out Nicki Minaj’s subtweet with screenshots and lyrics, igniting a rare feud between stars.

Top5 is recovering after a stabbing incident at London; DJ Akademiks says rapper needed surgery and lost much blood.

UK rapper Ratlin calls Top5 a 'police bwoy' after alleged stabbing in London during Drake’s festival takeover.

NLE Choppa debuts bald look inspired by Tupac, shares emotional message, and teases new diss track release.

French Montana abruptly leaves Rah Ali’s show when asked about the ongoing Drake and Rick Ross beef.

T-Rex reportedly suffered a seizure mid-performance at NOME 15 while battling Geechi Gotti.

Drake joins Morgan Wallen onstage in Houston, sparking fan backlash over past controversies

R. Kelly cries during prison call and pleads for release as health worsens and fear for his life grows, lawyer says.

Kendrick Lamar performs "Not Like Us" in Drake's hometown while the latter's livestream with Kai Cenat gets postponed.

D.R.E.S. Tha Beatnik, Atlanta’s beloved hip-hop icon and beatboxer, passes away after battle with kidney disease.

R. Kelly says white supremacists were ordered to kill him in prison and demands release amid serious safety threats.

Playboi Carti brought energy to the BET Awards stage with tracks from MUSIC after intro by Druski and Kai Cenat.

Lil Wayne joins LL Cool J on stage for “Bells” and "Rock The Bells" performance at Tha Carter VI tour launch at MSG.

Lil Wayne’s Carter VI features Drake, Nicki Minaj, Bono, and more in a bold mix of hip-hop and beyond.

Pusha T and Malice left Def Jam after creative conflicts, securing master ownership through a Roc Nation deal.

50 Cent publicly opposes Trump’s consideration to pardon Diddy, citing serious federal charges in trial.

Newly surfaced footage captures brutal prison attack where Santino Casio stabbed rapper Tory Lanez 14 times.

Young Thug referred to Kid Cudi as a 'rat' following his testimony in the Diddy trial, deleting it shortly after.

Rod Wave's attorneys call assault charges 'incomprehensible,' say he was burglary victim.

Fans and fellow artists mourn LGP QUA, the 24-year-old Philly rapper known for freestyles.

Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs seen together in New York after Met Gala, sparking dating speculation

Prosecutors seized Lil Durk’s unreleased track, citing lyrics as evidence in his ongoing murder-for-hire court battle.

Kanye West officially drops ‘Donda 2’ on Spotify and Tidal and Youtube Music after a two-year delay.

Snoop Dogg partners with NBCUniversal to develop a major biopic

Gekyume Onfroy might be six, but his words pack a punch.

Wiz Khalifa claims Earth is flat in Joe Budden interview, sparking backlash.

Lil Uzi Vert hospitalized in NYC after falling ill at a Manhattan hotel; rushed to ER, remains under medical care.

Kendrick Lamar taunts Drake during Grand National Tour opener while Drake intensifies legal action.

DJ Mustard played Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” twice at Coachella and called out Drake over lawsuit drama

Kodak Black’s heartfelt reunion with his childhood babysitter featured a touching prayer that reflected his journey.

Lamar delivers a powerful pep talk as orange sweat rolls down in Gatorade’s latest campaign.

Lil Wayne reveals major features for Tha Carter VI, including Wyclef Jean, Miley Cyrus, Kanye West, and Bono.

Young Thug just made his attorney the face of his next era.

Tay-K found guilty in 2017 murder of photographer Mark Saldivar, avoids death penalty but faces up to 99 years.

A fan mistakenly inked “horses don’t stop” instead of “hustlers don’t stop” — and Thugger had thoughts.

Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade recently welcomed a baby boy, and 50 Cent couldn’t be happier for his longtime friend.

The rapper-turned-podcaster questions the industry’s motives behind promoting “Hoochie Coochie” to Black listeners.

Atlanta rapper addresses bizarre comparison after parody account uses his photo in viral “rap fact” meme.

Scooter collaborated with prominent artists like Young Thug, Future, Offset, Quavo, and Juice WRLD.

Atlanta rapper passes away after sustaining fatal injuries while attempting to escape a police confrontation.

Prosecutors have confirmed that they could each face up to 20 years in prison for the charges.

Graphic video emerges amid Yella Beezy’s $750K bond reduction in Mo3’s 2020 highway murder case.

Eugene “Big U” Henley faces charges ranging from murder to fraud, with prosecutors alleging he ran a criminal empire.

The tour will hit major cities across Europe and North America.

Big Boogie’s sister Laterrika Woods died in Arkansas crash during police chase; PIT maneuver claims surface onlin

The rapper roasts his longtime rival over real estate claims made during a recent appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’.

Houston rapper wounded and protégé killed outside Westin Hotel in what police call a “targeted attack”

The rapper’s AI stunt goes viral as he joins Drake and Kendrick Lamar in surpassing 2 billion Spotify streams in 2025.

NBA YoungBoy has reportedly been released from prison ahead of schedule, but details on his transfer remain unclear.

Following the massive success of '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U', Drake finally announces the release of the track’s video.