Hip Hop Highlights

Kendrick Lamar surpasses Drake with 88.8 million Spotify monthly listeners, achieving a historic milestone.

Creepy Nuts’ hit single ‘Bling-Bang-Bang-Born’ is now featured in Fortnite Festival.

Marlon Wayans claps back at Soulja Boy’s unexpected insults, fueling tension between the comedian and rapper.

Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance references the unfulfilled promise of '40 acres and a mule.’

Kanye West called Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance legendary while controversially comparing Drake to R. Kelly

Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef intensified with brutal diss tracks, legal battles, and public clashes.

Kodak Black praises Ye for support and loyalty after Ye expressed concern over a viral video.

As Lamar dominated the Super Bowl stage with SZA and Serena Williams, fans mocked Drake, who was touring in Australia.

Lamar’s Super Bowl 59 halftime show underwhelms fans, with many criticizing Jay-Z’s influence on the performance.

Fans criticize Offset's latest social media outburst aimed at Cardi B and NFL star Stefon Diggs.

Charlamagne and Too Short suggest Kendrick should avoid the controversial diss track at the big game.

During A$AP Rocky’s assault trial, he intervened when A$AP Twelvyy was asked about the meaning of ‘AWGE’.

Sha EK, Bronx drill rapper, arrested for his alleged involvement in a July 2024 shooting, facing multiple charges.

The rapper’s latest tirade includes antisemitic remarks, control over his wife, and admiration for China.

YE called for Diddy's freedom before dropping off a Sean John collaboration on Yeezy.com.

Lil Wayne claps back at his Super Bowl snub with a playful ad, announcing Tha Carter VI will drop on June 6.

Kendrick Lamar discusses his Drake battle, hip-hop's state, and his upcoming Super Bowl Halftime show performance.

Kanye West says only a “psycho genius” like him could challenge Kendrick Lamar.

Many fans pointed out that Khaled remained silent during Drake’s highly publicized feud, possibly leading to a rift.

50 Cent escalates tensions with Big Meech, leaks private texts with Lil Meech, and teases his removal from BMF.

Hip-hop mourns the loss of the Murder Inc. founder as tributes pour in from music legends and industry leaders.

Video shows NBA security guard failed to recognize the rapper and tried dragging him.

Chrisean Rock shared her son’s paternity test results revealing the father after Ronny Doe’s fatal shooting.

Ronny Doe, ex-boyfriend of Chrisean Rock, was fatally shot in Maryland at the age of 24.

Lil Xan has been charged with two felonies after allegedly attacking a fan with a microphone and kick.

Kanye West reveals he is using AI in Bully, comparing it to autotune, sparking mixed reactions from fans and critics.

Lil Wayne reveals he won’t attend Super Bowl LIX but teases an exciting surprise set to drop soon.

Drake altered the lyrics of ‘Non-Stop’ during his concert, removing LeBron's name.

Drake's dramatic entrance sparks laughs as he kicks off his 'Anita Max Win' tour in Perth.

A defiant Drake reassures fans he is ‘very much alive’ as he opens his Anita Max Win tour in Perth, Australia.

Kanye shares a screenshot of trending topics after Bianca Censori’s bold outfit grabs attention at the Grammys.

Rapper EBK Jaaybo, recently released from prison, shares Instagram post showing cash bundles while seated in flight.

Ye and Bianca turned heads at the Grammy Awards and kept the energy going at an after-party hosted by Justin LaBoy.

Dennis Graham shares thoughts on Kendrick Lamar's Grammy wins.

Kendrick takes home 5 Grammys, while Drake trends on X: "The entire arena rapping ‘A MINOOOR.' Someone check on Drake"

Kendrick Lamar wins big at Grammys 2025 for Not Like Us, sparking speculation over a Canadian tuxedo aimed at Drake.

Drake prepares for his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour with a relaxed karaoke performance in Melbourne.

Ye caused a traffic jam in LA while driving his all-chrome Maybach before visiting A$AP Rocky’s home.

The IRS is auctioning Tekashi 6ix9ine’s jewelry, including his “Bruce the Shark” pendant, to recover unpaid taxes.

Rapper YFN Lucci released from Fulton County Jail after serving time for gang charges under Georgia’s RICO laws.

Rapper Digga D has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in cannabis distribution.

Rapper Finesse2tymes faces arrest after allegedly threatening a woman over a custody issue involving his former mentee

Will Smith stars as Neo in ‘Beautiful Scars’ music video and reveals first solo album in over 20 years.

The rapper responds to Bhad Bhabie’s claims about his relationship with Alabama, escalating their public feud.

Rapper Too Short shared tearful videos on social media after his brother, was fatally shot in East Oakland.

Dank Demoss falls during a performance following a controversial lawsuit against Lyft over weight discrimination.

Wayne Shaw, brother of rapper Too $hort, was killed while guarding a marijuana grow operation in Oakland.

Lil Yachty opened up about his past romance with Mariah during an appearance on Club Shay Shay.

Kanye previews ‘Lil Demon’ and ‘Magic Don Juan’ remixes, leaving fans split ahead of his upcoming album ‘Bully’.

Charges against Shundale Barnett, cousin of Young Dolph’s convicted killer, were dropped after his arrest on Monday.